Business, News Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait ‘open’ April 17, 2026 Brent crude sinks 10% after Iran says the key waterway is completely open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.
HSBC announces share buyback of up to $2 billion as annual profit jumps 6.5% HSBC on Wednesday reported annual pre-tax profit of $32.31 billion, marginally missing analysts’ estimates.
UK inflation picks up to hotter-than-expected 3.8% in July The U.K.’s annual inflation rate hit a hotter-than-expected 3.8%in July, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics…
Fire department bulldozer heads down Sunset Boulevard The machinery was used to move hundreds of abandoned cars, clearing the road for fire crews.