The Guardian Business and Economic News Quiz

Which banks reported online banking problems?

• Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citibank and Capital One

• Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, UBS and ING

• HSBC, Barclays, Santander, Metro Bank and Monzo

• Nationwide, First Direct, Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and TSB

What did Citigroup mistakenly credit to a client's account?

• $81 trillion

• $81 billion

• $81 million

• $81 thousand

What is the Bank of England advised to do regarding future rate cuts?

• Ignore the possibility

• Implement immediately

• Increase rates instead

• Proceed with caution

What is the status of UK house prices according to the text?

• Stable for the past year

• Falling for the sixth straight month

• Unpredictable due to market volatility

• Rising for the sixth straight month

What issue is affecting pet food in the US?

• High levels of preservatives

• Shortage of ingredients

• Bird flu spreading to cats through tainted meat

• Contamination with plastic

What is the HS2 project criticized for?

• Causing environmental damage

• Exceeding budget by billions

• Being a casebook example of how not to run a major project

• Delaying public transport improvements

What tool did OpenAI launch in the UK?

• Sora video generation tool

• AI-driven chatbot

• Virtual reality platform

• Automated trading system

What did Rolls-Royce announce in their recovery plan?

• A merger with another company

• A new product line

• A £1bn share buyback

• A reduction in workforce

What is the average annual energy bill expected to rise to in Great Britain from April?

• £1,500

• £2,000

• £1,200

• £1,849

What did a Labour peer allegedly offer in a cash-for-access venture?

• Insider trading tips

• Access to ministers

• Tax exemptions

• Government contracts