UK inflation surges, delaying hopes for quick rate cuts
Your support powers our stories UK inflation surged unexpectedly in January, reaching 3%, its highest level in 10 months, up from 2.5% in December. This [more…]
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Ireland’s exports surge, led by pharma and US demand
Your support powers our stories Ireland’s export sector soared to unprecedented heights in 2024, with the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reporting that exports reached an [more…]
Kenya’s BNPL boom faces regulatory overhaul
The Allure and Pitfalls of Kenya’s BNPL Boom In Nairobi’s bustling streets, where motorbike taxis weave through traffic and smartphones light up conversations, the buy [more…]
Rio Tinto targets Arcadium as lithium market wavers
Well, well, well. It looks like Rio Tinto, the mining giant with a hefty appetite for lithium, has decided to go shopping. Arcadium Lithium, once [more…]
Powell leads Fed in bold rate cut to counter labor market slowdown
In a move reminiscent of the financial turbulence of 2008, the Federal Reserve pulled the trigger on its first interest rate cut since the COVID [more…]
Arm’s shares tumble despite strong Q1 performance and A.I. boom
British chip designer Arm has revealed its first-quarter results for fiscal year 2025, surpassing analysts’ expectations by a comfortable margin. Yet, despite this triumph, its [more…]
Diageo’s stock spirals as Latin American sales take a hit
In a dramatic twist worthy of a soap opera, London-based spirits giant Diageo watched its shares take an 8% nosedive in early trading. The culprit? [more…]
S&P Global sounds the debt alarm
In a not-so-surprising twist, S&P Global has painted a rather grim picture for the future of debt levels in major economies, including the United States, [more…]
Golden Goose sets sights on €3 billion valuation with IPO move
In the bustling canals of Venice, the famed sneaker brand Golden Goose is making waves with its latest announcement. The brand, under the aegis of [more…]
Shein shifts IPO focus to London in response to U.S. regulatory challenges
Shein is shaking up its IPO plans, pivoting towards a London listing following obstacles in the U.S. market. Despite initial intentions to go public in [more…]