Business

The Four-Year Policy Problem: Why EV Automakers Can’t Count on Washington

One of the most consistently heard frustrations in the US electric vehicle industry comes not from consumer indifference or technology limitations but from Washington. The policy environment for electric...

US Oil Prices Approach $3.85 as Iran War Extends Supply Shock Into Third Week

US oil prices are approaching $3.85 per gallon at the pump as the Iran war extends its supply...

How the US Government Became TikTok’s Biggest Financial Beneficiary

When the dust settles on TikTok's ownership transition, the US government may emerge as its single biggest financial...

World’s Emergency Oil Stockpiles Deployed as Iran Conflict Enters Critical Phase

Governments around the world have deployed their emergency oil stockpiles in an unprecedented coordinated release, signaling the seriousness...

SpaceX IPO: A New Era for the Commercial Space Economy

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a public debut that could value the company at $1.75 trillion....

Trump’s Deadline: EU Weighs 10% Tariff Acceptance for Trade Deal

As President Donald Trump's deadline approaches, the EU is weighing its options, reportedly considering accepting 10% tariffs from the US as part of a...

TSB: From Competition Driver to Acquisition Target

TSB, originally spun off from Lloyds to foster greater competition in the UK banking market, has now become an acquisition target itself, with Santander...

Greenback’s Perilous Path: Worst First Half in Decades as Policies Unfold

The US dollar is on a perilous path, recording its worst first half-year performance in decades, with a 10.8% drop against a basket of...

Lotus: UK Operations Prioritised as Tariffs Ease

Lotus is prioritising its UK operations, confirming to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds that its Norfolk factory will not be shut down, as US tariffs...

Agricultural Grievances Resurface as Digital Tax Triggers Trade War

President Trump's decision to terminate Canada trade negotiations has brought longstanding agricultural grievances back to the forefront, with his criticism of 400% dairy tariffs...

European Production Stagnation Compounds Trade War Vulnerabilities

European industrial production remains significantly below 2019 pre-pandemic levels, creating additional vulnerability as the continent confronts escalating American trade pressure. This economic weakness undermines...