Economy

Activist hedge funds circle Blue Owl as private credit’s software jitters grow

Saba Capital and Cox Capital say their tender offer for Blue Owl fund shares offer a "liquidity solution" for retail investors.

EU postpones vote on U.S. trade deal after Trump’s latest tariff threat

European officials have reacted with disbelief to President Donald Trump's latest tariff policy, warning that trade deals could be at risk.

European stocks end lower as markets react to new Trump tariffs

European stocks closed lower on Monday as global markets reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest global tariffs policy.

UK companies seek deeper ties with Europe as Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty, business groups say

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs measures have thrust British businesses into fresh uncertainty.

Student loan forgiveness is taxable again. How to plan for a five-figure IRS bill

Student loan holders who get their debt excused in 2026 can expect a hefty tax bill. But there are steps you can take to prepare, and some may not have to pay.

Bitcoin falls to nearly $64,000 as 2026 crypto woes continue

Bitcoin fell below $65,000 on Monday as geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty sparked another flight from risk-on investments.