Oil prices have fallen and stock markets are clawing back some lost ground after Donald Trump raised hopes that Iran war disruption to the global economy would soon be over. Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, tumbled below $90 a barrel at one stage early on Tuesday after climbing above $118 – a six-year high
Burkina Faso’s Mining Development Fund raised CFA85.72 billion ($152 million) in 2025. Authorities allocated 59% of the funds to the Patriotic Support Fund and 41% to local development projects. Higher gold prices and the inclusion of semi-mechanized mining operations boosted revenues in the second half of the
Chancellor Rachel Reeves provided an update about state pension changes State pensioners face a new tax bill from April(Image: Getty) State pensioners could suddenly find themselves liable for a new tax bill. An MP has voiced concerns that some claimants may have “no idea” they will soon be required to complete an HMRC form to
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram wants to turn city region’s ambition into reality Liverpool’s waterfront and Royal Liver Building(Image: Getty Images) Unlocking stalled sites and accelerating regeneration are to be driven forward by a huge new Liverpool City Region Investment Fund. As part of the delegation taking part in MIPIM in France, the world’s leading real
Key Takeaways The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia is the nation’s sovereign wealth fund established in 1971. PIF supports the Saudi Arabian economy by financing strategic, productive commercial projects. The fund enhances private sector efforts by providing additional expertise and resources. PIF aims to diversify Saudi Arabia’s economy and reduce dependency on oil
Now, with oil and gas prices surging once again — because of another war beyond Europe’s control — leaders are scrambling to find a response. The price of a barrel of oil broke the $100 mark on Monday as the war in the Middle East — sparked by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran — entered
Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said the gap between the two cities is closing after he unveiled a nine-figure regeneration war chest in Cannes. The £2bn investment fund launched today, and billed as the largest fund of its kind ever announced in the city region, is aimed at speeding up the delivery of
Key Points FuelCell stock beat on earnings but missed on sales this morning. Wall Street analysts don’t expect the company to become profitable before 2030. FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ: FCEL) stock tumbled 7.2% through 12:30 p.m. ET Monday after reporting mixed earnings for its fiscal Q1 2026. Heading into the report, analysts weren’t optimistic, forecasting FuelCell
The fast-growing group has bought Prosperity Wealth, based in Brierley Hill in the Dudley borough, in its largest acquisition to date. From left: Fairstone central managing director Mike Slater, Prosperity Wealth head of office Matt Bell and Fairstone chief financial planning officer Russell Bignall Founded in 2010, Prosperity Wealth specialises in wealth management, cashflow planning,
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Fairstone has completed a major expansion in the West Midlands, acquiring Prosperity Wealth in Brierley Hill, marking the wealth management group’s largest deal to date. Founded in 2010, Prosperity Wealth provides wealth management, cash flow planning, corporate financial planning, and employee