Asia stocks fall for third day, oil edges up as markets track Iran war
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterGetty ImagesSouth Korea's benchmark Kospi index slumped by more than 7% on TuesdayStock markets in the Asia-Pacific region fell for a third day in a row on Wednesday…
Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East ‘if necessary’
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterAFP via Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump has said the country's navy will protect ships in the Middle East "if necessary" in a bid to stop the energy…
Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
Osmond ChiaandNatalie Sherman,Business reportersGetty ImagesGas prices have spiked and global stock markets tumbled as the conflict in the Middle East intensified and concerns grew over how long it will last.The…
Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over air base access
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterWatch: Trump lashes out at Spain and says he is "going to cut off all trade"US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt all trade with Spain, after…
OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash
Chris VallanceandLaura Cress,technology reportersAFPOpenAI says it has agreed changes to the "opportunistic and sloppy" deal it struck with the US government over the use of its technology in classified military…
Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
Nick EdserBusiness reporterGetty ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves has said her economic plan is working in an "uncertain" world, although the growth estimate for the UK has been lowered for this year.The…
Spring Statement: No new tax rises, but don’t be fooled – tax bills are still rising
Dharshini DavidDeputy economics editorGetty ImagesThe chancellor's Spring Statement gave us one less thing to worry about: no new tax rises from Rachel Reeves today.But don't be fooled - taxes are…