Inflation in the U.S. rose to 3.8% year-over-year in April 2026, driven largely by soaring energy prices linked to the ongoing war with Iran. This inflation surge poses a political challenge for Republicans, who took power in 2024 promising to defeat inflation but now face voter discontent as costs rise again. Key GOP figures express concern over priorities and the impact of tariffs and energy costs on affordability. With gas prices up 51% since the conflict began and food prices climbing, Republicans risk losing ground in the 2026 midterm elections. The party debates solutions, including tax cuts and trade deals, but energy costs remain tied to geopolitical developments in Iran, making near-term relief uncertain.
Sodexo has secured a major global contract to provide catering services across more than 130 Meta sites in over 30 countries. This large-scale partnership includes diverse locations such as headquarters, campuses, data centers, and conference centers...
Frasers Group PLC has withheld financial guidance for the upcoming year due to uncertainty around its takeover bids for Hugo Boss and Accent Group. The retailer's full-year adjusted profit before tax fell 4% to £538 million, impacted by asset impairm...
Ethereum rose 3.17% to $1,923.53, outperforming Bitcoin's modest 0.18% gain to $64,588.87, signaling an early rotation toward large-cap altcoins. Despite this, overall market activity slowed, with declines in DeFi, stablecoin, and derivatives trading...
Gabriel Holding A/S has agreed to sell its European FurnMaster furniture manufacturing operations, including subsidiaries in Poland and Lithuania, to Leggett & Platt for an initial price of approximately EUR 9 million, with a possible additional paym...
A Gaza resident raised over £55,000 on GoFundMe to support his family but faced issues as the platform cannot pay directly to Gaza, forcing funds through intermediaries who failed to deliver the full amount. This highlights a broader problem in human...
