Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-03-04
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Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts (BBC Business 2026-03-04 22:03:57)
The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase. -
Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on (BBC Business 2026-03-04 19:00:39)
Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive. -
Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiral (BBC Business 2026-03-04 18:55:45)
The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini. -
Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury (BBC Business 2026-03-04 16:22:22)
Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%. -
Why are UK prices still rising? (BBC Business 2026-03-04 15:54:46)
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target. -
Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates (BBC Business 2026-03-04 14:57:00)
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants. -
Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon? (BBC Business 2026-03-04 14:09:18)
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions. -
Brewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in sale (BBC Business 2026-03-04 12:45:56)
James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain. -
UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on (BBC Business 2026-03-04 10:12:13)
UK and other European markets opened a little higher but gas and crude prices remain volatile. -
Asia stock markets slump and oil rises on fears Iran war may drag on (BBC Business 2026-03-04 08:53:09)
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared. -
Asia stocks slump and oil rises for third day as markets track Iran war (BBC Business 2026-03-04 06:46:11)
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared. -
'I fiddled the meter for a mate and the shop burnt down' (BBC Business 2026-03-04 06:18:10)
A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power. -
Asia stocks tumble for third day, oil edges up as markets track Iran war (BBC Business 2026-03-04 04:10:00)
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared. -
Asia stocks fall for third day, oil edges up as markets track Iran war (BBC Business 2026-03-04 03:17:49)
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared. -
Use our tax calculator to see how the Spring Statement affects you (BBC Business 2026-03-04 00:01:44)
Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds. -
Use our tax calculator to see how Spring Statement forecasts may affect you (BBC Business 2026-03-04 00:01:44)
Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.