Economy
Burnham’s Devolution: A Path to UK Economic Growth or Fiscal Challenge?
Andy Burnham's radical devolution plan aims to rebalance power and boost economic growth across the UK. While past devolution shows mixed results,...
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Economy
Gold Drops Near $4,000 Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions, Inflation Concerns
Gold prices declined toward $4,000 an ounce following fresh US-Iran attacks in the Persian Gulf, reigniting inflation fears and impacting interest rate...
Economy
Coffee’s £5 Price Tag Exposes Global Economic Fault Lines
The rising cost of a daily coffee, now often £5 in UK cities, reflects a complex brew of global economic pressures. From...
Economy
Inflation Gauge Hits 3-Year High, Rate Hike Expectations Rise
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge reached a new three-year high in May, driven by surging gas prices and demand for computer...
Economy
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Europe Over Digital Tech Taxes
Trump vows 100% tariffs on European nations implementing digital services taxes on US tech giants. The UK's existing 2% DST generated over...
Economy
Asia Stocks Face Choppy Open as Tech Volatility Persists
Asian equities are poised for a mixed open after a volatile Wall Street session, where renewed selling in megacap technology shares offset...
Economy
NYC Candy Stores Sweeten Retail Despite Economic Gloom
As US consumer confidence hits historic lows, New York City's candy stores are surprisingly expanding, driven by demand for affordable luxuries and...
Economy
Global Energy Crunch: Peace Deal Offers No Quick Fix
A peace deal in the Iran war won't immediately resolve the global energy and supply chain crisis, with experts warning of months...
Economy
Gold Holds Steady as US, Iran Report Early Peace Talk Progress
Gold prices stabilized after the US and Iran indicated initial headway in negotiations to end the war, which has disrupted global markets...