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America’s Favorite Fruit Is Being Bruised by the Iran War
Oct 12, 2026

America’s Favorite Fruit Is Being Bruised by the Iran War

The journey of one banana from farm to store shows how the war’s economic effects have cascaded into some surprising industries.


Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford Awarded Nobel for Economics
Oct 12, 2026

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford Awarded Nobel for Economics

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the prize for insights that helped policymakers become “better equipped to deal with shocks in the economy,” the committee said.


Oct 12, 2026

Higher rates could be needed to avoid 'inflationary mindset' taking hold, says Fed's Hammack

The Cleveland Fed president said that tighter monetary policy would be needed to bring down inflation.


What are your rights on auto-renew subscriptions?
Oct 12, 2026

What are your rights on auto-renew subscriptions?

Martin has advice for listeners caught out by auto-renewing subscriptions, explaining what rights consumers have and whether there's a way to challenge the renewal or cancel.


Europeans Have a Love-Hate Relationship With Chinese Cars
Oct 12, 2026

Europeans Have a Love-Hate Relationship With Chinese Cars

Consumers across the continent increasingly want to buy low-cost Chinese vehicles. Policymakers are seeking to slow them down.


Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Oct 12, 2026

Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack

Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.


How American Retirees at Different Incomes Rely on Social Security
Oct 12, 2026

How American Retirees at Different Incomes Rely on Social Security

Social Security funds are on track to run short by 2032, which would mean a reduction in benefits. Here’s how four hypothetical households rely on the program in retirement.


Oct 12, 2026

Inflation likely peaked for 2026 but will remain sticky, according to prediction markets

Traders think there's little chance core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, will fall to 2.2% this year.


Why some have no choice but to pay costly oil prices
Oct 12, 2026

Why some have no choice but to pay costly oil prices

Rural communities are badly hit by the rising cost of heating oil, as our Wiltshire reporter explains.


AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached
Oct 12, 2026

AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached

Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.


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