International Economic
US consumer confidence falls back in June on Mexico tariff fears
US consumer confidence took a big hit in June and inflation expectations soared, according to the results of a widely-reported survey, likely due to the impact on sentiment from the White House's announcement of tariffs on Mexican exports.
US new home sales fall more sharply than expected in May
New home sales in the States slid last month, alongside a drop in prices.
US house price inflation cools further in April
US house prices edged past forecasts in April even as the annual rate of price gains added to evidence of an ongoing slowdown, although some economists believed prices might be close to hitting bottom.
Monzo doubles valuation to £2bn at latest funding round
Digital bank Monzo saw its valuation double to nearly £2bn at its second round of funding which saw it raise £113m in fresh equity from investors led by US-based investment outfit Y Combinator.
Trump hits Iran's supreme leader with latest sanctions
America's campaign of “maximum pressure” on Tehran continued on Monday as President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing new sanctions on Iranian officials, including the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,.