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Euro muted, dollar gains ground amid tariff turmoil and upcoming CPI data READ SOURCE...

Potential 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine prompts Bitcoin rally READ SOURCE...

While Liverpool boss Arne Slot called the team's exit from the Champions League a shock, he took solace in losing to an excellent Paris Saint‑Germain team in a wildly entertaining two-legged tie that needed a penalty shootout to decide the...

The former First Minister says she will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament next year READ SOURCE...

Zara owner Inditex on Wednesday posted a year-on-year rise in fourth-quarter sales that met expectations, even as the retailer pointed to a slowdown in demand at the start of the year.The Spanish retailer reported revenues of 11.21 billion euros in...

A majority of MSMEs surveyed expressed that excessive regulation over data and digital tools can create constraints for them and deprive them of tech gears necessary for scaling the business and reaching new markets and customers, a report has said....

The FTSE 100 index has plummeted to its lowest level in two months after Donald Trump announced a wave of tariffs on Tuesday.When the index closed yesterday, the London stock market was down by more than 100 points, 1.2% to...

Donald Trump’s decision to slap tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium is “entirely unjustified” and “not a friendly act”, Anthony Albanese says, after the Labor government failed to receive the exemption the US president had dangled in a call last...

Getty ImagesDuring his election campaign last year, Donald Trump promised Americans he would usher in a new era of prosperity.Now two months into his presidency, he's painting a slightly different picture. He has warned that it will be hard to...

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk had a simple message for Darwin Nunez and his team-mates after Liverpool exited the Champions League via a penalty shootout against Paris Saint-Germain READ SOURCE...

THIS rare throwback to the 1960s could be yours for a staggering £600,000 as a sleek vintage Aston Martin goes on sale.The highly coveted 1965 DB Short-Chassis Volante is one of just 37 examples ever made. 6Aston Martin DB Short-Chassis...

Arne Slot blamed his Dutch luck and Liverpool's inability to score for their Champions League last-16 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool entered the match with a slender one-goal advantage, but could not grab another at Anfield and eventually went out...

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emails Two senior federal judges, both appointed by...

The planning and infrastructure bill published on Tuesday is both a declaration of intent and a show of strength by the government. Rightly recognising how much is at stake politically, particularly with regard to younger voters frustrated by high housing...

Sleep is more than rest; it is a process of cellular repair, emotional regulation and cognitive consolidation. During deep sleep, the brain clears toxins, strengthens memory and regulates hormones. Without it, our mental and physical health deteriorates.Beyond biology, sleep holds...

Ahead of day two of the Cheltenham Festival, the country's top tipster assesses the chance of Queen Mother Champion Chase favourite Jonbon along with Wednesday's other races READ SOURCE...

Lordhenrivoton | E+ | Getty ImagesThe first Trump administration opened the door to allow private equity into workplace retirement plans. Now, private equity firms are working to play a bigger role in workers' portfolios, which experts say has potential risks...

Global sales of smartwatches have fallen for the first time, new figures indicate, in large part due to a sharp decline in the popularity of market leader, Apple.Market research firm Counterpoint says 7% fewer of the devices were shipped in...

Ron Baron, founder of Baron Capital.Anjali Sundaram | CNBCBillionaire investor Ron Baron is standing by Elon Musk's Tesla even in the face of its dramatic sell-off. The stock plunged 15% on Monday, its biggest one-day loss since September 2020."I can't...

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at a company event on artificial intelligence technologies in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 30, 2024.Dimas Ardian | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHOUSTON — Microsoft is open to deploying natural gas with carbon capture technology to power...

Volvo is looking to a future without estate cars, turning its back on what has become a 'niche' body shape that dates back 70 years in the Swedish company's heritage.While unveiling its all-new ES90 electric saloon, its boss confirmed plans...

Packaged foods company Nestle has inked a partnership with real estate investment group Thakral Innovations as distribution partner for its luxury Nespresso boutiques in India, the company said. The partnership includes all channels including retail boutiques, online sales, Nespresso’s D2C...

The Indian government is considering reintroducing the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI and RuPay debit card transactions for large merchants. ET breaks down the development and traces the evolution of India's digital payment ecosystem.What’s the latest development?Until the Union...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that slashing disability benefits could have a "catastrophic impact" on hundreds of thousands of households, as leading charities sound the alarm over welfare reforms.More than a dozen organisations, including Disability Rights UK, Citizens Advice,...

Do U.S. stock market thinks a recession is coming? READ SOURCE...

Skywatchers around the world are in for a celestial treat this week as the Moon undergoes a total lunar eclipse. This event, often referred to as a "Blood Moon" is a breathtaking sight as Earth’s shadow gradually covers the lunar...

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The share of mortgage lending to UK first-time buyers hit a record high at the end of last year, as buying property...

Equity mutual funds provided up to 24% annualised SIP returns over 10 years. Top performers include Quant Small Cap Fund (23.28%), Nippon India Small Cap Fund (21.55%), and Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund (21.05%). READ SOURCE...

The WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF (WDEF) seeks to track the price and yield performance of the WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS index before fees and expenses are taken into account. The companies listed on WisdomTree's proprietary index include manufacturers of...

Ethan Nwaneri has started Arsenal’s last five games (Picture: Getty) Martin Keown has concerns that an England call-up for Ethan Nwaneri could cause more fatigue problems for the Arsenal youngster. Nwaneri has been on the fringes of Mikel Arteta’s side...