Today: October 13, 2026
Today: October 13, 2026

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S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as crude prices jump, chip stocks weigh

US stocks dipped on Thursday as crude prices surged on a spike in Middle East tensions and a cut in US output that stoked inflation

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EU exec rejects Greek, Italian requests for more fiscal rules flexibility

The European Commission pushed back on Thursday against Italian and Greek requests to grant euro zone governments more fiscal leeway related to higher inflation caused by

Economy|Technology

The skilled foreign tech workers' green card program under attack from Trump

The US government said on Thursday it is suspending some of the world's biggest tech and IT firms including Microsoft, Cognizant and

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Trump administration freezes green cards for Microsoft, IT firms, probes universities

The US suspended Microsoft, major IT outsourcers and software maker Adobe from a key green-card program on Thursday while opening probes

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A week after flood, Omaha residents continue clean up, seek aid

A week after flood, Omaha residents continue clean up, seek aid

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US bonds rally after 30-year auction finds solid demand

US Treasuries rose on Thursday, with most yields across the curve falling for just the second time this week, after a 30-year bond auction met

Economy

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet

The US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Thursday, targeting individuals, networks and 17 vessels for transporting Iranian crude

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Colombia faces hurdles to meet IMF commitments under possible lending deal

Colombia would face major hurdles in meeting any commitments it makes under a prospective agreement with the International Monetary Fund, from which it is

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Airbus confirms 72 jet deliveries in September

Airbus delivered 72 planes in September, the planemaker said on Thursday, bringing nine-month deliveries to 547 aircraft, up 8% from the same point last year.

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Oil rises 4% on revived Middle East worries, Hurricane Isaias supply disruption

Oil prices settled 4% higher on Thursday on revived concerns about the ongoing war in the Middle East and growing supply disruptions due to a hurricane

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Industriales become first Cuban baseball team to wear a private sponsor logo

Cuba's flagship baseball team, Industriales, has debuted a jersey with a private sponsor's logo

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Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital as witness reports evacuation

A witness says explosions have rocked Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, including a blast at the international airport

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Brazil's tight election raises questions over fate of its climate-finance push

Brazil's tight presidential election has some investors, executives and climate-focused businesses worried that a government

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Venezuela's Maduro charged in US with ordering torture of opponents, Americans

US prosecutors on Thursday charged ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiring to torture political opponents and

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US Army report cites 'systematic failures' in fatal 2025 helicopter jet collision that killed 67

A US Army investigative report into the collision of an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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UK announces new round of Russia sanctions targeting financial services, 'shadow fleet'

Britain's Foreign Office announced on Thursday new sanctions targeting individuals and entities it said were involved in the production or transport of Russian oil,

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Google Cloud introduces Gemini agent for work as AI race heats up

Alphabet's Google Cloud on Thursday introduced the Gemini agent, a single AI agent for work that can answer questions, handle tasks, create content and write code.

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Dollar eases as European yields pull back from highs

The dollar retreated on Thursday as a rise in euro zone bond yields stalled, while expectations for the path of interest rates from the Federal Reserve

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Nicolás Maduro and his wife face new charges over alleged torture of Americans

Nicolás Maduro and his wife face new charges over alleged torture of Americans

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Wall St opens lower as oil jump, high yields fuel inflation concerns

US stocks opened lower on Thursday as oil prices surged and Treasury yields hovered near multi-year highs, stoking inflation worries ahead of an earnings season that will test

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Turkey says Russia, Ukraine increasing attacks in Black Sea ahead of winter

Intensifying attacks by Russia and Ukraine ahead of the winter are further endangering navigational safety in the Black Sea, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan

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Rubio says war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Russia's war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate and the United States will keep working toward a

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Bank of England's Bailey says credible budget policy is needed more than ever

Governments need to redouble efforts to restore confidence in their public finances, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on

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Attack risks rise for tankers as Iran vows to block more Hormuz routes

Tankers are facing a higher risk of attacks and intimidation as they try to get critical shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran

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ECB policymakers, accounts dampen near-term rate hike bets

Euro zone inflation could go higher than already-elevated projections, but policymakers dampened near-term rate hike bets on Thursday, arguing that

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PepsiCo slashes forecast, deepens cost cuts as N.America recovery drags

PepsiCo warned on Thursday that growth and margin recovery in its key North American market was taking longer than planned and said it

Economy

Greece agrees up to $4 billion US arms deal, sources say

Greece has agreed to spend up to $4 billion upgrading more of its F-16 fighter jets and buying advanced missiles from the US, two senior sources told

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US jobless claims hover near 57-year low for fourth consecutive week

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market stability despite a sharp

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World Bank sees Nigeria growth averaging 4.4% through 2028

Nigeria's economy is expected to grow by an average of 4.4% a year through 2028, with inflation and poverty declining if the government sustains reforms and

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Trump stumps for embattled Texas Senate candidate at raucous rally

Trump stumps for embattled Texas Senate candidate at raucous rally

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Unemployment benefit claims dipped slightly last week as layoffs remain low

The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security

Economy

USTR Greer says US "holding fast" on trade stance with Canada

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday the US is sticking to its stance in trade talks with Canada, saying a recent election in Quebec province is

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Hotel groups target Syria for tourism as it rebuilds from rubble of civil war

Several global and regional hotel groups are looking to enter or expand in Syria, senior executives told Reuters, betting that its rich

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Rubio says US committed to Mediterranean undersea power cable

The US supports an EU-backed undersea power cable scheme in the eastern Mediterranean and will use diplomacy to try to remove any possible hurdles, Secretary of State Marco 

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China defends yuan policy as Europe steps up pressure over trade surplus

China pushed back against foreign criticism of its exchange-rate policy on Thursday, saying it has never pursued competitive depreciation, as

Economy

Euro zone ministers tell France to pass 2027 budget to calm markets

Euro zone finance ministers and the European Central Bank told France on Thursday to pass a 2027 budget to calm bond markets, as French borrowing costs

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Wall Street winces at bond squeeze

Stock markets finally stalled on Wednesday and early Thursday as the bond crunch ground on, with the latest Federal Reserve minutes showing most policymakers in

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A hurricane could cripple US refining when the world can least afford it

A hurricane could cripple US refining when the world can least afford it

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Trump voters are not pumped about voting in the midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Voters who backed Democratic former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024 are far more enthusiastic about casting ballots this November than those who

Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB to hike rates again in December as inflation almost doubles 2% target: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank is expected to hold its deposit rate at 2.50% this month but raise it by 25 basis points in December as inflation runs nearly

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Data centers' 'flexible' power usage could save the grid billions. Can they scale?

Technology companies and utilities are increasingly exploring ways to make power-hungry data centers more flexible in when and how they consume electricity,

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UK 10-year borrowing costs rise to 19-year high after oil prices jump

British long-term borrowing costs hit fresh multi-decade highs on Thursday as part of a global bond selloff driven by a sharp rise in oil prices triggered by attacks on

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AI boom to fuel Australia inflation despite higher rates, ex-RBA official says

Australia's AI investment boom is likely to boost inflation in the near term as productivity benefits take longer to emerge, leaving the central bank with limited

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US bank investors to focus on impact of higher rates, deals outlook in Q3 earnings

Investors will scrutinize US quarterly bank earnings next week for signs that a recent spike in Treasury yields may curb dealmaking and

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Bank of England's Greene says UK pay outlook worries her

British employers look on course to raise pay by around 3.5% next year, a bigger increase than would be helpful in returning inflation to its 2% target, Bank of England

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Goldman executives set for more than $500 million in special bonus, Bloomberg News reports

Goldman Sachs Group's top executives are set to receive special equity awards worth more than $500 million, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

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The cost of drugs from Canada is set to soar for millions of Americans because of a federal rule

Millions of Americans who buy cheap drugs from Canada could soon lose access due to a new customs rule

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'Dangerous' for BoE to rely on high bond yields to control inflation, MPC's Greene says

The Bank of England should not continue to rely on high bond yields to do its job of taming inflation, Monetary Policy Committee member Megan Greene said on Thursday.

Economy|Europe

Evicted 87-year-old who became a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis has died

Evicted 87-year-old who became a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis has died

Economy|Europe

ECB's Wunsch pushes back on proposal to increase bank charges

European Central Bank policymaker Pierre Wunsch pushed back on a proposal to increase charges on commercial banks, warning that it could hurt the credibility of future

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With inflation risks to upside, ECB may need to hike more, Dolenc says

The European Central Bank may have to keep raising interest rates given an abundance of upside inflation risks but the timing and size of any move remain

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US ocean container imports set new record for September, Descartes says

US container imports rose 10.3% from a year earlier in September to set a new record for the month, buoyed by a 21.2% increase in shipments from China, supply-chain

Economy|Europe

Le Pen lifting retirement age is key to French bond yields, RBC BlueBay strategist says

How far French borrowing costs rise will depend on whether presidential candidates, above all far-right frontrunner Marine Le Pen,

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Fed's Waller: More hikes needed, but there is 'flexibility' about the pace

US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday that additional rate hikes will likely be needed to lower inflation to the Fed's 2%

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Deloitte fined £6.05 million in UK over audits of transport operator Go-Ahead Group

Accounting firm Deloitte has been fined £6.05 million ($7.98 million) over its audits of transport operator Go-Ahead Group for the financial years between 2016 and 2020,

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Seven & i operating profit falls 11% in second quarter

The Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, Seven & i Holdings, said on Thursday it booked an 11% fall in second-quarter operating profit.

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Bank of Japan sees broadening inflationary pressure

The Bank of Japan said price increases driven by higher raw material costs were spreading to consumer goods with some firms hiking prices more often,

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The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning home to San Diego after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war

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Thai central bank in no rush to raise rates, governor says

Thailand's central bank chief said on Thursday there is no rush to raise interest rates and monetary policy could not address structural issues constraining economic growth.

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BYD exec says biggest challenge to expansion is geopolitics

The number one challenge to expansion for BYD is geopolitics, Stella Li, BYD's ​executive vice president, said on Thursday, months after the Chinese company's chairman

Economy|Europe|Political

German coalition affirms reform agenda amid 'historic test' for democracy

Senior members of Germany's governing coalition have vowed to quickly implement reforms, according to a message to lawmakers seen by Reuters on Thursday, as the government

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China's funding of development institutions is up sharply, but its power still lags, study shows

China, the world's second-largest economy, has boosted funding of multilateral development institutions tenfold since 2010, but its voting power and

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China border town can't shake the blues despite promise of bridge to North Korea

Chinese taxi driver Wang peered through binoculars at a North Korean flag fluttering beyond a soon-to-open bridge linking his city

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Daimler Truck's Q3 sales rise 26% as North America and Europe grow

Daimler Truck reported 26% growth in third-quarter vehicle sales on Thursday, as deliveries increased at both its North American unit and largely Europe-based Mercedes-Benz Trucks,

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German exports fall in August, pointing to weak third quarter

German exports fell unexpectedly in August due to a sharp decline in shipments to the United States, showing that momentum in the euro zone's largest economy is

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Sovereign bonds shouldered aside as AI takes their turf

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole Sovereign borrowers are no longer the big boys on the block as AI giants increasingly invade their turf.

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Japanese PM Takaichi's campaign to shed reflationist image needs substance behind the speeches

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration is ramping up efforts to shed its growth and easy money image through changes in

Economy

EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety

The European Union is bracing for a confrontation with China as a trade deficit exceeding $1 billion a day heightens anxiety over potential job losses and pushes the bloc’s political leaders to take a more aggressive approach toward its second-largest trading partner

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Asia shares slip, bonds submerged in tide of AI debt

Asian shares slid on Thursday as strains in sovereign bond markets were aggravated by reports some major tech companies were seeking to raise billions in debt

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US grants Aurora exemption for self-driving trucks safety feature

The US transportation department said late on Wednesday it approved a five-year exemption for Aurora and other self-driving trucking companies from

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Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump's midterm rhetoric. Critics say it has no place there

President Donald Trump has turned emergency relief into a campaign talking point as a major hurricane approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast

Business|Economy

UK labour market shows more recovery signs in September, KPMG/REC survey shows

Britain's labour market showed more signs of recovering last month from its protracted slowdown, with permanent staff placements rising at

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Samsung flags $80 billion profit on AI boom, highest quarterly for any tech company

Samsung Electronics on Thursday projected its quarterly profit would top 100 trillion won, a world first for a technology company, estimating

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Amazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division

Amazon confirmed on Wednesday it had cut what it said were a small number of jobs, primarily in its Stores unit which oversees the main e-commerce

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In drought-stricken Sri Lanka, farmers watch wells empty and wildlife crowd shrinking water holes

Sri Lanka is facing severe drought, leaving reservoirs dry and farming communities struggling

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The Latest: White House highlights Trump Accounts for kids amid frustrations over rising prices

President Donald Trump has announced that all Americans under age 18 are being automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts, which are set up by the government to invest in stocks

Economy|Political

US proposes to boost transit funding to areas with higher marriage, birth rates

The US Transportation Department said on Wednesday it is proposing to boost grants for major transit projects by 10% in areas that have above-average

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Fed minutes show some officials want to prepare for market stress

Federal Reserve meeting minutes from last month’s policy meeting noted some officials believe it’s time for the central bank to get ready for bond market stress.

Economy|Environment|Science

Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to hit US Gulf coast as hurricane early Saturday

Tropical Storm Isaias formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before slamming into the southern US

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Some guardrails on ChatGPT for Teens don't work as promised, watchdog group says

Some of the guardrails for children that OpenAI included in its ChatGPT for Teens product do not work as intended and the chatbot poses an “unacceptable risk” to children

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Levi Strauss lifts annual profit outlook on tariff refunds, holiday demand

Levi Strauss raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, after benefiting from tariff refunds, as it bets on strong holiday demand for its

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Trading Day: Stocks, bonds in delicate dance 

A sea of red swept across global stocks on Wednesday as the bond market selloff picked up again and lifted long-dated US yields to 24-year highs,

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Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike is “angry and confused” after surviving an attempt to execute her in Tennessee

Arts|Economy|Education

Missouri sued over alleged decades of underfunding at historically Black university

CHICAGO, Oct 7 (Chicago) - Seven current and former students at Lincoln University of Missouri sued the state on Wednesday, alleging it violated the US Constitution and federal civil rights law by

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Wall Street retreats from its record as stocks fall worldwide

U.S. stocks pulled back from their record

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Lebanon's Hezbollah gets $200 million from Iran to help displaced, sources say

Hezbollah has received $200 million from Iran to help Lebanese displaced by this year’s war with Israel, two people with direct knowledge of

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US FCC to vote to ban all Chinese labs from testing US electronics

The Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday it will vote on October 29 to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices such as

Business|Economy

US will rescind policy targeting oil and gas industry methane leaks

The US Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it would soon propose scrapping a Biden-era rule aimed at curbing large leaks of methane from oil and gas operations.

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Wall Street ends lower, off record highs, as Treasury yields climb

Wall Street closed lower on Wednesday, as long-dated US Treasury yields resumed their climb, reviving fears about inflation and

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Brazil regulator approves American Airlines' investment in Azul

Brazil's antitrust regulator CADE on Wednesday approved American Airlines' $100 million investment in Azul, giving the US firm a minority stake of about 8% in the

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Fed policymakers divided over rate-hike logic in September, minutes show

Federal Reserve policymakers were divided last month over the rationale for raising interest rates, with "some participants" seeing a hike as needed

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Trump announces major submarine shipyard plan at former Bethlehem Steel site in Sparrows Point

Trump announces major submarine shipyard plan at former Bethlehem Steel site in Sparrows Point

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Fed minutes: Another rate hike likely coming this year to combat persistent inflation

Most Federal Reserve officials expect that another interest rate increase will likely be needed this year to combat inflation, minutes released Wednesday from the central bank’s most recent meeting showed

Economy|Political

Michigan Republican Rogers calls for end to Canada tariff fight, breaking with Trump again

Michigan Republican Mike Rogers, locked in one of the nation's most competitive Senate races, called on Wednesday for an end to the US-Canada tariff dispute, breaking

Business|Economy|Finance

Wells Fargo faces potential probe over Black homeownership commitments, WSJ reports

Wells Fargo is facing a potential investigation from the Trump administration's housing authority over programs and commitments the bank made to increase homeownership among Black

Business|Economy|Europe|World

IEA to accelerate oil reserve release, says 100 million barrels still to come

The International Energy Agency agreed on Wednesday to accelerate the release of oil stocks and to prioritise diesel supplies under a plan

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Pharma lobby sues Trump administration over Medicare drug price cuts

The pharmaceutical industry's top lobby group on Wednesday sued to invalidate the Trump administration's efforts to benchmark US drug prices to lower costs overseas

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Priceline to face FTC action over deceptive hotel ads, sources say

The US Federal Trade Commission is gearing up to take action against  owner Booking Holdings over online ads that appear to direct consumers to a

Economy

Spanish unions call general strike for November 11, weeks before snap election

Trade unions in Spain on Wednesday announced a nationwide general strike over housing issues for November 11, a protest that will take place

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NY Fed September survey finds public expecting more near-term inflation

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Kenya central bank holds key rate, sees inflation within target despite recent rise

Kenya's central bank maintained its benchmark lending rate on Wednesday, saying it saw inflation staying within its target range in the short term despite

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Apollo submits non-binding bid for German energy firm Uniper, sources say

Apollo Global Management has submitted a non-binding offer for German state-owned energy firm Uniper, two people with direct

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Euro drops toward 17-month lows, dollar holds gains after Fed minutes

The euro tumbled on Wednesday as French bonds came under renewed pressure on fiscal concerns, while the dollar held gains following the minutes from

Economy

Senators push the Trump administration to act swiftly on Russian sanctions to help Ukraine

Nearly a month after President Donald Trump signed a sweeping Russian sanctions bill named after Lindsey Graham, bipartisan leadership in the Senate is urging the administration to act to help Ukraine

Economy|Election|Political

UK Conservative leader pledges to abolish inheritance tax on family homes

The leader of Britain's opposition Conservatives, Kemi Badenoch, pledged on Wednesday to abolish inheritance tax on family homes and let couples pass on

Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Thailand at 'last paragraph' of US trade agreement, PM says

Thailand is at "the last paragraph" of a trade agreement with the United States, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday.

Economy|World

Iranian official says 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blocked

Transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz deemed illegal by Iran will soon be closed, an adviser to the Revolutionary Guards' Commander told the semi-official Fars News Agency on

Arts|Economy|Election|Finance

US 30-year mortgage rate hits highest in nearly three years

The interest rate on the most common US home loan jumped last week to its highest in almost three years, worsening affordability for buyers four weeks before elections

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Moody's turns positive on sub-Saharan African countries

Moody's raised its outlook for sub-Saharan African countries to positive on Wednesday, saying reforms had helped them weather inflationary pressures,

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Wall St opens lower as bond yields and oil rebound; Fed minutes in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday as Treasury yields and oil prices rose again, keeping investors cautious as they awaited the minutes of the Federal Reserve's

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Buckwheat growers hope new markets can help it reach more tables

For Paige Hansen, changing the food system starts with changing the ingredients

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IMF chief urges countries to do more to curb debt and regulate AI

The head of the International Monetary Fund says countries both rich and poor must take faster action to cut debt and counter growing inequality as their economies weather a triple whammy from the AI boom and shocks from wars in the Middle East and Ukraine

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Existential threats join bubble fears as AI mood sobers at Singapore forums

Existential and financial risks posed by the artificial intelligence boom were top of mind for investors and policymakers at two conferences in Singapore

Business|Economy

Truckers thought the worst was over. Then diesel prices doubled

Truckers thought the worst was over. Then diesel prices doubled

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Options for UK finance minister Healey in October 28 budget

British finance minister John Healey is expected to raise taxes in his first budget to restore some of his fiscal room for manoeuvre which has been eroded by the global surge

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In interview, US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war

US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India household inflation expectations rise on higher food, fuel costs, RBI survey shows

Indian households are expecting inflation to head higher, a central bank survey showed on Wednesday, signalling that rising food and fuel prices are starting to have an impact beyond

Economy|Europe

Italy says EU has to weigh inflation when assessing budget deviations

European Union authorities should take rising inflation into account when assessing government deviation from budget goals, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said, arguing

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Porsche braces for era of lower sales as it leans in to luxury

Porsche is reshaping its business for a future with lower sales volumes, the sports car maker said on Wednesday, betting that a

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment

At Paris Fashion Week, longer, hotter summers pose new challenge

Longer, hotter summers are disrupting fashion's seasonal calendar, forcing luxury brands to adapt designs and threatening sales of higher-margin winter clothing.

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Lower US Treasury yield view persists despite biggest quarterly surge since 1994: Reuters poll

US Treasury yields are forecast to fall over coming months, according to fixed income strategists in a Reuters poll who clung to their long-held view

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UPS to hire 100,000 temporary workers for holiday season

United Parcel Service on Wednesday said it would hire 100,000 seasonal employees across the US, as it prepares for a spike in parcel volumes for the upcoming holiday season.

Economy

EU seeks to cut trade deficit with China in talks with Beijing

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic heads to Beijing on Wednesday for key talks designed to reduce the European Union's growing trade deficit

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European bank shares fall as bond yields surge, spreads widen

Shares in top European banks fell sharply on Wednesday as a renewed bond selloff and rising oil prices stoked concerns that inflation could reaccelerate, putting further

Economy|Health|Political

Trump doles out billions to voters ahead of midterm elections

US President Donald Trump is sending $2.35 billion in direct payments to millions of Americans just weeks before the November 3 elections that will

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Kalshi is launching prediction apps with Native American tribes. That’s dividing Indian country

Kalshi is launching prediction apps with Native American tribes. That’s dividing Indian country

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North Dakota rides soy boom, fueled by biofuels and China

In a small outdoor plot in Fargo, North Dakota, plant breeder Carrie Dottey crouched over a tiny flower on a leafy green soybean plant,

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Storm brewing

As the US third-quarter earnings season gets set to kick off, Wall Street's S&P 500 joined the Nasdaq in setting a new record high on Tuesday - its first in about six

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Fed minutes could detail rate-hike decision, policy path

A readout on Wednesday of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting is expected to show a much broader debate than reflected in the unanimous decision

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Nestle shoots to score younger generation with NBA deal

Nestle is making its biggest-ever international sponsorship play through an NBA deal with its cocoa and malt drinks business, the latest consumer

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US consumer watchdog examiners adopt lighter touch amid pressure and threats, sources say

Examiners at the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau gave a largely clean bill of health to most of the companies they inspected earlier this year

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PepsiCo running out of time to meet Elliott-inspired targets as GLP-1 threat intensifies

PepsiCo is running out of time to deliver on the growth and margin targets it set out after activist investor

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Wealthy investors view rates and yields as the biggest growth risk, says Deutsche Bank

The world's rich view rising rates and yields as the biggest threat to global economic growth, while a large majority expect Asia to be the most stable geopolitical region

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Mercedes-Benz Q3 car sales fall 8% as China demand weakness persists, EV sales rise 52%

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday sales in its core car business continued to fall in the third quarter, declining 8% year-on-year due to challenging market

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Europe stocks retreat after three-day rise as rising yields, oil dent sentiment

European shares closed sharply lower on Wednesday after three straight sessions of gains, as higher oil prices and a rise in bond yields sapped

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Investors pick new darlings and duds as selloff rocks Europe's bond market

Traders have turned more discerning following a bond market rout, dumping the debt of European countries they deem the

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German industrial output rises more than expected in August

German industrial production rose more than expected in August despite disruptions to Rhine shipping caused by low water levels, driven by

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IMF chief warns energy shock, growing debt and AI risks threaten global growth

The global economy is under threat from persistently high energy prices, record public debt and risks from the AI investment boom, International Monetary Fund

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Iraq devalues dinar to 1,520 per US dollar, state news agency says

Iraq's cabinet approved a new exchange-rate structure for the dinar, setting a rate of 1,520 dinars per US dollar, roughly 14.5% below the previous

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Micron Tech chipmaker union in Taiwan gets OK to strike

A Taiwan union representing workers at Micron Technology said on Wednesday it had secured authorisation from its members to strike over a dispute concerning

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India bank liquidity surplus likely to decline by financial year-end, RBI Chief says

A sharp surge in India's banking system liquidity will not be a long-term phenomenon, with most of the funds likely to be used up by the end of the

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Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader gets red carpet welcome in Malaysia

Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Malaysia on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as the military-backed leader once

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Nomura Asset counting on Japanese market enthusiasm to expand global business

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India raises policy rate by 25 bps in first hike in nearly four years

The Indian central bank raised its benchmark repo rate INREPO=ECI by 25 basis points to 5.5% on Wednesday, marking the first rise in nearly four years amid mounting inflation and

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India joins global rate-tightening wave with first hike in nearly 4 years

India's central bank raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% on Wednesday, marking the first rise in nearly four years amid

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Samsung's Q3 profit seen jumping nine-fold, but chip margins may be flat

Samsung Electronics is expected to report a nearly nine-fold jump in third-quarter operating profit, driven by robust AI demand, though analysts have cut

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Who's the boss?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Wall Street indexes scaled new heights overnight on earnings optimism, but the buzz fizzled out in Asia as oil prices climbed

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France’s student protests highlight a debt crisis that could spill over to the rest of Europe

France’s student protests highlight a debt crisis that could spill over to the rest of Europe

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Malaysia 2027 budget to tackle living costs, fiscal risks as election looms

Malaysia is likely to deliver a moderately expansionary budget for 2027 on Friday as it looks to boost support for households ahead of a general

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Japan's $15 billion Rapidus chip bet hinges on winning customers

Japan's Rapidus, with $15 billion in state backing, is tying up with chip design firms as it seeks to answer a major question hanging over

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Vietnam's banks tap investors for $7 billion as economy runs red hot

Vietnamese banks are planning nearly $7 billion in share sales as the country's fast-growing economy fuels demand for capital, opening

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Japan's real wages rise for eighth straight month in August  

Japan's real wages rose 1.5% in August from a year earlier, marking the eighth consecutive month of gains, government data showed on Wednesday, pointing to a continued

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Spain approves 21 urgent housing measures after protests ahead of snap election

Spain's government has approved urgent measures to tackle the housing crisis after violent protests erupted in Barcelona

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Judge lets US fund seek New York Fed documents tied to Radiant World

A federal judge on Tuesday allowed a US fund to seek payment records from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Clearing House Interbank Payments

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SpaceX seeks $40 billion financing to buy Nvidia chips, sources say

SpaceX is in talks with banks and asset managers to raise $40 billion for the purchase of Nvidia artificial intelligence chips, two sources familiar with the matter said.

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IMF reaches staff-level deal with Papua New Guinea, potentially unlocking about $189 million

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it has reached a staff-level agreement with Papua New Guinea on reviews of its funding facilities, potentially unlocking up to $189

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FICO cuts workforce by 15% as part of AI-driven restructuring

Credit-scoring giant Fair Isaac, known as FICO, said on Tuesday it would trim about 15% of its workforce as part of a broader restructuring and AI integration, becoming the latest US

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Companies cutting jobs as investments shift toward AI

Companies spanning tech giant Microsoft to grocer ​Kroger have announced layoffs this year, deepening concerns that AI adoption will upend established industries, with job losses

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Japan considers another extra budget for disaster relief, Yomiuri says

Japan is considering compiling an extra budget focused on relief spending for reconstruction efforts after disasters such as earthquakes and heavy rain, the Yomiuri newspaper

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US luxury spending slows ahead of midterms, credit card data shows

PARIS, Oct 6 - US credit card spending on luxury brands fell for a third consecutive month in September, retail lender Citi said on Tuesday, signalling further weakness in the industry's biggest

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Trump highlights a big new defense project in Maryland, a blue state whose governor didn't attend

President Donald Trump traveled to the Baltimore area to highlight a $3.7 billion investment by Anduril to build components for nuclear-powered submarines at a shipyard

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Trump admin blocks Democratic Gov. Wes Moore from speaking at Maryland shipbuilding event

Trump admin blocks Democratic Gov. Wes Moore from speaking at Maryland shipbuilding event

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Trading Day: Running with the bulls

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on Tuesday as a pause in the bond market sell-off and steady oil prices paved the way for a tech- and AI-

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Paramount wraps up mega Warner Bros merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance

Paramount Skydance completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery on Tuesday, creating a Hollywood heavyweight

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Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

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Trump says he is thinking about suspending federal gas tax

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was thinking about suspending the federal gas tax as high gas and diesel prices pose a risk

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US stocks hit record high, shrugging off bond market turmoil

US stocks hit record high, shrugging off bond market turmoil

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Top Democrat is investigating Jared Kushner’s financial investments after CNN report

Top Democrat is investigating Jared Kushner’s financial investments after CNN report

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McDonald's sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees

McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with competing franchisees

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The world has nearly burned through its oil stockpile buffer, executives say

The amount of oil in storage that is accessible to the global market is running low, industry executives said at a forum

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Yemeni government fighters shown driving vehicles over Houthi opponents

Video posted by government forces in Yemen showed them driving armoured cars over Houthi fighters as they recaptured areas around the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait from

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Bulgaria's leader says drone attack hits 2 commercial vessels, and Ukraine's president blames Russia

Bulgaria’s prime minister says that two commercial vessels have been struck by drones in the first attack on shipping in the NATO member’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea

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Wall Street shares notch records as oil prices stabilize, bond yields retreat

World stocks scaled two-week highs on Tuesday with Wall Street indexes setting new records, as steady oil prices and falling bond

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Nvidia-backed Lambda targets $4 billion raise ahead of planned IPO, WSJ reports

Nvidia-backed cloud-computing company Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a pre-money valuation of $14.5 billion in what would be its final funding round before a planned initial

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Colombia's president offers support to veterans extradited to US over Haitian leader's killing

Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has offered legal assistance to a group of Colombian military veterans who were arrested over the 2021 killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse

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Fed's Daly: need for more hikes hinges on what happens with shocks

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Tuesday said she supported September's interest-rate hike in the face of rising inflation risks, but feels that whether more are

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Oil prices stable as market weighs supply risks, rising Middle East exports

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday after recovering earlier losses, as the market weighed increases in Middle Eastern crude exports and a planned

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US power use to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says

US power consumption will rise to record highs in 2026 and 2027, driven by AI-hungry data centers and electrification, the US Energy Information

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Northeast Democrats urge Trump administration action as heating oil costs surge

Democratic lawmakers from northeastern US states urged Energy Secretary Chris Wright to take action to cut soaring heating oil costs they blamed on President

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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces attack Houthis near key global trade route

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces attack Houthis near key global trade route

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JPMorgan hires veteran dealmaker Rob Sweeney amid investment banking expansion

JPMorgan Chase has appointed former Goldman Sachs and Sycamore executive Rob Sweeney as a global chair of investment banking, according to an internal memo

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Fed plans to overhaul bank supervision responsibilities, Bowman says

The Federal Reserve plans to overhaul how it supervises US banks, restructuring its model with a new one that will be more accountable to Washington,

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US Senator Warren presses federal housing director to cooperate with probe

Democratic US Senator Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday pressed Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, an ally of President Donald Trump, to

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Kalshi launches stock index perpetual future to expand product suite

Prediction market startup Kalshi launched a stock index perpetual future on Tuesday, broadening the reach of the nascent derivatives instrument as it looks to challenge traditional

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US EIA hikes oil price forecasts again as Iran war drains global stockpile

The US Energy Information Administration raised its oil price forecast for this year and next year on Tuesday, as global stockpiles fall rapidly and diesel markets remain

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Carney to make first bilateral visit by a Canadian PM to Turkey

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Ankara and Istanbul from October 21 to 23, his office said on Tuesday, in what will be the first dedicated bilateral visit

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RFK Jr.'s embrace of AI confounds some MAHA allies and medical experts

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unexpected embrace of artificial intelligence has rankled some of his allies in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement

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Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what's next?

Senior officials in India and the United States have indicated long-running efforts to finalise a bilateral trade agreement have

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AT&T to form fiber joint venture with BlackRock's GIP, CPP Investments

AT&T said on Tuesday it would form a fiber joint venture with BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, as America's largest fiber provider

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Mattel shares slip as investor urges strategic review

Mattel's shares fell about 3% on Tuesday after investor Ariel Investments urged the toymaker to explore strategic alternatives, including a sale, merger or major

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New York Fed says supply chain pressures rose last month relative to August

Supply chain pressures heated up modestly in September, a report said from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Tuesday.

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Canada's Ivey PMI dips in September as prices index climbs

Canadian economic activity expanded at a slower pace in September as a measure of inflation pressures rose, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed on Tuesday.

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IMF says hedge funds' market footprint growing, merits closer scrutiny

Hedge funds have more than tripled in size in the last decade and now play increasingly critical market roles, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday, while warning

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Hungary government proposes wealth tax on ultra-rich

Hungary's government has proposed a wealth tax targeting individuals with assets exceeding 1 billion forints ($3.08 million), Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Tuesday,

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EU Commission floats safeguards against democratic backsliding by new members

The European Commission proposed measures on Tuesday to prepare the EU to take in countries such as Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine and Moldova in coming years while trying to

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US trade balance sinks deeper into the red as imports hit record high despite tariffs

The US trade deficit widened more than expected in August as imports jumped to a record high against the backdrop of robust domestic demand, keeping

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Euro bounces as decline in French bond yields cools debt jitters

The euro rebounded on Tuesday and was poised for its strongest move higher in seven weeks after falling to a 17-month low on the prior day, as a

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White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he's preventing them

The White House is clarifying Donald Trump’s comments at a Monday night rally, explaining that the president was not insinuating that he wanted Iran to attack U.S. cities but instead wants to prevent Tehran from having that capability

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US Treasury yields are "screaming good value" says PIMCO senior advisor

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Canada's trade surplus widens substantially in August

Canada's trade surplus widened substantially in August to C$4.2 billion ($2.94 billion), data showed on Tuesday, as exporters rushed to increase shipments

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S&P 500 hits intraday record high as AI rally continues

The benchmark S&P 500 index briefly hit an all-time high on Tuesday as optimism surrounding the AI trade and hopes of strong corporate earnings lifted technology stocks, further

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Italy's tax evasion above expected and rising, Treasury report shows

Italy's tax evasion is higher than previously estimated and on an upwards trend, new government data shows, raising questions about Rome's ability to tackle a

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Cost-of-living crises have lasting impact on inflation expectations, poverty, IMF says

Sharp spikes in food and energy prices will likely become more common, the International Monetary Fund said, warning such crises drive inflation

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IEA to decide on details of diesel stocks release next week, sources say, as market confusion grows

The West's energy watchdog will meet next week to work out the details of a diesel stock release as market confusion grows

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Oil prices fall nearly 2% as Middle East supply concerns ease

Oil prices fell nearly 2% on Tuesday as supply concerns eased due to increased Middle Eastern crude exports and an agreement by the Group of Seven countries to release

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One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future

Single-earner families should look beyond today’s budget and consider retirement savings, emergency funding, workforce reentry, and future Social Security benefits

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Why older lawmakers may wait too long to step aside

Many older incumbents are on the ballot for the 2026 midterms, adding to America’s debate over the wisdom of aging politicians delaying their retirement.

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US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports

The United States has discussed starting reciprocal visits to nuclear sites with China, and plans to continue pushing in meetings in the coming months, CNN reported on Tuesday,

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French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's main budget proposals

French presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen, of the far-right National Rally, on Tuesday presented her main budget proposals ahead of next year's election.

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Global healthcare companies invest billions to boost US presence

Global healthcare firms have announced a wave of US investments, committing billions of dollars to expand manufacturing and research operations as they prepare for a shifting trade

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Le Pen eyes bond markets with promise of bigger spending cuts if far right wins presidency

Marine Le Pen pledged sharply steeper cuts to spending if she wins French presidential elections next year in a signal to jittery bond markets

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Spain approves housing decrees that triggered snap election

Spain's government on Tuesday approved two housing decrees whose rejection by parliament last week prompted Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call a snap election.

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Trump signs executive order aimed at lowering diesel prices

Trump signs executive order aimed at lowering diesel prices

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Latest Trump Account changes: What families need to know now

Latest Trump Account changes: What families need to know now

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Stellantis Italy output seen rebounding in 2026 after two years of decline, union says

Stellantis is expected to produce around 450,000 vehicles in Italy this year, up from 2025 levels but below initial expectations, the FIM Cisl union said on Tuesday in its

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Slowdown in money-fund cash flow hits short-term Treasuries

A stream of investor cash flowing into money-market funds has slowed significantly this year, pushing up yields on Treasury bills and

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Le Pendulum

Sovereign bond markets can't find a break, but US tech stocks march on regardless.

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Latvia's president supports PM Kulbergs to form government after election win

Latvia's president on Tuesday said he will nominate Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs to lead the next government following an historic election win on Saturday.

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Disney increases park prices every year. Here’s how it avoids pricing out families

Disney increases park prices every year. Here’s how it avoids pricing out families

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This city is on track to run out of water by 2030. For many residents, that day is already here

This city is on track to run out of water by 2030. For many residents, that day is already here

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Wall Street is booming. Surging yields could shake things up

Wall Street is booming. Surging yields could shake things up

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ECB's Rehn: High yields to dampen energy price pass-through

Rapid energy inflation across the euro zone has not yet spread to other goods and services, and the recent rise in bond yields is likely to dampen price pressures as it

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UK PM weighs delay to roadmap for higher defence spending, Times reports

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering delaying an announcement on how and when Britain will raise defence spending to 3% of GDP, The Times reported on Tuesday,

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Fast-track permits turn Spain's Aragon into a $70 billion data centre magnet. At what cost?

Aragon, a sparsely populated region of northeast Spain, has become one of Europe's fastest-growing digital

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European shares rise as retreating bond yields and oil prices boost risk appetite

European shares rose on Tuesday, buoyed by broad gains across sectors as euro zone bond yields eased after a recent rally driven by fiscal and

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World Bank raises Africa's 2026 growth forecast, urges AI investments

The World Bank has raised Africa's 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.3%, citing stronger performance across the region, and urged governments to embrace

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Wall Street profits soar to $45.9 billion in first half of 2026, report shows

Profits for the US securities industry totaled $45.9 billion in the first half of the year, putting it on track for a new annual record, according to a report released on Tuesday by

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High inflation has become embedded in Britain, Bank of England's Mann says

Inflation running above the Bank of England's 2% target appears to have become embedded in the British economy and risks getting further entrenched in wage negotiations early

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Bain, GIC explore IPO or sale of Japan's WHI at valuation of about $3.2 billion, sources say

Bain Capital and Singapore's GIC are exploring prospects for an IPO or sale for Japan's WHI Holdings at a valuation of at least

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Philippine security council looking into China-linked remittances to Duterte family firm

The Philippines' National Security Council said it is looking into information presented during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte alleging that a company

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German industrial orders slump as large contracts dry up

German industrial orders fell sharply in August as large-scale orders for aircraft, ships, trains and military vehicles declined, pointing to a possible

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French bond contagion fears are rattling the euro

A sliding euro is the latest alarm bell for policymakers facing a surge in French borrowing costs that has started to spill over into the

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ECB's Lane: Not seeing strong second-round inflation impacts

High euro zone energy costs have yet to generate second-round inflation effects, and the strength of such a pass-through is uncertain, European Central Bank chief

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Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro wins big without his name on the ballot

The biggest winner in Brazil's blockbuster weekend election did not even appear on the ballot.

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Vance says details of proposed Alaska LNG pipeline need to be worked out

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that a long-planned liquefied natural gas pipeline in Alaska was going to happen, but there were still some details that needed to be worked

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South Asia growth holds firm, but energy shock, weather pose risks, says World Bank economist

The World Bank raised its growth forecast for South Asia, citing resilient consumer demand despite an energy shock, but warned that persistently high oil

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Blackstone, Bain, Warburg prepare final bids for Fuji Media's property unit, sources say

Blackstone, Bain Capital and Warburg Pincus are among global investors expected to submit final bids for the property unit of Japanese

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BOJ may signal underlying inflation has hit 2% goal, sources say

The Bank of Japan may signal this month that underlying inflation has roughly hit its 2% target, three sources familiar with its thinking

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Flydubai co-pilot completed portion of his flight training in New Zealand, police says

The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash a plane last week was in New Zealand seven years ago to complete a portion of

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Indonesia's candidate for WHO chief calls on US to rejoin agency

Indonesia's pick to lead the World Health Organization, its health minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, told Reuters that the United States should rejoin the

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Spain's housing crisis bursts into the spotlight at snap election

Spain's snap election will revolve around an issue which has topped voters' list of concerns for three years straight but, until a fortnight ago, failed

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With Uzbekistan open for business, investors watch reform staying power

When Nika Kurdiani began to plot London-listed Georgian lender TBC Bank's expansion into Uzbekistan around 2018, he had to bring

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India services growth at 3-month high, but quarter weakest since 2022, PMI shows

India's dominant services industry expanded at its fastest pace in three months in September on stronger demand for financial, consumer and digital services, a survey

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Trump holds Nebraska rally in bid to keep deep-red state in Republican column

US President Donald Trump pledged to expand access to tax-exempt diesel fuel while warning of a dark future if Democrats

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KKR to buy fund administrator Gen II in $5.1 billion deal including debt

Global investment firm KKR said on Monday it had agreed to buy private capital fund administrator Gen II Fund Services in a $5.1 billion deal including debt, gaining exposure to

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Vance says Alaska is Republicans' shield in midterm campaign

US Vice President JD Vance cast Alaska as Republicans' midterm election firewall in their bid to retain control of Congress as he rallied with

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The Latest: Trump visits Nebraska in pre-midterms blitz to reassure GOP voters about the economy

President Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts, who faces an independent candidate backed by national Democrats

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Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of

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Mattel investor Ariel pushes for sale as turnaround stalls

A major Mattel shareholder urged the Barbie maker on Monday to explore a sale, saying progress in its performance and profitability had

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Budding food scrap pickup services across the US want your coffee grounds and eggshells

Composting leftover coffee grounds, eggshells and carrot tops is a way to reduce the amount of food waste that goes into landfills, where it produces the potent greenhouse gas methane

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Data centre operator DayOne reveals revenue surge in US IPO filing

Data center operator DayOne Data Centers filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Monday, testing investor appetite for data-center listings amid challenging

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New Zealand third quarter business confidence jumps, says think tank

New Zealand's business confidence rose in the third quarter even as fuel prices increased and geopolitics remained a headwind for the country, a private think tank said

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Trading Day: Nasdaq highs, Brazil surprise 

The Nasdaq surged to a fresh high on Monday, as earnings optimism and lower oil prices offset rising bond yields.

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US stocks rise to the edge of an all-time high

U.S. stocks rose near their records after a couple buyout announcements helped lift the market

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Trump expands access to tax-exempt diesel fuel

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to expand access to tax-exempt diesel that he unveiled

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Brazil markets' Bolsonaro rally sends stock exchange to record high

Brazil's main stock exchange surged to a record high on Monday as the country's markets cheered on right-wing

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Nasdaq hits record as dollar and Treasury yields climb, oil prices ease

Wall Street equities were buoyed by advances in mega-cap stocks on Monday, as Treasury yields held near multiyear highs, the dollar advanced

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Nasdaq notches record high close as investors focus on earnings

The Nasdaq notched a record high close on Monday, lifted by Nvidia and Microsoft, as investors focused on a dip in oil prices and looked ahead to quarterly earnings

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IMF research shows better tax system design can raise revenue, growth without higher rates

Governments can improve revenue growth without raising tax rates by improving the design of their tax systems, the International Monetary Fund said on

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Appeals court weighs judge's authority to restore Trump administration funding cuts to Harvard

A federal appeals court has heard arguments over whether a judge had the authority to restore billions of dollars in funding that the Trump administration cut from Harvard University

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As Iran war drives up gasoline prices in US, Trump blames Ukraine, Democrats

U.S.

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AstraZeneca to invest over $1 billion in Massachusetts, boost workforce

AstraZeneca said on Monday it would spend more than $1 billion in Massachusetts as part of its broader $50 billion US investment plan, a move expected to expand its workforce in the

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Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments in major climate change case against Big Oil

Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments in major climate change case against Big Oil

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US Supreme Court rejects Nexstar bid to avoid DirecTV lawsuit over fees

The US Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid by Nexstar

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US services sector cools in September, price pressures building

US services sector activity slowed in September, while strong domestic demand stretched supply chains and pushed a measure of prices paid by businesses

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France, Germany push for EU rapid-response trade tool with likely focus on China

France and Germany have proposed that the European Union reinforce its economy by enacting a new rapid-action measure to

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Chevron elevates CFO to lead oil and gas operations

Chevron Chief Financial Officer Eimear Bonner will become president of its oil, products and gas business, the company said on Monday. 

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Euro drops to 17-month low on France debt concerns

The euro stumbled to a 17-month low against the dollar on Monday as concerns about France's ability to tame its budget deficit and a sharp bond market

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Mexico demands evidence of alleged cross-border shots after US ambassador comments

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her government has requested evidence from US authorities regarding

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US commodities regulator proposes new federal crypto oversight rules

The US commodities regulator proposed on Monday a new federal framework for cryptocurrency exchanges that offer leveraged digital asset trading, seeking to bring parts

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US to announce $150 million for Alaska power lines as Vance campaigns in Senate battleground

The US Energy Department will announce $150 million in new funding for power lines in Alaska on Monday as Vice President JD Vance visits the

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Brazil's Lula weighs VP Alckmin as next finance minister to woo centrist voters

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is considering tapping Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to be his next finance minister

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Canada's services PMI shows sector shrinking for fourth straight month

Canada's services economy contracted for a fourth straight month in September as tariffs and the war in the Middle East contributed to economic uncertainty,

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Wall St opens muted as tech stocks take a breather

Wall Street's main indexes were muted at the open on Monday, as technology stocks eased from record highs, while investors looked for fresh clues on the monetary policy path with