21 h. ago Global financial 'bloodbath' as Trump's tariffs spark fears of worldwide recession, Hong Kong shares have worst day for 28 years and European stock futures tank

Futures were pointing to further losses in Europe and on Wall Street, with Trump refusing to lift the levies unless foreign governments pay 'a lot of money'.

Economics

29 h. ago 'Black Monday 2' fears rise as stock futures sink sharply again as Trump tariff fallout escalates

Fears are growing that Wall Street is about to see Black Monday 2 tomorrow - which would make last week's sell-off caused by President Donald Trump's tariffs look tiny. 

Politics

29 h. ago Stock futures drop again as Trump remains defiant on tariffs plan roiling international markets

Despite markets expected to open lower on Monday, the president told reporters that his tariffs were ‘a beautiful thing to behold’ and claimed unspecified countries were calling him to negotiate

Economics

30 h. ago Trump live updates: Stock futures down and markets expected to open lower as president doubles down on tariffs

The White House defended Trump’s tariff plans on Sunday even as stock prices continued to drop

Politics

32 h. ago US stock futures tumble as officials offer no respite from tariffs

Declines come after the worst week for Wall Street equities since the pandemic

Politics

3 d. ago Fundraiser for Stirling respite home charity offers chance to boogie for good cause

The respite home - set up by the family of Eilidh Brown to offer young cancer patients and their families a valuable space - opened near Thornhill in 2022.

Politics

5 d. ago Stock futures plunge after Trump announces ‘Liberation Day’ agenda of worldwide tariffs

Forecasters predicting high chance of recession in next 12 months

Politics

5 d. ago Trump slaps reciprocal tariffs on every nation and sends stock futures into chaos as world reacts: Live updates

President reveals next phase of sweeping tariffs agenda; global markets fear escalating trade war

Politics

5 d. ago Wall Street stock futures tumble as Trump’s new tariffs spook investors

President reveals plans to impose 10% universal levies and higher duties on major partners

Economics

5 d. ago After Thailand quake, rescue dogs provide solace to searching families

The playful dogs offer a brief respite from the overwhelming grief

Events

5 d. ago Gen Beta's baby doomsday: Girls born today are set to have record low of just 1.46 children on average

Official projections show completed family sizes in England and Wales tumbling to an average of just 1.46 children per woman.

Politics