Economy

Where people got their entertainment in 2025

Entertainment consumption continues to rise to historic highs, and media companies have seen massive merger deals in 2025 that have only increased the value of these platforms. Based on recent polling, people are indulging in the comfort of their private homes more often than seeking it on the big screen.

Russian Gas Exports Via Pipeline To Europe Drop To Lowest Level Since The 70s

Russia also transports LNG to Europe via tanker and is currently the second-largest LNG supplier to the European Union after the United States.

Buffett says Berkshire has the best odds of any company for lasting 100 more years as he hands over reins

Berkshire has "a better chance I think of being here 100 years from now than any company I can think of," Buffett said.

Making the jobs market more human again

“Brutal,” “disheartening,” even “traumatic” — these are just some of the daily descriptions, on platforms such as LinkedIn, about searches for decent white-collar work.

Trump's all-in AI push is paying off handsomely

When politicos look back on President Donald Trump’s first year in his second stab at the presidency, early 2026 may mark the nadir of his career-wide economic approval.

Italian pasta makers win reprieve from Trump tariffs

US cuts proposed levies to between 2% and 14% despite accusing Italian producers of selling at unfairly low prices

VUE CEO: Ellison has made a 'major commitment' to film production

Tim Richards, CEO of cinema group, VUE, discusses his outlook for the film industry in 2026, and weighs in on bids by Paramount Skydance and Netflix to takeover Warner Bros. Discovery.

BYD's China EV deliveries sharply decline in December, but lead overall sales in 2025

BYD led China EV deliveries in 2025, though its December sales took a hit from the aggressive price war and weak domestic demand.

European shares close higher as tech leads gains; Britain’s FTSE 100 touches 10,000 points for first time

Britain's FTSE 100 index on Friday briefly surpassed the symbolic 10,000 points marker for the first time, extending gains after a bumper 2025.

Gas prices: 23 cents per gallon lower than last New Year’s Day

The new year began with another day of decreases at the pumps, as the national average price for regular gasoline dropped to $2.833 per gallon.

Shares of KFC and Pizza Hut Indian operator Devyani jump on merger with rival franchisee Sapphire

Two major franchisee operators for Yum!Brands in India will merge to create a single unified franchisee for KFC & Pizza Hut in the country

From bon appetit to Uber Eats: why France’s beloved restaurants are in crisis

When I started as a reporter in Paris in the 1970s, long, boozy lunches were the norm. Now only fast food and fine dining are thriving