Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-05-18
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Global oil prices and bond yields rise after Trump warns Iran over stalled peace talks (BBC Business 2026-05-18 11:37:38)
Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed. -
UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain (BBC Business 2026-05-18 11:35:55)
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast. -
Oil prices rise after Trump warns Iran over stalled peace talks (BBC Business 2026-05-18 05:41:06)
Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed. -
Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory (BBC Business 2026-05-18 05:19:27)
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI. -
Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money' (BBC Business 2026-05-18 05:18:57)
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills. -
Oil prices rise after Trump warns 'clock is ticking' on Iran peace talks (BBC Business 2026-05-18 02:23:24)
Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.