9 h. ago Teen 'murdered parents to finance Trump assassination plan' to 'save the white race'

Nikita Casap, 17, from Wisconsin allegedly killed his mum and stepdad - with their bullet-strewn bodies found covered up a state of decomposition two weeks later

Events

27 h. ago Gripping story of how Trump's finance guru Scott Bessent shoved aside MAGA loyalists to save the world from economic oblivion

When Treasury Scott Bessent took the podium at the American Bankers Association on Wednesday morning he was anything but 'yippy.'

Economics

28 h. ago Gripping story of how Trump's 'savior' Scott Bessent shoved aside MAGA loyalists to save the world from economic oblivion

When Treasury Scott Bessent took the podium at the American Bankers Association on Wednesday morning he was anything but 'yippy.'

Politics

31 h. ago ‘Completely out of touch’: golf and dinners for ‘king’ Trump as economy melts down

Casual attitude as markets fall suggests man detached from anxieties of ordinary voters – and surrounded by yes menAfter lighting a fuse under global financial markets, Donald Trump stepped back – all the way to a Florida golf course. A week later, having just caved to pressure to ease his trade tariffs, the US president defended the retreat while hosting racing car champions at the White House.Trump had spent the time in between golfing, dining with donors and making insouciant declarations such as “this is a great time to get rich”, even as the US economy melted down. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Gripping story of Trump's 'savior' Scott Bessent shoved aside MAGA loyalists to save the world from economic oblivion

When Treasury Scott Bessent took the podium at the American Bankers Association on Wednesday morning he was anything but 'yippy.'

Politics

45 h. ago Inside the vast stock buying surge 18 minutes before Trump's tariff U

Minutes before President Donald Trump's tariff pause, investors made strangely prudent financial moves. 

Politics

52 h. ago Donald Trump trade war: Why the price of gold spiking should worry you

Gold prices are soaring on the back of the financial meltdown sparked by Donald Trump's trade war. Even if you don't own any, it's an economic indicator that you probably shouldn't ignore

Politics

58 h. ago China raises tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%, finance ministry says – business live

China’s finance ministry said it will resolutely take countermeasures against Trump tariffs and fight to the endUS stocks fall again after rally following Trump’s shock retreat on tariffsLife in Shanghai, China’s commercial capital, goes on but anti-US sentiment is hardeningThe US dollar slumped on Friday as waning confidence in the US economy prompted investors to ditch US assets to the benefit of safe havens like the Swiss franc, yen and euro, as well as gold.The yellow metal recorded a new all-time peak in early Asia trade, and the franc notched a fresh decade high, Reuters reports.There has been a pronounced ‘sell US’ vibe flowing through broad markets and into the classic safe-haven assets, with the USD losing the safe-haven bid. Continue reading...

Economics

61 h. ago Life in Shanghai, China’s commercial capital, goes on but anti

Chinese companies are relieved Trump’s wider tariffs have been paused but on social media, posts are full of defianceOn Thursday morning in Shanghai, as shoppers filled the luxury malls and delivery drivers whizzed around the winding streets at breakneck speed, financiers breathed a cautious sigh of relief. Overnight, US President Donald Trump had reversed course, announcing a 90-day pause on his so-called “reciprocal tariffs” of up to 50% for dozens of countries. Although China got no such reprieve – instead, the levy on Chinese goods was increased to 145% – the temporary return of normal trade channels showed Chinese businesspeople that all was not lost.Trump’s announcement of punitive tariffs on countries across south-east Asia had risked closing off the routes that Chinese companies have been using since his first term in office to circumvent his levies. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago London businesses 'most concerned' about fallout from global financial chaos

But the capital’s SMEs far more optimistic about growth over the coming months

Economics

3 d. ago Shares surge and FTSE climbs 6% after Trump pauses tariffs amid financial global chaos

In a dramatic climbdown, the US President said a blizzard of 'reciprocal' tariffs on countries worldwide would be put on hold to allow time for trade talks.

Politics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 10 April: Index set to rebound on tariffs pause, Tesco sees lower profit

Financial markets have soared on relief at Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on most new US tariffs.

Economics

3 d. ago Shares surge after Trump pauses tariffs amid financial global chaos

In a dramatic climbdown, the US President said a blizzard of 'reciprocal' tariffs on countries worldwide would be put on hold to allow time for trade talks.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump's tariff war: The silver linings for families including mortgage and petrol prices

President Trump's tariffs bombshells - which keep on coming - have unsettled financial markets but there could be benefits for millions of UK households

Economics

3 d. ago Trump’s tariffs may be reduced but their impact will be felt in the UK and beyond

We examine potential consequences of US president’s market chaos, which could reach every corner of global finance and economyDonald Trump may have stepped back from his huge tariff rises on every country, except China, which now faces 125%, but the impact of the market chaos is likely to continue in the UK and beyond. The rest of the world still faces a blanket 10% tariff on all US exports.While much of the focus has been the direct impact of the tariffs on physical goods, Trump’s actions threaten to reach every corner of global finance and the economy. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Apocalyptic warning about economic meltdown that forced Trump's hand on tariffs... NOT any 'art of the deal'

A Fox Business finance guru has explained why President Trump 'capitulated' on his sweeping tariff plans and had no choice but to U-turn. 

Economics

4 d. ago Trump issues executive order to block state climate crisis policies – US politics live

Move directs US attorney general to block laws addressing carbon emissions and comes hours after president issued orders to increase coal productionChina will impose 84% tariffs on US goods from Thursday, up from the 34% previously announced, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.In early March, the Trump administration sent warning letters to 60 US universities it said were facing “potential enforcement actions” for what it described as “failure to protect Jewish students on campus” in the wake of widespread pro-Palestinian protests on campuses last year. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Iran makes nuclear bomb announcement as it dangles US financial opportunity under Trump's nose

Iran has pledged it is 'not after a nuclear bomb'. It said yesterday that a new nuclear deal could be agreed with the US provided Tehran's longtime adversary shows sufficient goodwill in upcoming talks.

Events

4 d. ago What Asian countries hit hard by Trump’s tariffs are doing to save their economies

China refuses to bow to US pressure while other Asian nations urge negotiations to soften the blow

Politics

4 d. ago Trump's 104% monster tariffs spark more global market meltdowns

More chaos is unfolding on the world's financial markets after Trump announced a huge 104% tariff on China - Asian stocks plummeted overnight and the FTSE is expected to drop again this morning

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