Economics4 days agoIn five charts: How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil priceThe BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.4 days ago7 days agoWhy are UK prices rising more quickly?The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.7 days ago8 days agoMeta shares slide as plan to spend billions more on AI spooks investorsOther tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon also reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday.8 days ago23 Apr 2026How much money does the UK government borrow, and why does it matter?The UK government borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects.23 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Can we predict the next global crisis?Spotting the events that might lead to a major period of upheaval is notoriously difficult. Could artificial intelligence be the crystal ball we need?23 Apr 202616 Apr 2026What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised. 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBCBank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".16 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will lastAllowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran warTehran says it has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks "if attacks against Iran are halted". 8 Apr 2026...
