China sets lowest GDP growth target on record at 4.5% to 5%
Xi Jinping, China’s president, center, attends the opening session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at…
Top FDA official seeks to hire friend pushing new antidepressants warning
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is working to…
Retirement balances are up, but more workers took hardship withdrawals
In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump said “your 401(k)s are way up” — and they are, but…
Bessent says 15% this week, IEEPA levels later
President Donald Trump‘s recently announced 15% global tariff will likely be implemented sometime this week, rising from its…
Middle East conflict puts central banks on edge as oil shock fears mount
Pedestrians look out across the city skyline as they walk along the Tabiat bridge in Tehran, Iran, on…
Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, oil prices, Middle East latest
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on March 2, 2026. NYSE LONDON — European stocks opened…
Stocks wobble; UK faces energy bills warning
Wednesday 04 March 2026 6:45 am | Updated: Wednesday 04 March 2026 8:43 am The FTSE 100 sunk as…
Thousands of angry comments flood White House ballroom review
Ahead of reviewing the final site and building plans of the White House East Wing ballroom project this…
US strikes on Iran ‘outside international law,’ says Macron – POLITICO
While German Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not leap to the defense of his Spanish counterpart at the White…
Energy markets offer ‘relatively small reaction’ to Iran; prices may spike if oil isn’t flowing soon
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, killing its supreme leader and launching a regional war as Iran and…
Europe’s Economy Can Ride Out Iran War — If Over in a Month
(Bloomberg) — The next four weeks will determine whether Europe’s economy is facing a fresh crisis or simply…
Iran conflict worsens UK defense dilemmas – POLITICO
Starmer has embraced the idea of closer defense ties with Europe since taking office, and signed a new…