Oil market braces for ‘major supply shock’ — and it could propel crude prices skywards, analysts say
Oil prices could soon rally above $90 a barrel amid growing concerns over the prospect of steep declines in Iranian crude, according to industry analysts.
Payrolls rise 157,000, missing expectations, but overall picture still strong
Payroll growth turned sluggish in July after two robust months.
Trump will dial back his trade pressure if markets tank, UBS says
President Donald Trump will change course on his policy of trade tariffs if it causes the U.S. stock market to suddenly lose value, the asset management division at UBS predicts in new research report.
Amazon tax bill falls despite profits leap
The online retail giant paid £1.7m in corporate tax even though profits almost trebled.
How a family live with their smartphones
Nearly eight out of ten people now own a smartphone, and we’re becoming increasingly dependent on them.
Carney: No-deal Brexit highly undesirable
The Bank of England governor tells the BBC there is an “uncomfortably high” risk of a no-deal Brexit.
RBS to pay first dividend in 10 years
The bank sees first-half profits fall, but announces an interim dividend of 2p a share.
Toyota surprises with 7.2% jump in quarterly profits
The figures confounded many analysts, who were expecting Toyota’s earnings to be flat.
Could a basic income replace Universal Credit?
RSA calls for local experiments to see if a basic income could replace the Universal Credit scheme.
How plastic became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how plastic became a million dollar idea.