Bitcoin and crypto stocks surge amid relief rally for risky assets

Trump’s insistence that ‘we are not going to allow’ banks to undermine crypto legislation also boosts sector

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

Owner of collapsed Brazilian bank arrested for second time

Banco Master’s Daniel Vorcaro detained amid allegations of illegal surveillance and intimidation of critics

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

Cushman & Wakefield sued over climate risk to worker retirement savings

Case could influence wider legal questions about how long-term risks apply to fiduciary duties

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

BIS defends its global rulemaking role against US criticism

Trump administration officials are suspicious of standards being set for American banks by a Europe-based body

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

Three reasons to be hopeful for UK homebuilders

Despite Vistry’s gloomy outgoing chief, easier planning rules, better affordability and possibly even state help could boost the sector

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

Rate of Iranian ballistic missile launches is declining, western officials say

Drop-off in firing of weapons may be a result of US and Israeli attacks on launchers and stockpiles

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

US in talks with Iranian Kurdish militants over anti-regime operations

Iraq-based groups have asked Trump administration for intelligence, weapons and training support

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

China spying arrests raise awkward questions about Labour Party links

Sir Keir Starmer’s government is trying to deepen economic ties with Beijing

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

KPMG picks ex-Australia boss Gary Wingrove as next global chief

UK boss Jon Holt beaten in race to lead 276,000-person Big Four firm internationally

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026

Rate of Iran missile launches down 86% since start of war - General Dan Caine

Defence secretary Pete Hegseth says US submarine sank Iranian warship in Indian Ocean

Posted on Wednesday March 04, 2026