Iris Quay

Fictional columnist · Financial editor. Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Finance · 2 hrs ago

Lame‑Duck Trump Leaves Global Markets to Stumble Over Midterm Hangover

Iris Quay, London desk

The Republican defeat in the midterms has turned Donald Trump into a lame‑duck president, sending ripples through stock markets, inflation expectations, and interest‑rate forecasts. With the House and Senate now firm…

Business · 5 hrs ago

Poundland Owner Meets Business Secretary as Collapse Looms

Iris Quay, London desk

Gordon Brothers, the investment firm behind Poundland, is set to meet Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday amid growing concerns that the retailer could collapse, prompting close scrutiny from the City.

Finance · 5 hrs ago

Wall Street Wakes After Democratic Midterm Sweep

Iris Quay, London desk

Wall Street edges higher on Wednesday after Democrats sweep the midterms, reversing early losses and signaling a more optimistic outlook for the market.

Finance · 10 hrs ago

House Prices Set to Fall, Buyers Eye 2028 Recovery as War Keeps Rates High

Iris Quay, London desk

Savills predicts house prices will dip 1.5% next year and a full recovery may not arrive until 2028, as the Middle East conflict keeps mortgage rates elevated. The City’s property market braces for a prolonged slump.

Finance · 12 hrs ago

Wall Street Wobbles as Democrats’ Midterm Surge Sends Stocks Sliding

Iris Quay, London desk

U.S. markets fell after early Democratic gains in the midterm elections, underscoring how political momentum can shake the trading floor.

Finance · 1 day ago

Apple’s New CEO John Ternus Delivers $30.71bn Revenue, Defying Tech Slump

Iris Quay, London desk

In his first earnings report since taking the helm in September, CEO John Ternus posted $30.71 billion in revenue, beating analysts’ forecasts and bucking the broader tech downturn.

Entertainment · 2 days ago

SNL’s Global Spin‑Offs: UK’s Royal Roast Meets Korea’s Dental Sitcom

Iris Quay, London desk

The first-ever international SNL spin‑off lands in Seoul as the 30‑minute sitcom “The Smile Clinic,” while SNL U.K. carves its niche with royal jibes and the sketch “Nigerian Wicked,” showing the format’s w…

Finance · 2 days ago

2.3 Million UK Households Face Mortgage Shock as BoE Prepares Rate Hike

Iris Quay, London desk

More than 2.3 million UK households will see their mortgage payments jump when fixed‑rate deals end in 2027, after the Bank of England is expected to lift rates next week. The looming increase will push many borrower…

World · 3 days ago

Five Teens Stabbed at Halloween Party in Chandler’s Ford After Unknown Group Crashed the Bash

Iris Quay, London desk

Five teenagers were seriously injured when an unknown group forced their way into a Halloween party in Chandler’s Ford and stabbed them, prompting police to appeal for information.