Trump’s push to cut interest rates has echoes of ‘banana republic’, says Yellen

Former US Fed chair says lowering rates to reduce debt service cost can lead to inflation getting out of control

Who is the rival family pitted against Gina Rinehart in a long-running court case – and is she still the richest person in Australia?

The supreme court has handed down its judgment in a case over mining royalties. Here’s what you need to know

Organizers unveil new drive to reverse decline in union membership as workers seek to combat growing wealth inequality

The Nigerian megacity’s dynamic growth is outstripping its rental supply, and wages are not keeping up with rising costs

As Americans race to file their federal taxes before Wednesday’s deadline, new analysis breaks down where the money goes

Deal will create pensions and savings group with 16 million customers and £480bn of assets, while Aegon focuses on US

Treasury minister James Murray hits back at George Robertson’s criticism over military budget

John Hancock welcomes findings on ownership of mines and companies although judge says dispute should be determined in private arbitration

UK motoring group fined £4.2m by CMA for not showing full price of lessons at time of booking

Plans for return of such transport have been discussed for years, and not all local people believe that service will come

There are many options, from cards to buy now, pay later. We find out the best – and the effect on your credit score

In today’s newsletter: Prediction markets are reshaping how people interact with world events, turning warfare into a tradable speculation

Passengers can book a four-hour session in the bunk beds from May for Auckland-New York flights but airline cautions against smuggling in children

Analysis by IFS shows George Osborne’s mortgage schemes launched in 2013 had little effect on social mobility

ASA rules ads on Instagram and Daily Mail website broke ban on promoting items high in fat, salt and sugar