Central bank cites higher fuel prices as result of Iran war as it unveils third increase this year... Read more »

Also in this newsletter: Compromise in Italo-Swiss fight over Alpine fire tragedy costs... Read more »

Also in today’s newsletter: LVMH to offload brands and Deutsche Bank lawsuit... Read more »

Facing hostility from its two largest trading partners, Canberra embarked on a drive to diversify... Read more »

Jay Powell has overseen his last Fed meeting as chair even if he plans to stay on as governor... Read more »

The longer the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues, the more likely a crisis-like adjustment in rich economies becomes... Read more »

The industry offers a glaring example of the self-defeating nature of tariffs... Read more »

Brussels cites security concerns in latest crackdown on sensitive China-made imports... Read more »

After years of struggling to match the global popularity of the US, Japan and South Korea, Beijing’s image is improving... Read more »

Move to soften impact on companies of flagship climate legislation is a setback for environmental groups... Read more »

The continent is better positioned to weather crises, yet perceptions remain stuck in the past... Read more »

‘Somewhat counterintuitive’ indeed... Read more »

Total economic and financial insulation is an impossibility... Read more »

New procedures only reimburse importers, not those who indirectly sourced products through them... Read more »

Eurocrats are belatedly developing a healthy distaste for red tape... Read more »

A new study tries to put a number on the value of reliable numbers... Read more »

That depends where those people end up... Read more »

It highlights a persistent inability to draw in foreign investors... Read more »

Prediction markets may be a win for central banking... Read more »

Co-operation on the financial system will be the casualty... Read more »

Artificial intelligence is booming. Its heartland is not... Read more »

The incoming Fed chair says he wants regime change. But a revolution is unlikely... Read more »

An opportunity to join the staff of The Economist... Read more »

Interventionists who think so should read its new report more closely... Read more »

Two new reports are a must-read of energy-starved governments... Read more »

More countries are starting to use China’s payment infrastructure... Read more »

It’s a boon for the tourist trade... Read more »

Scenarios now range from bad to awful... Read more »

In an era where the global financial sector is increasingly defined by digital automation and transactional efficiency, Nicole Queiroz Simões, a seasoned veteran of the Brazilian banking industry and an expert in finance, is introducing a paradigm shift inspired by an unlikely source: the hospitality philosophy of Disney. With the... Read more »

Growth teams are trained to chase motion. More traffic, more orders, more repeat buyers, more market share. When a brand is scaling fast, that bias makes sense. Speed matters, and every week can feel like a race against rising ad costs, copycat products, shifting demand, and tighter cash. This article... Read more »

At nearly every private markets conference – from New York to London to Abu Dhabi – the same gap becomes apparent: very few people can speak fluently to both the LPs allocating capital and the VC fund managers and founders building the next generation of technology companies. Angelina Hu has... Read more »

Calculate your monthly installments in advance and make informed borrowing decisions before applying for a personal loan. Managing expenses is easier when you have access to the right financial support at the right time. Whether it is a planned expense or something unexpected, applying for a personal loan online can... Read more »

A demo account is a useful starting point, but it omits the spread widening and emotional pressure that shape live trading decisions. Here’s what to test before you fund an account. First-time traders stick to demo accounts at the beginning of their training journey for good reasons: they want to... Read more »

LBC Capital has been active for more than 15 years and, according to company materials, has funded more than $1 billion in real estate-backed loan transactions over that period. Under Boris Dorfman’s management, the firm has positioned itself around a relatively straightforward proposition for investors: short-term real estate bridge lending... Read more »

Businesses need a trusted financial partner that understands and supports their goals. While many organizations default to traditional banks, a growing number are discovering the benefits of credit unions.  Discover the best credit unions in Pennsylvania that provide outstanding services, member support and commitment to helping local companies thrive. 1.... Read more »

At a moment when a lot of U.S. companies are rethinking how far and how fast they want to expand overseas, Bermuda is making a different kind of pitch. It is not a story about scale. It is not a story about a low-friction tax haven either, at least not... Read more »

A new proposal by the Trump administration to cap credit card interest rates at 10% is gaining attention in Washington. Supporters say it would give relief to Americans dealing with rising costs and growing debt. On paper, the idea seems simple: lower rates should mean lower monthly payments. But according... Read more »

Spirit Airlines shut down before dawn on Saturday ending its run as the most famous U.S. discount airline.... Read more »

Early signs from the launch of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill and Eli Lilly & Co.'s Foundayo are making investors rethink the opportunity for GLP-1 pills.... Read more »

Paramount Skydance said it added streaming subscribers during the first quarter even as it instituted its first price hike since 2024.... Read more »

UPS and FedEx stocks sank Monday after Amazon announced it was opening up its supply chain network to outside companies.... Read more »

Chinese company Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has big investments in three automakers already doing business in the U.S.... Read more »

The move marks Anthropic's latest effort to deepen its lead in the market for enterprise AI as competition intensifies with rivals including OpenAI... Read more »

Spirit Airlines' collapse will give some carriers more pricing power as they race to capture Spirit's customers.... Read more »

Spirit Airlines ceased operations overnight after a failed government bailout.... Read more »

Talks with bondholders for a government bailout this week failed to yield a deal.... Read more »

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It's creating a formerly untapped but growing market for hair treatment products.... Read more »

What travelers who are ticketed on Spirit Airlines need to know.... Read more »

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs earlier this year, and Europe warned that its trade deal with Washington could be in jeopardy.... Read more »

The Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday in Louisville. Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are sitting the race out.... Read more »

Middle East investors account for roughly a quarter of global AI investments over the next 5 years, said Jack Selby, managing director of Thiel Capital.... Read more »

Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the United States is stepping up efforts to reshape its economic engagement with African countries, pivoting towards diversified entrepreneurial partnerships and policy frameworks that place greater… The post United States building entrepreneurial partnerships with Africa appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

Tunisia’s leading microfinance institution, Enda Tamweel, has launched a distributed ledger technology (DLT)-driven loyalty programme built on the Hedera network, in a move that signals growing adoption of blockchain solutions… The post Tunisia’s largest microfinance institution launches blockchain loyalty system appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

The African Union has launched the third phase of its flagship Joint Labour Migration Programme, JLMP, a four-year initiative valued at $16 million and designed to strengthen labour mobility governance… The post AU launches $16m funded programme to strengthen labour migration across Africa appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

More than 20 bilateral agreements spanning critical sectors are set to be finalised at the forthcoming Tanzania–Kenya Business Forum 2026, in a move aimed at translating longstanding diplomatic ties into… The post Kenya, Tanzania bet on cross-border trade boom with $500 million pact in East Africa corridor push appeared first... Read more »

No fewer than 130 Nigerians have so far indicated interest in returning home from South Africa under a voluntary evacuation programme initiated by the Federal Government, following renewed anti-foreigner protests… The post Over 130 Nigerians register for evacuation as tensions rise in South Africa appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

Lagos State has unveiled a new industrial policy aimed at transforming the state into Africa’s leading manufacturing hub, with government officials and private sector stakeholders describing the initiative as a… The post Lagos eyes Africa’s manufacturing hub status with new industrial policy appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

Africa’s startup ecosystem may be entering a more challenging phase as artificial intelligence and advanced technologies reshape the global innovation landscape, a new report has shown. The report, published by… The post Africa’s existing unicorns face new test as AI boom reshapes $1bn startup race appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

Bodex Media has paid glowing tribute to billionaire businessman and Chairman of Globacom, Mike Adenuga, as he marked his 73rd birthday, describing him as one of the defining figures of… The post The Spirit of Africa: Bodex Media chronicles the 73-year journey of Mike Adenuga appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

How Landgate Investments Limited Is Redefining Real Estate Across Lagos and Ogun State A Feature Article by Owonle Damilare Landgate Investments Limited unveils three landmark developments that are quietly reshaping… The post Landgate Investments Limited – Three Properties. One Vision. Unlimited Opportunity. appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 0.14 per cent and 0.26 per cent higher, respectively... Read more »

The BJP's victory in West Bengal, wrote analysts at Nomura in a note, could lead to expectations of improved governance, ease of doing business and enhanced infrastructure spending.... Read more »

Commercial vehicles also witnessed a growth of 15.02 per cent at a record 99,339 units last month as compared to 86,364 units in April 2025... Read more »

US Commerce Secretary says firms setting up locally can use L-1 visas to bring staff and launch operations while training American workers... Read more »

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Ajanta Pharma, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, SRF, United Breweries, Shoppers Stop and Raymond are also to release their January-March earnings today... Read more »

Wadia Group's Bombay Realty unveils THREE ICC in Dadar, offering premium residences with strong connectivity as demand for luxury housing grows in Mumbai... Read more »

The developer reported sales value growth of 30 per cent YoY to Rs 8,135 crore in FY26, up from Rs 6,276 crore in FY25, with Q4 FY26 sales value at Rs 2,039 crore... Read more »

You'd err if you credit or blame the BJP success only on Hindutva. It's more than that. It is Hinduised-nationalism... Read more »

The leadership lessons forged in Beirut are exactly what business leaders need as the assumptions underpinning decades of growth come apart simultaneously.... Read more »

The 44-year-old pop star, who recently completed a stint at a rehabilitation facility, didn’t appear in Ventura County court.... Read more »

Diamondback is the largest U.S. oil producer to hike spending and drilling as a result of the Iran war thus far.... Read more »

Brian Niccol pitched a $9 cup of coffee as an affordable luxury that people don't mind "splurging" on. The internet didn't agree.... Read more »

The U.S. and Iran traded shots, while the UAE was slammed by drone strikes.... Read more »

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, has pleaded not guilty to starting what became one of the most destructive wildfires in California history.... Read more »

As robotaxis rack up incidents with zero federal consequences, new research finds more states are passing laws to get Americans to drive less.... Read more »

With across-the-board job growth yet to materialize, AI investment is propping up economic activity.... Read more »

Longtime investors say any concerns about the transition from Buffett to Abel are now put to rest.... Read more »

First-quarter income falls $100mn to $9.4bn, missing analysts’ expectations... Read more »

Dispute between UK chancellor and US Treasury secretary underscores allies’ diverging stances on the conflict... Read more »

Executives warn that a prolonged energy shock would increase pressure to pass on costs to customers... Read more »

Why aren’t more people quitting their jobs?... Read more »

Swipe at US president appears to wipe out year-long effort to establish rapport... Read more »

Former commodities trader’s £12mn lawsuit alleges German lender breached a ‘duty of care’... Read more »

LVMH is exploring sales of brands including Marc Jacobs and Fenty in one of the biggest pullbacks in its history... Read more »

Oil holds on to gains as Tehran targets UAE and American forces hit Iranian fast boats... Read more »

Employees will be paid directly for generating business instead of sharing revenue between the group’s units... Read more »

Lawsuit brought by Elon Musk accuses start-up’s executives of selling out charitable mission for personal gain... Read more »

Cisco SVP Peter Bailey: The addition of Astrix Security brings deep capability to discover and secure every AI agent and non-human identity.... Read more »

“Globes” reveals details of the deal, which would see Volkswagen’s Osnabruck factory converted to produce components for Iron Dome.... Read more »

Nice rose over 20% today as NewMed Energy led the declines.... Read more »

Yaron Elad and Elik Etzion today launched AlphaDrive Ventures, which will focus on investments in cybersecurity and AI.... Read more »

Abu is leaving after 15 years to take advantage of the opportunities in the regional and global market.... Read more »

This comes less than six months after the Israeli private equity fund led Sugat’s IPO at a company valuation of NIS 1.2 billion, after money.... Read more »

Israel's financial institutions have been reducing their foreign currency exposure and selling huge quantities of dollars.... Read more »

BridgeWise will provide investors worldwide with access to its SentimentWise service - a monthly analysis based on billions of conversations held by hundreds of thousands of users on X.... Read more »

The share price reflects a market cap of $11.90 billion, making it only the sixth most valuable Israeli company on Wall Street, after it was the most valuable company for a sustained period.... Read more »

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran has launched strikes on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted a port in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as retaliation against United States operations that have effectively blockaded the critical waterway.Bianca Botes, Managing Director at Citadel Global... Read more »

South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered a strong performance in April, but mounting macroeconomic pressures, particularly sharply higher fuel prices, are casting a shadow over the sector’s near-term outlook.According to the Automotive Business Council (Naamsa), domestic new vehicle sales rose 13% year-on-year to 47,979 units, representing an increase of 5,512... Read more »

South Africa’s manufacturing sector showed tentative signs of recovery in April, with the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising back into expansionary territory for the first time in seven months since last September.The index climbed to 52.6 in April from 49 in March, moving above the neutral 50-point mark that... Read more »

Metair Investments, the JSE-listed auto component and battery manufacturer, said Monday it has extended its refinanced debt of R3.3 billion to five years, and repayment terms have been eased.Last March, a capital restructuring plan was announced between Metair and its main lenders, which involved two separate packages, with subsidiary Hesto... Read more »

Mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed the deaths of two employees following a tragic incident at its Kloof 8 shaft near Glenharvie.Kloof is an intermediate to ultra-deep level gold mine, situated in the West Wits Line of the Witwatersrand Basin, near the towns of Randfontein and Westonaria, approximately 60km west of... Read more »

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has published the filing deadlines for the 2026 tax season, giving taxpayers an early warning ahead of this year’s submission period and signalling a continued shift toward stricter digital compliance.According to a notice published in the Government Gazette on April 30, 2026, non-provisional taxpayers... Read more »

Tropika is set to invigorate its lineup with the launch of a new limited-edition flavour: Ginger Beer.Far from its traditional fruity options, the bold introduction is designed to resonate with South African consumers as they embrace the colder months.The decision to introduce Ginger Beer reflected Tropika's commitment to cultural authenticity,... Read more »

Pick n Pay is entering talks with about 22,000 of its staff about the next phase of its turnaround strategy, a restructuring of its store labour model that will aim to improve flexibility and operational efficiency of its stores.The retailer, which warned in February that headline loss per share is... Read more »

South Africa is gearing up to host one of the continent’s premier tourism trade events, with leaders across government and industry highlighting the economic significance of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 at its official media launch in Durban.Speaking at the launch on Monday, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille underscored the central... Read more »

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has pushed back against allegations of anti-transformation practices, reaffirming its commitment to supporting black-owned businesses while acknowledging the mounting pressures facing companies in a weak economic environment.This comes after the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Nafcoc) petitioned Parliament in October 2025, accusing the IDC... Read more »

By Nqobani MziziAs I mark one year of writing this column, and my 50th article, I find myself reflecting on how often governance questions emerge from moments of institutional tension. The question is seldom confined to the institution concerned. It often speaks to the deeper condition of governance itself. The... Read more »

South Africa’s push to modernise and expand its electricity transmission network has received a significant boost.This comes as the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating infrastructure delivery while strengthening local industrial capacity.The agreement... Read more »

South African consumers will face a financial storm in May after the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) announced fuel price increases for the month on Monday. Both grades of petrol will increase by R3.27 per litre, while diesel will go up by R6.19.The DMPR said that South Africa’s fuel... Read more »

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has reported a marginal decline in late mandarin export volumes for the 2026 season, signalling a period of stabilisation after several years of robust growth in the category.In its latest estimate released on Monday, the CGA said late mandarins — typically excluded... Read more »

The UK is particularly vulnerable to the jet fuel shortages caused by the Iran war, as the risk of rationing looms as supplies fall to “critically low levels” while the summer holidays creep closer. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to an “extreme tightness” in the... Read more »

Tech tycoon Elon Musk has finally put one of his longest-running legal battles to rest after reaching a $1.5m (£1.2m) settlement with the US regulator. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a civil lawsuit against the billionaire, alleging violations of securities laws in the run-up to his 2022... Read more »

Revenue at Palantir rocketed past analyst forecasts as the AI-powered firm ramped up commercial and government deals. The US tech firm posted revenue of $1.6bn (£1.2bn) in the first three months of the year, above investor expectations of $1.5bn and 85 per cent ahead of last year. The firm upped... Read more »

Vodafone is to take full ownership of Vodafone Three for £4.3bn in the latest twist in the blockbuster merger between two of Britain’s largest mobile networks. The FTSE 100 telecoms giant said it will buy out the 49 per cent stake held by CK Hutchison, the Chinese owner of Three,... Read more »

HSBC missed its profit target in the first quarter of the year after the blue-chip lender booked a mammoth credit charge. The FTSE 100 giant – which boasts a huge £230bn market cap – recorded a pre-tax profit of $9.4bn (£6.5bn), missing the $9.6bn pencilled in by analysts. This figure... Read more »

Good morning and welcome back to the City AM liveblog. The London market is returning from the long weekend to little change amidst the conflict in the Middle East. A day of tensions on Monday have kept question marks hanging over the Strait of Hormuz as nations scramble to combat... Read more »

The stigma of 'selling out' is unhelpful and outdated. Art and commerce have always coexisted, writes Outernet CEO Philip O'Ferrall.... Read more »

Once shunned by a populace 'tired of experts', a new generation is embracing intellectualism with personal curriculums and lectures for leisure.... Read more »

the Bank of England's MPC is acting as if its role is to support the Chancellor and protect the real economy, rather than control inflation.... Read more »

Britain's 'mainstream investors' hold more than £800bn in net financial wealth, an investment sum large enough to meaningfully address the capital gap.... Read more »

Anti-US sentiment and the conflict in Iran is set to have a major impact on the Fifa World Cup, security experts have warned. The United States – which is currently engaged in a conflict with World Cup qualifiers Iran – will host the majority of this summer’s tournament, which kicks... Read more »

With local elections just days away much of the focus has been on what the results will mean for Keir Starmer’s chances of survival. Related to this is the question of how well Reform and the Greens will do, with fewer column inches devoted to what lies ahead for the... Read more »

The elusive nature of the private credit industry has been called further into question with fresh data revealing less than one in five financial services leaders fully understand their exposure to the sector. A fresh report from Big Four firm KPMG has found just 14 per cent of financial services... Read more »

The government’s bitter round of tax hikes imposed on the hospitality industry is said to have forced the closure of two pubs a day in the first three months of the year in yet another blow to the already bruised sector. Figures from the Beer Bar and Pub Association (BBPA)... Read more »