Rising Food Prices Strain Russian Households Amid War and SanctionsBy Grace JohnsonFebruary 18, 2026 “Life is becoming more expensive,” says Alexander, an advertising specialist from Moscow who works for a large corporation. His monthly…
UK Banks Move to Build Visa and Mastercard AlternativeBy Andrew RogersFebruary 17, 2026 Senior UK bank executives will meet this week to launch a domestic payments network to rival Visa and Mastercard.The talks…
Volkswagen Plans 20% Cost Reduction by 2028By Andrew RogersFebruary 17, 2026 Volkswagen aims to cut costs by 20% by 2028 as competition from Chinese carmakers intensifies.Reports say plant closures are being…
Metals Fall as Trump Weighs Easing Aluminium TariffsBy Grace JohnsonFebruary 14, 2026 Aluminium prices slipped on Friday, while zinc, nickel, and lead also fell. Investors reacted to reports that US President Donald…
US Inflation Falls to 2.4% as Tariff Effects EaseBy Andrew RogersFebruary 13, 2026 US inflation dropped to 2.4% in January after last year’s tariff-driven price swings. Prices rose 0.2% from December, while core…
BP Under Pressure to Reset Strategy as Profits SlideBy Andrew RogersFebruary 8, 2026 BP faces growing pressure from investors as it prepares to publish full-year results expected to show weaker profits. Analysts forecast…
South Korean Crypto Mishap Sends Billions in Bitcoin to UsersBy Grace JohnsonFebruary 8, 2026 A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent customers more than 40 billion dollars in bitcoin. The mistake briefly turned some…
Alphabet’s Sell-Off Sends Markets Reeling Across Stocks, Crypto and CommoditiesBy Rachel MaddowFebruary 5, 2026 Tech Slide Sparks Broad Market Losses Wall Street retreated sharply on Thursday after shares in Alphabet fell more than 4%,…
Ultra-Processed Foods Should Face Tobacco-Style Rules, Researchers SayBy Andrew RogersFebruary 4, 2026 Researchers argue ultra-processed foods should be regulated like cigarettes due to addiction risks and health harms.A study from Harvard, the…
China Bans Hidden Door Handles to Improve EV SafetyBy Grace JohnsonFebruary 3, 2026 China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles amid growing safety concerns. The country becomes the first to prohibit…
