Economy

Short sellers see opportunity as chip stocks rally breaks, bears hold firm into Nvidia earnings

Despite a pullback across semi shares in recent sessions, traders betting against some of the industry's biggest names have shown little sign of retreating.

This real estate stock is setting up for a move higher despite the rise in interest rates, charts show

Frank Cappelleri takes a look at the real estate sector.

British Council staff in Italy to strike over proposed 80% workforce cut

Soft power institution faces funding crisis linked to Covid-era government loan due to be repaid by September

$2,500 CD vs. $2,500 high-yield savings account vs. $2,500 money market account: Which will earn more over the next year?

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UK Announces 'Historic' Trade Deal with Gulf States in G7 First

The U.K. is the first G7 country to secure a trade agreement with the GCC.

Martin Rowson on the spiralling cost of HS2

The troubled railway will now cost up to £102.3bn, more than £70bn over budget

What happens when your unpaid credit card balance is charged off?

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This stock will be a big winner as Iran disrupts the global energy market. Investors haven't realized it yet

Each day the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, the likelihood grows that energy prices will remain higher for longer than many are predicting.

What are today's mortgage interest rates: May 20, 2026?

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Jeff Bezos says bottom half of earners should pay zero in income taxes

Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos on Wednesday called for zero federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners.

College career path ‘over’ as skilled trade get 30% pay bump, recruitment giant says

"I would say you can make a good career and good money in skilled trade. That's definitely a career track," CEO of world's largest recruitment firm told CNBC.

How a change in recycling can beat China's rare earths monopoly

The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing ended without any renewed disruptions in trade. Trump held back on new tariffs while China’s endorsement of “strategic stability” means, for now, it will continue to export rare earth minerals — elements China dominates to the tune of 90-plus percent and that are crucial to the electronics in your pocket.