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Europe Won’t Run Out of Jet Fuel, Ryanair CEO Says
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary discusses the ‘incredibly high” costs of air travel in the US, the availability of jet fuel in Europe, and the potential for casualties among European airlines from higher oil prices. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tyson Fury on ’emotional moment’ seeing daughter Venezuela, 16, in wedding dress
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Citi, BlackRock’s HPS Sign €15 Billion Private Credit Agreement
Citigroup Inc. and BlackRock Inc.’s private credit unit HPS Investment Partners have struck an agreement to collaborate on direct-lending deals across Europe, targeting as much as €15 billion ($17.5 billion) of financings over the next five years.
Bitcoin Depot Goes Bankrupt, Signaling Demise of Crypto ATMs
Bitcoin Depot Inc., once the largest operator of crypto ATMs in North America, filed for bankruptcy on Monday, marking the latest major blow for a niche segment of the digital asset industry that has been in decline for several years.
‘Capitalism has to become more humane’: a Stanford economist on big tech, power hoarding and democracy
Mordecai Kurz argues tech oligarchs erode democracy through monopolies – and predicts how the trend may endThe billionaires of today are unusually aggressive in their hoarding of cultural and technological influence, according to Mordecai Kurz, a Stanford economist whose research connects monopoly power with political and economic inequality. In his new book, Private Power and Democracy’s Decline, publishing 19 May, he argues the US is living through an extreme version of a pattern that has repe...
Rory McIlroy defended after explosive new details emerge about PGA Championship fan clash
Rory McIlroy has been defended after ejecting a spectator from the PGA Championship, with one podcast producer branding the heckler a "moron" and insisting the public did not see the full story.McIlroy's challenge at Aronimink Golf Club was fading on Sunday when he found a bunker with his third shot at the par-five 16th.The Northern Irishman was already chasing Aaron Rai, who was pulling clear of the field on his way to a historic victory, and the mistake appeared to end any realistic hopes of M...
US Faces Challenging Summer Gas Season, BofA’s Blanch Says
Francisco Blanch, head of commodities and derivatives research at Bank of America Securities, discusses the “pretty large” deficit in the global oil market and says the US will see higher gas prices and potential “availability issues” during the summer driving season. (Source: Bloomberg)
NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion in a $67 billion utility deal
MoneyWatch NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion for $67 billion, joining two of the nation's largest utilities .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham May 18, 2026 / 8:38 AM EDT / CBS News Add...
Rising prices are Britons’ biggest money worry as inflation stays high, survey finds
Households ‘increasingly gloomy’ about finances amid fears of interest rate rises due to higher fuel pricesBusiness live – latest updatesRising prices have become the top financial concern for UK households, according to a monthly consumer confidence survey, before Wednesday’s official figures, which are likely to show inflation remaining stubbornly high.Amid fears of higher interest rates owing to increased fuel prices after the closure of the strait of Hormuz amid the conflict in the Middle Ea...
Americans largely disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, CBS News poll finds
A new CBS News poll finds seven in 10 Americans say they're frustrated about President Trump's approach to the economy. Two-thirds of Americans think the president's policies are making it worse and 77% say incomes aren't keeping up with inflation. Ed O'Keefe reports.
NextEra Will Buy Dominion Energy For $67 Billion As AI Spending Accelerates
BreakingBusinessNextEra Will Buy Dominion Energy For $67 Billion As AI Spending AcceleratesByTy Roush,Forbes Staff. Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 08:31am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineNextEra Energy on Monday announced it would acquire rival Dominion Energy in a deal valued at nearly $67 billion, combining two of the largest utility firms in...
Emaar exits joint venture structure for Damascus mixed-use project
Dubai: Emaar Properties has announced plans to exit the joint venture structure linked to The Eighth Gate, its mixed-use development in Yafour, Damascus, marking a shift in the company’s operations in Syria.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Dubai-listed developer said it will operate the project independently without a local partner as it moves forward with the development.The Eighth Gate was launched in 2005 as a $500 million master-planned...
How to minimise the cost of a falling population
Getting buy-in from older people is the big challenge, writes Shirakawa Masaaki, a former head of Japan’s central bank
IMF issues warning to UK over tax and borrowing as markets fear Andy Burnham plans for Britain
Labour must reduce welfare spending and borrowing or risk a backlash from financial markets as Britain's borrowing costs continue to climb.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned in its annual assessment of the UK economy that ministers must "stay the course on deficit reduction" to prevent further pressure on public finances.The IMF said there was only "limited" scope for additional tax rises following Chancellor Rachel Reeves's £75billion of tax increases since taking office less than...
Chile Mortgage Rates Hit Four-Year Low, Easing Industry Crisis
Government subsidies have pushed Chile’s average mortgage rate below 4% for the first time in more than four years, boosting sales of cheaper homes, while failing to trigger a broader revival in the construction industry.
Why Same-Day Settlement Is The Next Big Challenge
InnovationWhy Same-Day Settlement Is The Next Big ChallengeBySharat Priya,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 18, 2026, 08:00am EDTSharat Priya is a Senior Manager in EY’s U.S. Wealth & Asset Management Technology practice, leading wealth platform modernization. gettyYou’ve probably sent money through Venmo or Apple Pay and seen it la...
Shakira hits out after winning £50m Spanish tax refund
Shakira hits out after winning £50m Spanish tax refundJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul GlynnCulture reporterEPA/ShutterstockShakira is known for hits including Hips Don't Lie, Waka Waka and Whenever, WhereverA Spanish court has ordered the country's tax authority to refund 55 million euros (£48m, $64m) to singer Shakira after ruling that the money was improperly collected in a dispute over her taxes.The national high court has ordered the Treasury to repay the amount plus interest...
Modi Targets Gold, Fuel in Austerity Push
India is tightening its grip on foreign outflows as the Iran war fuels an energy shock. Fuel prices are up, gold and silver imports face tougher curbs, as the rupee has hit a record low against the dollar. (Source: Bloomberg)
Why Is It Hard To Build A Unified Agentic Control Plane For Operational Intelligence?
InnovationWhy Is It Hard To Build A Unified Agentic Control Plane For Operational Intelligence?ByShailesh Manjrekar,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 18, 2026, 07:45am EDTShailesh Manjrekar is the Chief AI and Marketing Officer at Fabrix.ai, inventor of "The Agentic AI Operational Intelligence Platform." gettyAgentic AI has reached...
Ford announces new European car plans after huge £14billion electric vehicle write-off
Ford has confirmed a bold new strategy for its European operations, which will see several new vehicles rolled out within the coming days.As part of its new "Ready Set Ford" strategy, the Blue Oval will release two new commercial vehicles and five all-new passenger vehicles over the next three years.The new product offensive will be instrumental to the brand's success in Europe, with Ford vowing to unveil more about the new campaign later this month.Ford confirmed that it would deliver "multi-en...