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    US creates fewer new jobs than expected

    Overall, the US economy shed 23,000 jobs in July in a sign of a cooling labour market.

  2. Cashing in on SpaceX

    It's potentially a big payday for staff of SpaceX who got shares in its historic IPO.

  3. AI goes rogue again

    How AI tools created fake human profiles and attempted cyber attacks

  4. Why are oil company profits so high?

    Saudi Arabia's Aramco and UK's BP post big increases in profits.

  5. Why is the US bailing out the Yen?

    The US and Japan joined forces last week to prop up the Yen.

  6. FIFA fallout: 'What's wrong with wanting to make money?'

    Asian markets rebound after a turbulent week.

  7. Is this the start of the robot wars?

    America blocks foreign-made robots

  8. Luxury fashion houses bag a return to sales growth

    Jewellery and a strong North American market helped luxury goods giant LVMH grow sales

  9. AI investors spark Asia shares sell-off

    South Korea's Kospi index halts trading after huge falls for tech stocks like Samsung

  10. Wildfires hit businesses across France and Spain

    Wildfires are disrupting businesses, transport and tourism across France and Spain

  11. 24/07/2026 GMT

    Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world

  12. 23/07/2026 GMT

    Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world

  13. Brazil hit by US tariffs

    A 25% US tariff targets Brazilian goods such as sugar, ethanol and footwear

  14. How will Trump's tariffs affect Canadian businesses?

    Donald Trump hits Canada with fifty percent tariffs

  15. Andy Burnham becomes the UK new prime minister

    Andy Burnham promises to reverse the decline of British industry

  16. Asian shares sink despite AI boom

    Some Asian shares down to 5%

  17. Profits surge at Apple and Nvidia supplier TSMC

    TSMC is riding the AI investment wave all the way to the bank, as profits jump

  18. Chinese EVs save economy from a serious slowdown

    Chinese GDP growth slowed to a three-year low but success in EVs boosted export earnings

  19. Could AI boom bring about a three-day working week?

    Zoom predicts a three-day working week as AI boosts productivity...but do bosses agree?

  20. Cashing in on Taylor Swift's wedding trash

    The artist selling rubbish gathered on Taylor Swift's wedding day in New York City

  21. Passenger survives aeroplane drama

    Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of an aeroplane, after cabin window shattered.

  22. Chinese factories raise their prices

    Energy price rises since US/Israel war with Iran has affected Chinese manufacturers.

  23. Ukraine's drones hurt Russia's oil industry

    Russian motorists queue for miles in the hope of buying petrol.

  24. Ethanol fuels row in India

    Motorists are angry that petrol in India must contain 20% ethanol alcohol.

  25. Easyjet accepts $7bn takeover offer

    Europe's second biggest low cost airline accepted bid after months of wooing.

  26. Taylor Swift's wedding and 4th July - big money celebrations take over NYC

    America celebrates its 250th birthday as a heatwave sends electricity demand soaring

  27. Warnings you could get stuck in queues on EU borders

    EU border delays 'not bearable' over summer, warns airport boss

  28. EU imposed €3 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein, Temu and AliExpres

    Small parcels shipped from outside the bloc to the EU will be now charged 3 euro per item

  29. Japan's currency hit its weakest level in nearly 40 years

    The Government has been trying to boost the economy - why isn't it working?

  30. South Korea bets $880bn on chips and AI

    The government is going to spend $880bn for chip and AI investment plan

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