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Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
The case has raised concerns about political pressure on the US central bank. Source link
New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with “forced labour”. Source link
Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold. Source link
Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil – and will it help Putin?
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin. Source link
Dharshini David: Economy on shaky grounds even before Iran war
The government’s hopes that 2026 was the year when growth would pick up are at risk of being scuppered. Source link
UK economy failed to grow in January, figures show
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year. Source link
Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops. Source link
Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says Miliband
Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to “rip off” customers. Source link
US eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a temporary measure that will last until 11 April. Source link
Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds
The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash. Source link