Hana Takahashi
Commercial plane prices are soaring, driven by supply chain disruptions, rising material costs, and geopolitical factors like the exclusion of Russian titanium. US President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum further exacerbate the issue. Labor costs are also increasing, with Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems agreeing to significant wage hikes.
Over the past few years consumers have grown used to seeing prices rise at an exorbitant rate. The cost of everything from used cars to utility bills and the humble loaf of bread has rocketed in the … [+8158 chars]
Spending has slowed since 2017 peak, but Beijing retains significant investments across the UK
Chinese American small businesses are stockpiling goods to delay higher costs
Pogust Goodhead is behind a £36bn claim against BHP over a Brazilian mining disaster
British-born executive was fired in April 2024 sparking claim seen as test case for kingdom’s reforms
Markets have been hoppier than an Easter bunny
The JPMorgan boss struck a nerve but plenty of workers share his frustration with endless discussion
Traders and executives warn of limited inventories and a risk of disruption to automotive production
Surprise easing of currency controls relieves economic risk but sharpens electoral pressures
Freepik/Reddit Online selling requires both hard work and creative thinking. This man, who was an eBay reseller, was working hard to achieve top-rated seller status. He had the sales value needed … [+1412 chars]
Alibaba, JD.com and Tencent among those aiding switch to domestic sales in national movement influenced by Beijing
Nicholas Gilbert, a dairy farmer who operates Adon Farms in upstate New York, experienced tariff sticker shock when a routine shipment of cow feed from Ontario cost him $2,200 more than expected. Im… [+1791 chars]
When we talk about millionaires and billionaires, we all know that it means they have a lot of money, but its hard to wrap your mind around how much that is, exactly. What does it actually mean to ha… [+1886 chars]
