14 Oct 2026
Global Economy
US inflation jumps to 3.7% as Iran war drives up prices
Rebound in fuel costs has piled pressure on voters ahead of midterm elections
14 Oct 2026 1:51pm GMT
BBC News
US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
14 Oct 2026 1:40pm GMT
Global Economy
Hot September CPI inflation keeps Fed on course for further tightening
Annual headline and core CPI inflation both accelerated and beat market expectations in September
14 Oct 2026 1:21pm GMT
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Explore the latest data through interactive charts
14 Oct 2026 1:15pm GMT
US grocery prices poised to climb as soaring fuel costs drive inflation
Food manufacturers warn of impact on consumers ahead of midterm elections
14 Oct 2026 1:10pm GMT
BBC News
Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
14 Oct 2026 11:04am GMT
Global Economy
FirstFT: Marine Le Pen gears up for EU fight
Also in today's newsletter: Saudi Aramco HQ attacked, and China's exports surge
14 Oct 2026 10:02am GMT
Submit your questions: Who’s winning the trade war with China — the EU or US?
Senior trade writer Alan Beattie and economics columnist Soumaya Keynes will answer reader questions in a live Q&A on Thursday October 15 at 1pm (BST)
14 Oct 2026 9:38am GMT
BBC News
Not building third runway would be 'huge missed opportunity', warns Heathrow boss
Thomas Woldbye tells the Today progamme it would be "good to know" the government's position on the project, after comments made by the prime minister.
14 Oct 2026 4:59am GMT
Global Economy
The global economy and the art of living dangerously
It would be nice to think that the world will become less shock-prone, but it probably won't
14 Oct 2026 4:00am GMT
China’s exports surge 36% as AI-related shipments boom
September trade surplus hits record level, putting economy on track to surpass 2025 total of $1.2tn
14 Oct 2026 3:56am GMT
13 Oct 2026
Global Economy
How not to revive Europe’s auto industry
The electric vehicle market shows how legacy EU companies continue to fail when it comes to countering Chinese competition
13 Oct 2026 3:03pm GMT
BBC News
What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.
13 Oct 2026 2:17pm GMT
Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.
13 Oct 2026 11:58am GMT
Global Economy
The world economy is running hotter than expected
A statistical history of the IMF's forecasts reveals a picture of higher growth and worse inflation
13 Oct 2026 11:30am GMT
Can energy help Mexico in trade talks with Trump?
It is the sector where the US runs its largest surplus with its southern neighbour totalling about $25bn last year
13 Oct 2026 11:00am GMT
How governments spend money
Charting the outline of civilisation
13 Oct 2026 10:49am GMT
FirstFT: IMF sounds alarm on dire public finances
Also in today's newsletter: tech stocks hit by 'casino' talk and CNN plans to expand its streaming service overseas
13 Oct 2026 10:28am GMT
BBC News
UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
13 Oct 2026 9:38am GMT
Global Economy
China gets spiky on currencies
Plus: your ideas, please, on investing ex-AI
13 Oct 2026 5:30am GMT
How Michael Woodford made modern macro relevant to central bankers
Nobel expectations
13 Oct 2026 5:00am GMT
EU hybrid curbs to offer only ‘temporary’ respite against Chinese carmakers
European automotive industry welcomes deal as 'first step' to create fairer playing field
13 Oct 2026 4:00am GMT
12 Oct 2026
BBC News
Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans.
12 Oct 2026 8:50am GMT
11 Oct 2026
BBC News
American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.
11 Oct 2026 11:13pm GMT
09 Oct 2026
BBC News
Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
09 Oct 2026 4:15pm GMT
08 Oct 2026
BBC News
The Bottom Line
What's going wrong with the largest economy in Europe?
08 Oct 2026 11:30am GMT
07 Oct 2026
BBC News
The wildlife winners set to appear on your banknotes revealed
The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.
07 Oct 2026 11:01pm GMT
'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.
07 Oct 2026 11:00pm GMT
05 Oct 2026
BBC News
Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.
05 Oct 2026 9:54am GMT
04 Oct 2026
BBC News
Business Daily
We explore the story of the bond market and how these IOUs have shaped the modern economy
04 Oct 2026 8:30pm GMT
02 Oct 2026
BBC News
US jobs market sees sharp slowdown ahead of midterm elections
Unemployment rose slightly as American employers paused hiring with midterm elections just a month away.
02 Oct 2026 2:30pm GMT
01 Oct 2026
BBC News
AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".
01 Oct 2026 10:05am GMT