The latest speculation economic and corporate political news from around the world, pay-walled for the rich and privileged.
Argentina’s poverty rate falls as Milei tames inflation
31 March 2025 @ 9:18 pm
Libertarian president’s policies start to bear fruit although the poorest still struggle
US stocks post worst quarter since 2022 as tariff worries swirl
31 March 2025 @ 9:14 pm
S&P 500 sinks almost 5% in first three months of 2025 on rising concerns over economy
Marine Le Pen banned from standing for office for five years
31 March 2025 @ 8:34 pm
Far-right leader vows to contest verdict that jeopardises her ambitions to run for French presidency in 2027
US imposes sanctions on six senior Chinese and Hong Kong security officials
31 March 2025 @ 7:23 pm
State department says individuals used national security law ‘extraterritorially’ to pursue rights activists
Netanyahu gives testimony to Israel police over ‘Qatar Gate’ trial
31 March 2025 @ 7:21 pm
Prime minister’s mounting legal troubles bring him into increasing conflict with legal and investigatory bodies
Starmer briefed Trump about arrests over alleged vandalism at Scottish golf course
31 March 2025 @ 7:03 pm
US president describes three people accused of painting pro-Palestinian messages at Turnberry resort as ‘terrorists’
A bombshell judgment on Marine Le Pen
31 March 2025 @ 5:59 pm
Banning the far-right leader from standing for office will inflame French politics
Sentencing Council to suspend guidelines at centre of ‘two-tier’ justice row in England and Wales
31 March 2025 @ 5:54 pm
UK government threatens to override independent body with fast-track legislation
British Steel’s auditors warn of ‘material uncertainty’ as it battles to survive
31 March 2025 @ 4:54 pm
Company had £736mn of debt at end of 2023, much of it from entities controlled by its Chinese parent Jingye
Ukraine’s bonds fall as ceasefire hopes fade
31 March 2025 @ 4:46 pm
Investors fear Russian ‘slow-balling’ of talks reduces chances of extra payments linked to GDP