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U.S. March NFP came in at 236,000 jobs versus a 240,000 estimate and unemployment edged to 3.5%, cutting the CME FedWatch odds of a May 25bp hike to about 50% from ~70% and pushing spot gold above $2,020 toward the $2,0…
Pro- and anti-AI groups spent $24m on a congressional contest in New York, but it’s unclear to what end
The warehouse landlord Segro has a bright future, not least with datacentres, so there’s no reason to roll over
Deutsche Bahn widely criticised after hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded in operator’s latest setback
Andy Burnham should be ready to exploit the UK’s remaining North Sea oil and gas resources to avoid mass job losses in Scotland and the north-east, the director of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), Shevaun Havilan…
Handful of gas plants paid £4m to generate electricity at half- and full-time in World Cup game
Agreement is first by federal government to resolve enforcement claims against a major Pfas manufacturer
Loss came after decision to write off 8.7% equity stake in water company moving closer towards nationalisation
The FCA is concerned 11 traders may have shared sensitive information or coordinated trades, potentially restricting competition.
In this week’s newsletter: As the EU consolidates, the UK faces renewed debate over the long‑term shape of its relationship with the continent
Experts say consolidation and market power have left consumers paying more for less
For those of us who can’t drive due to disabilities, the drawbacks of these vehicles are vastly outweighed by the possibilities they offer
The writer who coined the word ‘enshittification’ tells us why AI will never deliver what it promises – and why it still appeals so much to those in power
Interim report says other train it hit had halted on line because warning system wrongly caused it to brake
Limited progress has been made by the non-euro area Member States of the European Union (EU) on economic convergence with the euro area since 2024, according to the 2026 Convergence Report of the European Central Bank (…
Those who work with animals are at greater risk for infection, but face challenges in accessing healthcare
Analysis of new vehicles shows steady ‘car bloat’ that researchers say could cause extra 2,600 crash deaths a year by 2040
If TG Jones’s aggressive restructuring is voted through, the charity Help for Heroes and other creditors will be out of pocket
Neso issues rare summer warning for Wednesday evening, as households turn on fans and air conditioning
Guardian investigation: Renters at apartment buildings operated by industry giant Greystar complain they’re deluged by ‘unfair’ and ‘inflated’ fees. The company denies these claims
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has today published a consultation on the internal model approach to market risk (IMA), which represents the final piece of Basel 3.1’s implementation in the UK.
When workers had cameras attached to them, they found it funny at first. But novelty soon turned to concern
British disinfectant brand withdraws advert about a man’s efforts to find a ‘clean and untouched’ woman
The European Central Bank (ECB) and Seðlabanki Íslands today signed an agreement for Iceland to join the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) system. This will allow payments in Icelandic króna to be se…
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