Investment Association Turns to Finfluencers
The UK's Investment Association is partnering with financial influencers to boost retail investment. Discover how this strategy aims to demystify markets and engage a new generation.
The UK's Investment Association is partnering with financial influencers to boost retail investment. Discover how this strategy aims to demystify markets and engage a new generation.
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Activist investor Boaz Weinstein escalates his campaign against Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, criticising its SpaceX sale ahead of a crucial shareholder vote. Discover the battle shaking the UK investment trust sector.
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Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld slams US action on Venezuela's oil as 'confiscatory and imperialistic' amid a global glut. Read the full analysis of the controversial policy.
Donald Trump announces Venezuela will supply up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with proceeds under his personal control. Read the latest on this major energy development.
Experts question Trump's 18-month timeline for US oil investment in Venezuela. Firms demand 'iron-clad' US guarantees before committing billions to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure.
President Trump wants US oil companies to revive Venezuela's industry, but sanctions, infrastructure, and political uncertainty pose major hurdles. Analysis of the risks and rewards.
Despite Donald Trump's call for US oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela's crumbling industry, experts warn of high costs and political risks. Discover why a stampede is unlikely.
Donald Trump's plan to extract wealth from Venezuela's heavy crude is a long-term play for US Gulf Coast refineries. We analyse the muted market reaction and the $185bn challenge.
Beijing condemns US 'imperialist' action as Trump's seizure of Nicolás Maduro threatens China's $106bn investments and oil interests in Venezuela. Analysis of the diplomatic fallout.
A US military aircraft is tracking a sanctioned oil tanker 250 miles off Ireland, part of a major naval quarantine on Venezuelan oil. At least a dozen other vessels are attempting to evade the blockade. Read the latest developments.
Brent crude dropped to $60.33 as markets assess the impact of US intervention in Venezuela's vast oil industry. A former Chevron executive seeks $2bn for projects. Read the latest analysis.
Following the US intervention in Venezuela, Donald Trump pledges billions in American investment to tap the world's largest oil reserves. We analyse the challenges and global market impact. Read the full analysis.
Analysis of Trump's plan for US oil majors to invest billions in Venezuela's crippled industry. Can it work, and what does it mean for China and global markets?
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is in US custody after a military attack. Read the latest on Trump's plans for Venezuela's oil and the UN's emergency meeting.
Donald Trump vows the US will 'run' Venezuela to tap its oil, the world's largest reserves. We analyse the strategic and economic drivers behind this high-stakes move. Read the full story.
Donald Trump vows the US will 'run' Venezuela and tap its vast oil reserves. We explain the strategic importance of its 303 billion barrels and the huge challenges ahead.
Donald Trump says US oil majors will spend billions rebuilding Venezuela's industry, but Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips have not confirmed. Analysis reveals major hurdles.
Donald Trump announces deep US involvement in Venezuela's oil industry following a military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro. Read the full details of the raid and international reaction.
Following US military strikes on Venezuela, we examine the escalating tensions, from Trump's drug cartel claims to the strategic battle for oil and influence in the hemisphere. Follow the latest developments.
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Global oil markets have suffered their sharpest annual decline since 2020, with prices crashing nearly 20% in 2025. Analysts warn the slide could continue into 2026 as oversupply persists. Discover the impact on fuel prices and inflation.
Ukrainian drone attacks target Tuapse oil refinery and Black Sea ports, hitting wheat ships. Russia's strikes threaten global food security as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest.
Precious metals surge to new peaks as 2025 rally continues. Oil prices rise on Middle East tensions. Get the latest on global markets and the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.
Victoria Beckham's luxury Portofino '97 body oil, priced at £90, is receiving glowing reviews for its scent and shimmer, though some note packaging issues. Discover the premium alternative and a budget dupe.
Ukrainian forces target a key Russian oil plant with British-supplied missiles. Zelenskyy holds talks with Trump envoys as a court jails a pro-war Putin critic. Get the latest on day 1,402.
Ukrainian forces have struck a major Russian oil refinery using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles, targeting a key fuel supplier for Moscow's war effort. Read the latest on the escalating energy infrastructure attacks.
The White House directs the US military to enforce a two-month oil 'quarantine' on Venezuela, escalating economic pressure on President Maduro. Read the latest on this strategic shift.