20 May 2025
Global Economy
Chinese direct investment in Europe rises for first time in 7 years
Report shows pivot to greenfield projects, but €10bn FDI in 2024 still far below 2016 peak
20 May 2025 5:22pm GMT
Yahoo Finance
Analyst Report: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
20 May 2025 4:46pm GMT
Global Economy
EU to impose €2 tax on low-cost items in blow to Temu and Shein
Brussels plans handling fee on billions of small packages imported mainly from China
20 May 2025 2:47pm GMT
Trump’s assault on the global dollar
The difficulty is that, however unsatisfactory the hegemon might be, the alternatives look worse
20 May 2025 2:23pm GMT
Trump seeks an off-ramp from Russia-Ukraine negotiations
Also in today's newsletter, despite tariff climbdown, trade war still looms large over US economy
20 May 2025 1:02pm GMT
Who will pay for Trump’s tariffs?
It depends whether you ask businesses, exporters, officials or academics
20 May 2025 11:30am GMT
Yahoo Finance
Daily Spotlight: Profit Margins Widening
20 May 2025 10:55am GMT
Technical Assessment: Bullish in the Intermediate-Term
20 May 2025 10:55am GMT
Analyst Report: Prudential Financial Inc.
20 May 2025 10:47am GMT
Analyst Report: Metlife Inc
20 May 2025 10:47am GMT
BBC News
How much money does the UK government borrow, and does it matter?
The state borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects.
20 May 2025 10:29am GMT
Yahoo Finance
Best money market account rates today, May 20, 2025 (Earn up to 4.41% APY)
20 May 2025 10:00am GMT
Global Economy
FirstFT: Chinese battery maker CATL surges 16% in biggest listing of 2025
Also in today's newsletter, Polish stocks enjoy big rally and US president's 'big, beautiful' tax bill
20 May 2025 9:27am GMT
BoE is cutting rates too quickly, warns chief economist
Huw Pill opposed this month's reduction over inflation concerns
20 May 2025 9:03am GMT
China’s Xi steps up calls for industrial self-sufficiency amid trade war
Beijing's emphasis on manufacturing has widened imbalances and drawn complaints from foreign companies
20 May 2025 8:26am GMT
‘The bond vigilantes have saddled up’: Trump’s tax plan spooks markets
Investors say Treasury market is already at an 'inflection point' as fiscal worries rise
20 May 2025 4:00am GMT
Will Trump’s tariff climbdown save the US from recession?
Markets cheered the deal with China. But away from Wall Street, confidence is plummeting and prices are on the rise
20 May 2025 4:00am GMT
Polish stocks enjoy big rally as investors seek havens from trade war
WIG index up more than 28% this year as one of world's top performing bourses, helped by Germany's fiscal 'bazooka'
20 May 2025 4:00am GMT
How the UK and EU thrashed out a post-Brexit reset in relations
Keir Starmer's big concession on fishing came as bloc offered better trade terms for British food exporters
20 May 2025 4:00am GMT
19 May 2025
Yahoo Finance
7 effective strategies for saving money in college
19 May 2025 10:31pm GMT
Private banking vs. wealth management: What’s the difference, and which one is right for you?
19 May 2025 8:40pm GMT
BBC News
US debt downgrade drives up borrowing costs
Borrowing costs for long-term US government debt jumped past 5% for the first time in 18 months, before retreating.
19 May 2025 7:37pm GMT
Global Economy
How should central banks respond to US tariffs?
Soumaya Keynes speaks to Bank of England rate-setter Swati Dhingra
19 May 2025 6:09pm GMT
UK and EU agree post-Brexit reset at showpiece summit
Starmer accused of 'surrender' by the Tories after finalising new arrangements on fisheries and agriculture
19 May 2025 6:07pm GMT
What the post-Brexit reset deal means for the UK
Agreement spans food, fishing, defence and youth mobility, but much remains to be finalised
19 May 2025 5:42pm GMT
A first step towards rebuilding UK-EU ties
Hard-fought reset lays bare the realities of the post-Brexit relationship
19 May 2025 5:31pm GMT
Yahoo Finance
How a CD can help you prepare for — and survive — a layoff
19 May 2025 1:30pm GMT
This could be another market surprise after the Moody's US credit rating downgrade
19 May 2025 12:09pm GMT
Dow Jones Futures Fall, Yields Jump On U.S. Debt Rating Downgrade; Broadcom, Meta Eye Buy Points
19 May 2025 12:08pm GMT
Time To Rebrand Alphabet As Gemini, Says Analyst. Is Google A Buy Or Sell?
19 May 2025 12:05pm GMT
Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Quotes, Company News And Chart Analysis
19 May 2025 12:04pm GMT
The Cream Of The Crop: 5 Biotechs That Outrank Most Stocks
19 May 2025 12:00pm GMT
Solana ETFs Show Promise for Crypto Beyond Bitcoin
19 May 2025 12:00pm GMT
Ask an Advisor: We Own Millions in Real Estate Through Self-Directed IRAs. How Do We Transfer it to Our Sons?
19 May 2025 12:00pm GMT
16 May 2025
BBC News
One in 10 have no savings, financial regulator says
Stress and anxiety among those with debts remains high but help is available, a major survey finds.
16 May 2025 10:53am GMT
15 May 2025
BBC News
UK business group calls for 'reset' with EU
The lobby group calls for travel restrictions to be eased and less red tape between the UK and EU.
15 May 2025 9:01pm GMT
UK economy is growing more than expected - how optimistic should you be?
The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?
15 May 2025 4:04pm GMT
Faisal Islam: The UK's surprisingly strong growth may not be temporary
These figures provide an opportune moment for some optimism and a hard sell of the UK to the rest of the world.
15 May 2025 3:16pm GMT
Reeves says UK 'beginning to turn corner' as growth beats forecasts
The economy grew faster than expected between January and March, before UK and US tax rises were brought in during April.
15 May 2025 2:12pm GMT
13 May 2025
BBC News
Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network?
The US currently has no high-speed rail services, but two are under construction, and more planned.
13 May 2025 11:03pm GMT
'I can get my Christmas tree order' - firms give sigh of relief at tariff truce
Businesses are moving ahead with shipments, as the deal to reduce tariffs raises hopes over the economic outlook.
13 May 2025 4:24pm GMT
UK jobs market continues to weaken
The number of workers on payrolls fell in the first three months of the year, official figures show.
13 May 2025 8:34am GMT
Faisal Islam: US and China deal is significant, but not an end to the trade war
It is not an end to the trade war, but it is a significant truce, writes the BBC's economics editor.
13 May 2025 6:15am GMT
11 May 2025
BBC News
Trump heads to Saudi Arabia eyeing more investment in US
As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.
11 May 2025 11:44pm GMT
Trump film tariffs may cause 'fear and unrest'
Paddington, Fast & Furious 6 and Guardians of the Galaxy are just a few blockbusters shot in London.
11 May 2025 7:00am GMT
10 May 2025
BBC News
Why Indiana Jones, Barbie and other US films were shot in UK
Hollywood blockbusters such and World War Z and Spider-Man, were made closer to home than you think.
10 May 2025 2:18am GMT
09 May 2025
BBC News
What is in the UK-US tariff deal?
The two nations have announced a deal to reduce tariffs - here's what you need to know.
09 May 2025 2:12pm GMT
08 May 2025
BBC News
US agreement leaves the UK open to do a much more significant EU deal
Economically this US deal is relatively small, although important to very specific sectors.
08 May 2025 6:18pm GMT