08 May 2026
BBC News
US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row
The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.
08 May 2026 8:41pm GMT
07 May 2026
BBC News
Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
07 May 2026 6:13pm GMT
05 May 2026
BBC News
UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high
There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.
05 May 2026 4:30pm GMT