Today: October 21, 2026
Today: October 21, 2026

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Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon as part of his bet on Florida

Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon as part of his bet on Florida

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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

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JPMorgan appoints Mark O'Donovan as head of human resources, memo says

JPMorgan Chase has appointed Mark O'Donovan as its head of human resources, effective January next year, succeeding Robin Leopold, CEO Jamie Dimon said in a memo seen by Reuters on

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Visa joins growing alarm over AI-powered risks

Visa has open-sourced part of its AI-powered cyber defence system after "humbling" lessons from vulnerabilities exposed by AI models, as the payments giant

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Anthropic says its AI models pose ‘existential risk to humanity’ in leaked IPO filing: report

Anthropic says its AI models pose ‘existential risk to humanity’ in leaked IPO filing: report

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Oura joins wave of IPO delays as markets turn shaky

Smart ring maker Oura postponed its U.S.

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Brazil debt profile worsens as floating-rate share hits fresh high

Brazil's share of debt linked to the benchmark Selic rate jumped to 52.7% in August from 51.1% in July, Treasury data showed on Monday, extending a deterioration in the

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

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Australia posts budget deficit of $15.7 billion for 2025/26 financial year

Australia reported a final budget deficit of A$22.3 billion ($15.65 billion) for the year to June 2026, better than previously expected, as lower spending and stronger tax

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Stablecoin firm Circle finance chief Fox-Geen to step down

Stablecoin giant Circle Internet Group said on Friday its chief financial officer, Jeremy Fox-Geen, plans to step down after more than five years in the role.

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A reprieve from rising oil prices helps US stocks finish the week higher

A cooldown in oil prices helped release some of the pressure that’s built up on Wall Street, and U.S. stocks closed out their first winning week in the last three

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Canada July retail sales fall 0.7%; seen up 1.3% in August

Canadian monthly retail sales fell by 0.7% in July, marginally better than an average of analysts' expectations, primarily led by declines at general

Finance|Technology

BNP Paribas to keep sensitive data off public cloud despite Google deal

BNP Paribas will keep some sensitive customer data and critical operations off public cloud infrastructure even after signing a five-year cloud and AI partnership

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Diplomacy takes a back seat

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift With the effects of surging oil prices cascading through markets and supply chains, diplomatic efforts to settle simmering trade

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BOJ could raise rates every quarter, ex-policymaker says

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates roughly once every three months and push them up to 2% by around June next year to

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Microsoft plans $10 billion-plus Gulf investment with focus on resilience

Microsoft is planning to invest more than $10 billion across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait between now and 2030, including in

Economy|Election|Finance

Morocco reports lower turnout in parliamentary elections

Morocco's interior ministry reported a lower turnout of 38.02% in the country's parliamentary election on Wednesday, down from 50% in the last vote in

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China central bank to inject more liquidity as Golden Week nears

China's central bank said on Wednesday that it would inject up to 1 trillion yuan ($149 billion) per day via short-term liquidity tools around the turn of the month as

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Corporate finance chiefs lift inflation outlook, cite rates as concern - Fed survey

Company chief financial officers expect higher inflation this year and next, and have begun to cite rising interest rates as a top concern,

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A$ gets a bit part as AI steals the show

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

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Spain clears way for US extradition case against millionaire activist

Spain clears way for US extradition case against millionaire activist

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Corporate bond buyers get picky with flood of AI debt

The market for highly rated corporate credit has split in two: bonds issued by AI-related firms are being met with caution, while those sold

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Nvidia, QIA-backed Iambic Therapeutics files for US IPO as biotech boom rolls on

Drug developer Iambic Therapeutics, backed by chip giant Nvidia and Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, filed for a US initial public offering on Monday, bolstering a busy slate of

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S&P 500, Nasdaq advance, turning the page on a tumultuous week

Wall Street closed a volatile week on a muted note on Friday as benchmark US Treasury yields topped 5%, while crude prices reversed

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Orion180 Insurance valued at $1.14 billion as shares fall in debut

Orion180 Insurance was valued at $1.14 billion after its shares fell in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, setting a cautious tone for other insurers

Economy|Europe|Political

Italy's debt burden rising at alarming rate, economy minister says

The cost of servicing Italy's public debt is rising at "an alarming rate" in the wake of geopolitical tensions, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on

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Cross-border property investment jumped 56% in first half, data shows

Cross-border investment into commercial property globally jumped 56% to $71.8 billion in the first half of this year, driven by more deals in Asia and

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Thailand to extend its consumer subsidy programme, PM says

Thailand will extend its consumer subsidy programme using 40 billion baht ($1.20 billion) remaining from the first phase, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday

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BOJ struggling to keep pace with hiking partners

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The Bank of Japan raised interest rates, as expected, though it knocked the yen by sounding a fraction less hawkish than its

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Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%

Japan’s central bank has raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high

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US stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease

The U.S. stock market rallied to its best day in six weeks after oil prices fell and pressure from the bond market eased

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Why the Federal Reserve is lifting rates now, and what it means

About six weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced that a divided central bank was keeping its key interest rate unchanged

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Bank of England shifts tone toward rate hikes as inflation set to top 4%

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday but warned they might have to go up if the Iran war drags on, while predicting

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Struggling US home buyers, and market, face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac's latest snapshot of mortgage rates is due out later Thursday and expected to show that the average rate for a 30-year mortgage rose again this week, moving closer to 7%

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European stocks rise after Fed hike as oil slips, yields stabilise

European shares rose on Thursday as lower oil prices and a pause in the global bond selloff lifted risk appetite after the US Federal Reserve

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South Africa's consumer confidence rises despite economic uncertainty, survey shows

South Africa's consumer confidence improved in the third quarter, a survey showed on Thursday, although consumer spending is expected to remain subdued in the coming months due to

Business|Election|Finance

Deep in Trump country, a revolt against corporate money could reshape political spending

More than 15 years after the U.S.

Economy

European shares hit three-month low as oil spike revives inflation and rate worries

European shares fell to three-month lows on Tuesday as rising oil prices and bond yields continued to dampen investors' risk appetite ahead of the U.S.

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Saudi Arabia has shut a critical oil pipeline. Here’s why it matters for the global oil market

Saudi Arabia has shut a critical oil pipeline. Here’s why it matters for the global oil market

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Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, citing a global shortage

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel infrastructure, saying attacks are causing a global shortage

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Wall Street week ahead: Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, retail sales update

The Federal Reserve and its interest rate policy will be the main focus for Wall Street this week

Business|Economy|Europe

European Central Bank raises interest rates a quarter point to quell energy-fueled inflation

The European Central Bank is raising interest rates to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war

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US home sales weaken to slowest pace in more than a year as mortgage rates, home prices climb

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes declined in August to their slowest annual pace in more than a year as home shoppers grappled with rising mortgage rates and home prices

Stock Markets

European shares dip as higher crude revives inflation worries; Novartis drags

European shares edged lower on Tuesday as rising oil prices fuelled inflation worries and supply concerns over a prolonged Middle East conflict, while Novartis came under pressure

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Australian consumer sentiment slides under rates, petrol pressure

A measure of Australian consumer sentiment fell sharply in September, a survey showed on Tuesday, as fears of higher interest rates and a rebound in fuel prices pressured

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Airbus aircraft deliveries to end-August rose 9%

Airbus jet deliveries rose 9% in the first eight months of 2026, leaving the European planemaker broadly on track to meet its target for the year, but with some catching-up

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UK finance minister Healey seeks to set out brighter vision before tough budget

Britain's finance minister, John Healey, used his first major speech since taking office seven weeks ago to try to set out a brighter vision for the

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US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries in latest pressure on Iran

The U.S.

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The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double expectations

The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double expectations

Economy

What the bond rout means for your finances (Hint: It’s a mixed bag)

What the bond rout means for your finances (Hint: It’s a mixed bag)

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Musk super PAC wades into US midterms with $800,000 for Republicans in close races

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has spent more than $800,000 in recent days on over a dozen key congressional races through his super PAC, funding direct-mail and

Economy|Political|US|World

Canada ready for US trade deal that benefits both countries, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday his government was ready to sign a trade deal with the U.S. that benefits both countries, adding any agreement would

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The bond market rout is global. Here’s what’s driving it

The bond market rout is global. Here’s what’s driving it

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Resistance to Bolivia IMF deal grows as groups meet over fuel crisis

Opposition to Bolivia's $1.9 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) program is gaining traction as civic groups, unions and business leaders increasingly link fuel

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Bull or bear market? AI spurs rethink of traditional market measures

Everyone knows Wall Street calls a 20% drop in a major index a bear market.

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China reins in rising yuan as weak domestic demand clouds outlook

China is slowing down a long rally in the yuan and is likely to keep further currency gains to a minimum this year, market participants say, as authorities step in to support

Economy|Finance

Global bonds sell off as Middle East conflict escalates, further stoking inflation fears

Global bonds sell off as Middle East conflict escalates, further stoking inflation fears

Arts

Nepal's flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild

Nepal may need $4 billion to $5 billion to rebuild after this week's devastating floods, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle told Reuters on Saturday, a bill equal to