
Big Four firms cut graduate roles due to AI automation. Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC have reduced graduate recruitment by up to a third, driven by AI adoption and cost-cutting measures, impacting the traditional entry-level job market.

UK executives face record stress levels. New Icertis research shows tariffs, regulatory shifts, and the scramble to keep pace with AI are placing UK C-suites under mounting pressure — with nearly 90% expecting tariffs to dent the bottom line, and four in five struggling to assess AI investment impact.

Federal Reserve pauses again amid economic pressure. The US central bank held its benchmark rate steady for a fourth time, as policymakers warned of inflationary pressure from rising tariffs and signalled a slower path to future rate cuts.

Eighth interest rate cut in 12 months sees deposit rate fall to 2% as eurozone braces for U.S. duties.