Rachel Foster, Economics Editor

Rachel Foster is an economics editor with 16 years of experience covering fiscal policy, central banking, and macroeconomic trends. She holds a Master's in Economics from the University of Edinburgh and previously served as economics correspondent for The Telegraph. Her in-depth analysis of budget policies and economic indicators is trusted by readers and policymakers alike.
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Global Markets Plunge as Middle East Tensions Escalate, Fueling Oil Price Surge

Fears surrounding the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran have…

Geopolitical Tensions Trigger Market Turmoil as Oil Prices Surge

A renewed wave of market sell-offs gripped both European and American stock…

February’s Inclement Weather Drives Sharp Decline in UK Shopping Footfall

** Unfavourable weather conditions contributed to a significant downturn in shopping activity…

Geopolitical Tensions Ignite Market Volatility as Oil Prices Surge

A renewed wave of market turbulence gripped stock exchanges across Europe and…

Global Markets Reeling as Middle East Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher

As geopolitical instability continues to escalate in the Middle East, financial markets…

Dismal February Footfall Signals Trouble for UK Retail Sector

February proved a challenging month for the UK retail landscape, as footfall…

US Treasury Signals Potential Rise in Tariffs Amid Policy Confusion

In a turbulent week for trade policy, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…

Unrelenting Rain Deters Shoppers as UK Footfall Plummets in February

In a stark reflection of the challenging retail landscape, UK shopping trips…

Escalating Conflict in the Middle East Triggers Market Turmoil and Rising Oil Prices

As tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, the financial markets…

US Treasury Signals Potential Increase in Global Tariffs Amid Legal Turmoil

In a significant development that could reshape international trade dynamics, US Treasury…

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