Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests. Source: Original News
Category: Business
Read More
World central bank chiefs ‘stand in solidarity’ with US Fed chair Powell
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed. Source: Original News
New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak’s government. Source: Original News
UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week
It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force. Source: Original News
Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed’s independence and “has no place” in the US. Source: Original News
Trump warns of ‘mess’ ahead of legal ruling on tariffs
The Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday. Source: Original News
Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
Trump says the new levy is “effective immediately” as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week. Source: Original News
Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares
The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year. Source: Original News
UK set for a ‘booming’ mortgage market, say analysts
Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks. Source: Original News
US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair
Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump’s anger over the Fed’s refusal to cut interest rates. Source: Original News