Finance & Policy
Federal Reserve policy and the US economy under rate hold
Federal Reserve policy stays restrictive as the Fed holds rates, shaping inflation, borrowing costs, and the US economy outlook for households and firms.
July 30, 2026
Federal Reserve policy stays restrictive as the Fed holds rates, shaping inflation, borrowing costs, and the US economy outlook for households and firms.
Data center fees are under review as regulators propose power deposits for grid connections, a move that could shift risk to operators and speed upgrades.
Federal Reserve holds rates again as markets reprice risk. Bond yields shift, lending tightens, and inflation expectations reset ahead of the next policy signal.
In the China-British Steel nationalisation dispute, Jingye weighs compensation options as UK ministers defend intervention. Investors track valuation, timing and legal risk.
SpaceX share price analysis explains how secondary quotes can move below prior tender reference points, how private-market volatility works, and what to watch in tenders.
EU scrutiny of Meta’s addictive design raises potential fine risks and could accelerate social media regulation under the Digital Services Act for Facebook and Instagram.
Bank of England signals potential interest rate rises in 2026 as inflation and wage data remain consistent and officials keep policy dependent on upcoming data.
UK reforms expand online gambling checks for players staking over £1,000, with faster affordability screening, clearer thresholds, and stronger consumer safeguards.
Financial regulation in the UK shapes mortgage stress tests, affordability checks, and lender forbearance. See key rules, figures, and what borrowers can do.
Explainer on the Google Android EU antitrust fine: EU regulators ordered Google to pay about €4.1bn after the General Court largely upheld the Android ruling, according to EU case documents.
