Business

Oil Prices Waver as Traders Hope the Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen

Traders are waiting for U.S. and Iranian officials to meet in Switzerland on Friday, when they are expected to sign an initial agreement and begin a 60-day cease-fire.

Will UK interest rates go up?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Acting Labor Secretary pressures 53 states and territories to tackle unemployment insurance program fraud

Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling is calling on governors to take action to target unemployment insurance program waste, fraud and abuse.

Japan Raids Ice Cream Giants in Cartel Investigation

The Fair Trade Commission said that it suspected six leading ice cream manufacturers fixed the prices of popular frozen treats.

What is happening to UK prices?

The war in Iran is expected to push UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s June Meeting

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at Kevin M. Warsh’s first meeting as chairman.

Rachel Reeves, UK Chancellor, Confronts the Political Challenges of Fiscal Stability

Rachel Reeves came into office promising to adhere to strict rules on spending and borrowing. Two years later, a special election could determine if she will continue in her role.

Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations

The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.