Economy

Gold Prices Surge on Political TensionsGold prices have recently reached record levels, with investors flocking to the precious metal amid growing global political instability. On Monday, the price of gold…

Strong Economic Performance Masks Deeper IssuesIndia’s economy is on track to end the financial year with a growth of 7.3%, exceeding $4 trillion (£2.97 trillion) in GDP, and overtaking Japan…

The US dollar has fallen to its lowest point in four years, dropping 3% over the course of a week, with analysts pointing to market concerns over the Trump administration’s…

The trade agreement between India and the European Union reflects strategic calculations shaped by global political uncertainty as much as commercial interests, following years of stalled negotiations and rising trade…

The European Union and India are set to announce a long-awaited trade agreement after nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations, as both sides seek to strengthen economic and strategic ties…

Gold and silver prices climbed to record highs on Monday while share prices across Europe fell, as investors reacted to US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on…

Credit card debt is weighing more heavily on millions of Americans as interest rates rise and policymakers debate whether capping rates would ease the strain. Recent data and personal accounts…

The United States has agreed to reduce tariffs on goods from Taiwan to 15% after securing commitments for large-scale investment aimed at expanding domestic semiconductor production. The agreement links lower…

India has approved a 73bn-rupee ($800m; £600m) incentive programme to reduce its dependence on China for rare earth magnets, a component used widely across electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, consumer…

China has reported the largest annual trade surplus on record in 2025, surpassing $1 trillion for the first time, even as US tariffs under President Donald Trump disrupted global trade…

China’s investment banking fees climbed to $15.4 billion in 2025, marking a 21 percent year-on-year increase and the highest annual total since 2022, supported by a rebound in equity fundraising,…

The combined market value of the world’s 25 largest banks increased 35.8% year on year to $6.1 trillion by the end of the fourth quarter on 31 December 2025, supported…

Shares in US energy companies rose sharply as investors assessed whether the US seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could open the door to greater access to the country’s oil…

New car registrations in the UK rose above two million in 2025 for the first time since the pandemic, but the country’s main automotive industry body has warned that the…

Precious metal prices climbed in early Asian trading after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro heightened investor concerns about geopolitical risk, prompting a shift into assets seen as…

US stock markets are closing out 2025 with strong gains, positioning investors for 2026 after a volatile year marked by trade tensions, rapid advances in artificial intelligence, and renewed uncertainty…

Italian pasta will avoid steep US tariffs after the Trump administration reduced duties that had been proposed on imports from 13 Italian producers, a move that had raised concerns about…

More than 200,000 jobs could be eliminated across Europe’s banking sector by 2030 as lenders increase their use of artificial intelligence and reduce their reliance on physical branches, according to…

The price of computer memory has more than doubled since October 2025, a shift that industry executives say could push up the cost of everyday electronic devices in 2026 as…

Electric vehicle drivers entering central London are now required to pay the congestion charge, ending a long-standing exemption as changes to the scheme take effect at the start of the…