Goldman Sachs on Monday revealed its latest financial results and outlook for the future, and in a deft feat of linguistics, its executives managed not to utter the word “tariff” once. Instead, in an hourlong call with analysts, David M. Solomon, the bank’s chief executive, unfurled a bouquet of euphemisms, saying that there had been […]
President Trump is expected to announce further tariffs this week, probably including levies on semiconductors, as he moves forward with a trade investigation related to national security. The move would raise the cost of importing chips, which are a vital component in electronics, cars, toys and other goods. The United States is heavily dependent on […]
Michelle Roberts Digital health editor, BBC News Getty Images Scientists believe they have found a new effective antibiotic for gonorrhoea, which could be one of the most promising in decades. Gepotidacin can treat and clear the sexually transmitted infection just as well as existing antibiotics and appears to be able to tackle some emerging drug-resistant […]
The United States and China are in a trade war face-off. The US exported $143bn worth of goods to China in 2024 and has a trade deficit of $295bn. To curb that, President Donald Trump has ratcheted tariffs up to a never-before heard of 145 percent on China, which has retaliated with 125 percent taxes […]
Markets catch their breath Investors are breathing a bit easier on Monday, with markets rallying in Asia and Europe on hopes for a reprieve on tech tariffs. The optimism seems to contradict President Trump’s own words. The president has signaled that yet another round of levies are on the way, sowing more confusion among business […]
Follow live coverage of the NBA regular-season finale. Stephen Curry remains one of the NBA’s greatest draws. His limitless shooting range, ballhandling wizardry and child-like joy for the game still cause fans to line up around the court to watch his pregame warmup. For more than two years, one of the league’s must-see talents didn’t […]
Patients with advanced skin cancer could be fast-tracked to take part in a “revolutionary” trial of a new cancer vaccine. The needle-free injection boosts the immune system’s response and helps it attack and recognise cancer cells to help stop the disease returning. The trial is being coordinated by the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit, which is […]
Meghan Owen Work and Money Correspondent, BBC London BBC Lorraine Branch is one of the tenants battling the Peabody housing association “We’re treated like peasants. Like we’re not good enough to live in decent homes,” says Lorraine Branch, a tenant on the Nags Head Estate in east London. She is part of a group of […]
The Federal Aviation Agency said late Sunday that a sightseeing helicopter company was shutting down its operations immediately after a deadly crash last week on the Hudson River. The helicopter, operated by New York Helicopter Tours, was carrying six people when it crashed into the river on Thursday. None survived. The F.A.A. said in statement […]
In a world besieged by turmoil, Jacob Rothman thought he had secured a refuge. Mr. Rothman, 52, grew up in California but has spent more than two decades in China, overseeing factories that make grilling accessories and other kitchen items for Walmart and retailers around the globe. Well before the rest of the business world, […]