Japan is mobilizing its strategic petroleum reserves on an unprecedented scale, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirming a release of 80 million barrels — the biggest-ever in the nation’s history …

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made headlines Thursday when he confirmed the US is weighing a plan to lift sanctions on Iranian oil currently stranded on tankers in international waters. The …

History will record it as one of the most expensive failed experiments in the technology industry. Meta has announced the retirement of Horizon Worlds from VR platforms — cleared from …

Revolut’s financial results for 2025 paint a picture of extraordinary growth, with revenues climbing 46% to £4.5 billion and pre-tax profits jumping 57% to £1.7 billion, yet the company has …

London’s FTSE  100 index experienced one of its most volatile sessions in months Monday as President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement of continued diplomatic engagement with Iran whipsawed global markets. The …

The international energy market is facing a new period of uncertainty as Brent crude prices surged nearly 4% on Thursday. The jump comes amid a direct military threat from Iran …

Governor Andrew Bailey delivered a notable pushback against market speculation on Thursday, even as the Bank of England kept its interest rate at 3.75% and acknowledged that inflation risks had …

A major study has found that the cost of keeping a roof over one’s head in Britain has risen by 41% in just five years. Total expenditure on rent and …

In a move that has drawn both praise and criticism, Meta has announced that Instagram’s end-to-end encrypted direct messages will be phased out starting May 8, 2026. The change was …

The mechanism behind the recent spike in UK mortgage rates is becoming clear as “swap rates”—the financial instruments lenders use to price fixed deals—react to the war in Iran. The …