Europe’s Heatwave Is Becoming an Energy Crisis
The US escalation in its war against Iran couldn't come at a worse time for Europe.
July 20, 2026
Economy
Economic news and global market trends
CEO Confidence Slips in Q2 2026 as Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Take Hold
Nearly half of CEOs now report that U.S. economic conditions have worsened compared to a year ago.
July 20, 2026
Do NOT rely on the state pension - it may be in tatters by the time you quit work, says JEFF PRESTRIDGE
I consider myself a lucky boy. I'm in receipt of the maximum 'new' state pension and have been pocketing it since June last year, a couple of months after my 66th birthday.
July 20, 2026
North Macedonia: Can Fintech Accelerate the Country’s Future?
The following is an analysis of the fintech, digital and wider economic development of the North Macedonia in 2026. The post North Macedonia: Can Fintech Accelerate the Country’s Future? appeare...
July 19, 2026
Why a £1.16m payout for Thames Water's CEO spells disaster for Britain's future: ALEX BRUMMER
Thames Water this week revealed it paid more than £4million in bonuses to its top officers. This would barely seem fair if Thames Water was doing its job properly. But it is not.
July 17, 2026
Reeves reckons she's boosted the economy - pull the other one! says MAGGIE PAGANO
The Chancellor's speech last night to the City at the Mansion House was another example of her astonishing capacity for self-delusion.
July 14, 2026
What Makes an ML Development Company Reliable and Secure?
Handing your data to a machine learning development company is an act of trust that goes far beyond a normal software contract. A regular app processes what you feed it. A machine learning model learn...
July 14, 2026
Fab Factory Studios and Milkyway Brands Bet on Vertical Integration in the Creator Economy
Fab Factory's client roster includes SZA, will.i.am, The Chainsmokers, and major film and television productions.
June 30, 2026
Sus AI Is Turning the People-Search Market Into a Real-Time People Check Economy
Sus AI is building at the intersection of consumer safety, AI-powered data aggregation, and influencer-driven distribution.
June 12, 2026
Trump Explains His “I Love the Inflation” Remark After Backlash
During a press briefing in the Oval Office held on June 10, 2026, Trump did say “I love the inflation,” not “I love inflation.”
June 11, 2026
Costco Drops Prices on Many Kirkland Items — Here’s What’s Getting Cheaper
According to a May 2026 earnings call, executives revealed they’ve slashed the prices of some of Costco's most coveted items. Here's what is cheaper.
June 08, 2026
EDENA and Cantor8 Launch Concordia to Connect Africa's Trillion Dollar Mobile Money Market
EDENA Capital Partnersand Cantor8 introduced Concordia, a sovereign-grade digital infrastructure platform designed to connect fragmented financial systems across Africaf.
June 05, 2026
The Digital Evolution: Mapping the Future of Bolivia’s Fintech Ecosystem in 2026
A comprehensive look at Bolivia’s 2026 fintech landscape, examining the intersection of national economic growth and digital development driving financial technology innovation.
April 12, 2026
Protect Your Skip From Scavengers: What You Can Do and Where the Law Stands
We're moving house and have hired a skip to help dispose of items we're not taking with us. The skip arrived on a Monday and sits on our driveway. I b...
April 11, 2026
Georgia's Fintech Ecosystem: What to Expect by 2026
Georgia's fintech story has always been one of calculated positioning. Straddling the boundary between Europe and Asia, the country has used its geo...
April 11, 2026
Guinea-Bissau’s Fintech Landscape in 2026
The following is an economic development, digital and, specifically, fintech overview of the African nation of Guinea-Bissau in 2026. The post Guinea-Bissau’s Fintech Landscape in 2026 appeared first ...
April 10, 2026
Elizabeth Warren Is Pushing a New Tax Plan for Ultra-Rich Americans
The Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026, which has over a dozen supporters, was introduced in March 2026, and is now being pushed by Elizabeth Warren
April 09, 2026
How to Lock In 4% or More on Your Cash ISA Before the Annual Allowance Changes
The clock is ticking on the current cash ISA allowance. This year marks the final opportunity for most savers to deposit up to £20,000 into a cash ISA, as the annual limit for under-65s drops to £12,000 from next year.
April 07, 2026
Trump’s Spiritual Advisor Compared Him to Jesus, Sparking Backlash
Paula White-Cain serves as the White House spiritual advisor. Trump began watching her on TV, and that’s how they connected more than 25 years ago.
April 06, 2026
How Rising Costs and Policy Shifts Are Quietly Eroding Your Retirement Savings
The new tax year begins tomorrow — and there is precious little to celebrate. For most households, it marks the start of another 12 months of financia...
April 05, 2026