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Prolonged high oil prices could ‘crimp’ AI boom, WTO warns

Iran war and its impact on energy and fertiliser costs is the main risk to the global economy, report saysBusiness live – latest updatesAn extended period of high oil prices as a result of war in the Middle East could “crimp” the AI boom, the World Trade Organization’s chief economist has warned.The war and its […]

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Trump news at a glance: president issues an ultimatum to Congress to get voter ID bill passed

Trump is also pushing for the Save America Act to includes provisions to limit transgender youth’s access to care and banning trans women athletes in womens sports – key US politics stories from Monday 9 March at a glanceDonald Trump renewed his push on Monday for the Save America Act, a curtailment of voting access,

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US economic growth slowed in fourth quarter of 2025 amid government shutdown

GDP grew 1.4% last quarter, down from economists’ forecast of 3%, though AI and tax cuts could boost growth this yearBusiness live – latest updatesUS economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth quarter amid disruptions from last year’s government shutdown and a moderation in consumer spending, but tax cuts and investment in artificial

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Five charts that explain the global economic outlook for 2026

Inflation is predicted to cool but uncertainty over AI-driven growth and trade policy poses risks in the year aheadThe global economy proved to be more resilient in 2025 than had been feared, despite severe headwinds that ranged from Donald Trump’s trade war to geopolitical tensions and the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.Entering the

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