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Latest financial news · Updated May 24, 2026
Brent crude oil back over $100 a barrel as optimism over Middle East de-escalation fades – business live
The panel agrees that geopolitical risks, particularly around Iran, are driving oil prices and creating significant market uncertainty. They differ …
Irish metals refinery is in supply chain that feeds Russian war machine, records suggest
The panel agrees that the current EU sanctions regime is being exploited, with Aughinish Alumina (Rusal-owned) serving as a primary …
UK vets face crackdown over fees as pet owners ‘left in the dark’ on bills
The panel consensus is that the CMA's remedies will lead to margin pressure for listed veterinary groups CVS Group (CVS.L) …
Bets on US-Iran ceasefire show signs of insider knowledge, say experts
The panel discusses the implications of large, concentrated bets on Polymarket, a prediction market platform, with some seeing it as …
Ministers delay new rules for low-carbon housing in England
The delay of the Future Homes Standard to 2028 is seen as a short-term relief for UK housebuilders, allowing them …
UK mortgage interest rates expected to rise despite Trump’s Iran pause
The UK mortgage market is experiencing a rapid repricing of risk due to geopolitical volatility and market-implied Bank of England …
‘We consider every mile we drive’: how fuel shortages are affecting readers worldwide
The panel discussed the potential impact of energy supply disruptions, with varying views on the severity and systemic nature of …
What sets human consciousness apart from AI? – podcast
The panelists generally agree that Michael Pollan's book and the consciousness debate around AI are unlikely to significantly impact AI …
Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21
The CMA's reforms will significantly impact the UK veterinary sector, with a consensus that margins will compress due to capped …
Chinese Containership Is First To Pay Iran For "Safe Passage" Through Strait As Iraqi Tanker Crosses With Signal Off
While there's a slight easing of the global energy supply crunch with some vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's …
Puig stock soars 15% after Estée Lauder confirms takeover talks with Charlotte Tilbury maker
The panel is largely bearish on the Estée Lauder-Puig merger, citing high execution risk, overpayment, and potential dilution for Estée …
British fintech Revolut reports record annual profit as it gears up for U.S. push
Revolut's impressive growth and high margins are debated, with key concerns being the capital requirements and margin compression risks associated …