As of 8:30 a.m. ET today, oil was trading at $111.10 per barrel (using Brent as a benchmark, which we’ll get into in a moment). That’s 16 cents lower than yesterday morning and an increase of $37.69 last year. The price of oil per barrel % Change The price of oil yesterday $111.26 -0.14% The … Read more
In England and Wales, many families will see higher travel (Image: Getty) Millions of households across England, Scotland and Wales will see their water bills rise by around £60 from the start of next month. But there are still ways to reduce costs for millions of people, depending on their quality of life, according to … Read more
Homebuyers warned to brace for ‘riding noise’ (Image: Getty) Homebuyers are being advised to be prepared to “go hard” as mortgage rates rise again. NatWest has announced it will increase mortgage rates by a further 0.28%, giving rise to warnings of a potential 6% rate hike at the end of April. Exchange rates, the amount … Read more
Gold (GC=F) June futures opened at $4,538.90 a troy ounce on Tuesday, down 0.4% from Monday’s closing price of $4,557.50. The price of gold rose in early trading. The price of gold continues to respond to headlines about the Iran war. The yellow metal showed some strength on Tuesday after President Trump was reportedly ready … Read more
Cutting your shower time to four minutes could save you £70 a year on average (Image: Getty) Household prices will take a big hit from April with a wave of rising bills, including what you pay for water. Ofwat confirmed in January that household water bills across England and Wales will increase by an average … Read more
DETROIT and CHICAGO, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Benzinga, a leading provider of real-time financial news and market data, today announced a new data relationship with Rapunzl, an interactive financial education platform designed to empower financial literacy through market experience. Benzinga x Rapunzel In this connection, Rapunzl has integrated Benzinga’s Bulls Say, Bears Say feed … Read more
The certificate offers the highest deposit rates up to 4.20% APY (annual yield) from March 30, 2026. With the Federal Reserve cutting its federal funds rate three times by 2025 and many banks cutting their CD and savings rates in response, investing in CDs now while rates are still high could be a smart move. … Read more
Find out which banks offer the best rates. Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to keep your money if you’re looking for a relatively high interest rate along with cash and terms. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs often offer better returns, and may offer check-writing privileges and access to debit cards. This … Read more
The 25p ‘age 80’ payment remains fixed at its current rate (Image: Getty) The State Pension paid to people over 80 who retired before 2016 will not increase from April. The State Pension increases at the beginning of each new tax year, on 6 April, in accordance with three keys. The new rates are determined … Read more
Home buying contracts for home buyers rose to three months in February, according to figures from the Bank of England. About 62,584 mortgages were approved for home purchases in February, marking the highest monthly number since November 2025, when 64,501 approvals were made. Repossessions, which hold the amount to be repaid only through a different … Read more