The world in a glance.

Jones steps back from Downing St role as Romeo’s influence grows

Chief secretary to prime minister is less central to Starmer’s Number 10 operation after arrival of new head of civil service

Why this oil shock is different

Governments and central banks are out of policy ammunition to contain the economic fallout

Maga stands by Trump on Iran — for now

On the streets of small-town Georgia, the president’s base is backing the war as swing voters waver

Private equity buyouts slump as AI fears and war dent dealmaking

Groups agreed acquisitions worth $172bn in three months to March, a 36 per cent fall from previous quarter

Let technology explore what the voters really want

New insights into motivation and strength of feeling could help democracy work better

Trump vows to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges unless it reopens strait

As war enters sixth week, the price of Brent crude rises slightly above $110 a barrel

‘I was shoveling sidewalks at 8 years old’: I’m a 73-year-old boomer dad with two kids. Here’s what I teach them about finance

“My parents knew nothing about finance and investing, so my buddies and I had to figure it out on our own.”

‘I plan to take out a mortgage’: My father died. Should I buy the family home from my mom at a 40% discount?

“I’ve been caring for my mother, and we each currently occupy a unit in the house.”

April is usually a strong month for stocks — but three factors now jeopardize the market rebound

Worries about Fed rate hikes and souring earnings expectations could easily trip up the market for a second straight month.

Iran allows Iraqi ships through Hormuz strait

Tehran’s decision could allow 3mn b/d of oil to be released to international markets

Is AI the new fracking?

The backlash against data centres chimes with energy Nimbyism of the past

Delta kicks off an earnings season focused on surging gas prices and the Iran war

When Delta Air Lines kicks off the first-quarter earnings season on Wednesday, the air carrier’s results and forecast will offer a deeper look at how well U.S. customers and…

Trump vows to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges unless it reopens strait

US special forces locate second missing crew member from F-15E shot down over Iran

‘Our mood changes almost on a daily basis’: Why $4 gas prices feel a lot worse this time around

As far as gas prices go, there is no hive mind.

‘This is an overlooked catastrophe’: Why do so many hospitals not accept Medicare Advantage for cancer patients?

“Insurers have pushed certain cancer-care centers out of network before the end of the calendar or policy year.”

Nelson Peltz’s bidding war highlights $25bn wave of asset manager consolidation

Quest for scale puts global money manager tie-ups on pace to crush last year’s deal total as costs and competition mount

‘I feel overwhelmed’: I’m 56 and only have $60,000 in my IRA. Is it too late for me?

“My husband has a pension, but I worry that if he passes before me, I could be left with nothing.”

‘We’re aiming for a monthly income of $11,500’: I’m 64. I’ve $1.5 million in a 401(k). How do I time my withdrawals?

“I plan to start collecting my Social Security of $4,100 at 68.”

Inflation or recession? The tug of war in bond markets

Governments’ borrowing costs are being pulled in opposite directions

US rescues second fighter jet airman shot down over Iran

Trump hails recovery of weapons system officer who spent more than 24 hours on the ground

US rescues second airman from fighter jet shot down in Iran

Recovery of missing officer follows complex mission in country’s south-west

How we gave up on forgiveness

What was once seen as a virtue is now viewed as a moral weakness — leaving a society mired in toxicity

Stagflation fears demolish confidence in UK housing

Shares across the sector are taking a beating

400% gains for AI stocks help drive Hong Kong IPOs to 5-year high

Deal backlogs and stricter quality controls are pushing some tech firms back to mainland Chinese listings

How Iran keeps firing missiles under bombardment

Tehran is still launching retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states

Military briefing: How Iran keeps firing missiles under bombardment

Tehran is still launching retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states

Pharma just ‘scratching the surface’ of weight-loss drug market

Novo Nordisk chief estimates industry reaching only 15% of potential customers at most

The professional negotiators who do deals with cyber criminals

With ransomware attacks on the rise, businesses are calling on a new class of security expert to help with high-stakes talks

Campaign to curb cars in Berlin sparks uproar ahead of election

Conservatives and far right are opposing a citizens’ initiative to restrict traffic in the German capital

Renters’ Rights Act brings big changes to UK property market

New rules aim to provide safety and security for tenants, but landlords are anxious

UK courts Anthropic to expand in London after US defence clash

Keir Starmer’s government steps up efforts to get American AI start-up to grow its presence in Britain

Business leaders now have ‘permission to be the assholes they are’, says Brené Brown

Researcher warns political climate is ‘sinister’ and ‘anti-empathy’

Countries must not hoard fuel during Iran war, warns IEA

Fatih Birol makes veiled reference to China as he urges nations to avoid export bans despite worsening supply shock

Trump makes fresh Iran threat as search continues for missing US airman

US president threatens to rain ‘hell’ down if Strait of Hormuz does not reopen within 48 hours

What’s an ‘E-shaped’ economy — and where do you fit in it?

The middle class is at the center of the changing shape of the economy. Here’s what you need to know.

In today’s job market, it’s more ‘show me a desk’ than ‘show me the money’

Job security is a growing priority for workers. Here’s where they can find it.

Buyers finally have leverage in the housing market. Here are 3 smart ways to use it.

Though house hunters face challenges from rising mortgage rates and climbing home prices, the power is now in their hands.

Private-credit crisis or growing pains? Why the ‘Big Six’ banks are a safer bet.

Stress in private credit makes the relative stability of major U.S. banks look increasingly attractive.

Gas-tax breaks sound tempting at $4 a gallon. Too bad they don’t actually work.

Suspending taxes may win votes — but the math doesn’t add up for drivers.

The 5 highest-paid college basketball players this year: No. 1 is making $4.2 million from NIL

As the Final Four of March Madness tips off, multiple athletes are now earning over $1 million from NIL deals

‘Mass layoffs by email might be the new norm’ as Oracle lays off thousands that way

The cloud-computing and database company began cutting jobs on Tuesday, with many workers being alerted over email.

Want to watch every Yankees game on TV this year? It’ll cost you over $1,200.

To show how expensive and complicated it can be to watch all of an MLB team’s games, we looked at the Yankees, who will appear on 10 different networks or streaming platforms this…

April typically showers stock investors with gains — but this year is no sure bet

Between tax season and early sell-in-May activity, investors shouldn’t count on an April rally.

Basic business class is here with new, stripped-down United Polaris fares

United is overhauling its fare classes, offering cheaper business class and premium economy fares that are more restrictive.

Easter is getting so expensive that some parents are putting socks and leftover Halloween candy in their kids’ baskets

With candy prices up, here’s how people are saving money while putting their Easter baskets together.

‘We’re aiming for a monthly income of $11,500’: I’m 64. I’ve $1.5 million in a 401(k). How do I time my withdrawals?

“I plan to start collecting my Social Security of $4,100 at 68.”

The Chinese box office isn't the Hollywood kingmaker it used to be. Here's why

Shifting government content controls and postpandemic Hollywood trends have made China less of a player in the global box office landscape.

There’s a new ETF for memory stocks. History suggests that might be an ominous sign.

“If history is a guide, this is precisely the time you want to be selling memory-exposed names,” market technician says.

‘I feel overwhelmed’: I’m 56 and have a $60,000 SEP IRA. Is it too late for me?

“My husband has a pension, but I worry that if he passes before me, I could be left with nothing.”

‘I’d like to be a superhost’: Is it unethical to use AI in my Airbnb photos to market my property?

“No matter what I do, the beds still look a bit creased and worn, even grubby, in pictures.”