Business

Sterling's vulnerability amid European central bank meetings exposes post-Brexit Britain's economic isolation and structural weaknesses in currency markets.

Rising coffee prices reveal stark economic inequalities as consumers abandon quality for affordability whilst corporations exploit supply chain disruptions for profit.

Korean won hits 27-year low near 1,480 per dollar as AI investment bubble fears trigger global market volatility, raising concerns about structural economic challenges.

London-based Kessner Capital Management expands to Abu Dhabi through strategic UAE partnership while completing its first African transaction with Ghanaian firm Harlequin International.

UK GDP contracts 0.1% in October, raising recession fears as FTSE 100 shows resilience amid global market rotation away from tech stocks towards cyclical assets.

New Barclays data reveals UK consumer spending fell 1.1% in November, the steepest decline since 2021, as households respond to economic uncertainty and persistent inflation pressures.

IHC Abu Dhabi has evolved from a modest fisheries company into a multi-sector giant commanding 30% of the UAE's stock market, driving the nation's economic diversification strategy.

The brutal murder of crypto fraudster Roman Novak and his wife in Dubai exposes the emirate's role as a haven for financial criminals and the deadly consequences of unregulated markets.

Martin Lewis's evidence-based thermostat strategy offers genuine relief from Britain's energy crisis, demonstrating how rational consumer choices can counter market failures.

Abu Dhabi's BRIDGE Summit positions the UAE as a strategic pivot in global media governance, uniting fragmented content industries under one ambitious December 2025 gathering.

The Shark FlexStyle challenges premium beauty tech pricing at £200, proving quality innovation need not require exorbitant costs whilst democratising access to advanced styling technology.

NYC's casino expansion offers a progressive model for urban economic development, balancing private investment with community benefits whilst raising important questions about governance.

November's markets delivered a masterclass in paradox: despite Fed uncertainty, AI volatility, and technical failures, the S&P 500 ended flat while demonstrating remarkable resilience.

The grounding of 6,500 Airbus aircraft highlights the importance of European passenger rights legislation and exposes gaps in post-Brexit consumer protection frameworks.

The EU's new verification of payee system represents progressive governance at its finest, protecting businesses from €2.4 billion in annual fraud losses through evidence-based policy.

Chancellor's rumoured ISA cuts could undermine financial security as savers need £27k before investing, research shows. Evidence suggests policy may backfire on investment goals.