Borrowing costs move abruptly higher
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026Goldman reaped more than $200mn in fees from hedge fund Situational Awareness
Barely two-year-old AI-focused investment firm became biggest client of Wall Street bank’s prime brokerage unit
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026Russia’s $6.9bn sanctions evasion scheme
Western punitive measures have forced Moscow into costly workaround efforts
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026US mortgage rates breach 7% as affordability pressures mount
Surging yields on government bonds and rising oil prices from the war in Iran drive inflation fears as national elections near
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026HSBC axes $26,000 perk for Hong Kong bankers to join members’ clubs
UK lender overhauls historic benefits for employees working in the territory as it seeks greater alignment with Hang Seng staff
Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026Xi says US and China must ‘coexist in peace’
Donald Trump and Chinese leader hold wide-ranging talks covering AI, Taiwan and Iran war
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026EU urges UK to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to avoid ‘made in Europe’ barriers
London has lobbied intensely to secure equal treatment for British products but continues to rule out a customs union
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026Britain in ‘good position’, McFadden tells business fearful of tax hikes
Work and Pensions secretary admits Labour has asked business to pay more and vows to try to ease pressure on public finances
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026What Burnham means for business
His core message of devolving power from London appeals to corporate leaders. But his government has limited fiscal room to manoeuvre
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026How can we tackle AI’s financial risks?
Out of public sight, bureaucrats are trying to fight digital fire with fire
Posted on Friday September 25, 2026