I will freely and happily admit that I love this time of year, and it’s got nothing to do with the joys of spring. Spring is fine, don’t get me wrong, what with nature sloughing off its winter hibernation and all. That rebirth may be a natural miracle to wonder at, but since I am
Even as Americans groan under the weight of rising gas prices, an activist and energy policy expert is warning that President Donald Trump’s policies are designed to keep people dependent on fossil fuels. “President Donald Trump’s unprovoked and illegal attack on Iran has sent crude oil, gasoline, and diesel prices through the roof,” wrote Basav
Wednesday 22 April 2026 11:34 am | Updated: Wednesday 22 April 2026 1:59 pm Barclays has slashed rates after a period of ‘mortgage mayhem’ Barclays has become the latest bank to wade into the flurry of mortgage rate cuts as lenders turn their attention to next week’s interest rates decision. The FTSE 100 giant cut
Hungary’s industrial production declined by approximately 1.5% year-on-year in February, according to data released by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH). Adjusted for working days, the index was unchanged from the unadjusted figure, the statistical office said. On a monthly basis, industrial output fell by 1.8% in February compared to January, based on seasonally and working day-adjusted
President Donald Trump’s image is indelibly linked to that of American business, from branding a real estate empire with his name and giving business advice in his ghostwritten-book “The Art of the Deal” to starring in the business-themed reality TV show, “The Apprentice.” Yet a nonprofit that exists to promote free markets and low taxes
Monday 20 April 2026 8:00 am Reeves is set to be handed an unemployment blow. Britain is set to be “pushed to the brink of a technical recession” in the coming year as the economic fallout of the war in Iran dampens growth prospects and sends unemployment soaring. The latest Item Club report sees the
Image by Shutterstock.com Hungary’s current account had a EUR 125 million surplus in February, after a EUR 458 mln deficit in the previous month, preliminary monthly data released by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on show. The trade surplus reached EUR 768 mln, as the surplus in trade of services came to EUR 844
President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Federal Reserve needs to turn around America’s economy — but his surprising problem is Trump himself. “The high-wire act starts before Warsh even has the job,” wrote The Wall Street Journal’s Nick Timiraos on Monday about Kevin Warsh, who Trump has appointed to replace the incumbent Jerome Powell.
Hungary’s benchmark BUX index opened the week strongly, climbing 2.17% to 135,773.68 in early Monday trading, around 15 minutes after the opening bell, according to MTI. The rally comes a day after the Tisza Party’s election victory, lifting investor sentiment and driving gains among blue chips. Shares of OTP Bank rose 2.93% to HUF 42,500
Monday 20 April 2026 6:30 am | Updated: Monday 20 April 2026 8:20 am Trump has renewed threats on Iran’s power plans. (Image: PA) Good morning and welcome back to the City AM liveblog. Markets are returning from the weekend to a fresh round of volatility. The mood ended last week on a high following