Delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States reconvene in Abu Dhabi for a second day of high-stakes negotiations, aiming to find a path to end the devastating war in Europe. While initial discussions were termed 'substantive,' deep divisions over territory and sovereignty remain.
As the European Central Bank convenes, a surging euro and inflation dipping below target are forcing a delicate balancing act, with analysts questioning how long policymakers can maintain their current stance.
Ukraine's energy minister has issued a stark warning that planned power outages could intensify in the coming days, citing significant generation shortfalls and the threat of new Russian aerial attacks targeting the nation's critical energy infrastructure.
The Internal Revenue Service has announced its annual inflation adjustments for the 2026 tax year, featuring higher standard deductions, expanded tax brackets, and a modest rise in the SALT deduction cap. While the changes are incremental, financial experts say proactive planning could yield meaningful savings for many households when filing in 2027.
In a televised interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy provided a stark official estimate of battlefield fatalities, a figure that underscores the devastating scale of the conflict as it approaches a grim milestone.
As Kevin Warsh emerges as the nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, a review of his tenure reveals a central banker deeply concerned with inflation credibility, yet guided by data. His potential leadership signals a pivot toward rules-based policy, setting the stage for a delicate balancing act between political pressure and economic orthodoxy.
A heated congressional hearing saw Rep. Maxine Waters revive her ‘reclaiming my time’ mantra, culminating in a sharp demand for the chair to silence Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The exchange underscores the deep political divide over the causes of inflation and housing affordability ahead of the midterms.
In a congressional hearing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent retracted his earlier warning that tariffs are inflationary, citing current economic growth and moderating price pressures despite a year of trade measures.
As America's largest regulated electric utility, Duke Energy is capitalizing on surging electricity demand from data centers and industrial expansion. With a reliable dividend and a massive capital investment plan, the company presents a classic defensive investment case in a volatile market.
Despite facing persistent commodity inflation and a value-conscious consumer base, Reynolds Consumer Products reported resilient fourth-quarter performance, marked by market share gains and improved profitability. The company's strategic focus on innovation and cost management helped offset headwinds, even as it forecasts continued pressure in 2026.
The Financial Reporting Council has issued updated guidance to help UK companies produce clearer, more forward-looking strategic reports, incorporating recent regulatory changes and sustainability disclosures.
New data reveals a sustained contraction in UK service sector employment, driven by severe pressures on pubs and restaurants, marking the most prolonged downturn in 16 years.
As U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials reconvene for a second round of technical talks, a massive overnight bombardment of Ukrainian energy infrastructure casts a long shadow over the prospects for diplomacy, deepening skepticism on the ground.
New data reveals a sharp 57% year-on-year drop in Tesla's UK registrations for January, with BYD outselling the US automaker by more than double. The figures highlight intensifying competition in the British electric vehicle market.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations concluded the first day of high-stakes negotiations brokered by the United States in Abu Dhabi, as a deadly market strike in Donetsk underscored the grim reality on the ground. Major disagreements on territorial control and security guarantees persist, casting doubt on an imminent breakthrough.
Eagle FR, a subsidiary of Lakeland Industries, has won a multi-year agreement to supply its innovative Ultimate Glow+ structural firefighting gloves to seven County Fire and Rescue Services across the UK, marking a significant expansion in the competitive European safety equipment market.
The UK's financial watchdog has revised its estimates for the massive car finance mis-selling scandal, indicating that average compensation payouts will be lower than initially suggested, potentially affecting millions of borrowers.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-level video conference, emphasizing the stabilizing role of their deepening alliance amidst ongoing global tensions and as the conflict in Ukraine approaches its fourth year.
Russian and Ukrainian delegations, with key U.S. figures in attendance, are gathering in Abu Dhabi for a new round of negotiations. The talks proceed as Ukraine reels from a massive overnight Russian air assault on its energy infrastructure, casting doubt on Moscow's commitment to prior diplomatic assurances.
London's Metropolitan Police have launched a misconduct investigation into former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson, following the release of court documents detailing his communications with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The probe centers on allegations he shared sensitive government information.
