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Rising conflict between Israel and Iran is driving oil prices up and unsettling global markets. Brent crude and tanker insurance costs have surged, the FTSE 100 has dipped, and

Coinbase has appointed Democratic strategist David Plouffe to its advisory council, deepening its bipartisan political strategy amid expanding crypto lobbying efforts. The move follows record industry spending and

U.S. crude oil production is expected to fall in late 2025 and into 2026, marking the first annual drop since the pandemic. Lower rig counts, weaker prices, rising

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has criticised internal meetings as hubs of inefficiency and political manoeuvring. Speaking at a financial conference, he called for sharper, outcome-driven practices, urging staff

Tesla shares fell 14.2 per cent after Elon Musk criticised Donald Trump’s fiscal policies, prompting threats to cut subsidies. The political fallout erased $150 billion in market value

Elon Musk has sharply criticised Donald Trump’s proposed tax bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination.” The legislation, which increases defence spending and cuts social programmes, faces opposition in

The OECD has lowered its global GDP forecast to 2.9% for both 2025 and 2026, citing U.S. tariffs and weakening investment. Growth estimates for the U.S., UK, and

A U.S. federal court has struck down President Trump’s global tariffs, ruling they exceed the limits of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The administration has appealed, insisting

The Bank of Korea has reduced its key interest rate to 2.5% amid slowing growth and global trade pressures. The move comes days before a contentious presidential election,

Elon Musk has stepped down from his advisory role in the Trump administration after criticising a major tax and spending bill. His departure ends a 130-day tenure focused