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For First-Time EV Buyers, the Iran Gas Spike May Be the Nudge That Finally Works

Many Americans have been EV-curious for years. They have followed the technology, noticed the improving models, watched friends and neighbors make the switch, and done the occasional online comparison....

US Oil Prices Approach $3.85 as Iran War Extends Supply Shock Into Third Week

US oil prices are approaching $3.85 per gallon at the pump as the Iran war extends its supply...

How the US Government Became TikTok’s Biggest Financial Beneficiary

When the dust settles on TikTok's ownership transition, the US government may emerge as its single biggest financial...

World’s Emergency Oil Stockpiles Deployed as Iran Conflict Enters Critical Phase

Governments around the world have deployed their emergency oil stockpiles in an unprecedented coordinated release, signaling the seriousness...

SpaceX IPO: A New Era for the Commercial Space Economy

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a public debut that could value the company at $1.75 trillion....

Trump’s Import Tax Warnings Escalate Ahead of EU Deadline

President Trump's warnings of escalating import taxes, reaching up to 70% on some countries, are intensifying as the July 9th deadline for a trade...

Trump’s Tariff Gambit: How Europe Plans to Respond

Donald Trump's latest tariff gambit, threatening a 17% duty on European food and farm produce exports, has prompted Europe to consider its comprehensive response....

Trump’s Deadline: EU Weighs 10% Tariff Acceptance for Trade Deal

As President Donald Trump's deadline approaches, the EU is weighing its options, reportedly considering accepting 10% tariffs from the US as part of a...

TSB: From Competition Driver to Acquisition Target

TSB, originally spun off from Lloyds to foster greater competition in the UK banking market, has now become an acquisition target itself, with Santander...

Greenback’s Perilous Path: Worst First Half in Decades as Policies Unfold

The US dollar is on a perilous path, recording its worst first half-year performance in decades, with a 10.8% drop against a basket of...

Lotus: UK Operations Prioritised as Tariffs Ease

Lotus is prioritising its UK operations, confirming to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds that its Norfolk factory will not be shut down, as US tariffs...