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Oil Prices Drive Inflation Above Wages: A Blip, Not A Trend

LeadershipLeadership StrategiesOil Prices Drive Inflation Above Wages: A Blip, Not A TrendByBill Conerly,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bill Conerly connect the dots between the economy ... and business!Follow AuthorMay 13, 2026, 07:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Man pumping gasoline, checking prices.gettyThe increase in consumer prices exceede...

Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court

Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKristina VölkAlamyThe weight of Milka's Alpenmilch bar shrank from 100g to 90g earning it the title of "rip-off packaging 2025"In a landmark German case targeting chocolate "shrinkflation", a court has found that the manufacturer of Milka's classic Alpine Milk bar cheated consumers and broke competition law.Cutting back on the amount of chocolate while having the same kind of wrapper me...

Lab testing group Intertek to back £10.6bn takeover by Swedish firm EQT

FTSE 100 business ‘minded to recommend’ £60-a-share tilt from company owned by billionaire Wallenberg familyThe laboratory testing company Intertek has become the latest FTSE 100 business to agree to a takeover, backing a £10.6bn approach from a private equity firm owned by Sweden’s billionaire Wallenberg family.After rebuffing three previous approaches, Intertek’s board said it was “minded to recommend” the £60-a-share tilt from the Swedish buyout firm EQT to shareholders, if there is a firm of...

Vertu says prolonged Iran war could spark higher vehicle prices

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OPEC oil production falls to lowest level in 35 years in April

Total oil production in the Persian Gulf countries, including Qatar, dropped by 14.4 mln barrels per day since the beginning of the Middle East conflict and stood at 17.6 mln barrels per day in April

India's gold rush: Investment appetite lifts demand despite jewellery slump

Indias gold rush Investment appetite lifts demand despite jewellery slump

Russia interested in developing oil and gas fields in Pakistan — ambassador

Russia sees great potential for joint projects in industry, transport, and energy, Albert Khorev said

Labour to batter hard-working Brits with new 'tourist tax' that could add £100 to a two-week getaway - causing holidays to be axed and dealing struggling seaside towns a further blow

Labour to batter hard-working Brits with new 'tourist tax' that could add £100 to a two-week getaway - causing holidays to be axed and dealing struggling seaside towns a further blowBy SOPHIE CHURCH - POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 12:03, 13 May 2026 | Updated: 12:08, 13 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Sensex, Nifty recover after 4-day slide even as rupee hits record low

Sensex Nifty recover after day slide even as rupee hits record low

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Cost of US Golden Dome missile defense system may reach $1.2 trillion

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the largest expenses would be related to weapons procurement, amounting to around $1.03 trillion

HSBC’s Kettner Says Stock Rally Can Cope With Rising Bond Yields

Stocks can rally further as a powerful recovery in earnings and still-low positioning levels outweigh the threat from rising bond yields, according to Max Kettner, chief multi-asset strategist at HSBC Holdings Plc.

Dubai Police saves Dh367 million by cutting bureaucracy by 75 per cent

Dubai Police’s “On the Go” initiative has generated operational savings worth Dh367 million, reduced service procedures by 75 per cent and cut processing times by 99.5 per cent, officials announced on Wednesday as the force accelerated efforts to eliminate bureaucracy and deliver faster digital services across the emirate.The initiative also reduced operational costs by 78.2 per cent, while the number of required documents and conditions dropped by 71.4 per cent, according to figures presented d...

Tui sees 10% fall in revenue from UK customers booking summer holidays

Tui sees 10% fall in revenue from UK customers booking summer holidaysJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJemma CrewGetty ImagesEurope's leading travel operator Tui has seen a 10% fall in revenue from summer holiday bookings made by UK customers, who have become more cautious due to the Iran war.Overall, it noted a shift in demand from Eastern to Western Mediterranean destinations, with customers also booking trips closer to departure dates.Tui is cutting the number of seats it purchases...

Ex-TMC minister Sujit Bose's eatery earned Rs 1.11 crore in lockdown, ED tells court

ExTMC minister Sujit Boses eatery earned Rs crore in lockdown ED tells court

Nvidia VP’s message to companies cutting jobs for AI: You will not save money

Nvidia executive Bryan Catanzaro states AI is currently more costly than human workers. Major tech firms like Meta and Microsoft are cutting jobs while investing heavily in AI. Research shows AI is not yet cost-effective for many tasks. Experts believe this is a temporary imbalance, with AI costs expected to fall significantly by 2030.

Why America’s Family Businesses Are The Quiet Engine Driving The Economy

Byron D. Trott, chairman and co-CEO of BDT & MSD Partners and advisor to many billionaire-owned companies, discusses why Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s top family companies matters now more than ever.

America’s Largest Family Businesses: Walmart, Wegmans, Wawa And 97 More

BETAThis is a BETA experience. opt-out hereBillionairesDaily CoverAmerica’s Largest Family Businesses: Walmart, Wegmans, Wawa And 97 MoreIllustration by Robert Bruno for ForbesByMatt Durot,Forbes StaffandAndrea Murphy,Forbes Staff.Follow AuthorsMay 13, 2026, 06:30am EDTForbes’ inaugural list ranks the 100 biggest family firms in the country by revenue. They hail from 31 states across the nation and have built brands like Marriott, Nordstrom and Kohler.@font-face{font-family: "Highlander"; src: u...

This Family Made An $18 Billion Fortune Selling Fast Drying Concrete

BETAThis is a BETA experience. opt-out hereBillionairesDaily CoverThis Family Made An $18 Billion Fortune Selling Fast Drying ConcreteCharles Krupa/APByMatt Durot,Forbes Staff. I write about the world’s richest people and their businesses. Follow AuthorMay 13, 2026, 06:30am EDTGene Winchester pioneered pre-blended, packaged concrete under the Gemaco Quikrete brand in 1951. His three sons took over the family business three decades later and helped build it into a privately-held giant. @font-face...