61 h. ago Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs forces many retailers to be cautious on holiday hiring

Rising tariff costs and other economic factors are forcing retailers to pull back or even delay their plans to hire seasonal workers

Economics

7 d. ago IMF chief warns ‘uncertainty is the new normal’ in global economy

Kristalina Georgieva outlines mounting risks to economic stability before fund’s annual meetings next weekBank of England warns of growing risk that AI bubble could burstGold price tops $4,000 for first time as investors seek safe havenThe head of the International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning about the mounting risks facing the global economy, saying: “Buckle up: uncertainty is the new normal.”As finance ministers and central bankers prepare to meet in Washington for the IMF’s annual meetings next week, its managing director, Kristalina Georgieva said the world economy had shown surprising resilience in the face of Donald Trump’s trade war. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago JD Sports profits slip as shoppers' finances are 'strained' and football shirt sales suffer after Euro 2024

JD Sports is 'cautious' about the months ahead after the sportswear retailer struggled against 'strained consumer finances' over the first half.

Economics

3 w. ago JD Sports profits slip as retailer suffers 'strained' shopper finances

JD Sports is 'cautious' about the months ahead after the sportswear retailer struggled against 'strained consumer finances' over the first half.

Economics

3 w. ago At last! New energy tariffs that will help pensioners cut their bills by slashing standing charges

Providers will soon be forced to offer at least one tariff with low standing charges to customers, according to proposals revealed by the watchdog.

Economics

4 w. ago Keir Starmer makes embarrassing climbdown as he is forced to abandon hope of a UK 0% tariff on steel exports ahead of Trump visit

Whitehall sources said months of lobbying had failed to persuade the White House to implement an agreement to slash tariffs on British steel exports to zero, despite one being announced.

Politics