Tariffs have played havoc with investors and businesses over the past few weeks, with stock markets facing a rollercoaster time since Donald Trump announced his plan aimed at redressing trade […]
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WTO says global trade could reverse this year because of Trump tariffs
Donald Trump’s tariff plans will cause global trade to shrink this year, the World Trade Organisation said on Wednesday as it warned of “unintended consequences” from the changes. Trade declines […]
UK company sees £2bn wiped off shares through American challenges
One of the UK’s largest public listed companies has seen its share price sink by 25 per cent on Wednesday, after reporting a lower annual forecast for 2025 and warning […]
Nvidia faces $5bn charge despite $500bn US investment – has Trump got what he wanted?
Nvidia has become the latest company to be impacted by the fallout of president Trump’s constant alterations to the trade scene, with the chipmaker announcing a $5.5bn (£4.1bn) charge related […]
Low-rate mortgages hit 17-year high – but there’s a catch for first-time buyers
The number of low-deposit mortgages available has reached the highest level since 2008, new figures show. Mortgage and general lending rules were tightened in the wake of the global financial […]
UK unemployment rate remains stagnant in latest figures
The rate of UK unemployment remained unchanged in the three months to February, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said. New analysis released on Tuesday revealed the unemployment rate […]
UK suspends some tariffs to ease business tension as trade deal ‘days away’: Live
Related: Trump declares war on showers to ‘take care of my beautiful hair’ Sir Keir Starmer’s government has announced it will temporary suspend the UK global tariff on 89 products […]
Tariffs live: Global markets unstable as Trump says US policy ‘doing really well’
Trump declares war on showers to ‘take care of my beautiful hair’ Global share markets have jumped around after China increased its tariffs on US imports to 125 per cent, […]
Fast-fashion retailer on course for London IPO after watchdog approval
Shein, the online fast-fashion giant, has moved a step closer to a London Initial Public Offering (IPO) after securing approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), according to sources familiar […]
What will Trump’s 145% tariff on China actually do?
President Donald Trump has escalated his trade war with China, confirming a staggering 125 per cent tariff on goods imported to the US on Thursday. This is on top of […]