Op-Ed: Trump’s ‘great, great wall’ might not be that extensive…and could benefit Mexican companies
Details about Trump’s Mexican wall endeavor have emerged that sound less bombastic as they did during the campaign.
Developed countries’ currencies solely driven by politics: Strategist
The G10 currency market is driven solely by political events, one strategist told CNBC Friday.
Maltesers bags have ‘lost weight’
Maltesers and Galaxy Counters are the latest chocolate products to lose weight, according to one food retail expert.
Trump will back down on tough China policies: Yale economist
Donald Trump will retreat from the threatening campaign rhetoric used towards China: Yale economist Stephen Roach.
Oldest woman in space blasts off to take the helm of International Space Station
Iowa-born Peggy Whitson made history on Thursday, becoming the oldest woman to enter space.
Nigeria’s trail-blazing giant snails
Farmers in Nigeria are taking full advantage of the growing demand for giant African land snails.
Monroe’s sleek “Happy Birthday” dress sells for record-breaking $4.8m
A slinky showstopper of a dress worn by screen goddess Marilyn Monroe has been snapped up at auction for $4.8 million.
Investment fees: FCA plans shake-up to help investors
Investors should be quoted a single “all-in fee” so the amount taken in charges from their investment returns is clear, a regulator says.
Italy’s banks stocks under pressure on referendum jitters
Italian banking stocks came under renewed pressure on Friday on growing jitters before the December 4 referendum.
MPs call on government to cut air travel tax by 50%
Air passenger duty should be halved in the Autumn Statement to boost post-Brexit trade, MPs say.