Tech market sell-off deepens amid fears over US inflation and AI debt Chip makers and tech investors such as Samsung and SoftBank plunge as potential interest rate hikes spook markets
Wall Street drops after jump in US producer inflation; John Healey says UK banks are part of ‘jewel in the crown’ – business live John Healey has spoken to UK journalists at the IMF annual meeting in Bangkok, and said banks are a part of the “jewel” in the UK’s economic crown
US lawmakers unveil bill to hold Wall Street’s ‘Epstein-connected’ bosses to account Move comes as Senator Elizabeth Warren condemns Barclays response to questions over ex-boss’s ties to sex offender
Bad news for Trump ahead of the midterms: it’s still the economy, stupid Voters’ opposition to the state of Trump’s economy is well established – despite his desperate attempts to deflect
John Healey vows to give ‘breathing space’ to consumers and businesses in first budget Speaking at IMF meeting, chancellor says he will stick to fiscal rules while recognising business and living costs
Gen Z wrestle with shame from ordering delivery food: ‘This economy is not for the weak’ As Americans use apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats more habitually, they confront the guilt of paying extra fees for convenience
Key US voters say economy is getting worse ahead of midterms, exclusive poll finds Nearly 61% believe country is in recession and 65% of independents say economy is worse, according to new Harris poll
Wallace & Gromit maker Aardman falls short of return to profit Animation studio narrows annual loss to £1.1m amid ‘challenging market’ in children’s content
UK economy unexpectedly grows in August despite fall in consumer spending Latest data showing surprise 0.1% growth is boost to John Healey a fortnight before his first budget
‘I introduce myself to anyone who looks a bit jumpy’: a security guard’s take on anti-shoplifting fixes A professional reveals the most effective tricks of the trade, from a little bit of empathy to hi-tech cameras
Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain In the final part of our series on the country, Poles tell how wages have soared – along with the cost of living
UK households have paid extra £13,961 on bills since 2021 amid soaring inflation, TUC says Trades Union Congress urges chancellor to tackle rising additional living costs in this month’s budget
The global economy is muddling through against the odds. But a storm is coming Finance ministers gathering for the IMF annual meeting know the need for multilateral cooperation to deal with many crises. There is little chance of that, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
Unemployment in Australia reaches 4.7%, its highest in nearly five years Financial markets trimmed the probability of an RBA interest rate rise on 3 November to below 20% following the latest figures
‘Like, really, really shocked’: why are so many people riffing on this sheep’s sex appeal? When a New Zealand bank tried to suppress sleazy comments about its virtual sheep mascot, it got a lesson in going viral and online censorship