Monday, August 17, 2026

CATEGORY

- Advertisement -

News - World

European stocks pause near record highs as oil rally keeps investors cautious

The pan-European STOXX 600 was little changed at 659.84, as of 0844 GMT, fluctuating between modest gains and losses near the record highs reached...

Sterling meanders ahead of key data, pre-budget volatility at multi-year low

Sterling was last at $1.3597 and 85.42 pence per euro, flat on both on the day, though towards the top of its recent range...

More than 100 killed after strongest quake this century hits western Colombia

The U.S. Geological Survey said the 7.4 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 107 km (66 miles) International News via Reuters: At least 111 people...

UK’s Burnham to tackle vape, betting shops in search of high street revival

The measures will give local communities more say over what businesses can open in their town centres, as well as extra powers for the...

UK announces nearly £130 million funding for zero-emission vehicle technology

Nearly £50 million in government funding awarded to auto firms and research partners to develop and scale zero-emission vehicle technologies International News via Reuters: The British...

European stocks pause near record high; Middle East, economic data in focus

The pan-European STOXX 600 was little changed at 660.45 points. The energy sector led gains, rising 1.3%, as oil prices climbed for a fourth...

UK announces nearly £130 million funding for zero-emission vehicle technology

Nearly £50 million in government funding awarded to auto firms and research partners to develop and scale zero-emission vehicle technologies International News via Reuters: The British...

Oman says grounded tanker oil spill covers 400 square km

The Caroline Bezengi is loaded with close to one million barrels of Russian oil bound for Asia and first reported difficulties on June 8...

Colombia earthquake kills at least 22 as buildings collapse in several cities

The highest reported death toll was in Pereira, a city in Colombia's coffee-growing region, where Mayor Mauricio Salazar said 18 people had died International News...

Oil rises 3% as Iran tempers hopes of Hormuz reopening

Brent crude futures were up $2.48, or 3%, at $86.03 a barrel by 10:44 a.m. EDT (1444 GMT) International News via Reuters: Oil prices jumped 3%...

South Korea to launch $3.5 billion chip fund, speed development of semiconductor hubs

The government will also provide a further 5 trillion won in trade finance for suppliers, Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik told a press...

Europe’s extreme heat could wipe out EU growth in 2026, Triodos bank says

The bank, which specialises in financing environmentally and socially sustainable projects, estimates that heat-related disruption could shave around 1% off the European Union's gross...
- Advertisement -

Latest news

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -