Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year. ...
Day: September 17, 2026
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in EnglandNew hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available. ...
Ed Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlashEd Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash
It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum. ...
At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research showsAt least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows
Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer. ...
Global survey finds sinking trust in US, Chinese leadershipGlobal survey finds sinking trust in US, Chinese leadership
Concerted Canada-EU efforts to deepen ties reflect a global order accommodating itself to a more unpredictable — and less potent — US. The European Commission’s president called for the bloc to “reimagine our partnerships,” underscoring a pivot to building consensus among “middle powers,” Politico wrote. European fears are “no longer ...
US prosecutors charge five with plot to kill Russian dissident in DCUS prosecutors charge five with plot to kill Russian dissident in DC
US federal authorities charged five people with plotting to kill a Russian dissident in Washington, DC, alleging they were part of a Kremlin-controlled “global assassination network” targeting perceived allies of Ukraine. Though Russia’s Vladimir Putin recently assured US President Donald Trump that Moscow has “no aggressive intentions” against Europe, Russian-linked ...
Top sovereign wealth fund executives warn of impending pullback in US stocksTop sovereign wealth fund executives warn of impending pullback in US stocks
The head of the world’s best performing sovereign wealth fund warned of an impending pullback in US stocks. The New Zealand Superannuation Fund’s CEO said US returns in recent years were “close to double annualized returns for the past 20,” echoing the CEO of Norway’s $2.3 trillion oil fund — ...
Chinese oil prices hit record highChinese oil prices hit record high
Oil prices in China hit record highs Wednesday, as energy disruptions from an escalating Middle East conflict spilled into the world’s largest market for imported crude. China has helped keep oil prices in 2026 down by slashing its imports, but Beijing is “coming back off its crash diet,” an energy ...
Warsh breaks with Trump to raise ratesWarsh breaks with Trump to raise rates
The News This afternoon Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh sided with markets over President Donald Trump, voting with all other board members to hike interest rates by 0.25%. “The committee’s unanimous vote shows our resolve to achieve price stability on a timelier basis,” Warsh told reporters after. “I said in ...
US interest rates raised for first time in three yearsUS interest rates raised for first time in three years
Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut. ...