LONDON — Tariffs, economic uncertainty and political challenges have created a difficult-to-navigate U.K. market this year, sparking some turbulence for the country’s currency. The pound has gained around 7.2% against the U.S. dollar in the year to date, while losing 4.3% against the euro, with some significant bumps along the way. GBP= YTD line GBP/USD…
Customer with shopping cart in the snack aisle of a Walmart store in Florida City, Florida, Aug. 5, 2025. JC Milhet | AFP | Getty Images As some of the biggest names in retail, including Walmart and Home Depot, delivered earnings results in recent weeks, they updated Wall Street on how they and their shoppers…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday gave a tepid indication of possible interest rate cuts ahead as he noted a high level of uncertainty that is making the job difficult for monetary policymakers. In his much-anticipated speech at the Fed’s annual conclave in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the central bank leader in prepared remarks cited…
A “Now Hiring” sign hangs in the window of a hair salon in the Greater Boston town of Medford, Massachusetts, August 12, 2025. Brian Snyder | Reuters Wage growth is doing something odd these days. Typically, wages grow at a faster clip each year for workers who switch jobs, compared to those who stay in…
Waymo self-driving cars with roof-mounted sensor arrays traveling near palm trees and modern buildings along the Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, February 21, 2025. Smith Collection/gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images Waymo is getting one step closer to rides in New York City. The Alphabet autonomous vehicle subsidiary received its first permit from the New…
OULU, Finland — Passionate performers are lining up in Finland to pluck musical honors out of thin air. This year’s Air Guitar World Championships reach their climax with a final Friday evening on a square in the western city of Oulu. It’s the 28th edition of an event that, over its three days, brings together…
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Daytona International Speedway for the 2025 Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 23, 2025 – the final regular-season race before the playoffs begin. This 2.5-mile superspeedway is known for its white-knuckle pack racing and photo finishes. Here’s everything you need to know about the race, how to watch, and…
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Attendees view a John Deere 7R 270 row crop tractor at the Deere & Co. booth during the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California on February 11, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images John Deere is facing a crossroads as the company continues to see weaker demand in…
US President Donald Trump speaks during a multilateral meeting with European leaders in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images The U.S. and European Union granted businesses some desperately sought after clarity as they shared fresh details on their trade agreement…
