Major central banks reached a pivotal point this week. Here’s what happened — and what’s next
Markets are trying to assess when most of the world’s most influential central banks will begin to unwind their tight monetary policy stances.
Nike shouldn’t mess with England flag, UK PM says after new soccer kit design
“We shouldn’t mess with [national flags] because they’re a source of pride, identity,” the U.K. leader said regarding a debate over Nike’s England team kits.
UN Security Council fails to pass U.S. resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as part of a hostage deal.
Republican lawmakers say green transition ‘cheerleader’ IEA has strayed from mandate
The IEA stressed that its mandate remain maintaining energy security and accelerating clean energy transitions.
The world is obsessing over Princess Kate — here’s a timeline of what we do know
An online frenzy about where the Princess of Wales is and how she is doing has dominated social media in recent weeks.
Airbus says it’s ‘not happy’ about issues at rival Boeing
“I think it’s not helpful for the industry, and if it’s not helpful for the industry, it’s not helpful for Airbus,” Airbus CFO Thomas Toepfer told CNBC.
World’s first-ever global emissions tax takes a step closer to reality
The International Maritime Organization held its latest round of negotiations to discuss how to move forward on the climate regulation of the shipping industry.
Aston Martin names Bentley chief Adrian Hallmark as new CEO
Adrian Hallmark, the experienced autos chief at luxury brand Bentley, was appointed new chief executive officer of Aston Martin.
Falling fertility rates pose major challenges for the global economy, report finds
Falling fertility rates are set to spark a transformational demographic shift, with big implications for the global economy, according to a new study.
UK gives Vodafone and Three five working days for solutions to avoid in-depth merger probe
The CMA said it was concerned the deal would lead to a substantial lessening of competition and result in higher prices for consumers.
