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Only the Middle East crisis is preventing a drop in UK interest rates
Bank’s wariness about inflationary pressures from the conflict lie behind decision to hold steady at 3.75%Business live – latest updatesThere is a threat of high inflation coming to the UK, but only from the conflict in the Middle East which could keep oil prices high for much longer than was expected when Donald Trump first began attacking Iran.It is the war that makes the difference between a benign outlook for inflation and one that puts it back on a rising trajectory, top UK central bankers...
Profits boost for defence firms as governments beef up spending
Shares in Rolls-Royce jump by 5.5% after it lifts earnings guidance, while BAE Systems also upgrades profit forecastsBusiness live – latest updatesRolls-Royce and BAE Systems are expecting higher profits as governments around the world boost their defence spending.Both companies lifted their earnings guidance on Thursday morning, citing commitments from governments to increase investment in defence systems. Continue reading...
First Thing: US government borrowing costs hit new high as US strikes resume on Iran
The Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, sending stocks tumbling, as US claimed to hit ‘dozens’ of Iranian targets. Plus the origins of Coca-Cola may have been found … in ItalyGood morning. US government borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 2007 after the Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, feeding fears that the central bank may not move fast enough to tame a rise in inflation. Kevin Warsh, the Fed chair, said the bank would “not wave...
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% as inflation fears mount
Split vote comes as Iran war is rekindled and oil price climbs back above $90 a barrelThe Bank of England has kept UK interest rates on hold as fears mount over rising inflation triggered by the Iran war.Against a volatile backdrop in the Middle East conflict, the Bank’s monetary policy committee voted to keep its key base rate at the current level of 3.75%, although the decision was not unanimous. Continue reading...
Lloyds Bank to cut £2bn in costs as part of AI-powered strategy
Chief executive says the four-year plan will lead to greater efficiency but gives no details of potential job lossesBusiness live – latest updatesLloyds Banking Group will cut another £2bn of costs as part of a four-year plan under which its chief executive will use new tech and AI to drive growth.Charlie Nunn said the strategy, which the UK’s largest high street lender will launch in January, would involve investing £13bn into the business by 2030, including for “pioneering technology” to lure...
Fifa wants more money for its members but that does not guarantee investment | John Duerden
Asia and Africa are bastions of support for Gianni Infantino but Fifa’s money has not always been well spent in the regionsFifa’s justification for its proposed plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors is about giving the 211 member associations more money to develop football. It’s safe to say that in the past, funds have done more developing in some places than in others, with millions either going missing or not being used for their original purpose and Fifa too often shuttin...
The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying
Housing has long been the largest source of wealth for middle income families. But many renters cannot afford to buy as housing prices soar, which could fuel a generational divide.(Image credit: Alyssa Pointer for NPR)
US borrowing costs hit 19-year high as Fed holds interest rates
Bank’s chair pledges to keep up fight against inflation but decision brings fears the Fed is failing to keep paceUS government borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 2007 after the Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, feeding fears that the central bank may not move fast enough to tame a rise in inflation.The yield – or interest rate – on the 30-year US Treasury bond rose 14 basis points to nearly 5.24%, a 19-year high, after the Fed announced its decision to h...
US borrowing costs hit 19-year high as Fed holds interest rates
Bank’s chair pledges to keep up fight against inflation but decision brings fears the Fed is failing to keep paceUS government borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 2007 after the Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, feeding fears that the central bank may not move fast enough to tame a rise in inflation.The yield – or interest rate – on the 30-year US Treasury bond rose 14 basis points to nearly 5.24%, a 19-year high, after the Fed announced its decision to h...
UK car production drops amid calls for 'urgent action' to protect 188,000 automotive jobs
The UK's car production sector has seen a concerning drop in the first half of the year, with experts warning that the industry could face further challenges.Fresh data shows that the output of new cars and commercial vehicles in the first six months of 2026 declined by 7.5 per cent.In total, just under 386,000 new vehicles have been produced, compared with 417,000 last year, as June also saw a 1.2 per cent fall.More than 294,000 of all cars and commercial vehicles produced in the first half of...
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From Dorm Room to Dominance: How Mark Zuckerberg Built a $150 Billion Empire
Mark Zuckerberg transformed from a college dropout into a tech titan with a staggering net worth of $150 billion in just over a decade. Dive into the fascinating journey of the world's youngest billionaire and discover the secrets behind Facebook's meteoric rise.
Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices
Environmental groups renew calls for windfall tax to support households following Q2 earnings rise to $9.84bn Shell more than doubled its profit in its second quarter of the year, as Europe’s biggest oil and gas company reaped the benefits from the jump in oil and gas prices triggered by war in the Middle East.The FTSE 100 company’s net profit hit $9.84bn (£7.4bn) in the three months ended in June, more than double compared with the same period last year. Continue reading...
Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran warImage source, Getty ImagesByJennifer MeierhansBusiness reporterPublished1 minute agoShell's profits for the second quarter of the year have more than doubled after the Iran war pushed up oil prices.The oil giant's profits for the April-to-June period reached $9.836bn (£7.37bn) - up from $4.264bn at the same point last year.The price of oil has soared since the outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran due to major disruption to global supplies...
India's Russian crude imports may hit record 3m barrels per day: Here's why
If shipping through the Red Sea remains unaffected, Indian refiners will continue to have an important supply cushion through Saudi Arabia's East-West (Yanbu) pipeline, which has recently been supplying around 300,000-500,000 barrels per day (kbd) of crude.
Blocked debit card without notice: commission orders Federal Bank to pay Rs 1.25 lakh
A Kerala consumer commission ordered Federal Bank to pay compensation for blocking a debit card. The customer and his family were stranded at Kuwait International Airport due to this action. The bank failed to inform the customer about the card's blocking and replacement. This deficiency in service caused significant hardship and trauma to the complainant. The commission awarded Rs 1.25 lakh for mental agony and litigation costs.
Microsoft Q4 results: Azure tops $100 bn as AI growth helps beat earnings estimates
Microsoft reported strong cloud revenue growth and increased paid AI users. Azure revenue surpassed one hundred billion dollars for the first time. Microsoft 365 Copilot now has over thirty million paid seats. Investors are observing returns from significant artificial intelligence spending. The company's shares saw a notable increase after the earnings announcement.
A quarter of young Africans believe USAID cuts could be positive, survey finds
Losing funds should force leaders to confront their own challenges, they said, while many voiced concerns over increasing foreign influence A quarter of young Africans believe aid cuts by the US could have a positive impact, saying that losing foreign money will force leaders to confront and solve their own challenges, according to a new survey.In Ghana and Nigeria, almost half (41% and 40% respectively) of young people aged 18 to 24 were optimistic, with Liberia not far behind (37%). A further...
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