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US-Iran Tensions Escalate, Markets React

US-Iran Tensions Escalate, Markets React

May 29, 2026 · Robert Ashton

The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, sending Asian stocks plummeting and oil prices surging on Thursday. The escalation began when Iran targeted a US airbas

Micron Defies Trillion-Dollar Club Norms

Micron Defies Trillion-Dollar Club Norms

May 29, 2026 · Catherine Wells

Micron has joined the trillion-dollar valuation club. The memory chip maker is now among giants like Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft. This achievement c

Energy Bills to Surge Over £200 Annually

Energy Bills to Surge Over £200 Annually

May 28, 2026 · Catherine Wells

Millions of households face a significant increase in their energy bills as regulator Ofgem raises price caps. The hike is part of a broader trend affecting ene

Germany's Economic Outlook Darkens

Germany's Economic Outlook Darkens

May 28, 2026 · Simon Blake

Germany's economy is facing a significant downturn, according to the latest forecast by the Council of Economic Experts advising Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The

Boosting European Defence Spending

Boosting European Defence Spending

May 28, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

European countries are being urged to increase their defence spending, with a twist: the US should help foot the bill. Experts Luis Simón and Stephen G. Brooks