Odey claims UK watchdog was under ‘political pressure’ before banning him

Hedge fund boss was barred from sector over response to allegations of sexual harassment and assault

Posted on Monday February 02, 2026

Human connection still needed in credit investing

AI is a natural technology for the industry, but traders and investors still need to stress-test strategies with experts

Posted on Monday February 02, 2026

Epstein asked for Snow White costume weeks before Jes Staley email

Former Barclays chief has insisted he had no recollection of what Disney character reference was about

Posted on Monday February 02, 2026

One Hyde Park residents win legal battle over £35mn in building defects

Claimants hail ‘a decisive victory’ over corrosion and other faults at exclusive development

Posted on Monday February 02, 2026

India weighs lifting foreign ownership cap in state-owned banks

New Delhi’s proposal to raise cap to 49% would mark a significant shift in policy

Posted on Monday February 02, 2026

Trump says US to cut India tariffs after Modi agrees halt to Russian oil imports

President claims New Delhi will buy more than $500bn of American goods

Posted on Monday February 02, 2026

Gold and silver deepen historic slump

Losses in precious metals follow record-breaking rally

Posted on Monday February 02, 2026

US to launch $12bn critical minerals stockpile to counter China’s dominance

US Export-Import Bank will provide $10bn in debt financing for effort named Project Vault

Posted on Monday February 02, 2026

EU struggling to diversify critical minerals supply, warns report

European Court of Auditors says bloc’s raw materials policy rests on ‘incomplete foundations’

Posted on Monday February 02, 2026

Epstein asked for Snow White costume weeks before Jes Staley email

Former Barclays chief has insisted he had no recollection of what Disney character reference was about

Posted on Monday February 02, 2026