US consumer sentiment tumbles as trade war fears grow | Business and Economy
United States consumer sentiment plunged in April, marking the fourth month in a row of declines – widely seen as a pointed reaction to President…
Trump’s tariffs: Short-term damage or long-term ruin? | Business and Economy
What does Trump aim to achieve by making it costlier for the rest of the world to sell their goods in the US?As the US…
Contributor: Republicans want to fool you into thinking a massive tax cut has zero costs
Congressional Republicans are trying to pass a budget this week with a massive tax cut that they say isn’t a tax cut — sleight-of-hand that…
Fed chair warns Trump’s tariffs will worsen inflation and lower economic growth
1 of 7 | Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street on Friday in New York City. The…
US Federal Reserve warns of inflation, unemployment from Trump tariffs | Business and Economy
NewsFeedThe US now faces a higher risk of inflation and increased unemployment because of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome…
How much will Trump’s new tariffs hurt other countries and US consumers? | News
On Wednesday, United States President Donald Trump imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on the US’s trading partners. The day was termed “Liberation Day” by Trump, who…
How Labour’s hefty National Insurance hike coming in days affects YOU from price of a pint to pension pots
LABOUR'S hefty employer National Insurance hike is coming in days - we explain what it means for you.From April 6, businesses will have to pay…
UK Food Inflation at Nine-Month High Adds to Pressure on Labour
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe rising price of store cupboard staples and alcoholic drinks has lifted UK food inflation to a nine-month high, as the country’s…
Week ahead: Global sentiment sours as Trump’s auto and reciprocal tariffs loom
This week, Trump’s auto and reciprocal tariffs are set to rattle the global markets as sentiment soured amid recession fears. Key economic data, including inflation…
Thousands of households have just HOURS left to claim £300 winter fuel payment cash – or risk missing out
THOUSANDS of households across the country have just hours left to claim the £300 winter fuel payment.The government has warned that eligible people could risk…
Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Picks Up Before Tariffs
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessConsumer spending was weaker than expected again in February while a key inflation metric picked up, in a double whammy for the…
Stock market slumps amid recession, inflation fears
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street on Monday. Stocks indexes ended the week lower. Photo by John…
Brits brace for Reeves’ autumn tax raid as fears grow drivers will be hit by higher prices at pumps
BRITS are braced for tax rises this year — as fears grow drivers will be hit by higher prices at the pumps.It came as Rachel…
Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese set to call election ‘imminently’ | Elections News
Prime Minister Albanese’s Labor Party has introduced new tax cuts in advance of general election due before May 17.Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he…
US consumer confidence plunges to four-year low | Donald Trump News
Consumer confidence in the United States has continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures slumped to a 12-year low, driven…
Week ahead: Global business activity data to offer clues on economic trajectory
This week, financial markets will focus on upcoming flash manufacturing and services PMIs, as well as inflation data from major economies. These figures are crucial…
Average price of a pint to rise above £5 for the first time thanks to April cost hikes
The average price of a pint is set to surge past £5 for the first time, adding more pain for drinkers. Pub chiefs have warned that…
Fury as average price of pint to hit £5 for first time in weeks — and Labour’s hated budget ‘is to blame’
THE average price of a pint will spill over £5 for the first time next month — with pub chiefs blaming Labour’s tax raid.Drinkers will…
All the money changes coming in April including pay increases, bill rises and benefit changes
APRIL will see some major money changes including increases to the National Living Wage and a benefit overhaul.There are also several price increases coming into…
Millions of broadband customers have just days left to avoid bill hike – or face unexpected fee
AS April edges closer the deadline to get ahead of the increasing cost of broadband is fast approaching.The hike in costs also affect energy, gas,…