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Business|Economy|Travel

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

October 06, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|World

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

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Wall Street is booming. Surging yields could shake things up

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

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

October 06, 2026

Economy|Finance

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,

October 06, 2026

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

October 06, 2026

Economy|Finance

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

October 06, 2026

Africa|Business|Economy|Technology

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

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

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

October 06, 2026

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

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

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

October 06, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance

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

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Interview

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

October 06, 2026

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.

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

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

October 05, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

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

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

October 06, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|World

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

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

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

October 06, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

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

October 06, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe

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

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 06, 2026

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

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 06, 2026

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

October 06, 2026

Economy|Political

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

October 05, 2026

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

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science

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

October 05, 2026

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

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy

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

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

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.

October 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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

October 05, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political

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

October 05, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance

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

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 06, 2026

Arts|Economy|Education

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

October 06, 2026

Economy|World

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

U.S.

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

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

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Political

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

October 05, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

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

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

October 05, 2026

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

October 05, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance

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.

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 05, 2026

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

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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

October 05, 2026

Economy|Political|World

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

October 05, 2026

Economy|Political

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

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy

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,

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

UK grocer Sainsbury's held merger talks with rival Morrisons, reports say

Sainsbury's, Britain's second-largest grocer, held talks with smaller rival Morrisons about a merger earlier this year, according to media reports on Monday.

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia, Broadcom shielded as AI power crunch hits chip supply chain, says Morgan Stanley

Nvidia and Broadcom are relatively insulated from a worsening US data-center power crunch, but any resultant delay in AI deployments can affect makers of memory, optical and other

October 05, 2026

BIS chief warns soaring debt, market changes could complicate future crisis response

Central banks will remain at the heart of managing future financial crises, but rising public debt and other key changes could make their task more difficult

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Brazil benchmark stock index soars as Bolsonaro tops first-round vote

Brazil's benchmark stock index Bovespa gained more than 8% in early Monday trading, exceeding 205,000 points after right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro led leftist

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Private credit roundup: Blue Owl redemptions ease, tech and refinancing risks persist

Withdrawal requests at Blue Owl Capital's flagship non-traded private credit fund dropped again in the third quarter, signalling redemption pressure is easing across parts of the US

October 05, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil market turmoil could last for years, executives say

Shipping bottlenecks, deep cuts in refinery output and inventory draws that could take years to replace will keep global oil prices high beyond this year, industry executives

October 05, 2026

Economy|Food

Fewer Americans are getting help buying groceries from SNAP benefits as states grapple with the program’s cascade of changes

Some of these changes have already taken effect. Others that are a year or more away could make it hard for some states to keep participating in the program at all.

October 05, 2026

Economy|Election|Environment|Science|Technology

2026 midterms could be the end of Pennsylvania’s split legislature, with effects on affordability, election reform, marijuana and more

Pennsylvania has a split legislature, and both chambers are up for grabs in the 2026 midterms.

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Sports

ConocoPhillips sees oil price floor rising to $70 a barrel, chairman says

ConocoPhillips Chairman Ryan Lance said on Monday he expects the oil price floor to rise to around $70 per barrel and sees a mid-cycle price of $65 to $70 per barrel for the

October 05, 2026

Germany at risk of violent conflict with Russia, intelligence chief says

Germany is at risk of entering a violent conflict as Moscow steps up an increasingly aggressive "shadow war" against European democracies, its head of

October 05, 2026

Middle East oil exports top pre-war levels for part of September but tanker attacks increase

Gulf oil exporters topped pre-war levels for about half of September, shipping data showed on Monday, though attacks on tankers and logistical constraints

October 05, 2026

Economy

US goes into midterm elections with a less dynamic form of full employment

US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party will carry a 4.2% unemployment rate into the congressional elections in early November, a low

October 05, 2026

Economy|Finance

Brazil: Investor and analyst reactions to Bolsonaro lead over Lula in election

Brazil's financial markets were poised for a rally on Monday after right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro took the lead in the first round of the country’s presidential election on

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

What will Washington do next if US bond yields keep rising?

The US government is paying more to borrow, and it is running out of easy ways to rein in its borrowing costs.

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

The US said China was priming a trade superweapon. Then it vanished

Four years ago, the United States warned that China was poised to unleash a trade superweapon: a state-backed digital dragnet that

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Gold retains key reserve status despite surging bond yields, central bankers say

Gold remains a strategic reserve asset as concerns over rising government debt and geopolitical instability boost its appeal as a haven from risk,

October 05, 2026

Francoprone

While a somewhat soft US employment report appeared to take the heat out of the interest rate and bond story on Friday, stress in sovereign debt markets shifted to

October 05, 2026

Trump’s immigration crackdown divides rural voters as midterms approach, AP-KFF poll finds

An AP-KFF poll finds that rural voters are divided on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown has benefited or harmed their communities

October 05, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

Key takeaways as Brazil heads to presidential runoff that could reshape Latin America

October 05, 2026

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Europe's STOXX 600 gains on banks boost; French stocks slide on fiscal fears

European shares closed higher on Monday, while French equities slid to a six-month low on fiscal concerns and Schneider Electric's fall after

October 05, 2026

Euro zone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly 3-1/2 years in September as demand remained strong despite inflation worries stemming

October 05, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast

UK services firms suffer surge in costs, raise prices, PMI shows

British services firms reported stronger cost pressures last month as fuel prices surged due to the Middle East conflict and a measure of prices charged by companies hit its

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Key central bankers to meet in Istanbul to discuss global policy challenges

Some of the world's most prominent central bankers will attend the Istanbul Economic Forum on Thursday and Friday to discuss

October 05, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Euro zone investor morale falls in October, Sentix survey shows

Investor morale in the euro zone fell to 2.7 in October, as easing expectations cast doubt on a possible economic upturn, a survey showed on Monday.

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's Lane: Drags on growth may limit need for ECB action

Surging energy costs, higher yields and shrinking budget support could all weigh on economic growth and may limit how much the European Central Bank needs to tighten

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy

Spain services growth accelerates despite cost surge, PMI shows

The expansion in Spain's service sector picked up pace in September as increased demand lifted activity despite a surge in operating expenses, a business survey showed on Monday.

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Schneider Electric to buy US software firm PTC in $22.6 billion deal

France's Schneider Electric struck its biggest deal ever on Monday, agreeing to buy US software company PTC for around $22.6

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy

South Africa private sector contracts at fastest pace since December, PMI shows

South Africa's private sector contracted in September at its fastest pace since December as new orders fell sharply and supply bottlenecks and fuel-driven cost

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Goldman sees US data center growth intact despite opposition

Rising political opposition to US data centers has limited near-term impact on their rapid expansion, Goldman Sachs said, with its growth outlook through 2027 remaining largely

October 05, 2026

As Iran war smolders, shunned Eritrea looks to come in from the cold

When Halima

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German services sector grows in September on strong demand, PMI shows

Germany's service sector saw solid growth in business activity in September, supported by a sustained recovery in demand, a business survey showed on Monday

October 05, 2026

French services sector returned to growth for first time since December, PMI shows

France's dominant services sector grew in September for the first time since the end of last year, helped by a rebound in output after businesses had been impacted in August by an

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

Italy services growth slows in September as costs rise, PMI shows

Italy's service sector grew in September at the slowest pace in three months, a survey showed on Monday, as cost pressures intensified once again, driven by turmoil in the

October 05, 2026

Economy|Europe

ECB's Nagel: high inflation not yet setting off second-round effects

Euro zone inflation is high and upward risks dominate but expensive energy has yet to feed through to wages and other prices, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said

October 05, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over Epstein files arrest

Britain's judicial office said on Monday a court hearing would take place on Thursday after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles,

October 05, 2026

Takaichi pledges fiscal discipline as Japan's debt bill rises

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday pledged to "control" bond issuance and act swiftly against market turbulence, seeking to reassure investors

October 05, 2026

Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy

Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is struggling to survive.

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy

India-US trade talks hit 'plateau', finance minister says, as tariffs narrow room for deal

Trade deal talks between India and the United States have reached a plateau and further concessions might be difficult, Finance Minister Nirmala

October 05, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

Hong Kong stocks tick down in thin trade as property, financials drag

Hong Kong stocks edged lower in light trading on Monday, as selling pressure on property developers and financial heavyweights outweighed modest gains in tech shares.

October 05, 2026

The euro has a France problem

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The dollar charged higher on Monday, drawing support from still-lofty Treasury yields even after a weaker-than-expected jobs report

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

European EV sales hit record in 'pivotal' year for affordable cars, study shows

Europe's uptake of electric vehicles is gaining momentum, with record sales so far this year driven by a slew of affordable models coming onto the market to bring carmakers

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy

India seen kicking off rate hike cycle as inflation broadens, peers turn hawkish

Investors have loaded up on bets that the Reserve Bank of India will raise rates this week, warning that it risks falling behind the curve as inflation

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Interview

Reflationist ex-BOJ policymaker calls end to low rates, big spending

Japan no longer needs expansionary fiscal and monetary policies aimed at boosting demand, former Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi

October 05, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan service sector activity slows from 5-month high, PMI shows

Japan's service sector expanded at a weaker pace in September as business activity and new orders grew more slowly and earthquake disruption dampened demand, a business survey

October 05, 2026

Economy|Health|Political|Sports|World

Appeals court pauses reinstatement of fired Seattle federal prosecutor

A US appeals court on Sunday put on hold a judge's order reinstating the Seattle area's top federal prosecutor, who had been fired by President Donald Trump.

October 05, 2026

US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack

The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

AkzoNobel to sell Southeast Asia paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion

AkzoNobel said on Monday it has agreed to sell its Southeast Asian decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion, completing a review of its Asian decorative paints

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Alaska LNG shipping savings justifies billions in investment, developer says

Alaska LNG's developer said the project's access to stranded natural gas and shorter shipping routes to Asia will make it competitive with US Gulf Coast

October 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran's oil minister resigns for personal reasons, state media reports

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned for personal reasons, and Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the government-owned National Iranian Oil Company, will be acting

October 04, 2026

Major oil exporters agree to keep production steady in November

Seven major oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to keep production steady in November at a time when the Iran war has driven the price of benchmark Brent crude oil above $100 a barrel

October 04, 2026

OPEC+ agrees to keep November oil output targets steady

OPEC+ agreed to keep oil production targets steady for November at a meeting on Sunday, the producer group said, in

October 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Revolut's rise to become Europe's $115 billion big bank rival

Revolut has risen to become Europe's most valuable startup and a challenge to centuries-old banking giants, having grown rapidly

October 04, 2026

Economy|Education

Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood

Many college students today are feeling anxious about their future

October 04, 2026

Economy|Education|Political

A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting

Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation

October 04, 2026

Arts|Economy|Election|Europe

Latvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election win

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs was set to retain power and form a pro-Ukrainian coalition after his centrist United List secured the biggest

October 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Political

Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race

President Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio

October 04, 2026

Economy|Health|Political|Sports|World

Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs

President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections

October 04, 2026

Oil settles lower after Europe agrees to tap diesel reserves

Crude futures finished down after European leaders agreed to US President Donald Trump's request to release diesel reserves to lower prices and reduce fuel

October 02, 2026

Economy

The Latest: Trump hits the campaign trail, kicking off blitz before midterms

President Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail in heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month’s midterm elections

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Tokyo core inflation rate jumps in September, bolsters case for more BOJ hikes

Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in September at its fastest pace in 10 months, highlighting mounting price pressure and

October 02, 2026

Economy

Trump launches midterm campaign push in Texas and Oklahoma as Republicans face tough races

US President Donald Trump began a 32-day campaign blitz on Thursday with stops in Texas and Oklahoma, aiming to bolster Republican candidates as his

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Australia's Sunrise Energy Metals plans US redomicile, primary Nasdaq listing

Australia's Sunrise Energy Metals plans to relocate its parent company to the United States through a newly incorporated Delaware company and seek a primary listing on Nasdaq, the

October 02, 2026

FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

The Justice Department says a Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

October 02, 2026

Business|Economy

Global M&A deal rush fades in third quarter as rising borrowing costs bite

Global M&A activity in the third quarter totalled $993 billion, down 41% compared to the prior quarter, marking the first quarter to

October 02, 2026

Economy

G20 trade chiefs to denounce food trade coercion but not excess factory capacity

G20 trade ministers agreed on Thursday to denounce the weaponization of food through coercive trade actions, but failed to reach consensus on statements

October 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Logan calls for '50 bps or more' in rate hikes

The US central bank will need to raise short-term borrowing costs by at least another half of a percentage point to turn monetary policy "modestly restrictive" and get

October 02, 2026

Business|Economy

G20 trade talks yield little progress while tensions simmer

G20 trade ministers have failed to agree on curbing the flooding of global markets with overproduced, underpriced goods

October 02, 2026

YPF investors ask US Supreme Court to revive $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina

Investment firms Petersen Energia and Eton Park petitioned the US Supreme Court on Wednesday to reinstate a $16.1 billion judgment against

October 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Boeing white-collar workers approve contract offer, averting strike fears

Boeing's largest white-collar union said on Thursday its members approved a sweetened contract offer, ending fears that a strike would

October 02, 2026

Alaska LNG could cost more than double Gulf Coast rivals, raising questions over economics

US President Donald Trump's push to steer $54 billion of South Korean investment into Alaska LNG is putting a fresh focus on a 20 million-ton-a-year

October 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Technology

US Navy awards RTX's Raytheon $24.4 billion contract for Standard Missile-6 amid stockpile concerns

RTX's Raytheon unit won a multiyear contract worth up to $24.4 billion to produce Standard Missile-6 interceptors for the US Navy, the service said on

October 02, 2026

Spanish housing decree imperilled by opposition of Junts party

Chances that Spain's Congress would pass a decree aimed at curbing the housing crisis grew dimmer on Thursday after Catalan kingmaker party Junts raised last-

October 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Sports

Nike plans more job cuts to boost sputtering turnaround, forecasts steep revenue drop

Nike is deepening its restructuring under CEO Elliott Hill as its woes in China intensify, announcing a plan to cut more jobs and shake up its

October 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment

US states take steps to curb diesel and gasoline prices

US states are taking a range of steps to curb diesel and gasoline prices that have soared in recent months due to supply disruptions stemming from the

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Health

Trump Medicare drug pricing model may apply to only four companies after exemptions

A Trump administration rule to cut hospital drug prices for Medicare patients may apply to as few as four drugmakers after exempting companies that signed separate "most

October 01, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

US mortgage rates jump by most in 4 years in latest week

The interest rate on the most common US home loan shot up by a quarter percentage point this week to the highest in almost three years on the back of surging government bond yields,

October 02, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|US

US Energy Secretary Wright 'highly confident' Europe will release diesel stocks

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Fox News on Thursday that he was "highly confident" Europe could help ease soaring global fuel prices by drawing down emergency diesel

October 02, 2026

Business|Economy

Canada is not close to restoring housing affordability, says central bank

Canada is on the right track to addressing the issue of housing affordability but still has a way to go and needs more time, senior Bank of Canada deputy

October 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Mattel attracts takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, source says

Mattel has been approached by Authentic Brands Group for a takeover that could value the Barbie maker at around $6 billion or more, a source familiar with the

October 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Fed policymakers lean against October rate hike

By Michael S.

October 01, 2026

8 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump on inflation. That’s extremely rare for a president

October 02, 2026

Canada fast-tracks Pacific oil pipeline to reduce US dependence as Alberta separation vote nears

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has fast-tracked a proposed oil pipeline to the Pacific coast

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

How are higher interest rates and rising prices affecting you?

October 02, 2026

Average long-term US mortgage rate churns upward to its highest level in nearly 3 years at 7.28%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate remained above 7% this week, reaching its highest level in nearly three years

October 01, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Election|Finance

Trump's $500 Obamacare 'rebate' checks land in prime political battlegrounds

President Donald Trump's administration is sending $500 payments to nearly 1 million Americans this

October 01, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science

New York, 20 states sue EPA to block power plant carbon rule repeal

New York's attorney general on Thursday led a coalition of 25 states and cities in a lawsuit against the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency to block

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Interview|US

Fed's Kashkari expects more rate hikes, unsure on need to act this month

By Michael S.

October 01, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment

US Judge blocks housing grant cuts while anti-DEI challenge proceeds

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from canceling nearly $56 million in housing counseling grants, preserving the funding

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy

German government raises growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, source says

The German government has raised its economic forecasts, a person familiar with the draft told Reuters on Thursday, as the Iran war is not hurting the

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|World

WTA announces 'major milestone' with equal prize money at Italian Open and other big events in 2027

The WTA Tour has announced a major milestone for gender equality in tennis

October 01, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political|World

IMF looking to set up Venezuela office, says no programme requested

The International Monetary Fund is looking to set up an office in Venezuela it said on Thursday, although the country's government has not requested an IMF programme or any

October 01, 2026

Economy|Finance

IMF, Argentina talks to continue in coming weeks for third EFF review

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it will continue discussions with Argentina over the coming weeks with the view to reaching a staff-level agreement on the third

October 01, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast

Homeowners in UK and beyond hit as global bond selloff drives up mortgage costs

For five years, the interest rate on Richard Merrett's mortgage was locked at 1.14%, but with that ultra-cheap deal due to expire in early

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Mexico analysts slightly trim inflation forecast for 2026, 2027

Private sector analysts polled by Mexico's central bank slightly trimmed their forecast for headline and core inflation for both this year and 2027, while raising their

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Global bond selloff boosts dollar, pressures euro

The dollar rose to a 17-month high against the euro on Thursday as a global bond selloff pushed US and European government yields

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Synopsys shares jump on robust growth outlook, OpenAI and AWS deals

Synopsys shares jumped 10% on Thursday after the chip-design software maker forecast fiscal 2027 revenue and profit above analysts' estimates and unveiled deals with OpenAI and

October 01, 2026

Supreme Court to weigh Trump's mandatory immigration detention policy

The US Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear a dispute over a policy by President Donald Trump's administration that subjects millions of immigrants who

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy

A new Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS

The Trump administration has proposed a change to the 1040 tax form that will require Americans to disclose their citizenship and residency status

October 01, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Puerto Rico faces record electric rate as demand and costs increase

A record electric rate has gone into effect in Puerto Rico as outages persist and the U.S. territory’s power grid continues to crumble

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Mortgage rates just hit 7.28%. But there are ways to get a lower rate

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Bridgewater's flagship macro fund posts double-digit gains this year, sources say

Bridgewater Associates' flagship Pure Alpha macro fund climbed 18.4% in the first nine months of the year, people familiar with the matter told Reuters,

October 01, 2026

Bond markets functioning in orderly manner, IMF says

Global bond markets are still functioning in an orderly fashion, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, following the recent sharp rise in yields that has driven

October 01, 2026

Economy|Interview|Political|US

Trump says he regrets nominating Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch, Barrett and Kavanaugh

US President Donald Trump said he regretted nominating three Supreme Court justices — Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh — who have opposed him in recent

October 01, 2026

Man accused of neglecting, starving dog, sheriff's office says

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Volantis raises $88 million for tech to connect AI, memory chips

San Francisco-based semiconductor startup Volantis on Thursday said it has raised $88 million in venture capital in an effort to solve a key

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US stocks open higher as software strength offsets bond-market pressure

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by gains in software stocks, even as inflation and mounting government debt concerns pushed Treasury yields to more than

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|World

ICC, insurer Axa cut ties amid Trump campaign against court

The International Criminal Court has ended its contract with French life and health insurer Axa starting October 1 and will now be using a new health insurance provider, a

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canadian factory PMI hits six-month low in September on trade frictions

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded at the slowest pace in six months in September as trade frictions and elevated energy prices weighed on activity,

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Tesla September registrations rise across Europe, extending recovery

Registrations of new Tesla cars rose across several European markets in September, extending a rebound in the US electric vehicle maker's regional sales.

October 01, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Oil jumps 4% on reports China halts fuel exports, US troops head to Middle East

Oil prices jumped on Thursday and settled up more than $4 a barrel, after a report said the US was sending more troops and carriers to the Middle East

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Sports

Paying more for a tee time? New California law takes aim at golf reservation brokers

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Historic low layoffs underpin US labor market; factory gate price pressures rising

New applications for US unemployment benefits drifted close to 57-year lows last week and layoffs decreased in September, suggesting labor market

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

JPMorgan dealmaker Hernan Cristerna to retire at end of 2026

JPMorgan dealmaker Hernan Cristerna is retiring from banking after 30 years at the firm, a spokesperson said on Thursday, confirming a memo seen by Reuters.

October 01, 2026

McCormick's price hikes spice up quarterly results despite sluggish demand

McCormick reported higher quarterly sales and profit on Thursday, as pricier seasonings and sauces helped cushion the blow from weaker

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US manufacturing steady in September, input prices increase

US manufacturing activity was little changed in September, with prices for inputs surging amid strong demand, pointing to sustained inflation pressures.

October 01, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance

Entrenched premium leaves gold primed to climb despite surge in US bond yields

Gold's resilience above $4,000 an ounce despite soaring Treasury yields suggests the post-2022 demand premium is proving more durable than many expected,

October 01, 2026

Almonds take top spot in San Joaquin County crop report as farmers face rising costs

October 01, 2026

US construction spending surges in August

US construction spending unexpectedly surged in August, boosted by outlays on nonresidential structures like offices and power plants, but the trend remained weak as

October 01, 2026

Economy|Education|Election

France gripped by spreading student protests as PM calls crisis meeting

France's prime minister has convened a crisis meeting to address nationwide protests by high school students

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Tech nonprofit faces 156% rent hike as AI fuels office demand

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July

The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Americans are still spending. Friday’s jobs report will show if that can last

October 01, 2026

GM hangs on to US sales crown, but Toyota closes in

General Motors remained the top US auto seller during the third quarter despite a dip in sales, but Toyota Motor continued chipping away at its lead as

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Equities rebound to close higher as surging Treasury yields recede

US stocks recovered from early losses to close slightly higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 bouncing from a two-week low as a

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of England official says central bank mishandled its first response to Iran shock

Bank of England interest rate-setter Catherine Mann said the central bank made errors in how it framed its policy response to the shock from the

October 01, 2026

Economy|Health|Science

Global health research makes America richer and healthier

US-funded research into the health of people abroad has large health and economic benefits for Americans.

October 01, 2026

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 10 civilians, Kabul and UN say

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have killed 10 civilians, mostly children, Afghanistan and the United Nations say

October 01, 2026

Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here's what to know if you're one of them

Americans are increasingly using buy now, pay later plans for everyday expenses like groceries and bills

October 01, 2026

Economy|Environment

Farm Bill deadline passes as Colorado farmer warns costs, uncertainty are piling up

October 01, 2026

Both parents of toddler found with loaded handgun at Canton daycare to be arraigned

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Major development banks launch new guidelines to capture, and boost, cash mobilisation

A group of 30 multilateral development banks and finance institutions is launching new joint methodologies that aim to accurately measure, and eventually increase, the amount

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy

US slows aircraft-part exports to China as Trump seeks leverage in trade negotiations, sources say

The Trump administration has been taking steps to turn China's dependence on US aviation suppliers into leverage for trade

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy

UK factories report growing inflation pressures, PMI shows

British manufacturing cost pressures increased for the first time in four months in September, even as output grew at its slowest pace since March, according to purchasing

October 01, 2026

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Bond bruise won't heal

A new month, a new quarter - but the bond squeeze goes on, with the 10-year US Treasury yield hitting a 24-year high on Thursday.

October 01, 2026

Economy|Science|Technology

Leading Democrat asks AI firms for data on any Chinese access to sensitive code

A Democratic lawmaker is warning that Beijing could steal AI model weights developed by OpenAI, Anthropic and other top US firms, erasing the US edge

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Food|World

India considers cutting import duties on pulses to cool prices, sources say

India is considering lowering import tariffs on a range of pulses to boost supplies and curb food inflation, after a patchy

October 01, 2026

Economy|Europe

How France's 2027 budget battle could play out

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's minority government faces a particularly treacherous budget season as opposition parties dig in for a fight over his

August 27, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

China's BYD sales rise in September as export boom sustains momentum

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's global sales rose for a fifth straight month in September, buoyed by strong exports that have increasingly become a key pillar

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Nvidia's bet that its chips can finance the AI boom gets a Wall Street reality check

By Saeed Azhar, Max A.

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Why are world bond markets selling off again?

Government borrowing costs from the United States to Germany and Japan have hit fresh multi-decade peaks on heightened worries about

October 01, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World

Bond market bust: The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2002

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK factories report growing inflation pressures, PMI shows

British manufacturing cost pressures increased for the first time in four months in September, even as output grew at its slowest pace since March, according to purchasing

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bears maintain grip on oil-importing Asian currencies as crude prices bite: Reuters poll

Investors stayed bearish on most emerging Asian currencies, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as high oil prices fuelled concerns over external balances in net energy-importing

October 01, 2026

Asia|Economy|Political

Putin sees boost to ties from APEC meet with China's Xi, Russian agencies say

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes his meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at an APEC summit in China next month will yield results and benefit ties, Russian news

October 01, 2026

Nuveen completes Schroders takeover to create $2.6 trillion investment group

U.S. asset manager Nuveen said on Thursday it had completed its acquisition of British fund manager Schroders, creating a combined company with over $2.6 trillion in assets under

October 01, 2026

Investors wary of slowdown in US corporate profit boom

A massive year for corporate profit growth is driving US stock market gains, but investors' hesitancy that the good times will roll on without a hitch is

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European stocks close at three-month lows as surging bond yields hammer banks

European shares started the final quarter of the year on a downbeat note on Thursday, with heavyweight banks marking sharp declines as global

October 01, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new foreign minister

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto replaced his foreign minister with a career diplomat on Thursday, his second senior cabinet

October 01, 2026

Arts|Economy|Science|Technology

South Korean shares end nearly 2% higher on record chip exports

Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South Korean shares recouped early losses to end nearly 2% higher on Thursday, led by gains in chipmakers after domestic trade

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Spanish manufacturing returns to growth in September, PMI shows

Spain's manufacturing sector resumed growth in September as output rose for the first time in four months despite sluggish demand and higher prices, while business confidence

October 01, 2026

Citi raises bitcoin, ether forecasts on strong crypto activity

Citigroup raised its 12-month forecasts for bitcoin and ether, citing stronger crypto activity, a supportive macroeconomic backdrop and a resumption of ETF inflows.

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy

German manufacturing upturn holds firm in September, PMI shows

Germany's manufacturing sector sustained its upturn in September as production levels and new orders once again registered strong growth despite renewed inflationary

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

French manufacturing expands at slower pace in September, PMI shows

France's manufacturing sector expanded for a second straight month in September, although the pace of growth slowed as new orders fell, a business survey showed on Thursday.

October 01, 2026

Euro zone factory growth accelerates again in September, PMI shows

Factory growth in the euro zone continued its upward march in September, hitting its fastest rate in more than four years, as resilient demand drove new

October 01, 2026

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Proxy adviser calls for Australia's ASX shareholders to reject pay report

Influential proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services has urged Australian Securities Exchange investors to vote against its pay plans, saying

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump unveils $200 billion South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline

US President Donald Trump unveiled plans on Wednesday for South

September 30, 2026

UK annual house price growth weakest since December 2025 after surprise September drop

British annual house prices rose at their weakest annual pace since December 2025 last month and unexpectedly fell 0.2% on the month, in a sign that higher borrowing costs

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Tighter New Zealand election race stokes investor fears on policy backflips

A redefined mandate for New Zealand's central bank and policy reversals are among the prospects provoking unease among investors and businesses as a

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

AI adoption stalls as companies struggle to scale projects despite strong returns, study shows

Only 13% of companies were on track with their AI initiatives, as regulatory hurdles and integration with legacy IT systems slowed large-scale adoption, a BearingPoint study found.

October 01, 2026

Indonesia arrests captain of capsized ferry, police say

An Indonesian police spokesperson said on Thursday that the captain of a ship that capsized in the Java Sea last month has been arrested and will face criminal charges for

October 01, 2026

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Inflation relief gives bonds little reprieve

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Asian markets ushered in the final quarter of the year on a muted note on Thursday, though bond markets remained firmly in focus for

October 01, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

India's factory growth climbs to 7-month high on surging demand, PMI shows

India's manufacturing sector expanded sharply in September, ending a three-month slowdown as robust demand drove the fastest growth in factory activity in seven months,

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate hike forecast to December

Goldman Sachs pushed its forecast for the next US interest rate hike to December after a softer-than-anticipated inflation reading cooled expectations the Federal Reserve would hike

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

China’s Tencent leases 100,000 chips from Oracle to accelerate AI push, FT reports

Tencent signed its largest overseas lease deal with US cloud provider Oracle to access about 100,000 advanced AI chips that were not available in China, the Financial Times

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

Japan's patchy business mood takes pressure off BOJ for immediate hike

Japanese manufacturers' confidence hit an eight-year high over July-September but non-manufacturers' mood soured, a central bank survey

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea says ordered to pay Elliott $48.49 million over Samsung merger case

South Korea has been ordered to pay Elliott Investment Management about $48.49 million plus interest after an arbitration tribunal ruled the government's involvement in the

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil seeks 'full tariff reduction' in US trade pact

Brazil is seeking a "full tariff reduction" in talks with the US, Trade Minister Marcio Elias Rosa told

October 01, 2026

Arts|Economy

BOJ debated faster rate hikes in September, government pushed back

Some Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to accelerate the pace of interest rate rises or bring them closer to the central bank's "goal" soon, a summary of

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race

President Donald Trump said South Korea plans to invest about $54 billion in a natural gas project in Alaska

September 30, 2026

Arts|Asia|Economy|MidEast|World

Iran indicates it's received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war

Iranian officials say they have received an official U.S. response to Tehran's own proposal to end the seven-month war, which U.S. President Donald Trump rejected days earlier

September 30, 2026

Second judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B worker visas

A second federal judge on Wednesday blocked an unprecedented $100,000 fee that US President Donald Trump has imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign

October 01, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

BofA's Merrill Lynch settles cash sweep case for $39 million, must face second lawsuit

Bank of America's Merrill Lynch unit will pay $39 million to settle a class action claiming it paid brokerage customers near-zero interest rates instead

October 01, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea factory growth hits 4-month high as export orders boom, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity grew in September at the strongest pace in four months, as export demand hit the fastest pace in 15-1/2 years led by the chip and auto sectors,

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Japan September factory growth slows to 6-month low, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing sector expanded at its weakest pace in six months in September as output and new order growth slowed, a business survey showed on Thursday.

October 01, 2026

Economy|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine urges US to sanction entities supporting Russia's Starlink rival

Ukraine is urging the United States to impose sanctions on several Russian entities that it says are helping develop Moscow's Rassvet satellite network

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Fed's Kashkari says central bank must lower inflation pressures

By Michael S.

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Australian home prices fall for sixth month, face worst slump in 30 years

Australian home prices fell for a sixth straight month in September, on track for the worst downturn in three decades, with persistent inflation pressure

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Entertainment

Who is Ynon Kreiz, the new co-CEO of the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. company?

October 01, 2026

Economy|Sports

Trump says he discussed release of political prisoners with Xi

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed the release of political prisoners with Chinese President Xi Jinping when

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Panama panel recommends First Quantum mine restart to fund phased closure

A Panamanian government commission on Wednesday recommended opening formal negotiations with First Quantum Minerals to set

September 30, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

While Spain blocks evictions, Portugal forges on with bill to hasten them

Portugal's parliament approved on Wednesday, in the first reading, a contentious rental market overhaul aimed at speeding up evictions and ending rent controls on new

October 01, 2026

Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections

A bill aiming to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled in the Senate as lawmakers headed for the exits until after the November midterm elections

October 01, 2026

Economy|Technology

Senators will try to win approval of permanent Chinese car ban in November

The two US senators backing a permanent legislative ban on Chinese vehicles in the US will not seek approval until the Senate returns from recess in

October 01, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political

High gas prices are spurring states to waive taxes and regulations amid midterm election

State officials nationwide are focusing on rising gas and diesel prices tied to the war in Iran

October 01, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Education

Trump says he has done a 'bad job' explaining his economic record

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has done "a very bad job" of explaining his economic record as his job approval rating

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Shrugging off a volatile September, markets shuffle into Q4

US stocks gyrated on Wednesday, caught in the tug-of-war of mixed signals.

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Mattel chief Kreiz to step down, join Paramount Skydance as co-CEO

Mattel's longtime CEO Ynon Kreiz, who led the toymaker's transformation into a broader entertainment company, is stepping down and will join Paramount Skydance as

September 30, 2026

What is red-dyed diesel and can it help lower prices, as Trump wants?

The White House is considering regulatory relief that would expand sales of red-dyed diesel, a tax-exempt fuel typically used for farming, as prices surge

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

The war with Iran upended markets this month. There were losers — and winners

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Fed watchdog finds no crimes in $2.4B building renovation, only mismanagement

The Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog says that the central bank has broadly mismanaged an expansive building renovation project but did not find any criminal violations, as alleged by Trump administration prosecutors

September 30, 2026

Human rights groups ask UN panel to help end ICE's effort to hide locations of detainees

Human rights advocates have asked a United Nations panel to intervene in a new U.S. government practice that they say amounts to the “enforced disappearance” of noncitizens

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy

Contract vote looms for Boeing workers after improved offer

Boeing's largest white-collar union will decide on Thursday whether its members accept a sweetened contract offer or move closer to a strike that would

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Political

Harvard sued by US agency seeking records in anti-white hiring probe

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit seeking to force Harvard University to turn over records for an investigation into whether

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US wants to speed certification of new airplanes

The head of the US Transportation Department said on Wednesday that he wants to speed certification of new airplanes from Boeing and other

September 30, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political

Watchdog finds no Fed misconduct in renovation; Trump calls for Powell's resignation

By Howard Schneider, Michael S.

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Fed's Cook: inflation has been too high for too long

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday said she is committed to bringing inflation down without harming the labor market in remarks that only briefly touched on monetary

October 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Anthropic's IPO pitch embraces AI's promise and peril

Anthropic is planning what could be the largest initial public offering in history.

October 01, 2026

Economy

FACT FOCUS: The poverty rate is at an all-time low, but there are other factors to consider

President Donald Trump claimed that the U.S. has the “best poverty numbers in history,” meaning less poverty now than at any other time

September 30, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects

Senators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy

October 01, 2026

Trump hails the US military's exit from Iraq after 12-year mission against Islamic State

The U.S. military has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission against the Islamic State group

September 30, 2026

Economy

Steel forum calls for more tariffs, fewer subsidies to fight excess capacity

Members of an OECD forum on excess steel capacity agreed on Wednesday to work towards imposing more tariffs on steel from China and other overproducing

September 30, 2026

Economy|Technology

US Senate blocks bill to address data center costs

The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation requiring state utility regulators to consider whether large electricity users,

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

SEC clears Tesla-crafted auto-vote plan for wide use, worrying activists

Wall Street's top regulator backed a plan developed by electric carmaker Tesla allowing companies to have investors opt to cast proxy votes in line with management

October 01, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midterms

The Senate has failed to advance a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills

September 30, 2026

Economy|Environment|Technology

Republicans’ last-ditch effort to lower costs ahead of midterms fails in key Senate vote

October 01, 2026

Economy|Technology

Judge blocks New York rent-setting software ban

A federal judge in Manhattan blocked New York state from enforcing a first-of-its-kind law prohibiting landlords and real estate industry

September 30, 2026

Wall St regulator unveils new retail investor proposals for private assets

The US securities regulator proposed new regulations on Wednesday aimed at expanding access to private assets that have

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

AI infra firm Accelevation's shares fall in tepid Nasdaq debut

Data center infrastructure firm Accelevation fell 2.5% in its Nasdaq debut on Wednesday, after pricing its IPO below its marketed range, signaling that

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

ElevenLabs' valuation doubles to $22 billion on surging AI voice-agent demand

ElevenLabs said on Wednesday it had completed a $300 million employee tender offer valuing the AI voice generation startup at $22 billion, twice the valuation it secured in its

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Fed seen on pause in October after inflation data

A Federal Reserve rate hike next month looked less likely Wednesday after fresh government data showed inflation rose less than expected in August, easing pressure on

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy

Bonds post worst month in years; stocks decline for September and oil gains

Global bonds closed out their worst month in years on Wednesday, with the benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield rising on

September 30, 2026

Economy|Political|Stock Markets

US Senate blocks bill to limit stock trading by lawmakers

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation placing new restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress, as Democrats refused to provide enough votes to

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

The Fed's building renovations and Trump's push to oust Powell

President Donald Trump began publicly attacking Jerome Powell -- and privately musing about firing him -- just months after Trump elevated Powell in 2018 to the top job at the US

September 30, 2026

Senate Democrats block bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading and impose new voter ID requirements

September 30, 2026

The chairman of scandal-hit Man City has worked with Trump and Macron as part of the UAE elite

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak is a public face of the 2023 Champions League winner that is now embroiled in one of soccer’s biggest scandals

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX’s megarocket is on the verge of paradigm-shifting success. It’s spurring a ‘crisis’

September 30, 2026

Spain orders probe after rights group alleges troops abused migrants in Ceuta

Spain's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it had alerted prosecutors to an Amnesty International report alleging the military tortured or mistreated migrants in Ceuta, and

September 30, 2026

US dollar flat against peers after softer-than-expected inflation data

The dollar was flat against major currencies on Wednesday following a smaller-than-expected increase in US inflation, which reduced market bets on an

September 30, 2026

US trade court probes Trump's 'forced labor' tariffs

The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday scrutinized the legal and factual underpinnings of President Donald Trump's latest global tariffs,

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US inflation rises below expectations in August, gives the Fed breathing space

US inflation increased less than expected in August and price pressures were more moderate in the prior month than previously reported, likely

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil prices rise by about $1/bbl on stalled US-Iran talks and tight fuel markets

Oil prices rose by about $1 a barrel on Wednesday, and logged steep monthly gains, on stalled US-Iran peace talks and tightening US fuel markets.

September 30, 2026

Economy|Europe|Sports

Brazilian soccer teams cry foul at Lula's online betting ban

Brazilian soccer teams are siding with sports betting companies to lobby against a government ban on gambling websites, a move industry officials say

September 30, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Food

General Mills names insider McNabb as CEO, succeeding veteran Harmening

General Mills on Wednesday appointed Chief Operating Officer Dana McNabb as its CEO, leaning on an insider to steer the company through

September 30, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance

Price expectations and demand key in ECB's next move, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank should closely study a trio of domestic and global factors, which could either boost or ease price pressures, to decide if more interest rate

September 30, 2026

Global stocks weather third-quarter AI, bond and crude maelstrom

Stock market investors might have been expected to run for the hills in the face of an extraordinary surge in global borrowing costs, currency interventions,

September 30, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy

Conagra sales volumes dip as new CEO Brase grapples with inflation pressures

Conagra Brands posted a volume-led decline in first-quarter organic net sales on Wednesday, with high inflation and price-sensitive consumers

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Polymarket introduces deposit limits, lock-outs to combat trading addiction

Prediction market startup Polymarket on Wednesday rolled out a slew of tools to help users manage compulsive behavior, including voluntary deposit limits, lock-outs and access to

September 30, 2026

Caterpillar to invest $1 billion in North Carolina manufacturing capacity

Caterpillar said on Wednesday it plans to invest about $1 billion in North Carolina to expand manufacturing capacity for its compact equipment business amid rising customer demand.

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy

Angry VW union to ratchet up dispute after labour deals cut short

Volkswagen terminated several wage deals with IG Metall on Wednesday, raising the possibility of strikes at the start of next year as Germany's top

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

US second-quarter GDP revised higher amid robust consumer spending

The US economy grew at a solid clip in the second quarter, driven by robust consumer spending and business investment related to the buildout of AI infrastructure.

September 30, 2026

Economy|Europe|World

Spain, France align on welcoming UK back to EU, strengthening China trade defences

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and France's President Emmanuel Macron expressed enthusiasm on Wednesday for Britain rejoining the EU, and agreed Europe must

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

AI borrowers face tough sell in risky corners of US credit market

The artificial intelligence boom has arrived in the riskiest corners of US credit markets, where leery lenders are demanding more compensation

September 30, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German inflation accelerates slightly more than expected in September

German inflation accelerated slightly more than expected in September due to the energy price shock of the Iran war, following the

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Health|Science|World

Viruses run rampant across Havana as water, power fails

Cuban housewife Yuamilka Hechavarria was asleep last Tuesday when water rushed into the cistern of the crumbling tenement where she lives

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Food

Hormel Foods to buy family-owned chicken firm Brakebush for $1.06 billion

Hormel Foods on Wednesday said it would buy family-owned chicken processor Brakebush Brothers for $1.06 billion, as the Skippy peanut butter maker looks to expand its protein

September 30, 2026

Analysts raise 2026 oil forecasts on prolonged Gulf disruption

Analysts have raised their 2026 oil price forecasts with benchmark Brent crude expected to average nearly $90 a

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall St futures extend gains after economic data

US stock index futures moved higher on Wednesday as a cooler-than-anticipated inflation reading lifted hopes that the Federal Reserve might not raise interest rates as soon as next

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|World

Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending

Inflation slowed a bit last month as Americans ramped up their spending, though price gains remained elevated and are a challenge for many voters as the midterm elections approach

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed finalizes bank 'stress test' overhaul

The U.S.

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US inflation remained stubborn last month as Iran war continued to lift prices

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong

September 30, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Key points of BMW's strategy update

BMW is holding a two-day capital markets event to brief investors about the premium carmaker's strategy, the first for new CEO Milan Nedeljkovic, who took over in May.

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US economy grew 2.2% this spring, more than initially estimated

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

US goods trade deficit widens sharply in August

The US trade deficit in goods widened sharply in August amid a surge in imports, suggesting that trade could remain a drag economic growth in the third quarter.

September 30, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Wall St opens higher as soft inflation data eases rate-hike fears

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, as a softer-than-anticipated inflation reading buoyed hopes that the Federal Reserve might not hike rates as soon as next

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Technology

Pennsylvania’s skill games are officially gambling – so should they be at every gas station?

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court says skill games are gambling. As lawmakers rush to tax them, a CMU scholar says the debate skips a more fundamental question.

September 30, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Criminal conspiracy to steal used cooking oil shows how trash can become treasure

No longer viewed only as waste, used cooking oil is a common ingredient in biofuels.

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

TSMC evaluates potential Texas investment, sources say

Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, is evaluating a potential investment in Texas to expand chip production in the US,

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Bank of England sees growing risk that dangers from AI and debt will materialise

The Bank of England on Wednesday warned of an increase in the risk that interconnected weaknesses in the financial system will

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

October doubts

On the last day of a brutal third quarter for bonds, a few questions have emerged about the now overwhelmingly hawkish interest rate outlook.

September 30, 2026

Economy

Ukraine struggling to cover funding gap as war costs surge

Ukraine's total war costs will reach $155 billion this year and the government is struggling to close a $27 billion funding gap to ensure it can still

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance

Inflation jumps across euro zone, raising pressure on ECB to hike

Inflation rose far quicker than expected in some of the euro zone's biggest economies this month due to the energy-price shock of the

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Republican committee chair calls for scrutiny of Seoul's China ties

The Republican chair of the congressional committee focused on China is calling on the Trump administration to scrutinize US

September 30, 2026

Economy

China's Xi talks economy, Taiwan at reception marking National Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for efforts to achieve full-year economic targets while reiterating firm opposition to Taiwan independence and external

September 30, 2026

Economy|Election

We are capitalists: US Democrats push back against communist label ahead of midterms

Democrats in competitive midterm races are increasingly

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Polymarket is facing calls for more regulation. It’s introducing sportsbook-style safeguards

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ's policy pivot opens scope for faster rate hikes

The Bank of Japan expects interest rate increases to happen faster and more regularly in future as it pre-empts risks of an inflation overshoot, sources said

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Japan economic panel members underline BOJ independence

Private-sector members of Japan's key economic advisory panel reiterated the need for close coordination on monetary policy between the government and the

September 30, 2026

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Stock Markets

European shares mark first monthly loss in six as rising oil, bond yields weigh

European shares suffered their first monthly fall in six on Wednesday, as a surge in global bond yields reduced the appeal of riskier assets,

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance

German inflation hits highest level in almost 3 years

German inflation accelerated to its highest level since December 2023 and seasonally adjusted unemployment rose back above 3 million in September,

September 30, 2026

Citadel's Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon with plans for Miami campus

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University to build a new campus in Miami and support initiatives at its

September 30, 2026

Italian inflation surges above 4%, in headache for PM Meloni

Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) rose 2.0% in September from the month before, with the annual inflation rate jumping to 4.1%, from August's 3.2% amid sky-high

September 30, 2026

Economy

Trump’s tariffs are back in court — again

September 30, 2026

Crime|Economy|Europe|Political

Britain’s prisons are full. The solution has sparked outrage

September 30, 2026

Economy|Europe

Inflation up in five German states in September, pointing to national rise

Inflation rose in five key German states in September, preliminary data showed on Wednesday, suggesting Germany's national inflation rate could increase

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|World

UN refugee agency concerned by Malaysia returns to Myanmar

The United Nations Refugee Agency on Wednesday said it was concerned by Malaysia’s return of more than 1,000 people to Myanmar because of the dire

September 30, 2026

Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus

Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion, with the bulk of the money to be used to start a new campus in Miami that will focus on societal challenges

September 30, 2026

Near misses at Sydney airport 20% above national average, accident investigator finds

Sydney Airport has the highest rate of near misses in Australia, with incidents about 20% above the national average, the country's air accident investigator has found.

September 30, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast

Italy business and consumer confidence fall in September

Italian business and consumer confidence fell in September, data showed on Wednesday, in a negative sign for the prospects of the euro zone's third largest economy.

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy

UK economy grew faster than thought in second quarter, cementing G7 lead

Britain's economy grew more quickly than previously thought in the second quarter, consolidating its position as the fastest-growing Group

September 30, 2026

Economy|Finance

Japan PM to vow nimble response to unexpected market moves, Nikkei reports

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will pledge a nimble response to any unexpected developments in the economy and financial markets in a policy speech next week, the

September 30, 2026

Australia's Metrics freezes some fund redemptions in sign of private credit market stress

Metrics Credit Partners, one of Australia's biggest private credit firms, has frozen investor redemptions from some funds and delayed

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|World

DoorDash to create 3,000 jobs at global tech centre in India

US food delivery firm DoorDash will create 3,000 jobs in India over the next two years through a global technology hub it opened in the southern city of Hyderabad on Wednesday, the

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance

French preliminary inflation up at 3.4% in September

French consumer prices rose more than expected in September, preliminary data from the INSEE statistics agency showed on Wednesday.

September 30, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Factory activity returns to expansion in a positive sign for China’s economy

A Chinese government survey shows the country's factory activity has expanded for the first time since June, signaling a positive shift as officials aim to boost economic growth

September 30, 2026

A cruel quarter for bonds

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Bond markets are staring at a brutal quarter as inflation risks due to the seven-month-long war in the Middle East heighten

September 30, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Food|World

China adds 55% tariff to Brazil beef as imports hit quota

China will start collecting an additional 55% tariff on Brazil's beef shipments on October 1 after the South American country reached its

September 30, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|World

Indonesia's August trade surplus expected to widen, September inflation seen higher: Reuters poll

Indonesia was expected to record a larger trade surplus of about $630 million in August, while its inflation rate for September was projected to rise slightly, according

September 30, 2026

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia inflation stubbornly high in August, defying run of rate hikes

Australian inflation accelerated in August as fuel costs surged anew and price pressures remained broadly based, showing no signs of easing

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Chinese factory activity expands in September amid AI boom

China's factory activity expanded in September, official and private surveys showed on Wednesday, as easing weather disruptions allowed

September 30, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Food

China's weak soybean demand dims prospects for US cargoes after tariff snub

China's soybean buying is likely to decline in the months ahead due to weak animal feed demand and negative crush margins, leaving

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Trump’s ads have cost taxpayers at least $2.5 million, with funding from Customs and Border Protection

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Judge orders New York City to restart secondary-home tax rollout; city appeals

A Staten Island judge on Tuesday ordered New York City officials to mail new notices to homeowners it has determined must pay a new tax on secondary

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's factory activity returns to growth in September amid AI boom

China's factory activity returned to growth in September, an official survey showed on Wednesday, as easing weather disruptions allowed factories to resume operations and

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

China services growth hits three-month high, private PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at its fastest pace in three months in September, as stronger new orders, including from overseas, lifted output, a private-sector

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe

UK auto output rebounds in August but 'Made in Europe' proposals pose threat, industry data shows

Britain's vehicle production rebounded in August as domestic car demand picked up, industry data showed on Wednesday, but a deepening EU trade dispute threatens to weigh on the

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy

Trump set to tout Korean investment in Alaska LNG, other projects, sources say

President Donald Trump could unveil plans as soon as Wednesday to tap South Korea's pledged strategic investment package for

September 30, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan August factory output unexpectedly falls

Japan's factory output unexpectedly fell in August from the previous month, government data showed on Wednesday.

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy

China vows response if EU introduces moves targeting Chinese trade

China has vowed a "resolute response" to safeguard its industries if the European Union goes ahead with restrictions against Chinese companies or products, according to

September 30, 2026

Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Trump releases AI accord with tech executives

President Donald Trump released a document on Tuesday that his administration cast as an accord on artificial intelligence and which he said earlier

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance

Goldman private credit fund defies industry elevated withdrawal trend yet again

Goldman Sachs' private credit fund said on Tuesday that investor requests to pull money further slowed down in the third-quarter

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy

UK business morale hits 17-month low, Lloyds says

British firms turned the least confident since April 2025 in September, according to a Lloyds survey on Wednesday that also showed executives' view of the global economic

September 30, 2026

Carney accuses US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers after layoffs tied to Trump tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the U.S. owner of steelmaker Stelco of betraying Canadian workers after it announced layoffs it attributed in part to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs — tariffs Cleveland-Cliffs’ chief executive has publicly championed

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development

President Donald Trump says that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews of the technology during a meeting at the White House

September 29, 2026

Economy|Political

Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to announce further cuts to the number of generals and admirals in the military

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Australian regulator to review banking sector AI use and customer impacts

Australia's corporate regulator said on Wednesday it would formally review the country's banking sector's usage of AI in dealing with customers.

September 30, 2026

Arts|Economy

Argentina posts $2.21 billion current account surplus for second quarter

Argentina's government posted a current account surplus of $2.21 billion for the second quarter of 2026, compared to a deficit of $2.45 billion recorded a year

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Ford's CEO urges caution on Chinese automakers, says Europe is 'too late'

Ford CEO Jim Farley said that the US must carefully weigh how and whether Chinese automakers should enter the American market, and pointed to Europe

September 30, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

US imposes sanctions on 13 tied to Iran weapons procurement

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 29 - The US government announced fresh sanctions on Tuesday against 13 individuals and entities, including some based in Russia, China, Hong Kong and Pakistan, saying

September 30, 2026

Equities end slightly lower as bond yields hold near multi-decade highs

US stocks ended the session slightly lower on Tuesday, as government bond yields continued their ascent ahead of inflation and labor market data,

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Tesla lines up $30 billion credit lines as capex, AI push accelerate

Tesla has entered into credit agreements totaling $30 billion, including a $20 billion delayed draw-term loan facility, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday.

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Anthropic IPO prospectus lays bare deep dependence on Big Tech partners

Anthropic's IPO prospectus shows how much it depends on a small group of customers and tech giants, highlighting key risks for the AI developer as it

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Sports

Premier League outlines Manchester City’s alleged breach of rules and ‘sham’ dealings

September 29, 2026

Prospect of Fed pulling too far back on communications poses volatility risk, Musalem says

Too big a pullback in the US central bank's communications could lead to higher and more volatile interest rates and inflation if the public and

September 29, 2026

Economy|Health

Medicare Advantage premiums expected to drop more than 16% in 2027, CMS projects

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates the weighted average premium for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to fall more than 16% next year.

September 29, 2026

Economy

White House urges EU to draw down diesel inventories, sources say

The White House has urged the European Union to draw down emergency diesel inventories in an effort to lower global prices, as President Donald Trump and his

September 29, 2026

US appeals court mulls contempt probe over Trump deportation flights

A US Justice Department lawyer asked an appeals court on Tuesday to terminate a judge's inquiry into whether Trump administration officials willfully

September 30, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

At UN, developing nations call for bigger say in shaping AI future

Developing nations are demanding a greater role in shaping the rules governing artificial intelligence, warning that a technology poised to

September 30, 2026

Economy|Finance

Watchdog says Trump can't cancel more than $800M in spending approved by Congress

President Donald Trump is not permitted to withhold beyond the end of the fiscal year more than $800 million in spending approved by Congress

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Fed's Barr says more rate hikes likely to be needed to curb inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr on Tuesday made a renewed case for further interest rate hikes, noting that high energy prices and a surge in AI-related

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

BoE's Taylor says January wage settlement survey will be key

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Tuesday that an annual BoE survey of firms' 2027 wage expectations, due in January, would be key for his view on the case

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

UK's Burnham risks reopening Brexit debate with bid to find consensus on EU ties

Prime Minister Andy Burnham risked reopening the bitter division over Britain's departure from the European Union on Tuesday by vowing to seek a consensus on

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Tiger Global, Dragoneer in talks to invest in Kalshi's new $1 billion fundraise, sources say

Kalshi is in advanced discussions to raise about $1 billion in fresh funding from existing and new investors, including Tiger Global Management and

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Disney laying off a few hundred employees, source says

Walt Disney is laying off a few hundred employees across human resources and technology departments, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Senate Republican says Chinese vehicle bill will not ban Mercedes-Benz in US

A sponsor of a bill to toughen a US government ‌ban on Chinese vehicles said on Tuesday that talks are ongoing to ensure that German automaker

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|US

US consumer confidence near 12-1/2-year low amid labor market fears

US consumer confidence plunged to a near 12-1/2-year low in September, with households expecting a deterioration in business and labor market

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Political

US lawmakers including Sen. Warren push energy regulators to reject acquisition of power company AES

A group of US lawmakers including Senator Elizabeth Warren asked federal energy regulators this week to reject a more than $33 billion

September 29, 2026

Appeals court weighs fate of judge's contempt probe over Trump administration deportation flights

An appeals court is weighing whether a judge can continue investigating whether the Trump administration illegally flouted an order blocking the deportation of planeloads of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador

September 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

As the UN ponders its next secretary-general, many say it's well past time for a woman to lead

At a time when the fight for gender equality is facing a backlash, pressure is mounting for the next leader of the United Nations to be the first woman in its more than 80-year history

September 30, 2026

U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy

U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in August, but the American labor market remains resilient in the face of higher energy costs caused by the fighting with Iran

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

OpenAI's annualized recurring revenue nears $70 billion, source says

OpenAI's annualized recurring revenue is approaching $70 billion, driven by a more than twofold increase in enterprise sales since July, a source

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of England's Taylor views case for rate hike as 'not compelling'

The case for raising interest rates will remain weak until high energy prices translate into clearer signs of inflation spreading across the broader economy, Bank of

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Apple's Ternus eyes engineering-led overhaul, Bloomberg News reports

Apple's new chief executive officer, John Ternus, is weighing a broad overhaul of the iPhone maker aimed at sharpening its engineering focus, introducing products more frequently

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

BoE's Taylor casts doubt on practicality of single rate hike

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Tuesday it was unclear that it would be practical for the BoE to do a single rate hike to tame inflation without fuelling

September 29, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|World

An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain is returning home, lawyer says

An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked massive protests in Spain over the country's housing crisis has accepted a deal to return home

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy

US targets Iran's military supply chain as the status of diplomatic talks remains uncertain

The U.S. has targeted people and firms around the globe that it has accused of being financial facilitators or enablers of Iran’s military supply chain

September 29, 2026

Americans' view of the economy sinks to the lowest level since 2014, Conference Board survey says

Americans’ confidence in the economy sank to the lowest level in more than a decade this month as prices remain elevated and wages stagnate amid the ongoing Iran war

September 29, 2026

A Google co-founder is spending $100 million to defeat California’s wealth tax. It could become one of his best investments

September 29, 2026

Smart ring maker Oura puts off initial public offering due to market 'uncertainty'

Smart ring maker Oura says it is postponing a planned initial public offering due to market “uncertainty.”

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

AT&T signs over $3 billion fiber deal with Corning as data demand surges

AT&T on Tuesday said it had signed a multi-year deal worth more than $3 billion with Corning to procure fiber and cable, as the telecom giant expands its network to meet surging

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

S&P, Nasdaq open higher on oil retreat, tech optimism

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Tuesday, helped by a pullback in oil prices, while media reports of the details about Anthropic's public offering bolstered sentiment

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Political

'Let them be scared': Moscow sends EU message with widening corporate crackdown

Russia has singled out European firms in its latest drive to strip foreign owners of the right to manage their Russian assets, government and company sources said, with the

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Who is John Waldron, long seen as next Goldman CEO?

Goldman Sachs Group is reportedly laying the groundwork for a succession plan that would see President and Chief Operating Officer John

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic's IPO prospectus sharpens focus on AI valuations

Anthropic is betting that AI will reshape the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, according to its IPO prospectus seen by Reuters.

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

RTX's Collins Aerospace to expand Iowa plant that makes engine components

RTX said on Tuesday that its aerospace and defense systems unit, Collins Aerospace, will expand its aircraft engine components facility in West Des Moines, Iowa, by 14,000 square

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US job openings fall in August; layoffs remain low

US job openings fell in August, but layoffs remained low, pointing to a stable labor market.

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Weather, not price, to drive Brazil mills on sugar production

Sugarcane processors in Brazil, the world's largest producer of sugar and second largest of ethanol, will pay more attention to the weather than to

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI could force 11 million US workers into new careers by 2035

September 29, 2026

Iranians stagger under soaring costs of seven months of war

Iran's leaders may radiate bullishness in their war with the United States, but life is becoming ever tougher for ordinary citizens unable

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

UPS signs deal with TikTok Shop for label-free returns

UPS on Tuesday said it

September 29, 2026

Economy|Education

Students protest and public sector workers strike ahead of French budget

French high school students blockaded dozens of schools and public sector workers went on strike on Tuesday, voicing discontent

September 29, 2026

Arts|Economy|Food|World

Faced with US ban, Canadian booze makers see yet more hurdles at home

As a US ban on many Canadian alcohol imports takes effect on Tuesday, John Cote had hoped to boost domestic sales of his Black Fox artisanal whisky

September 29, 2026

Economy|Finance

Europe's STOXX 600 slips as elevated bond yields outweigh tech gains

European shares closed lower on Tuesday as higher bond yields dampened risk appetite, outweighing gains in technology stocks that rose on the

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Travel

Alaska Air bets on premium travel to boost profit as fuel costs bite

Alaska Air Group is making its biggest push yet into premium travel, adding lie-flat seats, premium-economy cabins and new airport lounges to earn

September 29, 2026

Economy|Election

French presidential candidate Philippe pitches later retirement, mandatory savings

French centre-right presidential candidate Edouard Philippe proposed on Tuesday raising the retirement age to 65 and making private pension savings compulsory, tackling one

September 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar hits 16-month high on euro and Swiss franc as US yields top 5%

The dollar rose to 16-month highs against the euro and Swiss franc on Tuesday as investors positioned for economic data that could offer clues on the

September 29, 2026

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Airbus flies A350F freighter in challenge to Boeing

Airbus carried out a maiden flight of its delayed A350F freighter on Tuesday, hoping to loosen Boeing's decades-old grip on a vital and profitable

September 29, 2026

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Spain proposes ban on evictions as ousted 87-year-old accepts offer to return home

Spain's coalition government said it had agreed proposals including banning evictions until 2030 to address the country's housing crisis,

September 29, 2026

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Oil prices settle down 2.5% on signs Middle East exports recovering

Oil prices settled 2.5% lower on Tuesday as investors focused on signs of recovering crude exports from the Middle East, although prices headed for

September 29, 2026

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Putin envoy, US officials discussed Ukraine war and energy initiatives, US official says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev held "constructive" talks with US officials on ending the Ukraine war, including possible US-Russia energy

September 29, 2026

Stocks dip, 2-year US yield falls after Fed's Williams cools rate hike bets

Two-year US bond yields slipped on Tuesday as investors reduced bets on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike next month following comments by Fed

September 29, 2026

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Canada's economic growth unchanged in July, August likely to expand 0.2%

Canada's economic growth was flat in July, data showed on Tuesday, in line with expectations and signaling a slower start to the third quarter after a

September 29, 2026

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Senegal's $44 billion debt dilemma: To whom does it owe money and why it matters

Senegal must persuade the International Monetary Fund that its groaning debt pile is on a sustainable path before it can unlock

September 29, 2026

S&P 500 flat as higher bond yields counter tech optimism

The benchmark S&P 500 was flat on Tuesday, as rising

September 29, 2026

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UK consumer lending rises at fastest pace since 1993, BoE says

Unsecured lending to British households rose at the fastest annual pace since at least 1993 in August, Bank of England data showed on Tuesday, in a sign that household

September 29, 2026

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US single-family home prices rise in July, FHFA says

US single-family house prices increased in July, adding to the strain from rising mortgage rates that are pushing homeownership further out of reach for many young

September 29, 2026

Economy

Post-Assad Syria is facing its biggest stress test yet. Here’s why that matters

September 29, 2026

Economy

Iran's currency hits a new record low as war erodes the country's economic stability

Iran’s currency has fallen to a new record low, with traders exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the U.S. dollar

September 29, 2026

From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect

U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles

September 29, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards woo US voters with open letter

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, whose power and influence have expanded since the US and Israel pursued war against Iran, have appealed to US

September 29, 2026

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US Supreme Court mulls immigrant detention, gambling, Ten Commandments cases

Some big cases may be added to the US Supreme Court's docket for its new term that starts next week including ones involving a detention policy used in

September 29, 2026

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Ryanair hopes Boeing MAX 10 certification delay will be short, CEO says

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said on Tuesday that he hoped an announced delay in certification of Boeing MAX 10 planes would be "a matter of days, not weeks or months".

September 29, 2026

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Anthropic leaders to control AI lab via 'Founder LLC' to promote public good over market forces

Anthropic has long positioned itself as the virtuous AI company.

September 29, 2026

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GM’s pint-sized Bolt EV gets smaller production run

General Motors is building about 75% fewer Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles than had originally been planned before federal support for EVs was yanked last

September 29, 2026

China expects trade to grow despite external challenges

China's foreign exchange regulator said on Tuesday it expects the country's trade in goods and services to keep growing, and cross-border investment to remain

September 29, 2026

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Amazon, GoodRx target US prescription subscribers as health insurance coverage slips

Amazon.com, GoodRx and other companies offering online subscriptions that charge a flat fee for prescription drugs and other health services are reaping

September 29, 2026

US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran

US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies who now have deep

September 29, 2026

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Alternative capital powers America's next wave of LNG and pipeline projects

Alternative asset managers deploying cash from their insurance arms are reshaping how America's energy

September 29, 2026

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Cuba's top trade official says US impeding reforms, denies talks with Trump associates

Cuba's top trade official dismissed reports that companies linked to US President Donald Trump had come to Cuba this year to talk business, while calling

September 29, 2026

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China unveils rate cut, mortgage subsidies to spur growth

China unveiled measures on Tuesday designed to steer cheaper credit into a range of sectors including infrastructure and technology, as well

September 29, 2026

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In final election fight, Brazil's Lula carries hopes of Latin America's receding left

When Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month, he

September 29, 2026

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Target lowers prices on nearly 2,000 items ahead of holiday season

Target said on Tuesday it is lowering prices on nearly 2,000 home items, apparel and accessories, to attract cash-strapped shoppers ahead of the all-important holiday season.

September 29, 2026

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Trump just banned Canadian booze — but there’s a big catch

September 29, 2026

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Kurt Olsen, key Trump 2020 election denier, departs Justice Department ‘grand conspiracy’ investigation

September 29, 2026

Asia|Economy|Finance

Thai cabinet approves $37.5 billion borrowing for 2027 fiscal year

Thailand's cabinet has approved 1.26 trillion baht ($37.5 billion) in new borrowing for the 2027 fiscal year starting in October, the finance ministry said on Tuesday.

September 29, 2026

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Trump’s huge tariffs on some drugmakers could end up backfiring

September 29, 2026

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Tata leadership transition, IPO unlikely to impact ratings, S&P Global says

Potential leadership transition and listing of Tata Sons would not immediately affect the ratings of the companies in the salt-to-software conglomerate, S&P Global said on Tuesday,

September 29, 2026

Waldron long seen as next Goldman CEO. The question is when

John Waldron has long been seen as successor to Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon. The question was when the transition would happen.

September 29, 2026

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China's Golden Week travel surge masks cautious consumer spending

Chinese travellers are booking longer holidays and venturing further afield for this year's National Day holiday, yet a prolonged

September 29, 2026

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Blackstone to launch investment platform for Nordics warehouses

Blackstone said on Tuesday it was launching a new logistics investment platform for the Nordics, giving investors a more direct route to put money into a high-growth sector

September 29, 2026

US auto regulator closes airbag defect petition in about 807,000 Honda Odyssey cars

A US auto regulator said on Tuesday it had closed a defect petition covering 806,963 Honda Odyssey vehicles in the United States over allegations of inadvertent airbag deployments

September 29, 2026

Malaysia begins sending home Myanmar refugees, including children, despite safety concerns

Malaysia deported around 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, on Tuesday as part of a refugee

September 29, 2026

China stocks end higher on policy support pledge

China stocks closed slightly up on Tuesday, after the country's cabinet pledged to step up counter-cyclical policy support to address rising economic strains, though

September 29, 2026

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Toyota August sales, production fall for second straight month

Toyota Motor said on Tuesday its global vehicle sales and production fell for a second straight month in August, as declines in China, the US and the Middle East persisted

September 29, 2026

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Battered bond market braces for a new era of interest rates

The world's biggest sovereign bond markets are heading for their worst month in years as soaring energy costs fan

September 29, 2026

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Euro's dollar resilience faces energy price, political risk tests

The fortunes of the euro, trading not far off its lowest levels of the year against the dollar, are in the grip of a global energy

September 29, 2026

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Australia's central bank raises cash rate to 15-year peak

Australia's central bank raised its cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.60% on Tuesday in its fourth hike of the year, saying inflation was too high and it was prepared to

September 29, 2026

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China factories seen rebounding in September as Beijing signals more aid: Reuters poll

China's factory activity likely swung back to growth in September after two months of contraction, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday, though a cabinet meeting on Monday

September 29, 2026

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Australia household spending is flat in August after strong run

Australian household spending was flat in August as consumers cut back on everything from food to clothing and culture, data showed on Tuesday, while they forked out more

September 29, 2026

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Rubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday the US hopes Cuba will choose "a different path," warning that those who believe they can wait out President Donald

September 29, 2026

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Shares of fast-fashion platform Shein fall 6% after quarterly profit slides 67%

Shares of fast-fashion retailer Shein dropped more than 6% on Tuesday after it reported a 67% fall in quarterly profit, fuelling investor concerns over margin pressure

September 29, 2026

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UN agency warns funding crisis could leave 8.3 million people without aid

A deepening funding crisis could leave nearly 8.3 million refugees and forcibly displaced people without access to assistance this year, and push

September 29, 2026

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With national holidays approaching, Chinese workers demand a proper break

With China set for a week-long holiday at the start of October, many workers are taking to social media to complain about the

September 29, 2026

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Our products could end all human life, buy our shares

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Anthropic is making a massive bet that AI will transform the global economy and that public investors will pay to underwrite

September 29, 2026

Arts|Economy

We're in this together, Earth's leaders told each other at the UN. But how does that work, exactly?

There is doom

September 29, 2026

GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for Senate

Republican hopes of winning Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina have been fading, and the GOP is increasingly focused on playing defense elsewhere with five weeks until the midterm elections

September 29, 2026

Mediators are working to broker a US-Iran deal, but major hurdles remain

Officials tell The Associated Press that mediators are working with Iran and the United States on a deal to end fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz

September 28, 2026

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Senate passes major bill to overhaul college sports

September 29, 2026

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Anthropic warns AI may pose 'existential risks to humanity' in IPO filing

Anthropic plans to caution potential investors in its IPO that advanced AI could pose "catastrophic or existential risks to humanity," an extraordinary

September 29, 2026

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South Korean exports seen rising for 16th month on solid AI chip demand: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely rose for a 16th consecutive month in September on solid chip demand tied to AI investments, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday,

September 29, 2026

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New Zealand sees smaller budget deficit before election

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday pointed to an improving fiscal position and a stronger-than-expected economy as evidence of his

September 29, 2026

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Colombia holds IMF financing talks as fiscal strain mounts, sources say

Colombia has held talks with the International Monetary Fund in recent weeks, including discussions on possible

September 29, 2026

Second prosecutor resigns from Justice Department 'grand conspiracy' probe targeting Trump foes

A lawyer who backed President Donald Trump’s false 2020 election claims has resigned from a Justice Department investigation into whether former government officials conspired against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter

September 29, 2026

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UK shop price inflation slows despite costs pressures, BRC says

British shop price inflation slowed slightly in September despite rising costs pressures on retailers caused by the Iran ‌war, according to a survey on Tuesday from the

September 29, 2026

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From SpaceX to Saudi Aramco: World's biggest IPOs as Anthropic's blockbuster listing looms

Anthropic's hotly anticipated US IPO is expected to be one of the largest debuts ever attempted and a major test of public-market appetite for the rapidly growing artificial

June 12, 2026

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Jefferies' record equities haul offsets asset management slump

Jefferies Financial beat third-quarter profit estimates on Monday, as higher fees from advising on deals and underwriting stock sales were complemented by a record haul in equities

September 29, 2026

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SEC, South Carolina suspend Gamecocks' edge rush Dylan Stewart 1 game for punch

The Southeastern Conference and South Carolina have jointly suspended Gamecocks edge rusher Dylan Stewart for throwing a punch at an Alabama player over the weekend

September 29, 2026

Trading Day: Blue Monday

The global bond slump accelerated on Monday, pushing yields to new, multi-decade highs, as oil prices rallied after US President Donald Trump

September 29, 2026

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How to support someone who’s suicidal

September 29, 2026

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White House weighs red-dyed diesel tax relief to lower fuel prices

The White House is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel as part of an effort to bring down soaring

September 28, 2026

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Trump unveils $15 billion planned Iowa steel project

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that a Minnesota company plans to build a multi-billion-dollar steel mill in Iowa, handing the

September 28, 2026

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Chile's Kast unveils $1.3 billion plan to create 100,000 jobs

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September 28, 2026

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Stocks fall; oil prices off highs amid renewed hopes for Middle East negotiations

Major stock indexes fell on Monday, as oil edged higher and Treasury yields extended their recent rise ahead of more

September 28, 2026

Dollar flat as US-Iran stand-off lifts oil, yields

The dollar was flat against major currencies on Monday, as the continued stand-off between the US and Iran pushed oil prices

September 28, 2026

Tether USDT aids Iran funding, Senate report says

Tether's USDT stablecoin has become a "significant financial lifeline" for Iran and a tool for funding proxy organizations, including Hezbollah, according to a

September 28, 2026

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Fed's Cook sees further inflationary pressures ahead

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said on Monday she expects continued inflationary pressure in coming months stemming from AI-related demand and higher oil

September 28, 2026

Oil prices up, but off highs as Qatari mediators plan US-Iran talks

Oil prices rose on Monday, but eased off session highs on expectations that Qatari mediators would hold talks with the US and Iran to try to find a

September 28, 2026

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US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, source says

US President Donald Trump's administration was set to grant a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions program on Monday to allow for flights

September 28, 2026

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Gold's lustre dims as Treasury yields surge, markets bet on higher Fed rates

Gold prices could face further pressure in the coming days as rising US Treasury yields and expectations of additional Federal Reserve rate hikes sap demand for the non-

September 28, 2026

Economy

Duffy, airlines urge Congress to quickly approve $30 billion for aviation reforms

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, major airlines and other groups on Monday urged Congress to quickly approve another $30 billion for air traffic control

September 28, 2026

Economy|Finance

Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show

By Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW, Sept 28 - Russia plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles ($202.58 billion) on defence in 2027, around 27% more than the 13.5 trillion roubles originally budgeted and the

September 28, 2026

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Bond yields crank higher and pull US stocks further from their record

Yields in the U.S. bond market again touched their highest levels in roughly two decades and knocked U.S. stocks further from their record high

September 28, 2026

Camp Mystic seeks to sell the property in bankruptcy as legal problems grow

The owners of Camp Mystic have proposed selling off the riverfront property in bankruptcy

September 28, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

US says GM tech costs to drop by $20 billion through 2031 due to new emissions rules

General Motors will see its technology costs decline by $20.4 billion through 2031 as a result of

September 28, 2026

Meta taps MongoDB CEO Desai to drive enterprise AI push

Meta Platforms has poached MongoDB CEO Chirantan "CJ" Desai to spearhead a new business designed to bring the social media giant's AI tools to corporate

September 28, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Technology

With Burry as adviser, a new short-focused fund takes aim at private credit risks

Wall Street is busy scouring AI stocks for signs of a bubble, but a new hedge fund tied to famed short seller Michael Burry is coming to the

September 28, 2026

Economy|Europe

ECB eyes new currency safety nets to boost euro's global role

The European Central Bank plans to expand currency safety nets to make it easier for foreign central banks to borrow euros, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on

September 28, 2026

Business|Economy

Stocks fall as higher oil prices, Treasury yields weigh

US stocks fell on Monday as oil prices and Treasury yields increased, with investors weighing uncertainty over the prospects for

September 28, 2026

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Germany's Evonik rejects BASF's $11.7 billion bid, sources say

German chemicals manufacturer Evonik has rejected a €10.3 billion ($11.7 billion) takeover bid by BASF as too low, sources close to the

September 28, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Nvidia's board increases chipmaker's share buyback plan by $150 billion

Nvidia’s board has cleared the way for the company to spend $150 billion more in share buybacks as the chipmaking giant looks to make use of more of its stellar revenue growth fueled by demand for its high-end artificial intelligence chips

September 28, 2026

Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost

The Trump administration released new fuel economy standards on Monday, relaxing regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks

September 28, 2026

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Cerebras to supply AI systems to cloud computing startup Gimlet Labs

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September 28, 2026

Wall St opens lower as oil spikes after Trump rejects Iran peace proposal

Wall Street opened lower on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to end the conflict, leading to a spike in crude prices, which revived inflation

September 28, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's Lagarde sticking to measured steps to quell inflation

This year's inflation surge has yet to generate dangerous second-round effects across the euro zone, so a moderate policy response from the European Central Bank remains

September 28, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

China's Gotion invests $1.25 billion in Volkswagen battery plant in Spain

China's Gotion will invest €1.1 billion ($1.25 billion) in Volkswagen's battery plant in Valencia under a broader plan to jointly develop a European battery

September 28, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment

Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters as Thai flood damages seen at over $320 million

Residents of the Thai capital waded through waist-deep waters in some areas on Monday, while thousands sheltered in

September 28, 2026

Business|Economy

Healey vows to get 'Britain working again', offers few budget clues

Finance minister John Healey pledged on Monday to "get Britain working again", vowing to create more jobs while bringing down

September 28, 2026

Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances and workplace equality

Leave for the non-birthing parent after a new baby arrives gives the family an opportunity to bond.

September 28, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political

UK finance minister says 'fiscal discipline' will form core of budget

Britain's finance minister John Healey said he will put fiscal discipline at the core of his first budget on October 28, as he highlighted how the cost of

September 28, 2026

China, US agree to tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods including agriculture, household items

China and the United States have agreed to cut tariffs imposed on $60 billion worth of goods imported from each other, on an array of products ranging from US

September 28, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Why fuel prices may go higher still

Seven months into the US conflict with Iran, with no clear end in sight, the global oil market has now largely exhausted the safety measures that exist to keep a lid on petroleum prices.

September 28, 2026

Business|Economy

China's cabinet pledges stronger policy support to meet growth target

China's cabinet pledged on Monday to step up counter-cyclical policy support to address rising economic strains, signalling greater urgency to shore up growth and keep the

September 28, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Trump Jr.-backed Unusual Machines, US asset manager invest $10 million in Canada's Draganfly

Donald Trump Jr.-backed Unusual Machines and an unnamed US asset management company have invested $10 million in Canadian drone services firm Draganfly, as

September 28, 2026