Economy

United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American Airlines about merger

United CEO Scott Kirby said American rejected the idea, "and without a willing partner, something this big simply can't get done."

Europe's Rearmament Push Drives Global Military Spending to Record $2.9 Trillion Despite U.S. Pullback

Global military spending rose for an 11th straight year to a record $2.89 trillion in 2025, driven by Europe's rearmament push, even as U.S. outlays declined.

We spoke to over 30 CEOs and business leaders. Here's what worries them most

Business leaders across the world are confronting a new operating reality: one where war, inflation and artificial intelligence are part of the baseline.

We booked £4,000 in EasyJet flights

The airline refused a refund or credit for our group of 14 after a brain tumour diagnosis for my two-year-old child

Iran Reportedly Proposes Hormuz Strait Deal to U.S. Here’s Where Things Stand

U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Stall. Here's Where Things Stand — and What's Next for Markets

Brent oil prices top $108 per barrel after Iran peace talks unravel

President Donald Trump on Saturday canceled plans to send U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, Pakistan for negotiations with Iran.

UK urged to deploy EU-style ‘trade bazooka’ against Trump’s tariffs

'Inadequate economic security' is putting growth and jobs at risk, says British Chambers of Commerce

Chevron CEO warns gas prices haven't peaked

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth suggested on Sunday that gas prices have not peaked, undercutting some assessments within the Trump administration.

UK faces higher prices for eight months after war in Iran ends, says minister

Darren Jones suggests cost of energy, food and flights will remain high after de-escalation and Hormuz strait reopens

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

The busiest week of the earnings season is upon us.

Insurance rates based on credit history draw scrutiny from lawmakers in some states

Several state legislatures have bills pending that would prohibit insurers from using consumers' credit history to determine how much their premiums are.

US Exports of Crude and Petroleum Hit Record Highs

American energy exports have hit a record high this week. Exports of crude oil and petroleum grew to 12.9 million barrels a day, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration