UK Lawmakers Demand AI Stress Tests to Shield Finance from Tech Turmoil
LONDON—Britain’s financial regulators face mounting pressure to overhaul their approach to artificial intelligence after a parliamentary panel warned…
Vietnam central bank dismisses rumors of small-denomination banknote withdrawal
The State Bank of Vietnam has dismissed online rumors about scrapping small banknotes, affirming that all denominations remain…
German central bank predicts only slight growth in first quarter
A stele with the inscription “Deutsche Bundesbank Eurosystem” stands in front of the Bundesbank headquarters. Arne Dedert/dpa The…
Only Nigel Farage is asking questions of the Bank of England
Nigel Farage has pledged to install a Brexiteer at the helm of the Bank of England if Reform…
Chagos: Priti Patel refuses to admit Nigel Farage did ‘heavy-lifting’ in Donald Trump’s Chagos backlash
Dame Priti Patel has refused to admit Nigel Farage did some “heavy-lifting” behind-the-scenes which culminated in Donald Trump’s…
Fed and Global Central Banks Set to Hold Rates Amid Market Pressures
TLDR The Fed expected to hold rates steady after three reductions by late 2025. Brazil’s rate is likely…
Rare 1823 £1 bank note from Mevagissey Bank to be auctioned off
The £1 note was issued in 1823 a year before the bank went bust in an era when…
Iran Changed Its Central Bank Chief After Deadly Protests, But Will Anything Actually Change?
On December 28th, 2025, anti-government protests erupted in Tehran and quickly spread to other towns and cities in…
Historic pier collapses as storm batters Britain with 60mph winds
Sections of a historic pier have collapsed and washed away after being battered by Storm Ingrid, which hit…
Yen rallies as ‘rate check’ sparks intervention speculation
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
Bank of America (BAC) Deep-Dive: Navigating the 2026 Financial Landscape
As of January 14, 2026, Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) stands as a critical barometer for the…
Fed and key central banks set to stand pat on rates
The Federal Reserve, along with three central banks that recently voiced support for its embattled chair, is united…