Economic_News
Oil falls to $98 as Saudi Arabia signals East-West pipeline reopening
Key route for Saudi crude to reach Red Sea has been closed for two weeks following drone strikes
Banks and fintechs gear up for fight over funding of high street hubs
Traditional banks want online-only operators to fund hubs required to mitigate branch closures
China spends record amount importing over 1,000 tonnes of gold this year
World’s second-largest economy shelled out almost $160bn on bullion in eight months to August
AI optimism lifts Asian stocks after Nasdaq ends at record high
Taiwan’s tech-heavy index hits highest level after rising more than 60% this year
UK government borrowing surges in blow to Healey ahead of Budget
‘Dismal’ £18bn figure for August comes as inflation drives up government spending