Healthcare
Second UK health body drops Israeli drug firm after activist pressure
Decision by Royal College of Pharmacy to end sponsorship comes after concerns over Teva Pharmaceuticals' 'activities'A second major UK health body has cut ties…
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Latest on Pressure
Newest firstHousing
Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Chills the Housing Market
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.4 percent, putting more pressure on Americans struggling to afford to buy a home.
Energy
The world has nearly burned through its oil stockpile buffer, executives say: 'System is already straining'
Governments and energy companies have drawn oil from stockpiles to alleviate pressure in a global oil market facing unprecedented supply disruptions this year…
Markets
Why Markets Are Buoyant - and Under Pressure
Energy and technology companies' earnings are expected to keep driving up stock indexes. But what's driving up their profits are weighing on the economy.
Housing
Administrations reach joint September low but pressures persist
Monthly administrations in the construction sector have fallen once again, data provided to Construction News shows. The latest figures from Creditsafe reveale…
Geopolitics
China's 'Self-Reliance' Drive Is Upending Trade With Europe
China's push to manufacture more at home has widened its trade imbalance with Europe, intensifying pressure on European industries and policymakers to take act…
Macro
Can American Tower (NYSE:AMT) stock ride AI demand amid yield pressure?
American Tower (NYSE:AMT) balanced strong CoreSite data-center demand against rising benchmark yields as the market weighed the Federal Reserve rate path today.
Crypto
BTC price fights to reclaim 2026 open: Three things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin bulls renewed pressure on range highs with the 2026 yearly open forming the next key resistance to break through.
Macro
The 2029 tipping point: Western populations are about to start shrinking, piling pressure on public finances
Moody's predicts that the world's aging populations will have fundamental impacts on the global economy and lead to difficult policy decisions.
Energy
Trump tells South Korea to sign on to Alaska LNG deal or 'I'll just charge them more'
Trump is ramping up pressure on South Korea over Alaska LNG as Seoul remains cautious over investment projects announced by the U.S. president.
Energy
Record diesel prices are squeezing truckers, driving up costs and leaving independent drivers struggling to make ends meet
A day at a truck stop in Texas shows an industry essential to the U.S. economy under tremendous pressure.
Macro
Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers
Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect.
Energy
Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
Markets
Cerebras stock hits post-IPO low, tumbling 20% for the week on Nvidia pressure and lockup expiration
Cerebras shares hit an all-time low due to pressure from chip giant Nvidia, plus a post-lockup selloff.
Geopolitics
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Sept. 26: Trump pressures Zelensky, Venezuelans protest, and Morocco picks a new prime minister.
Macro
U.S. Labor Market Shifts to a Lower Gear
The economy added fewer jobs in September and unemployment ticked up, while inflation has maintained pressure on markets and raised costs.
Energy
G-7 agrees to release oil reserves to counter fuel prices after U.S. pressure
The agreement involves the release of 100 million barrels of diesel and oil over four months.
Energy
Oil Prices Drop After Trump Pressure Pushes Europe Toward Releasing Diesel Reserves
'should not be left carrying the burden of a global diesel shortage'
Energy
Oil prices extend losses after reports of potential European diesel, crude stock release
It comes after Reuters reported that EU nations were discussing a proposal to release diesel reserves following pressure from the Trump administration.
'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions
A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.
Markets
Stock futures are little changed as September jobs report looms: Live updates
The major averages are heading for a losing week as the latest leg higher in yields keeps stocks under pressure.
AI
Airbnb and other travel sites under pressure on agentic AI fears
The 'Fast Money' traders talk agentic AI booking fears putting pressure on travel stocks like Airbnb.
Finance
The rising cost of borrowing piles more financial pressure onto consumers
Mortgage rates are at their highest level in almost three years. The rising cost of borrowing is driving life's major purchases further out of reach.
Geopolitics
Ukraine hits oil facility in Russia's Samara region despite pressure from Trump - Europe live
Announcement from Zelenskyy comes after infrastructure damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa overnight. Back to Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Ukrainian arm…
Industrials
AI Boom Keeps Asian Factory Activity Humming Despite Cost Pressures
Gauges of factory activity in Asia continued to signal expansion at the end of third quarter, as the artificial-intelligence boom offset cost pressures and sup…
Macro
Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Points to Continued Price Pressures
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index showed little sign of easing in August.
Macro
U.S. inflation rises again and keeps the pressure on Fed
The main inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates rose sharply in August, underscoring why the central bank raised interest rates…
Crypto
Altcoin exchange deposit count jumps 160% in 2 weeks
CryptoQuant flagged potential selling pressure as deposit transactions and depositing addresses hit their highest counts since October 2025.
Macro
Pressure on U.S. Treasurys eases after 30-year yield hits highest level since 2002
U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Wednesday after a fresh round of selloffs the previous day, as investors remained concerned about inflation.
Healthcare
Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol
NHS trusts also report disruption to supplies last winter of co-codamol and blood pressure medication ramipril. Hospitals are being hit by shortages of key dru…
