A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from freezing billions in childcare and family support funds for five Democratic-led states. Read the full story on the legal battle.
US job creation cooled in December 2025, adding 150,000 positions. The unemployment rate held at 4.0%, signalling a gradual slowdown in the labour market. Read the full analysis.
Asian shares and US futures advanced Tuesday as oil prices retreated. The market reacts to the capture of Venezuela's Maduro and awaits key US economic data. Read the full analysis.
The US dollar has tumbled 10% this year, its biggest fall since 2017. Discover how this impacts UK import prices, tourism, and transatlantic trade dynamics.
Donald Trump hosted Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, warning Hamas faces 'hell to pay' and threatening to sue Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Netanyahu announced Trump will receive Israel's highest civilian honour.
The US economy grew at its fastest rate in two years last quarter, but consumer sentiment fell for a fifth consecutive month. Explore the conflicting signals and political reactions.
The US economy expanded at a robust 4.3% annualised rate in Q3 2025, far exceeding forecasts. Discover how AI investment and consumer spending fuelled growth amid tariff uncertainty and a data-disrupting government shutdown.
US federal employees will enjoy 13 holidays in 2025, including two extra days off around Christmas. Discover the full list of official dates and what it means for workers.
CNBC's Steve Liesman, a vocal critic of Trump's tariffs, was visibly shocked as US inflation fell to 2.7% in November. Discover the data behind the 'astonishingly good' report and the expert warnings.
US inflation decelerated unexpectedly in November, with consumer prices rising 2.7% annually. The delayed report, impacted by a government shutdown, offers crucial data for the Federal Reserve. Read the full analysis.
US inflation rose 2.7% in November, data shows, contradicting Donald Trump's claim prices are falling 'very fast'. Explore the economic data delayed by the government shutdown.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
A man in his 70s has been found dead in a nature reserve that famously inspired CS Lewis's magical world of Narnia. Police are investigating the unexplained death in Oxford's CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Explosive developments in US politics as Donald Trump's tirade against Jimmy Kimmel leads to a major network suspension, while Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook faces a fiery congressional grilling over interest rates.
Wall Street and Asian markets rallied as Intel and Nvidia shares soared on AI optimism, while the Bank of Japan maintained its negative interest rates. Get the full analysis on the global market surge.
Former President Trump initiates a Supreme Court battle to block the renomination of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting up a major constitutional confrontation over presidential powers and central bank independence.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signals a prolonged period of high interest rates, sending tremors through Wall Street as he demands more evidence of cooling inflation, despite a softening job market.
Asian stock markets plunged sharply as fears of prolonged high US interest rates triggered a global sell-off. The Bank of Japan's intervention and regional banking concerns amplify the financial turmoil.
Exclusive: Federal Reserve officials reveal plans to slow balance sheet reduction in strategic move to stabilise markets and address persistent inflation concerns.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers a hawkish message, indicating that interest rate cuts are unlikely to begin in March, contrary to investor expectations. The central bank seeks more confidence that inflation is truly defeated.
The Federal Reserve's pivotal interest rate decision is set to ripple through the UK economy, impacting property prices, loan rates, pensions, and job security. Here’s your essential guide to navigating the financial fallout.
Nottingham-based Games Workshop enjoys stock boost as Federal Reserve holds interest rates, sparking global market rally and boosting UK retail investments.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers sobering testimony, indicating prolonged high interest rates as inflation proves more persistent than anticipated, sending ripples through global markets.
New data reveals a stunning paradox in the US economy: consumer spending soars to a six-month high despite deepening recession anxieties and soaring inflation. Discover the sectors booming against the odds.
US Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has unexpectedly resigned after just 18 months, citing personal reasons. The departure fuels speculation about internal discord at the world's most powerful central bank.
A US appeals court has dismissed Lisa Cook's lawsuit against Donald Trump, ruling the former president had absolute immunity when he fired her from the Federal Reserve Board in 2025. The landmark decision raises serious questions about presidential power
Former President Donald Trump has pledged to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook 'on Day One' of a potential second term, signalling an unprecedented assault on the US central bank's political independence and sending shockwaves through financial mark
Ex-President Donald Trump proposes a controversial economic strategy, linking high immigration to soaring inflation and outlining radical plans for his potential return to the White House.
US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's Maryland home was the scene of a major security incident, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Details emerge of the alarming breach.
Senior Federal Reserve governors have publicly challenged Donald Trump's economic agenda, warning his proposed policies could severely destabilise the US financial system and lead to dangerous political interference in central banking.