Much depends on how long the conflict continues to disrupt supplies, and whether or not central bankers treat higher prices as a temporary shock

It remains unclear what impact this will have on investments

Despite predictions that Trump’s White House would slow the transition to clean energy, the decision to bomb Iran could end up having the opposite effect

The government has set a target of 10% of annual demand for critical minerals domestically yet has put relatively little money behind catalysing innovation

The US president’s policies have made Smith’s writings highly relevant again, especially his warnings against the costs of using tariffs and other barriers to trade

The cancellation of the races is an ominous symbol of the damage the conflict could do to growth strategies of Gulf economies

The country music star will be the voice of Maga industrial policy in court. Also: bridging the age divide in business and Revolut heads Stateside

Fears that market troubles could seep into broader financial system

Betting on real-world events with Polymarket, Kalshi and others is booming. Trump doesn’t favour regulation but is the industry immune to the dark side of gambling?

The panic that followed the Citrini report shows how anxious many have become about the extent to which the stock market is now a giant bet on AI

A new economic study has come under fire from Donald Trump’s top adviser. But has he forgotten the one he co-wrote?

The investment bank should have shown how diversity had improved governance instead of scrapping the rules

Speculation is mounting over whether Lagarde will decide to quit her role as ECB president early

The commercial breaks in the match have become more compelling for viewers than the action on the pitch

The former chancellor’s decision to sell half of Britain’s gold reserves now looks like one of the worst decisions in the history of finance

The entrepreneur hopes to raise an unprecedented $50bn by selling shares to the public

Critics have warned of the dangers of relying on Chinese energy technology but the upsides are persuasive, says Octopus CEO

The head of the world’s biggest bank joins a growing number of business leaders who have spoken out against the president

The latest data reveals a glimmer of hope, with consumers expressing optimism about their personal finances

For the first time in over 25 years the Edelman Trust Barometer puts business ahead on ethics