Today: November 10, 2024
Today: November 10, 2024

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Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

UK inflation falls to lowest level in over 3 years, cementing expectations for another rate cut

Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, a drop that has cemented market expectations that the Bank of England will lower interest rates at its next policy meeting

UK inflation falls to lowest level in over 3 years, cementing expectations for another rate cut
Economy|Europe|Finance

Inflation expected to stay above ECB target in medium term, survey finds

Economists expect inflation rates to stay above the European Central Bank's 2% target in the medium term, according to a survey published by Germany's Ifo institute on Wednesday, a day

Inflation expected to stay above ECB target in medium term, survey finds
Business|Finance

Stellantis expects Q3 shipments to fall by a fifth in effort to cut inventories

Stellantis expects a 20% drop in third-quarter consolidated vehicle shipments, the carmaker said on Wednesday amid a declining business performance which led it last month to cut profit and

Stellantis expects Q3 shipments to fall by a fifth in effort to cut inventories
Economy|Finance

Plunging UK inflation spurs rate cut bets, offers budget relief for Reeves

British inflation slowed sharply last month and key price gauges watched by the Bank of England also fell, bolstering bets on a November interest rate

Plunging UK inflation spurs rate cut bets, offers budget relief for Reeves
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Shareholders approve buyout of AirAsia by long-haul associate

Shareholders have backed plans for budget carrier AirAsia to be bought by its long-haul associate, AirAsia X, paving the way for the Malaysian-based airlines to finalise their

Shareholders approve buyout of AirAsia by long-haul associate
Business|Finance|US

US fund Artisan urges Seven & i to allow due diligence on Couche-Tard's $47 billion buyout offer

U.S. fund Artisan Partners urged the board of Seven & i Holdings to allow Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) to conduct due diligence and negotiate a purchase

US fund Artisan urges Seven & i to allow due diligence on Couche-Tard's $47 billion buyout offer
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Europe Inc set to clear lower earnings bar; wait-and-see on China stimulus

Analysts have downgraded estimates for European corporate earnings at the fastest pace in seven months this week, setting a lower bar for beats, while

Europe Inc set to clear lower earnings bar; wait-and-see on China stimulus
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

Consumers are in for some relief: Lower energy prices are on the way

Consumers are in for some relief: Lower energy prices are on the way

Consumers are in for some relief: Lower energy prices are on the way
Finance|Stock Markets

Chips and luxury lead the way lower

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee European chip and luxury stocks will be at the forefront of investors' minds on Wednesday, and for all the wrong reasons,

Chips and luxury lead the way lower
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Stock market today: Wall Street rises as tech stocks and oil prices steady themselves

U.S. stocks rose following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and other big companies

Stock market today: Wall Street rises as tech stocks and oil prices steady themselves
Africa|Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|US

Jamie Dimon charts JPMorgan expansion plan into Africa

JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. lender, plans to enter Kenya and Ivory Coast this year and grow its footprint in Africa, CEO Jamie Dimon told

Jamie Dimon charts JPMorgan expansion plan into Africa
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|US

Debt boom hits pause Down Under as US election looms

Australian dollar debt sales, running at the fastest clip on record, are starting to hit the brakes as capital markets hunker down for the U.S. election, according

Debt boom hits pause Down Under as US election looms
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

KKR to launch sale of Goodpack, valued at around $1.8 billion, sources say

KKR & Co is set to launch the sale of Singapore-based Goodpack in a deal that could value the provider of shipping containers and

KKR to launch sale of Goodpack, valued at around $1.8 billion, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's upcoming stimulus package will be bigger than last year's, spokesperson says

Japan's upcoming stimulus package will be bigger than last year's measures that were financed with a 13 trillion yen ($87 billion) extra budget, a government spokesperson said on

Japan's upcoming stimulus package will be bigger than last year's, spokesperson says
Business|Election|Finance|Technology

Musk gave $75 million to pro-Trump group, becoming a Republican mega donor

Elon Musk gave around $75 million to his pro-Donald Trump spending group in the span of three months, federal disclosures showed on Tuesday, underscoring

Musk gave $75 million to pro-Trump group, becoming a Republican mega donor
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Chinese finance professionals switch careers as industry crackdown dims prospects

Disillusioned Chinese bankers and fund managers are giving up careers in a finance sector where government campaigns and regulation have coloured

Chinese finance professionals switch careers as industry crackdown dims prospects
Asia|Australia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

US dollar rallies on Fed outlook, potential Trump win; inflation weighs on pound

The U.S. dollar firmed on Wednesday, hitting an 11-week high, as investors ruled out a hefty interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve at the next

US dollar rallies on Fed outlook, potential Trump win; inflation weighs on pound
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Bank of Japan policymaker calls for 'very moderate' pace of rate hikes

The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates at a "very moderate" pace and avoid hiking prematurely, its policymaker Seiji Adachi

Bank of Japan policymaker calls for 'very moderate' pace of rate hikes
Asia|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US stocks end up with Dow nabbing record closing high, as crude weakness persists

U.S. stocks ended higher in opposition to their global counterparts on Wednesday, and crude extended its decline on projected softening demand.

US stocks end up with Dow nabbing record closing high, as crude weakness persists
Business|Finance

Stellantis plans to make more Ram pickups in Mexico, WSJ reports

Chrysler parent Stellantis is expanding its factory complex in northern Mexico to build Ram 1500 pickup trucks, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Stellantis plans to make more Ram pickups in Mexico, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Bostic says his 'dot' was for 25 bp more in cuts in 2024

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic on Tuesday said he penciled in just one more interest rate reduction of 25 basis points this year when he updated his projections for last

Fed's Bostic says his 'dot' was for 25 bp more in cuts in 2024
Business|Economy|Finance

New Zealand annual inflation at 2.2%, within central bank target range

Inflation in New Zealand returned to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's target range of 1% to 3% in the third quarter, keeping the door open for the central bank

New Zealand annual inflation at 2.2%, within central bank target range
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Small Business Administration disaster loan program is out of money after back-to-back hurricanes

Small Business Administration disaster loan program is out of money after back-to-back hurricanes

Small Business Administration disaster loan program is out of money after back-to-back hurricanes
Americas|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Telecoms giant America Movil triples quarterly net profit in Q3

Mexican telecommunications giant America Movil reported on Tuesday that it more than tripled its net profit in the third quarter from a year ago, due in part to a weaker peso

Telecoms giant America Movil triples quarterly net profit in Q3
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's central bank not concerned inflation expectations getting de-anchored

Australia's central bank is not concerned that inflation expectations could become de-anchored in the near-term, a top official said on Wednesday, although policymakers remained

Australia's central bank not concerned inflation expectations getting de-anchored
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trump Media stock mysteriously plunges

Trump Media stock mysteriously plunges

Trump Media stock mysteriously plunges
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Triple dose of central banks as tech, oil slump

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

Triple dose of central banks as tech, oil slump
Business|Economy|Finance

NYCB to be renamed Flagstar Financial as turnaround gathers pace

New York Community Bancorp will rename itself as Flagstar Financial, the U.S. regional lender said on Tuesday, amid efforts to turn around its struggling business.

NYCB to be renamed Flagstar Financial as turnaround gathers pace
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds

The Small Business Administration has run out of money for its disaster assistance loans, delaying much needed relief for people applying for aid in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds
Business|Economy|Finance|US

United Airlines says its third-quarter profit dipped 15% but revenue trends are looking up

United Airlines says its third-quarter profit fell 15% from a year ago

United Airlines says its third-quarter profit dipped 15% but revenue trends are looking up
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|US

Trump’s Scottish golf courses continue to struggle

Donald Trump’s two Scottish golf courses, into which he has pumped hundreds of millions of dollars over the past two decades, continued to burn cash in 2023, accounts published on Tuesday

Trump’s Scottish golf courses continue to struggle
Economy|Finance|US|World

Banga says Trump understands value of international financial institutions

World Bank President Ajay Banga on Tuesday said former President Donald Trump understands the value of international financial institutions and

Banga says Trump understands value of international financial institutions
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Mexican officials shake off investor concern in bilateral business summit

Mexican officials urged safety and stability in private investment in the country on Tuesday, following a bilateral summit with business leaders in which

Mexican officials shake off investor concern in bilateral business summit
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Chinese stocks attractive but investment managers cautious before US election

Asset managers of public and private funds believe that certain Chinese stocks are trading at attractive prices, but they are not buying just yet because of

Chinese stocks attractive but investment managers cautious before US election
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Exxon seeks buyers for portion of assets in North Dakota's Bakken shale

Top U.S. oil producer Exxon Mobil Corp plans to sell a portion of its assets in North Dakota's Bakken shale formation, the company told Reuters on Tuesday.

Exxon seeks buyers for portion of assets in North Dakota's Bakken shale
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

World Bank acts to boost lending capacity by $30 billion over 10 years

The World Bank voted on Tuesday to change its internal lending guidelines, freeing up $30 billion in additional lending capacity over the next

World Bank acts to boost lending capacity by $30 billion over 10 years
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Microsoft settles video gamers' lawsuit over Activision takeover

Microsoft Corp. has settled a lawsuit from a group of gamers who sued to try to stop the company from buying video game publisher Activision Blizzard for $69 billion last year

Microsoft settles video gamers' lawsuit over Activision takeover
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trump Media dives, wipes out early rally in second heaviest trading session

Shares of former U.S.

Trump Media dives, wipes out early rally in second heaviest trading session
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

ConocoPhillips seeks to keep priority as creditor in Citgo auction

ConocoPhillips has filed a court motion to preserve the U.S. oil producer's almost top priority among Citgo Petroleum creditors to cash proceeds from an auction of shares in the

ConocoPhillips seeks to keep priority as creditor in Citgo auction
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process

Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives

After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Americans haven’t been this worried about making their credit card payments since the pandemic

Americans haven’t been this worried about making their credit card payments since the pandemic

Americans haven’t been this worried about making their credit card payments since the pandemic
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Chip stocks fall on ASML forecast cut, potential US AI chip export cap

Semiconductor stocks in the United States and Asia fell after chip equipment maker ASML cut its annual sales forecast over weak non-AI chip demand while a report said the Biden

Chip stocks fall on ASML forecast cut, potential US AI chip export cap
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Italy's Ferragamo tempers market expectations on 2024 profit

Italy's Salvatore Ferragamo said on Tuesday that operating profit this year would be at the lowest end of current analyst estimates after revenues fell 7.2% at constant exchange rates

Italy's Ferragamo tempers market expectations on 2024 profit
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Adidas raises 2024 guidance again, citing good brand momentum

Adidas on Tuesday raised its full-year sales and profit guidance, citing better than expected performance in the third quarter and good brand momentum as it benefits from popularity of its

Adidas raises 2024 guidance again, citing good brand momentum
Economy|Finance|US

US holiday sales to grow up to 3.5% in 2024, NRF forecasts

U.S. holiday sales are expected to grow as much as 3.5%, the slowest pace in six years, the National Retail Federation forecast on Tuesday, as shoppers turn more frugal and get picky with

US holiday sales to grow up to 3.5% in 2024, NRF forecasts
Election|Finance|US

Economic factors and currency volatility in the 2024 US presidential election

OANDA spotlights the currency pairs most likely to be affected by the volatility surrounding the U.S. presidential election.

Economic factors and currency volatility in the 2024 US presidential election
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

LVMH sales fall 3% as China demand for luxury goods worsens

French luxury giant LVMH reported a 3% fall in third-quarter sales on Tuesday, undershooting estimates in its first decline in quarterly sales

LVMH sales fall 3% as China demand for luxury goods worsens
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowly

The largest retail trade group in the United States says it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year due to concerns over persistent inflation and prices

US retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowly
Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

Israel inflation eases to 3.5% in September but stays above target

Israel's inflation rate eased in September for the first time in seven months, data from the Central Bureau of Statistics showed on Tuesday, but it likely will

Israel inflation eases to 3.5% in September but stays above target
Business|Finance|Technology

Why you shouldn't store your money in payment apps

More and more people are using payment apps to send and receive money

Why you shouldn't store your money in payment apps
Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

ASML cuts sales forecasts in Q3 earnings published early; shares plummet

Computer chip equipment maker ASML forecast on Tuesday lower than expected 2025 sales and bookings on sustained weakness in parts of the

ASML cuts sales forecasts in Q3 earnings published early; shares plummet
Business|Economy|Finance

Troubled Boeing signals it may raise up to $25 billion to shore up finances

Boeing is moving toward raising up to $25 billion to shore up its troubled financial position

Troubled Boeing signals it may raise up to $25 billion to shore up finances
Business|Economy|Finance

How to increase your credit limit and keep a good credit score

Money.ca shares tips and steps to increasing your credit limit while also maintaining a good credit score in Canada.

How to increase your credit limit and keep a good credit score
Economy|Finance

IMF sees Mexico economic growth slowing in 2024, 2025

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it sees Mexico's economic growth slowing to around 1.5% this year, citing capacity constraints and tight monetary policy.

IMF sees Mexico economic growth slowing in 2024, 2025
Business|Finance|US

Pfizer taps Vanguard veteran for board amid fight with Starboard

Pfizer appointed a former chief executive officer at Vanguard, the drug giant's biggest investor, to its board on Tuesday as it faces pressure from activist

Pfizer taps Vanguard veteran for board amid fight with Starboard
Business|Finance|Health|Technology

GSK sues Moderna for US patent infringement over COVID, RSV vaccines

British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline sued Moderna in U.S. federal court in Delaware on Tuesday, accusing it of violating GSK patent rights in messenger RNA technology with

GSK sues Moderna for US patent infringement over COVID, RSV vaccines
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Blackstone to invest $8.2 billion in data centres in northeastern Spain

Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, plans to invest 7.5 billion euros ($8.2 billion) to develop data centres in Spain's Aragon, boosting the region's growing

Blackstone to invest $8.2 billion in data centres in northeastern Spain
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street banks boosted by deal fees as Fed rate cuts, buoyant markets stoke confidence

Wall Street's biggest banks reported rising investment banking fees in the third quarter fueled by more deals and corporate debt issuance, and said their pipeline of new activity looked

Wall Street banks boosted by deal fees as Fed rate cuts, buoyant markets stoke confidence
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

StanChart welcomes 'clarity' from UK court ruling over replacement rate for Libor

Standard Chartered won its bid in a London court on Tuesday to replace the financial benchmark it used to set dividend rates for some shares, which the bank said provided "clarity"

StanChart welcomes 'clarity' from UK court ruling over replacement rate for Libor
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

PNC Financial quarterly profit drops on lower interest income, higher provisions

PNC Financial reported a 4% drop in third-quarter net profit on Tuesday, as it earned less from customer interest payment and set aside a bigger buffer of capital to cover loans that may

PNC Financial quarterly profit drops on lower interest income, higher provisions
Business|Economy|Finance

Canadian home sales rise 1.9% in September

Canadian home sales rose 1.9% in September from the previous month and were up 6.9% on an annual basis, data from the Canadian Real Estate Association showed on Tuesday.

Canadian home sales rise 1.9% in September
Business|Europe|Finance

Britain's SSE rebuffed EDP proposal to merge, sources say

Portugal's main power utility EDP initiated merger discussions with London-listed peer SSE earlier this year, but talks did

Britain's SSE rebuffed EDP proposal to merge, sources say
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Platinum Equity's Ingram Micro targets up to $5.4 billion valuation in US IPO

Ingram Micro said on Tuesday it was seeking a valuation of up to $5.42 billion as the technology products distributor aims to go public again in the U.S. after nearly

Platinum Equity's Ingram Micro targets up to $5.4 billion valuation in US IPO
Economy|Finance

Canada's inflation eases to 1.6%, ups chances of 50 bps rate cut next week

Canada's annual inflation rate slowed more than expected to 1.6% in September, data showed on Tuesday, prompting markets to increase bets of a

Canada's inflation eases to 1.6%, ups chances of 50 bps rate cut next week
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

UBS lifts year-end target for S&P 500 to 5,850 points

UBS Global Research on Tuesday raised its year-end target for the benchmark S&P 500 index to 5,850 points from an earlier projection of 5,600, boosted by corporate profit growth,

UBS lifts year-end target for S&P 500 to 5,850 points
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Boeing’s crisis is getting worse. Now it’s borrowing tens of billions of dollars

Boeing’s crisis is getting worse. Now it’s borrowing tens of billions of dollars

Boeing’s crisis is getting worse. Now it’s borrowing tens of billions of dollars
Business|Economy|Finance

Citigroup profit beats estimates on investment banking surge

Citigroup posted a smaller-than-expected drop in profit for the third quarter as debt underwriting propped up investment banking results.

Citigroup profit beats estimates on investment banking surge
Business|Finance|Technology

Ripple challenges industry giants with new stablecoin

Crypto firm Ripple launched a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, looking to disrupt a market in which the top two incumbents account for nearly 90% of the value.

Ripple challenges industry giants with new stablecoin
Business|Finance|Technology

Embraer's Eve gets $88 million BNDES loan to build first plant

Electric aircraft maker Eve has secured an $88 million loan deal with Brazil's state development bank BNDES to fund the development of its first production facility, it said in a

Embraer's Eve gets $88 million BNDES loan to build first plant
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Goldman Sachs profit beats estimates as bond sales boost investment banking

Goldman Sachs' profit beat estimates in the third quarter, fueled by a rebound in bond sales, stock offerings and mergers that sent its shares up more than

Goldman Sachs profit beats estimates as bond sales boost investment banking
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores as US pharmacies struggle to define a new role

Walgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to them first for convenience

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores as US pharmacies struggle to define a new role
Americas|Economy|Finance

Brazil's Haddad backs limiting spending as fiscal issues worry markets

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said in an interview published on Tuesday that financial markets were right to be worried about the country's fiscal situation, but

Brazil's Haddad backs limiting spending as fiscal issues worry markets
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Boeing lines up $35 billion in funds as strike hammers finances

Boeing set out to shore up its sagging finances on Tuesday, announcing plans to raise up to $25 billion through stock and debt offerings and a $10

Boeing lines up $35 billion in funds as strike hammers finances
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Russia seeks over $1 billion in damages from Shell, report says

The Russian General Prosecutor's office was seeking to collect more than 1 billion euro ($1.09 billion) in damages from international energy major Shell, the RIA news agency

Russia seeks over $1 billion in damages from Shell, report says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

BofA profit beats estimates on investment banking, trading strength

Bank of America's third-quarter profit dropped as it paid more to customers to hold their deposits, but its earnings beat estimates, driven by

BofA profit beats estimates on investment banking, trading strength
Business|Finance

Boeing enters $10 billion credit agreement with banks amid crippling strike

Boeing said on Tuesday it has entered a credit agreement worth $10 billion with a consortium of banks, as the U.S. planemaker readies financing sources amid a crippling strike and upcoming

Boeing enters $10 billion credit agreement with banks amid crippling strike
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Cancer drug sales lift J&J past Wall Street expectations

Johnson & Johnson raised its 2024 profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday after reporting strong sales of oncology drugs and quarterly results that beat

Cancer drug sales lift J&J past Wall Street expectations
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street indexes end lower as chip, oil stocks drop

Wall Street's major stock indexes closed lower on Tuesday, with a 1% drop in the technology-heavy Nasdaq leading losses as chip stocks tumbled on

Wall Street indexes end lower as chip, oil stocks drop
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Tech, banks spark new US records as China relapses

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The U.S. bond market returns from holiday to find Wall Street stocks soaring ever higher to new records, with Big Tech and Big Banks

Tech, banks spark new US records as China relapses
Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

Israel GDP growth revised down to 0.3% as Gaza war takes economic toll

Israel's economy grew slower in the second quarter than previously thought, data showed on Tuesday, as Israel's war in Gaza against the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas continued

Israel GDP growth revised down to 0.3% as Gaza war takes economic toll
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

UnitedHealth forecasts 2025 profit below Street estimates, shares fall

UnitedHealth Group provided a 2025 profit forecast below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday as it expects pressure across its government-supported health

UnitedHealth forecasts 2025 profit below Street estimates, shares fall
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Netflix subscriber additions likely slowed, growth strategy in focus

Netflix could report its slowest subscriber additions in six quarters on Thursday as gains from a password-sharing crackdown ease, with investors looking for

Netflix subscriber additions likely slowed, growth strategy in focus
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street’s been on a two-year tear. Can the party last?

Wall Street’s been on a two-year tear. Can the party last?

Wall Street’s been on a two-year tear. Can the party last?
Economy|Europe|Finance

Romanian fiscal adjustment plans challenge timeline for interest rate cuts

Romania's central bank saw a window of opportunity with falling inflation to cut interest rates twice and ease some policy restrictiveness, but the bank is now pausing as a

Romanian fiscal adjustment plans challenge timeline for interest rate cuts
Business|Finance|Technology|US

EV chipmaker Wolfspeed set to receive $750 million US chips grant

Wolfspeed is set to receive $750 million in government grants for its new North Carolina silicon carbide wafer manufacturing plant facility

EV chipmaker Wolfspeed set to receive $750 million US chips grant
Business|Finance|Technology

Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips

The Biden-Harris administration announced plans to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed, with the money supporting its new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina that makes the wafers used in advanced computer chips and its factory in Marcy, New York

Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips
Business|Europe|Finance|Travel

Wizz Air confirms Airbus deliveries until end of 2025

Wizz Air has confirmation of its Airbus deliveries until the end of 2025, the airline's chief executive said on Tuesday, despite questions over whether the European

Wizz Air confirms Airbus deliveries until end of 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Italy working to implement agreement on G7 Ukraine loan-Meloni

Italy is working to implement an agreement on a loan to Ukraine backed by Russian assets held in the European Union, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday.

Italy working to implement agreement on G7 Ukraine loan-Meloni
Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone economy shows some signs of growth

The euro zone economy showed some signs of life on Tuesday with a raft of indicators pointing to lukewarm but still positive growth for a bloc that has been

Euro zone economy shows some signs of growth
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Italy to take 3.5 billion euros from banks, insurers to fund budget

Italy's government plans to raise 3.5 billion euros ($3.81 billion) from domestic banks and insurers, Prime Minister Giorgia

Italy to take 3.5 billion euros from banks, insurers to fund budget
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's economy set to grow 4.8% in 2024, missing target: Reuters poll

China's economy is likely to expand 4.8% in 2024, undershooting the government's target, and growth could cool further to 4.5% in 2025, a Reuters poll showed,

China's economy set to grow 4.8% in 2024, missing target: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Tech stocks hurt STOXX 600, ASML logs biggest one-day drop in 26 years

European shares posted their biggest one-day drop in over two weeks on Tuesday, weighed by technology stocks after chip equipment maker

Tech stocks hurt STOXX 600, ASML logs biggest one-day drop in 26 years
Economy|Europe|Finance

French inflation slowed more than expected in September, INSEE says

French consumer prices fell more than initially expected in September, the INSEE statistics agency said on Tuesday, revising the headline annual consumer price index to 1.4%, strengthening

French inflation slowed more than expected in September, INSEE says
Economy|Europe|Finance

Spain 12-month EU-harmonised inflation falls to 1.7% in September

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation fell to 1.7% in September, down from 2.4% in the period through August, final data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE)

Spain 12-month EU-harmonised inflation falls to 1.7% in September
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Investor optimism sees biggest jump since June 2020, survey shows

Global investor optimism posted its biggest jump since June 2020 in October due to Federal Reserve rate cuts, stimulus pledges from China and expectations of a soft landing for the

Investor optimism sees biggest jump since June 2020, survey shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Ericsson sees signs of demand recovery after Q3 beat, shares up

Sweden's Ericsson said on Tuesday the telecom equipment market is showing signs of improvement after reporting third-quarter core earnings and sales above

Ericsson sees signs of demand recovery after Q3 beat, shares up
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Wall Street falls from its records as oil prices tumble and tech stocks drop

U.S. stocks pulled back from their records as the price of crude oil tumbled again and technology stocks faltered

Stock market today: Wall Street falls from its records as oil prices tumble and tech stocks drop
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

European and US bonds rapidly diverge as economic wedge widens

A rapid divergence between euro zone and U.S. government bond markets is expected to continue, as an increasingly lacklustre European economy adds to the pressure

European and US bonds rapidly diverge as economic wedge widens
Business|Economy|Finance|US

A key to Citi's regulatory woes: staff need skills 'enhancement'

Citigroup has struggled to adequately train employees in risk, compliance and data roles, according to the bank's own assessment, shedding

A key to Citi's regulatory woes: staff need skills 'enhancement'
Business|Economy|Finance

7-Eleven's turnaround plan requires heavy lifting to stop Couche-Tard's $47 billion takeover

Japan's Seven & i Holdings is betting it can boost value by hiving off underperforming businesses and focusing on mainstay 7-Eleven stores.

7-Eleven's turnaround plan requires heavy lifting to stop Couche-Tard's $47 billion takeover
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Nvidia makes new push for Apple's mantle

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan.

Nvidia makes new push for Apple's mantle
Economy|Finance

Malaysia eyes more subsidy cuts, new taxes in 2025 budget to boost finances

By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia will likely introduce further subsidy cuts and new taxes as part of its budget for next year, analysts and economists said, as it looks to strengthen its fiscal

Malaysia eyes more subsidy cuts, new taxes in 2025 budget to boost finances
Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ to forgo another rate hike by year-end, say slim majority of economists: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will forgo raising interest rates again this year, according to a very slim majority of economists in a Reuters poll, although nearly 90%

BOJ to forgo another rate hike by year-end, say slim majority of economists: Reuters poll
Economy|Finance|World

IMF says global public debt to top $100 trillion, growth may accelerate

The world's total public debt is set to exceed $100 trillion this year for the first time, and may grow more quickly than forecast as political sentiment favors

IMF says global public debt to top $100 trillion, growth may accelerate
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China banks weigh trimming deposit rates as early as this week, Bloomberg News reports

Chinese banks are set to cut rates on 300 trillion yuan ($42.20 trillion) of deposits as soon as this week, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

China banks weigh trimming deposit rates as early as this week, Bloomberg News reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan PM seeks extra budget exceeding 13 trillion yen, Nikkei says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said his government is aiming to compile a supplementary budget for the current fiscal year in excess of last year's 13.1 trillion yen ($87.6

Japan PM seeks extra budget exceeding 13 trillion yen, Nikkei says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China may raise $850 billion in new debt over three years to spur growth, says report

China may raise an additional 6 trillion yuan ($850 billion) from special treasury bonds over three years to stimulate a sagging economy, local media

China may raise $850 billion in new debt over three years to spur growth, says report
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Wall St ends lower on tech weakness, oil extends slide

U.S. stocks closed down on Tuesday, following world stocks lower as a weak sales forecast from chipmaker ASML weighed on tech shares, while crude extended its

Wall St ends lower on tech weakness, oil extends slide
Asia|Economy|Finance|World

Growth across Pacific slows as post-pandemic rebound fades, says World Bank

Growth across the Pacific Islands is expected to slow to 3.6% this year, down from 5.8% in 2023, as a post-pandemic rebound fades and Fiji, contributing half of

Growth across Pacific slows as post-pandemic rebound fades, says World Bank
Economy|Finance|US

US dollar continues uptrend as Fed policy provides lift

The U.S. dollar edged higher against most major currencies on Tuesday, resuming the latest uptrend that took it to more than two-month highs fueled by

US dollar continues uptrend as Fed policy provides lift
Asia|Economy|Finance|World

Oil plunges 4% as Iran supply disruption concerns ease, demand outlook weakens

Oil prices tumbled more than 4% to a near two-week low on Tuesday due to a weaker demand outlook and after a media report said Israel would not strike Iranian nuclear and oil sites,

Oil plunges 4% as Iran supply disruption concerns ease, demand outlook weakens
Business|Finance

Chinese developer Sino-Ocean expects to generate $2.8 billion cash to repay offshore debt

Chinese property developer Sino-Ocean Group said on Tuesday its restructuring plan was being implemented in an orderly manner and it expects to generate $2.8 billion in cash over the next

Chinese developer Sino-Ocean expects to generate $2.8 billion cash to repay offshore debt
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Tokyo Metro raises $2.3 billion in Japan's biggest IPO in 6 years

Tokyo Metro raised 348.6 billion yen ($2.3 billion) in Japan's largest initial public offering in six years after pricing its IPO at the top of its

Tokyo Metro raises $2.3 billion in Japan's biggest IPO in 6 years
Economy|Finance

Central banks remain keen buyers of gold, representatives tell bullion conference

Central banks remain keen buyers of gold to diversify their reserves for financial or strategic reasons, representatives of three central banks told the London Bullion Market

Central banks remain keen buyers of gold, representatives tell bullion conference
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Global EV sales up 30.5% in September as China shines, Europe recuperates

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by an annual 30.5% in September, as China surpassed its record numbers recorded

Global EV sales up 30.5% in September as China shines, Europe recuperates
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan Inc's shareholders increasingly challenge management

Shareholders of Japan's largest companies are increasingly voting against management resolutions, data showed on Tuesday, spurred on by guidance on effective

Japan Inc's shareholders increasingly challenge management
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

Changes in store for Medicare Advantage as open enrollment starts

Changes in store for Medicare Advantage as open enrollment starts

Changes in store for Medicare Advantage as open enrollment starts
Business|Finance|US

Verizon bid for Frontier faces investor skepticism, sources say

Some of Frontier Communications' largest shareholders are concerned about its planned $9.6 billion takeover by Verizon Communications, with its second-

Verizon bid for Frontier faces investor skepticism, sources say
Crime|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|Videos

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside New York Stock Exchange

Police arrested more than 200 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had staged a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange on Monday to demand an end to U.S. support for

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside New York Stock Exchange
Asia|Business|Finance

MORNING Bid: Tokyo reopens to S&P 500 record, yuan down

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

MORNING Bid: Tokyo reopens to S&P 500 record, yuan down
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

CoverGirl parent Coty estimates first-quarter sales below forecast

CoverGirl parent Coty on Monday estimated first-quarter like-for-like sales growth below its prior forecast due to a slowdown in the U.S., sending its shares down 6% in after-market trading

CoverGirl parent Coty estimates first-quarter sales below forecast
Business|Economy|Finance

Middle East supply disruption potential could send oil above $100/bbl, Citi says

Citi Research on Monday raised its bull case scenario for oil prices for this quarter and the next one, citing heightened potential of the market to fear or realize supply losses during

Middle East supply disruption potential could send oil above $100/bbl, Citi says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Phillips 66 aims at $3 billion divestitures target with Swiss venture stake sale

Phillips 66 will sell its 49% non-operated equity interest in Coop Mineraloel AG to its Swiss joint venture partner for $1.24 billion, the U.S. refiner said on Monday.

Phillips 66 aims at $3 billion divestitures target with Swiss venture stake sale
Business|Europe|Finance

Banking deals can make banks too big and hurt consumers, Sabadell chair says

Banking consolidation is not always the best way to create shareholder value and can lead to oligopolies that are bad for clients, Chair

Banking deals can make banks too big and hurt consumers, Sabadell chair says
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Starbucks is scaling back discounts and promotions

Starbucks is scaling back discounts and promotions

Starbucks is scaling back discounts and promotions
Business|Finance|Health|US

Blue Cross Blue Shield settles US health provider class action for $2.8 billion

Insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield has agreed to pay $2.8 billion to resolve antitrust class action claims by hospital systems, physicians and other health providers alleging

Blue Cross Blue Shield settles US health provider class action for $2.8 billion
Business|Europe|Finance

Stellantis Chair Elkann: not interested in buying competitors - AFP

Stellantis is not seeking to merge with or to buy other players, John Elkann, chairman of the French-Italian automaker, told news agency AFP on Monday, amid recent rumours of a tie-

Stellantis Chair Elkann: not interested in buying competitors - AFP
Americas|Business|Environment|Finance

Brazil's Petrobras and miner Vale have decarbonization partnership in works

Brazil's Petrobras is discussing a partnership with Vale to help the mining company lower carbon emissions, the state-run oil firm's Chief Executive Magda Chambriard said on

Brazil's Petrobras and miner Vale have decarbonization partnership in works
Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Waller "more cautious" on rate cuts

Citing a recent uptick in inflation and data showing the U.S. economy and labor market are stronger than previously thought, Federal Reserve Governor

Fed's Waller "more cautious" on rate cuts
Business|Economy|Finance

True Value declares bankruptcy and sells itself to a hardware rival

True Value declares bankruptcy and sells itself to a hardware rival

True Value declares bankruptcy and sells itself to a hardware rival
Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside New York Stock Exchange

Dozens of people protesting Israel’s war in Gaza have been arrested in a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside New York Stock Exchange
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stellantis CEO says carmaker is on pace to fix sales problems after poor performance this year

Stellantis is fixing its slowing U.S. sales at the right pace after fumbling a marketing plan earlier this year, CEO Carlos Tavares told reporters Monday

Stellantis CEO says carmaker is on pace to fix sales problems after poor performance this year
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Shares of Trump Media extend huge comeback

Shares of former U.S.

Shares of Trump Media extend huge comeback
Finance|Health

World Health Organization receives $1 billion in pledges for next budget

The World Health Organization said it received pledges worth $700 million for its 2025-2028 budget at a event in Berlin on Monday, in addition to $300 million already pledged by the

World Health Organization receives $1 billion in pledges for next budget
Business|Finance|Sports

WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement

The WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pie

WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia notches record close, could unseat Apple as most valuable company

Shares of Nvidia closed at their highest ever on Monday, putting the heavyweight AI chipmaker on the brink of dethroning Apple as the world's most valuable company.

Nvidia notches record close, could unseat Apple as most valuable company
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Legendary Entertainment buys out Dalian Wanda's stake in the Hollywood studio

Legendary Entertainment on Monday said it had completed a buyout of Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group's remaining stake in the movie studio and will be wholly owned by Apollo Global.

Legendary Entertainment buys out Dalian Wanda's stake in the Hollywood studio
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia plans to reduce bank card surcharges from 2026

Australia is planning to reduce bank card surcharges, including the elimination of transaction fees on debit cards, the government said on Monday, as the use of cash declines in the

Australia plans to reduce bank card surcharges from 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|US

Britain has no plans for EU-style tariffs on Chinese EVs

Britain does not plan to follow the European Union in imposing tariffs on imports of electric vehicles from China as UK businesses have not raised a complaint to be investigated,

Britain has no plans for EU-style tariffs on Chinese EVs
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Turkish economy to cool more than government expects

Turkey's economy will grow 3% this year and next, lower than the government's recently updated forecasts, a Reuters poll of economists showed on Monday, pointing to a much deeper

Turkish economy to cool more than government expects
Business|Europe|Finance

Hard to see Chinese EV price deal by end of October, says EU official

EU talks with Beijing on minimum import prices to avert the bloc's tariffs on China-built electric vehicles pose a "formidable challenge" as cars are complex

Hard to see Chinese EV price deal by end of October, says EU official
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Vanda Pharmaceuticals rejects Cycle Pharma's second takeover offer

Vanda Pharmaceuticals on Monday rejected UK-based Cycle Pharmaceuticals' second takeover proposal, which values the drugmaker at $8 per share despite a drop in Vanda's stock following the

Vanda Pharmaceuticals rejects Cycle Pharma's second takeover offer
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

EU 'wants level playing field', but still negotiating with China on car tariffs

The European Union wants a level playing field with China on car tariffs and is negotiating with Beijing on mechanisms such as price commitments or investments in Europe as a

EU 'wants level playing field', but still negotiating with China on car tariffs
Americas|Economy|Finance

Brazil's economic activity beats forecast in August, reinforcing rate-hiking path

Brazil's economic activity again surprised on the upside in August, central bank data showed on Monday, reinforcing a view of heated economic momentum that prompted policymakers

Brazil's economic activity beats forecast in August, reinforcing rate-hiking path
Economy|Finance

Brazil c bank reiterates GDP as key input; higher growth seen as possible

Brazil's central bank sees strong economic activity as a key input for its monetary policy decision, incoming governor Gabriel Galipolo said on Monday, as the government

Brazil c bank reiterates GDP as key input; higher growth seen as possible
Asia|Business|Finance

HSBC probes China Pinnacle wealth business on costs and control, say sources

HSBC Holdings Plc is reviewing expenses and operational controls at its China digital wealth business Pinnacle, in a move

HSBC probes China Pinnacle wealth business on costs and control, say sources
Economy|Finance

S&P Global says countries likely to default more often in coming decade

Countries are likely to default more frequently on their foreign currency debt in the coming decade than they did in the past due to higher debt and an increase in

S&P Global says countries likely to default more often in coming decade
Business|Finance|Technology

As OpenAI attracts billions in new investment, its goal of balancing profit with purpose is getting more challenging to pull off

Unlike other big tech companies, OpenAI is the for-profit subsidiary of a nonprofit overseen by the nonprofit’s board of directors. Many media outlets report that this arrangement could soon change.

As OpenAI attracts billions in new investment, its goal of balancing profit with purpose is getting more challenging to pull off
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Elliott takes Southwest fight to shareholders, nominates eight directors

Elliott Investment Management is taking its fight with Southwest Airlines to investors by calling for a special shareholder meeting where they can vote on new

Elliott takes Southwest fight to shareholders, nominates eight directors
Business|Finance|US

Boeing prepares layoff notices for thousands of workers as turmoil deepens

Thousands of Boeing staff will get layoff notices within weeks, a union and industry sources said, as a senior U.S. official flew to

Boeing prepares layoff notices for thousands of workers as turmoil deepens
Asia|Economy|Finance|Food

Food pushes India's retail inflation to nine-month high in September

India's retail inflation in September accelerated to its highest in nine months, due to higher food prices, according to government data

Food pushes India's retail inflation to nine-month high in September
Americas|Economy|Finance

Panama to stick to economic targets despite budget backtrack, minister says

Panama will stick to its economic forecasts for next year even though the government withdrew its budget proposal after pushback from Congress,

Panama to stick to economic targets despite budget backtrack, minister says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

BYD tells EU to 'stay away' from tariffs as it expands European supply chain

Chinese EV giant BYD on Monday slammed the EU's planned tariffs on Chinese-made EVs but said it planned to make almost all the cars it sells in Europe locally,

BYD tells EU to 'stay away' from tariffs as it expands European supply chain
Business|Finance|US

Catalent to sell New Jersey facility

Catalent has agreed to sell its oral drug development and small-scale manufacturing facility in Somerset, New Jersey to private contract drug manufacturer Ardena, the companies said on

Catalent to sell New Jersey facility
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Denmark's Lundbeck bets on epilepsy drug with $2.6 billion Longboard deal

H Lundbeck A/S has agreed to buy U.S.-based Longboard Pharmaceuticals for $2.6 billion, marking the biggest deal ever by the Danish drugmaker as it seeks to bolster its

Denmark's Lundbeck bets on epilepsy drug with $2.6 billion Longboard deal
Business|Finance

GM, Barclays sign long-term credit card partnership agreement

General Motors and Barclays said on Monday they have signed a long-term credit card partnership agreement to let customers earn and redeem reward points on new Buicks, Cadillacs and other

GM, Barclays sign long-term credit card partnership agreement
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Bank Indonesia to hold key rate at 6% on Oct. 16 amid rupiah concerns

Bank Indonesia (BI) will leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday despite inflation falling to its lowest level since 2021, as receding expectations of

Bank Indonesia to hold key rate at 6% on Oct. 16 amid rupiah concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|US

China doubts as economy struggles, US bonds closed

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan With U.S.

China doubts as economy struggles, US bonds closed
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

S&P 500 ends at fresh record high, as Dow scales 43k for first time

Wall Street ended higher on Monday, with both the S&P 500 and the Dow posting fresh record finishes, as investors bought into technology stocks ahead of a busy week packed

S&P 500 ends at fresh record high, as Dow scales 43k for first time
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China's September lending falls short of expectations

New bank lending in China jumped in September from the previous month but fell short of expectations, as markets await further details on fiscal stimulus

China's September lending falls short of expectations
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Hungary seeks housing boost from pensions ahead of 2026 election

Hungary's economy ministry proposed on Monday that savings in private pension accounts can be used tax-free for housing purposes as a one-off measure next year

Hungary seeks housing boost from pensions ahead of 2026 election
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Campaigners want UBS barred from US pension market, Sueddeutsche Zeitung says

A group of campaigners wants UBS to lose its exemption from U.S. regulations that allows the Swiss bank to operate in the American pension market despite breaking banking rules,

Campaigners want UBS barred from US pension market, Sueddeutsche Zeitung says
Asia|Economy|Finance

China's exports miss forecasts as lone bright spot fades

China's export growth slowed sharply in September while imports also unexpectedly decelerated, undershooting forecasts by big margins and suggesting manufacturers are

China's exports miss forecasts as lone bright spot fades
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

STOXX 600 ends at two-week high with eyes on earnings, ECB decision

European stocks ended Monday's choppy session at a two-week high ahead of corporate earnings and a European Central Bank policy

STOXX 600 ends at two-week high with eyes on earnings, ECB decision
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China's stimulus promises bring property sector hope, rather than confidence

Chinese finance industry professional Zhang Jing made enough money from a recent stock market rally to consider hopping on the housing ladder

China's stimulus promises bring property sector hope, rather than confidence
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|US|World

China, Vietnam, South Korea could see 1% GDP hit from Trump presidency, say Fitch

A second Donald Trump presidency could lead to significantly lower economic growth in several Asian economies, with China, South Korea and Vietnam particularly affected, ratings

China, Vietnam, South Korea could see 1% GDP hit from Trump presidency, say Fitch
Business|Economy|Finance

Singapore banks expect lower rates, China stimulus to boost wealth business

Singaporean banks' mainstay wealth businesses are set to drive growth in the near-term on interest rate cuts and hopes of a revival in the

Singapore banks expect lower rates, China stimulus to boost wealth business
Business|Economy|Finance

Philippine central bank to trim rates twice this quarter: Reuters poll

The Philippine central bank will cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points both in October and December to support economic growth as inflation is expected to

Philippine central bank to trim rates twice this quarter: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

LVMH investors jittery over anaemic China demand for European designer goods

Investors in French luxury group LVMH are eager for signs that China's new fiscal stimulus measures can finally pull wealthy and middle-class Chinese shoppers out

LVMH investors jittery over anaemic China demand for European designer goods
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Stellantis CEO Tavares defends record in Paris over US crisis

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares alternated between defiance and contrition about the company's turnaround plans on Monday in a packed

Stellantis CEO Tavares defends record in Paris over US crisis
Election|Finance

Indonesia's Prabowo asks Sri Mulyani to remain as finance minister

Indonesia's incoming president, Prabowo Subianto, has asked current finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati to remain in her post under his

Indonesia's Prabowo asks Sri Mulyani to remain as finance minister
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Wall Street powers higher to more records

Wall Street rolled to more records as U.S. stocks added to their all-time highs

Stock market today: Wall Street powers higher to more records
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Going all out? Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank looks set to deliver another interest rate cut on Thursday it had little appetite to point to just weeks ago.

Going all out? Five questions for the ECB
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

China copper, iron ore stay stimulus believers, but others sceptical: Russell

Western and Chinese investors had different reactions to the latest stimulus pronouncements by Beijing, and it's likely that both groups are somewhat

China copper, iron ore stay stimulus believers, but others sceptical: Russell
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

China stimulus gets mixed reviews

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Beijing's latest stimulus pledges were met on Monday with a mixed and volatile response in Chinese stocks, with investors showing no

China stimulus gets mixed reviews
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Low-cost hybrid tech gives Renault breathing space in tough EV transition

Renault CEO Luca de Meo's bet on a low-cost gearbox technology is allowing the French carmaker to gain ground in Europe's fast-growing hybrid car market, giving

Low-cost hybrid tech gives Renault breathing space in tough EV transition
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Inside China's bid to build sway over global metals pricing

China is locking in steps to shape the pricing of the vast quantities of industrial metals it produces and consumes, with moves to attract

Inside China's bid to build sway over global metals pricing
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Virgin Australia reports second consecutive annual profit ahead of possible IPO

Virgin Australia said on Monday it had recorded its second consecutive annual profit and a 6.8% year-on-year increase in revenue, putting it in a stronger financial position as it looks to

Virgin Australia reports second consecutive annual profit ahead of possible IPO
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

BlackRock, Fidelity snap up Hyundai India shares in record $3.3 billion IPO

Hyundai Motor India sold shares worth $989.4 million to institutional investors including BlackRock and Fidelity on Monday,

BlackRock, Fidelity snap up Hyundai India shares in record $3.3 billion IPO
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

S&P 500, Dow notch record closing highs, crude slumps

U.S. stocks ended higher with a boost from technology shares amid light Columbus Day trading on Monday, while crude prices dipped as investors parsed signs of

S&P 500, Dow notch record closing highs, crude slumps
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

US dollar climbs to 10-week peak; euro, China's yuan fall

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and P.J.

US dollar climbs to 10-week peak; euro, China's yuan fall
Business|Economy|Finance

Goldman Sachs raises China's GDP forecast to 4.9% in 2024

Goldman Sachs raised China's gross domestic product forecast to 4.9% from 4.7% for 2024, according to a research note, citing the government's latest round of stimulus measures.

Goldman Sachs raises China's GDP forecast to 4.9% in 2024
Business|Economy|Finance

Singapore keeps monetary policy steady as Q3 growth picks up; analysts bet on Jan easing

Singapore's central bank on Monday left its monetary settings unchanged, as expected, as data showed the economy perked up in the third quarter

Singapore keeps monetary policy steady as Q3 growth picks up; analysts bet on Jan easing
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Oil falls 2% as OPEC cuts oil demand growth view, China concerns

Oil prices fell 2% on Monday as OPEC again lowered its outlook for 2024 and 2025 global oil demand growth while China's oil imports fell for the fifth straight

Oil falls 2% as OPEC cuts oil demand growth view, China concerns
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Bank results boost Wall St, China plan leaves questions

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Bank results boost Wall St, China plan leaves questions
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Australia's TPG to sell fibre, fixed assets to Vocus for $3.5 billion

Australia's TPG Telecom said on Monday it would carve out its fibre and fixed network infrastructure assets in a sale to Macquarie and pension fund Aware Super-owned

Australia's TPG to sell fibre, fixed assets to Vocus for $3.5 billion
Economy|Finance|World

World Bank says 26 poorest nations in worst financial shape since 2006

The world's 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the most poverty-stricken people, are more in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to

World Bank says 26 poorest nations in worst financial shape since 2006
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Chinese carmaker GAC looks at making EVs in Europe as tariffs loom

Chinese state-owned carmaker GAC is exploring the manufacture of EVs in Europe to avoid EU tariffs, the general manager of its international business told Reuters

Chinese carmaker GAC looks at making EVs in Europe as tariffs loom
Business|Economy|Finance

Boeing strike has already cost the company and workers $5 billion, new analysis shows

Boeing strike has already cost the company and workers $5 billion, new analysis shows

Boeing strike has already cost the company and workers $5 billion, new analysis shows
Asia|Economy|Finance

Indonesia's Prabowo considers corporate tax cut, report says

Indonesia's incoming president, Prabowo Subianto, will review the possibility of cutting the corporate income tax to 20% from 22%, CNBC Indonesia reported on Sunday, citing an

Indonesia's Prabowo considers corporate tax cut, report says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust bank to launch three loan funds of up to $670 million, reports Nikkei

The trust banking arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is planning to launch three funds totalling up to 100 billion yen ($670.6 million) in the 2024 financial year to provide loans

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust bank to launch three loan funds of up to $670 million, reports Nikkei
Africa|Economy|Finance

South African former finance minister Tito Mboweni dies at 65

South Africa's former finance and labour minister and first Black central bank governor Tito Mboweni has died aged 65 following a brief illness, the presidency said late on

South African former finance minister Tito Mboweni dies at 65
Asia|Economy|Finance|World

Vietnam, China sign 10 deals including agri trade to payment as leaders meet

Vietnam and China signed 10 agreements ranging from agriculture cooperation to cross-border QR code payments on Sunday, during Chinese Premier Li Qiang's three-day visit to Hanoi, as

Vietnam, China sign 10 deals including agri trade to payment as leaders meet
Business|Finance|Technology

Changing OpenAI's nonprofit structure would raise questions about its future

The artificial intelligence maker OpenAI may face a costly and inconvenient reckoning with its nonprofit origins even as its valuation recently exploded to $157 billion

Changing OpenAI's nonprofit structure would raise questions about its future
Business|Europe|Finance

Verdi union against Commerzbank cross-border merger regardless of bidder nationality

German trade union Verdi would oppose a cross-border merger for Commerzbank even if the bidder was not an Italian bank like UniCredit, an official said on Saturday.

Verdi union against Commerzbank cross-border merger regardless of bidder nationality
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Maldives picks Centerview as debt adviser amid financing crunch

The Maldives has chosen U.S.-headquartered Centerview Partners to be its adviser on debt matters as the country battles to stave off a financial crisis, two

Maldives picks Centerview as debt adviser amid financing crunch
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China threatens Taiwan with more trade measures after denouncing president's speech

China is studying further trade measures against Taiwan, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday, two days after Beijing denounced a speech by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.

China threatens Taiwan with more trade measures after denouncing president's speech
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan PM Ishiba says he won't intervene in BOJ's rate policy

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Saturday he would not intervene in monetary policy affairs, as the central bank is mandated to achieve price stability.

Japan PM Ishiba says he won't intervene in BOJ's rate policy
Economy|Finance

Turkey should continue tight, monetary policy until inflation at target, IMF says

The International Monetary Fund called for continued tight, data-driven monetary policy in Turkey until inflation converges to target as it concluded an Article IV consultation.

Turkey should continue tight, monetary policy until inflation at target, IMF says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China unveils fiscal stimulus measures to revive growth

China's finance ministry on Saturday unveiled a fiscal stimulus package aimed at reviving the flagging economy and achieving the government's growth target, though it did not

China unveils fiscal stimulus measures to revive growth
Asia|Economy|Finance

China's stimulus message leaves investors wanting though hanging onto hope

China's highly anticipated announcement of financial stimulus plans on Saturday was big on intent but low on the

China's stimulus message leaves investors wanting though hanging onto hope
Economy|Finance

China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan

China's finance minister says the government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, but he didn't unveil a major new stimulus plan at a news conference Saturday

China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Bain makes binding offer for Fuji Soft, 7% higher than rival KKR

U.S. buyout fund Bain Capital made a binding offer to buy Fuji Soft for 9,450 yen a share in a deal that values the Japanese software developer at $4 billion and outbids rival KKR by

Bain makes binding offer for Fuji Soft, 7% higher than rival KKR
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's briefing on stimulus gets lukewarm investor reception

China said on Saturday it will "significantly increase" government debt issuance to offer subsidies to people with low incomes, support the property market and replenish state

China's briefing on stimulus gets lukewarm investor reception
Business|Economy|Finance

China flags more fiscal stimulus for economy, leaves out key details on size

China pledged on Saturday to "significantly increase" debt to revive its sputtering economy, but left investors guessing on the overall size of the

China flags more fiscal stimulus for economy, leaves out key details on size
Asia|Economy|Finance

China's big banks to cut existing mortgage rates Oct 25

Four of China's biggest state-owned banks announced cuts on Saturday to existing mortgage rates starting on Oct. 25, as the authorities ramp up efforts to stimulate the world's

China's big banks to cut existing mortgage rates Oct 25
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

US court puts on hold permits for Kinder Morgan unit to build Tennessee pipeline

A U.S. appeals court on Friday put on hold approvals and permits necessary to allow a Kinder Morgan subsidiary to construct a 32-mile gas pipeline in Tennessee, at the urging of

US court puts on hold permits for Kinder Morgan unit to build Tennessee pipeline
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Fisker bankruptcy plan approved after deal on vehicle tech support

Electric vehicle startup Fisker received court approval of its bankruptcy liquidation plan on Friday, following last-minute negotiations to preserve the

Fisker bankruptcy plan approved after deal on vehicle tech support
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Fitch puts negative outlook on France's rating

Credit ratings agency Fitch revised France's outlook to "negative" from "stable" on Friday, citing increases in fiscal policy and political risks.

Fitch puts negative outlook on France's rating
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Elon Musk's X drops Unilever from advertiser boycott lawsuit

Elon Musk’s X on Friday dropped Unilever from a lawsuit that claimed the consumer goods giant and others conspired with an advertising industry group to boycott the

Elon Musk's X drops Unilever from advertiser boycott lawsuit
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs, delay first 777X jet as strike hits finances

Boeing will cut 17,000 jobs -- 10% of its global workforce -- delay first deliveries of its 777X jet by a year and record $5 billion in losses in the

Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs, delay first 777X jet as strike hits finances
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US flood catastrophe bonds fall sharply after Hurricane Milton

Catastrophe bonds issued by the U.S.

US flood catastrophe bonds fall sharply after Hurricane Milton
Economy|Finance

IMF to lower member borrowing costs by $1.2 billion annually

The International Monetary Fund on Friday approved measures that will reduce its members' borrowing costs by about $1.2 billion annually, the fund's

IMF to lower member borrowing costs by $1.2 billion annually
Business|Finance|US

US credit spreads narrow to new lows as economy looks up

U.S. corporate credit spreads hit fresh multi-year lows in recent days in a sign of growing investor confidence, although some market

US credit spreads narrow to new lows as economy looks up
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Health of US consumer in focus as earnings season heats up

The health of the U.S. consumer moves into the spotlight next week, with investors watching corporate earnings reports and retail sales data

Health of US consumer in focus as earnings season heats up
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|US|World

US expands sanctions to Iran's 'ghost fleet' of oil tankers

The United States expanded sanctions against Iran's petroleum and petrochemical sectors on Friday in response to an Iranian missile attack on Israel, the

US expands sanctions to Iran's 'ghost fleet' of oil tankers
Economy|Finance|US

Treasury official says withdrawing the US from the IMF and World Bank would be a 'step backward'

U_S_ Treasury official Jay Shambaugh says withdrawing the U_S_ from the IMF and World Bank would be “a step backward."

Treasury official says withdrawing the US from the IMF and World Bank would be a 'step backward'
Economy|Finance|US

Big US banks say consumers are still strong, despite economy fears

U.S. consumers remain resilient with solid spending in the third quarter, two of the country's biggest lenders said on Friday, although there are

Big US banks say consumers are still strong, despite economy fears
Business|Europe|Finance|US

Eni CEO says U.S. funds are showing confidence in group's strategy

U.S. investment funds are showing confidence in Eni's strategy of spinning off growth businesses in order to attract financial resources, the Italian energy group's CEO Claudio

Eni CEO says U.S. funds are showing confidence in group's strategy
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices

Americans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, released Friday

US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US consumer sentiment slips in October

U.S. consumer sentiment slipped in October amid lingering frustration over high prices, a survey showed on Friday.

US consumer sentiment slips in October
Asia|Business|Finance

Japan's Mitsui prepares a comeback to precious metals trading, sources say

Japan's Mitsui & Co plans to re-enter global precious metals trading to hedge client risk after a nine-year absence, three sources with knowledge of the matter told

Japan's Mitsui prepares a comeback to precious metals trading, sources say
Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

UK apologises for accidentally sharing Bernard Arnault's email

Britain has apologised after Sky News reported the government had accidentally disclosed the email address of Bernard Arnault, one of the world's richest men, in the run up to a

UK apologises for accidentally sharing Bernard Arnault's email
Economy|Finance|US

Another key US inflation gauge fell in September

Another key US inflation gauge fell in September

Another key US inflation gauge fell in September
Business|Finance|Technology|US

QUOTES: Lot of sci-fi smoke and mirrors: Investors, experts react to Tesla's robotaxi unveil

Tesla on Thursday showcased its long-awaited robotaxi with two gull-wing doors and no steering wheel or pedals, but the glitzy event was light on detail, disappointing investors who had

QUOTES: Lot of sci-fi smoke and mirrors: Investors, experts react to Tesla's robotaxi unveil
Business|Europe|Finance

Germany working to thwart UniCredit's bid for Commerzbank, sources say

Germany is working to frustrate a possible takeover of one of its biggest banks by an Italian rival, a stance that pits Berlin

Germany working to thwart UniCredit's bid for Commerzbank, sources say
Economy|Finance

Italy to grow by 0.8% this year, 0.9% in 2025, central bank says

The Italian economy will expand by 0.8% this year and by 0.9% in 2025, the country's central bank said on Friday, confirming an estimate made in July for 2024 and raising slightly

Italy to grow by 0.8% this year, 0.9% in 2025, central bank says
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Jamie Dimon warns of ‘treacherous’ geopolitical conditions that are ‘getting worse’

Jamie Dimon warns of ‘treacherous’ geopolitical conditions that are ‘getting worse’

Jamie Dimon warns of ‘treacherous’ geopolitical conditions that are ‘getting worse’
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

U.S. equity funds see outflows on rate cut views

U.S. equity funds witnessed outflows in the week to Oct. 9 as investors booked profits due to a shift in market expectations about the Federal Reserve rate cut path and a surge in bond

U.S. equity funds see outflows on rate cut views
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Traders keep bets on 25 basis point Fed rate cuts in November, December

The case for quarter-point U.S. interest rate cuts at upcoming Federal Reserve policy meetings appeared intact on Friday after a report showed producer prices were flat last month compared

Traders keep bets on 25 basis point Fed rate cuts in November, December
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Moody's cuts Volkswagen's outlook to 'negative' due to operating weakness

Rating agency Moody's has cut its outlook on Volkswagen to "negative" from "stable", citing a deteriorating operating performance at Europe's top carmaker and expected challenges

Moody's cuts Volkswagen's outlook to 'negative' due to operating weakness
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Top BRICS economic officials stay away from Moscow meeting

(This Oct. 11 story has been corrected to remove Saudi Arabia as a member of BRICS, in paragraph 4.

Top BRICS economic officials stay away from Moscow meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing

Wholesale prices in the United States were unchanged last month in another sign that inflation is returning to something close to normal after years of pressuring America’s households in the wake of COVID-19

Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing
Economy|Finance

US producer prices flat in September; details mixed

U.S. producer prices were unchanged in September as a modest rise in the cost of services was offset by cheaper goods, pointing to a still-favorable inflation

US producer prices flat in September; details mixed
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stellantis, seeking to revive sales, makes some leadership changes

Stellantis, which makes Jeep and Chrysler vehicles, announced a number of significant leadership changes, including the timing of CEO Carlos Tavares’ retirement and the departure of its chief financial officer as it struggles to revive sales in North America

Stellantis, seeking to revive sales, makes some leadership changes
Economy|Europe|Finance

For markets, jury still out on French belt-tightening plan

Markets are tentatively optimistic France's budget may eventually pass its fractured parliament, but remain sceptical of how quickly the country can tidy up its finances,

For markets, jury still out on French belt-tightening plan
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Fastenal marginally beats quarterly profit estimates on demand for safety products

Industrial supplies maker Fastenal on Friday posted a third-quarter profit that marginally surpassed analysts' estimates, benefiting from a sustained demand for its safety products.

Fastenal marginally beats quarterly profit estimates on demand for safety products
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US

Global money market funds draw inflows for third week in a row

Global investors made large investments in money market funds in the week to Oct. 9 driven by a push back in Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and caution over the Middle East conflict

Global money market funds draw inflows for third week in a row
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Polestar CEO announces strategic review amid drop in quarterly EV deliveries

Polestar's chief executive said on Friday the company is conducting a strategic review of its operations after reporting a 14% drop in third-quarter electric vehicle deliveries, sending

Polestar CEO announces strategic review amid drop in quarterly EV deliveries
Election|Finance|US

What matters most to world markets in a tight US election race

The U.S. presidential election, the most consequential vote for financial markets in an election-packed year, is weeks away.

What matters most to world markets in a tight US election race
Business|Economy|Finance

JPMorgan net income falls as bank sets aside more money to cover potential bad loans

JPMorgan says its net income fell to $12.9 billion in the third quarter from $13.2 billion a year ago

JPMorgan net income falls as bank sets aside more money to cover potential bad loans
Business|Crime|Finance

Binance executive denied bail in Nigeria money laundering case

(This Oct. 11 story has been corrected to say 'head of financial crime compliance,' not 'head of financial compliance,' in paragraph 1, and to change 'compliance chief' to 'executive' in the headline)

Binance executive denied bail in Nigeria money laundering case
Business|Finance|US

Wells Fargo profit beats forecasts as provisions shrink; shares rise

Wells Fargo's profit beat analysts' expectations in the third quarter as it set aside less money than expected to cover potential loan

Wells Fargo profit beats forecasts as provisions shrink; shares rise
Business|Economy|Finance

JPMorgan profit beats estimates on investment banking strength, higher interest income

JPMorgan Chase's third-quarter profit beat expectations as strong investment banking performance and rising interest payments offset a hit from bigger loan

JPMorgan profit beats estimates on investment banking strength, higher interest income
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BNY beats Q3 profit estimates as assets under custody and administration top $50 trillion

BNY beat third-quarter profit estimates on Friday, boosted by higher investment services fees as assets under its custody and administration exceeded the $

BNY beats Q3 profit estimates as assets under custody and administration top $50 trillion
Business|Economy|Finance

Russian court orders seizure of $155.8 million in JPMorgan Chase funds in VTB lawsuit

A Russian court has ordered the seizure of funds in JPMorgan Chase bank accounts in Russia totalling $155.8 million, court filings showed, as state-owned Russian bank VTB seeks

Russian court orders seizure of $155.8 million in JPMorgan Chase funds in VTB lawsuit
Economy|Finance|US

Morningstar DBRS cuts estimate for Milton insured losses to $30-60 billion

Insured losses for Hurricane Milton are likely to range between $30 billion and $60 billion, Morningstar DBRS analyst Marcos Alvarez said on Friday, below the credit

Morningstar DBRS cuts estimate for Milton insured losses to $30-60 billion
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Fed 'skip' enters fray as big banks report

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Even though futures pricing had already turned queasy before the sticky September inflation report on Thursday, the prospect of the

Fed 'skip' enters fray as big banks report
Business|Crime|Finance|US

US judge scrutinizes Boeing plea deal in fatal crashes

A federal judge on Friday pressed U.S.

US judge scrutinizes Boeing plea deal in fatal crashes
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

BlackRock's assets hit record $11.5 trillion amid private market push

BlackRock's assets under management hit a record high for the third straight quarter as a U.S. stock market rally boosted inflows, while the

BlackRock's assets hit record $11.5 trillion amid private market push
Americas|Election|Finance

Aging Uruguay's vote to drop pension age is rattling investors

Uruguay heads to the polls to vote for a new president this month, but investors have a wary eye on another ballot: a referendum to lower the retirement age

Aging Uruguay's vote to drop pension age is rattling investors
Business|Finance|US

Florida’s home insurer of last resort is in serious trouble. Will Milton put it over the edge?

Florida’s home insurer of last resort is in serious trouble. Will Milton put it over the edge?

Florida’s home insurer of last resort is in serious trouble. Will Milton put it over the edge?
Economy|Environment|Finance|News|US

A hurricane destroyed her home. Homeowners insurance paid her just $8,000

Two years after Hurricane Ian destroyed her Florida home, 47-year-old Amy Hawk is still fighting her insurance companies. While many of her neighbors have decided to leave the area, Hawk and her family are steadfast in rebuilding-- this time without an insurance policy. Experts say Amy’s case isn’t unusual, especially as climate change makes storms more damaging. Meena Duerson reports.

A hurricane destroyed her home. Homeowners insurance paid her just $8,000
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

S&P 500, Dow hit records, boosted by bank earnings surprise

The S&P 500 and the Dow scored record closing highs on Friday, with the big boosts from financial stocks after banks reported strong quarterly

S&P 500, Dow hit records, boosted by bank earnings surprise
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Surging US repo activity likely exacerbating funding pressure

A sharp steady rise in overnight repurchase agreements is overwhelming banks that serve as middlemen for such short-term borrowings in U.S. government

Surging US repo activity likely exacerbating funding pressure
Business|Economy|Finance

Faster move to neutral rate could help Bank of Canada fend off below-target inflation

The Bank of Canada is likely to lower interest rates to a neutral setting that neither restricts nor stimulates its economy more quickly than the U.S.

Faster move to neutral rate could help Bank of Canada fend off below-target inflation
Europe|Finance

Airbus planemaking chief frets over suppliers but sees no Boeing strike impact

Europe's Airbus swung the spotlight on major suppliers after a drop in September deliveries that its planemaking chief called "disappointing" on Friday, but sought to

Airbus planemaking chief frets over suppliers but sees no Boeing strike impact
Business|Europe|Finance

Northvolt in talks for about 200 million euros in funding, sources say

Northvolt is in talks with investors and lenders to secure about 200 million euros ($218 million) in short-term

Northvolt in talks for about 200 million euros in funding, sources say
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

UK stocks record second straight week of declines

London stocks rounded off the week on a dour note as investors were disappointed after China failed to announce specific measures to stimulate its

UK stocks record second straight week of declines
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Bain sought $10 billion valuation for Japan's Kioxia, investors only wanted to pay half

Investors pushed Bain Capital to almost halve the valuation it was seeking for Japan's Kioxia in an IPO, leading the U.S. buyout firm to scrap its

Bain sought $10 billion valuation for Japan's Kioxia, investors only wanted to pay half
Business|Economy|Finance|US

America's record 'net debtor' status enters the unknown: McGeever

Foreign investors' claims on Uncle Sam have been greater than U.S. investors' claims overseas for decades, an imbalance that many analysts have long

America's record 'net debtor' status enters the unknown: McGeever
Business|Europe|Finance

Brembo buys suspension maker Ohlins Racing for $405 million

Italy's Brembo said on Friday it had agreed to buy suspension technology manufacturer Ohlins Racing for $405 million, in the premium brake maker's biggest ever acquisition.

Brembo buys suspension maker Ohlins Racing for $405 million
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Growth, shops and rates

China's GDP figures, U.S. retail sales and a rate decision by the European Central Bank headline the coming week, while earnings are under way on both sides of the Atlantic and UK markets

Growth, shops and rates
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

UK's Saga shares soar on exclusive insurance talks with Belgium's Ageas

Shares in Saga soared 11% on Friday after the British over-50s holiday group and Belgian insurer Ageas said they were in exclusive talks to set up a 20-year motor and home insurance

UK's Saga shares soar on exclusive insurance talks with Belgium's Ageas
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Stellantis dips after CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in 2026

Milan-listed shares in Stellantis slipped around 1% on Friday after the carmaker confirmed the retirement of CEO Carlos Tavares in 2026 and announced major senior management changes.

Stellantis dips after CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in 2026
Business|Finance|US

Nippon Steel to sell Calvert JV to ArcelorMittal if U.S. Steel deal completed

Nippon Steel said on Friday it will sell its entire 50% stake in a joint-venture steel plant it has in Calvert, Alabama, with ArcelorMittal, if

Nippon Steel to sell Calvert JV to ArcelorMittal if U.S. Steel deal completed
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Sainsbury's biggest investor QIA cuts holding

The biggest shareholder in Sainsbury's, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), is selling 306 million pounds ($399 million) worth of shares in the British supermarket group, according

Sainsbury's biggest investor QIA cuts holding
Business|Europe|Finance|Health

Sanofi in talks to sell 50% stake in consumer health business to CD&R

Sanofi has entered into talks to sell a controlling 50% stake in its consumer health business Opella to U.S. private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice, the French pharmaceutical

Sanofi in talks to sell 50% stake in consumer health business to CD&R
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Chinese equities see record weekly inflows, Japan has biggest outflow in 20 years - Barclays

Emerging market stocks saw record inflows in the week to Wednesday, Barclays said citing data from EPFR, led by record inflows into Chinese equities.

Chinese equities see record weekly inflows, Japan has biggest outflow in 20 years - Barclays
Economy|Europe|Finance

German inflation confirmed at 1.8% in September

German inflation eased to 1.8% in September, the federal statistics office said on Friday, confirming preliminary data.

German inflation confirmed at 1.8% in September
Economy|Finance

UK economy returns to growth in August after two months of stagnation

Britain's economy grew in August after two consecutive months of stagnation, providing some relief to finance minister Rachel Reeves ahead of the new

UK economy returns to growth in August after two months of stagnation
Economy|Finance

French government defends budget squeeze against claims of unfairness

France's government said on Friday its 2025 belt-tightening budget was necessary to rein in its "colossal" debt burden as it faced criticism from

French government defends budget squeeze against claims of unfairness
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Markets turn cautious before uncertain weekend

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Friday's session brought a cautious mood to the markets, ahead of a smattering of data and an uncomfortable weekend.

Markets turn cautious before uncertain weekend
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan Sept inflation seen easing, export growth to slow: Reuters poll

Japan's core consumer inflation rate likely eased in September as energy costs eased due to government subsidies, while export growth slowed sharply, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.

Japan Sept inflation seen easing, export growth to slow: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Wall Street rises to close its latest record-setting week as banks jump

U.S. stocks rose to records as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and other big financial companies rallied on better-than-expected profit reports

Stock market today: Wall Street rises to close its latest record-setting week as banks jump
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Lufthansa's risky Italy bet hinges on Rome airport expansion

Lufthansa's long-promised turnaround of Italy's ITA Airways, crucial to help revive the German airline's

Lufthansa's risky Italy bet hinges on Rome airport expansion
Business|Finance|US

Harris says Biden 'courageous' for choosing to step aside

U.S.

Harris says Biden 'courageous' for choosing to step aside
Asia|Economy|Finance|World

Japan finance minister to attend G7, G20, IMF, World Bank gatherings this month

Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday he would attend meetings of financial leaders from the Group of Seven and Group of 20 economic powers, as well as the International

Japan finance minister to attend G7, G20, IMF, World Bank gatherings this month
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Boeing files unfair labor practice charge against striking union

Boeing said late on Thursday it filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against the union that represents about 33,000 striking U.S.

Boeing files unfair labor practice charge against striking union
Business|Finance|US

Oil settles down on Florida fuel demand worries, Mideast risk drives weekly gains

Oil prices settled lower on Friday but rose for the second straight week as investors weighed factors such as possible supply disruptions in the Middle East

Oil settles down on Florida fuel demand worries, Mideast risk drives weekly gains
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks climb on bank earnings boost, US yields dip

Global stocks rose on Friday, lifted by U.S. bank earnings, and on track for a weekly gain while U.S.

Stocks climb on bank earnings boost, US yields dip
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar edges higher against major currencies as traders weigh US data

The U.S. dollar was flat against major currencies on Friday as markets digested a slew of economic data that supported the Federal Reserve's

Dollar edges higher against major currencies as traders weigh US data
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

South Korea's central bank makes first rate cut, flags room for more

South Korea's central bank cut interest rates for the first time since mid-2020 on Friday and flagged there was room to reduce further, giving some

South Korea's central bank makes first rate cut, flags room for more
Election|Finance

How Kamala Harris' political and economic approach could affect the financial markets

OANDA takes a look at Kamala Harris' role as vice president, her policy positions earlier in her career, her views, and how these would affect the financial markets if she is elected president.

How Kamala Harris' political and economic approach could affect the financial markets
Business|Finance|US

What the Sacramento housing market looks like at 5 different price points

Sundae compiled a list of what the housing market looks like at 5 different price points in Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA.

What the Sacramento housing market looks like at 5 different price points
Business|Finance|Technology

Here are the top-selling used cars in the San Jose metro area

CoPilot analyzed national sales data to uncover the 50 top-selling used cars in the San Jose metro area.

Here are the top-selling used cars in the San Jose metro area
Economy|Finance|US

California has seen a 43.6% increase in gas prices since last year

Routific investigated gas price changes in California during the last year using data from AAA.

California has seen a 43.6% increase in gas prices since last year
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Buffett's Berkshire cuts stake in BofA to below 10%

Billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire

Buffett's Berkshire cuts stake in BofA to below 10%
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Risk appetite can arrest Britain's downward spiral, think tank says

Britain's decade-long economic downward spiral could be reversed with a fresh appetite for risk that might help boost annual investment by a required 100 billion

Risk appetite can arrest Britain's downward spiral, think tank says
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|US

Boeing's lawyers argue for settlement opposed by relatives of those killed in 737 Max crashes

Relatives of passengers who died in Boeing Max crashes have attended a Texas courtroom where their lawyers asked a judge to throw out a plea agreement they say is a sweetheart deal for Boeing

Boeing's lawyers argue for settlement opposed by relatives of those killed in 737 Max crashes
Business|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in 2026 as automaker struggles in North America

Chrysler parent Stellantis confirmed on Thursday that CEO Carlos Tavares would retire at the end of his contract in early 2026 and announced major senior management

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in 2026 as automaker struggles in North America
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

US inflation, China plans spell caution; BOK set to cut

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

US inflation, China plans spell caution; BOK set to cut
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Trump promises new tax relief for car loan interest and citizens living abroad

Trump promises new tax relief for car loan interest and citizens living abroad

Trump promises new tax relief for car loan interest and citizens living abroad
Business|Finance|US

FTC finalizes new merger-filing requirements

The U.S Federal Trade Commission finalized changes on Thursday to a rule that determines what information companies must hand over when seeking clearance for proposed mergers

FTC finalizes new merger-filing requirements
Business|Economy|Finance|US

TD Bank says 2025 will be a transition year after $3 billion US penalty

TD Bank will focus on restructuring its balance sheet in the 2025 fiscal year, the bank said on Thursday, after it pleaded guilty to violating a U.S. law aimed at

TD Bank says 2025 will be a transition year after $3 billion US penalty
Business|Finance|Health

CD&R nears deal to buy Sanofi's consumer unit for $16 billion, source says

Sanofi is closing in on a deal to sell its consumer health unit for about 15 billion euros ($16.4 billion) to U.S. private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), a

CD&R nears deal to buy Sanofi's consumer unit for $16 billion, source says
Business|Finance|Health|US

Bayer must pay $78 million in latest Roundup cancer trial, jury finds

Bayer must pay $78 million to a Pennsylvania man who said he got cancer from using the company's Roundup weedkiller, a state court jury in Philadelphia found on Thursday.

Bayer must pay $78 million in latest Roundup cancer trial, jury finds
Business|Crime|Finance|US

US officials on TD Bank as 'easy target' for money laundering

TD Bank became the largest bank in U.S. history to plead guilty to Bank Secrecy Act program failures on Thursday, and the first bank in history to plead guilty to conspiracy to

US officials on TD Bank as 'easy target' for money laundering
Business|Finance|US

Teva to pay $450 million to resolve US kickback, price-fixing cases

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has agreed to pay $450 million to resolve allegations it used charities that help cover Medicare patients' out-of-pocket drug costs

Teva to pay $450 million to resolve US kickback, price-fixing cases
Economy|Finance|US

Fitch says Hurricane Milton will push 2024 insured losses over $100 billion

Hurricane Milton could cause up to $50 billion in insured losses for Florida property owners, pushing insurers' estimated losses in the state over $100 billion in

Fitch says Hurricane Milton will push 2024 insured losses over $100 billion
Business|Economy|Finance|World

World Bank board approves new Ukraine fund, with money from US, Japan, Canada, sources say

The World Bank's executive board on Thursday approved the creation of a financial intermediary fund (FIF) to support Ukraine, with contributions expected from

World Bank board approves new Ukraine fund, with money from US, Japan, Canada, sources say
Economy|Finance|US

Canada gov't could avoid confidence vote with slim mini budget, says source

A Canadian mini budget later this year might contain no spending measures, an unusual move that would deprive the opposition of another chance to topple Prime

Canada gov't could avoid confidence vote with slim mini budget, says source
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Russia to raise foreign company 'exit tax' to 35% from 15%, business daily reports

Russian authorities are set to raise the one-off contribution that foreign companies leaving the country must make to the state treasury to as high as 35% from 15%, the RBC business daily

Russia to raise foreign company 'exit tax' to 35% from 15%, business daily reports
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US inflation rate fell to 2.4% in September − here’s what that means for interest rates and markets

Fed policymakers will be paying close attention to the latest data as their next policy meeting draws nearer.

US inflation rate fell to 2.4% in September − here’s what that means for interest rates and markets
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Main spending cuts and tax increases in France's 2025 budget

France's government presented on Thursday its 2025 budget aimed at plugging a gaping hole in the public finances with 60 billion euros ($65.68 billion) worth of tax hikes and

Main spending cuts and tax increases in France's 2025 budget
Business|Finance|US

US regulators impose penalties to resolve money laundering probes

Canada's TD Bank agreed to pay a combined $3 billion in penalties on Thursday as part of a settlement with U.S. authorities over charges it failed to monitor and prevent money laundering.

US regulators impose penalties to resolve money laundering probes
Business|Economy|Finance|US

TD Bank to pay $3 billion in historic money-laundering settlement with the Justice Department

TD Bank will pay approximately $3 billion in a historic settlement with U.S. authorities who say the financial institution’s lax practices allowed significant money laundering over multiple years

TD Bank to pay $3 billion in historic money-laundering settlement with the Justice Department
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Shares of Trump media company surge to highest in six weeks

Shares of former U.S.

Shares of Trump media company surge to highest in six weeks
Economy|Finance|US

What to know about this year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment

Tens of millions of older Americans will see a 2.5% increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments

What to know about this year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
Business|Crime|Finance|US

TD Bank hit with record $3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering

TD Bank hit with record $3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering

TD Bank hit with record $3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering
Economy|Europe|Finance

Swiss National Bank vice chairman hints at further rate cuts

The Swiss National Bank could cut interest rates again this year, Vice Chairman Antoine Martin said on Thursday, citing the current moderate economic growth in the

Swiss National Bank vice chairman hints at further rate cuts
Business|Economy|Finance

Mortgage rates surged for the second-straight week after hitting two-year lows

Mortgage rates surged for the second-straight week after hitting two-year lows

Mortgage rates surged for the second-straight week after hitting two-year lows
Economy|Finance

Russia calls on BRICS partners to create alternative to IMF

(This Oct. 10 story has been corrected to remove Saudi Arabia as a member of BRICS, in paragraph 2.

Russia calls on BRICS partners to create alternative to IMF
Election|Finance|US

Trump courts auto workers with car loan tax break, China crackdown

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday proposed making interest on car loans tax-deductible and preventing Chinese

Trump courts auto workers with car loan tax break, China crackdown
Business|Finance

Citigroup establishes banking executive team, memo shows

Citigroup has formed an executive team of senior leaders from its corporate and investment bank, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Thursday, as the U.S. lender aims to

Citigroup establishes banking executive team, memo shows
Economy|Finance|US

US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.32%, biggest weekly gain since April, Freddie Mac says

The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year mortgage rate increased to 6.32% this week, its largest one week increase since April, as a string of stronger-than-expected economic data

US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.32%, biggest weekly gain since April, Freddie Mac says
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Banxico expects cooling inflation to allow for more Mexico rate cuts

The Bank of Mexico's five-member governing board expects easing inflation could allow further reductions to its benchmark interest rate, minutes from the bank's September

Banxico expects cooling inflation to allow for more Mexico rate cuts
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Fed's Williams reckons more rate cuts lie ahead, amid solid economy

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Thursday he expects more rate cuts lie ahead as inflation pressures continue to moderate.

Fed's Williams reckons more rate cuts lie ahead, amid solid economy
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TD Bank to pay $3 billion, face asset cap to resolve US money-laundering probe

TD Bank became the largest bank in U.S. history to plead guilty to violating a federal law aimed at preventing

TD Bank to pay $3 billion, face asset cap to resolve US money-laundering probe
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Italy eyes Westinghouse, EDF as partners for nuclear-power firm, sources say

Italy is considering U.S. energy group Westinghouse or France's EDF as potential international partners for a state-backed

Italy eyes Westinghouse, EDF as partners for nuclear-power firm, sources say
Economy|Finance|US

US social security benefits to rise 2.5 percent in 2025

U.S. retirees will receive a 2.5 percent increase in their Social Security checks in 2025, the Social Security Administration said on Thursday, translating into an average of roughly $50

US social security benefits to rise 2.5 percent in 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

Milton spares Daytona Beach, Florida, factory that's a critical supplier of IV fluids

A Florida factory that makes IV fluids critical to hospitals nationwide will restart after shutting down while Hurricane Milton tore through the state

Milton spares Daytona Beach, Florida, factory that's a critical supplier of IV fluids
Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Goolsbee sees gradual policy rate cuts over next 12-18 months

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Austan Goolsbee on Thursday said he sees a series of interest-rate cuts over the next year to year and a half, noting that inflation is now near the Fed's 2%

Fed's Goolsbee sees gradual policy rate cuts over next 12-18 months
Business|Finance|Technology

S&P 500 earnings to put investor focus on tech, AI

Investors will be looking for evidence that investment in artificial intelligence among S&P 500 companies is beginning to pay off as the reporting season

S&P 500 earnings to put investor focus on tech, AI
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Ukraine's inflation rises to 8.6% y/y in September

Ukraine's consumer inflation rose to 8.6% year-on-year in September driven by rising energy prices, higher business costs, and a lower harvest, the statistics service said on Thursday

Ukraine's inflation rises to 8.6% y/y in September
Business|Economy|Finance

America’s inflation is getting back to normal. But price problems persist

America’s inflation is getting back to normal. But price problems persist

America’s inflation is getting back to normal. But price problems persist
Business|Finance|US

Pfizer fight with Starboard heats up, hedge fund alleges executive pressure

The corporate clash between Pfizer and Starboard Value heated up on Thursday when the activist investment firm pressed the U.S. drugmaker to

Pfizer fight with Starboard heats up, hedge fund alleges executive pressure
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World Trade Organization slightly raises 2024 goods trade forecast but wary of potential setbacks

The World Trade Organization has raised its outlook for global goods trade this year slightly, but cautions that increasing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over economic policy pose “substantial” risks to its forecast

World Trade Organization slightly raises 2024 goods trade forecast but wary of potential setbacks
Economy|Finance|US

Instant view: Warm Sept CPI inflation chills outlook for dovish Fed

U.S. consumer prices rose slightly more than expected in September, but the annual increase in inflation was the smallest in more than 3-1/2 years, potentially keeping the Federal Reserve

Instant view: Warm Sept CPI inflation chills outlook for dovish Fed
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Israel cenbank questions whether rates restrictive enough to curb inflation, deputy governor says

Bank of Israel policymakers will be watching inflation data and whether the 2025 budget plans to continue a "very expansionary" fiscal policy to help determine

Israel cenbank questions whether rates restrictive enough to curb inflation, deputy governor says
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US weekly jobless claims surge amid Hurricane Helene distortions

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits surged last week, partially boosted by Hurricane Helene and furloughs at Boeing amid a nearly four-week

US weekly jobless claims surge amid Hurricane Helene distortions
Economy|Finance|US

Fed officials signal more rate cuts, Bostic open to a skip

By Ann Saphir and Michael S.

Fed officials signal more rate cuts, Bostic open to a skip
Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil retail sales fall less than expected in August

Retail sales volumes in Brazil fell less than expected in August from July, government statistics agency IBGE said on Thursday.

Brazil retail sales fall less than expected in August
Economy|Finance|US

US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strike

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week jumped to its highest level in a year, which analysts are saying is more likely a result of Hurricane Helene — and the Boeing strike — than a broader softening in the labor market

US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strike
Economy|Finance|US

US consumer prices rise on food; Hurricane Helene muddies labor market picture

U.S. consumer prices rose slightly more than expected in September amid higher food costs, but the annual increase in inflation was the smallest in more than 3-

US consumer prices rise on food; Hurricane Helene muddies labor market picture
Business|Economy|Finance

Delta reports a profit despite its service meltdown

Delta reports a profit despite its service meltdown

Delta reports a profit despite its service meltdown
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United sees no impact from Boeing strike on 2025 summer schedule, route launches

United Airlines does not expect a strike by factory workers at Boeing to have any impact on its flight schedule for next summer, including new route launches,

United sees no impact from Boeing strike on 2025 summer schedule, route launches
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Delta's Q3 profit fell below $1 billion after global tech outage led to thousands of cancellations

Delta Air Lines says third-quarter earnings fell 26% largely because of fallout from a technology outage that caused several thousand canceled flights in July

Delta's Q3 profit fell below $1 billion after global tech outage led to thousands of cancellations
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IKEA sales fall 5% after price cuts amid weak housing market

IKEA annual sales fell 5% after the Swedish budget homeware retailer cut prices in a bid to attract more shoppers and maintain its share of a shrinking home furniture

IKEA sales fall 5% after price cuts amid weak housing market
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|World

Air India buys 85 Airbus jets, eyes more Boeings, sources say

Air India has continued a dramatic bid to recapture a place among top carriers by placing a new order for 85 Airbus jets and now eyes more Boeings

Air India buys 85 Airbus jets, eyes more Boeings, sources say
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Gimme credit: Three ways to manage kids with credit cards

For many parents, it is a familiar, sinking feeling: Adding your kid as an authorized user to your debit or credit card – and then seeing a surprise purchase pop

Gimme credit: Three ways to manage kids with credit cards
Business|Finance|Food|US

Domino's Pizza misses sales growth estimates as consumers go deal-hunting

Domino's Pizza fell short of Wall Street estimates for third-quarter U.S. comparable sales growth on Thursday as restaurant operators intensified their pursuit for price

Domino's Pizza misses sales growth estimates as consumers go deal-hunting
Business|Finance

BMO juices up US wine unit with new hiring, bets on industry recovery

Canada's Bank of Montreal is betting on a recovery in U.S. wine sales, juicing up the business it acquired through last year's $16-billion purchase of Bank of the

BMO juices up US wine unit with new hiring, bets on industry recovery
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Kamala Harris win may boost US effort to rein in 'junk fees' levied on consumers

A crackdown by the U.S. consumer finance watchdog on hidden or excessive financial fees could expand to target billions of dollars in

Kamala Harris win may boost US effort to rein in 'junk fees' levied on consumers
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Who are buy now, pay later borrowers, and what are they buying?

As Amazon's Prime Day kicked off the holiday shopping season this week, U.S. consumers are expected to spend a record $18.5 billion using buy now, pay later for purchases in

Who are buy now, pay later borrowers, and what are they buying?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

New stock records as storm passes and CPI due

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan With U.S. stocks at new records and devastating Hurricane Milton now weakening as it passes over Florida, the shifting U.S. interest

New stock records as storm passes and CPI due
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street ends slightly lower after higher than expected inflation, jobless claims

Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Thursday as investors looked to higher-than-expected inflation and unemployment claims for indications

Wall Street ends slightly lower after higher than expected inflation, jobless claims
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

Former China deputy central bank head gets suspended death sentence for taking bribes

China's former deputy central bank governor, Fan Yifei, has been sentenced to death for taking bribes with a two-year reprieve, state media said on Thursday, amid a sweeping anti-

Former China deputy central bank head gets suspended death sentence for taking bribes
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Ukraine's parliament approves first wartime tax hikes

Parliament approved Ukraine's first major wartime tax increases on Thursday to shore up its finances as war with Russia drags on with no end in sight.

Ukraine's parliament approves first wartime tax hikes
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BOJ will hike rates if it has more confidence in forecasts, says deputy governor Himino

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Thursday the central bank will consider raising interest rates if the board has "greater confidence" that its

BOJ will hike rates if it has more confidence in forecasts, says deputy governor Himino
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Investors went wild for China during its big holiday. But Chinese shoppers showed little of that optimism

Investors went wild for China during its big holiday. But Chinese shoppers showed little of that optimism

Investors went wild for China during its big holiday. But Chinese shoppers showed little of that optimism
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Russian rouble hits one-year lows against major currencies

The Russian rouble weakened further on Thursday, remaining at its lowest against the U.S. dollar and China's yuan since October 2023.

Russian rouble hits one-year lows against major currencies
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China's exports likely slowed further in September as global demand cools: Reuters poll

China's exports are likely to have risen at the slowest pace in five months in September, suggesting manufacturers are no longer rushing out orders ahead of tariffs from several

China's exports likely slowed further in September as global demand cools: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|Videos

Mercedes-Benz cars sales dips in Q3 on weaker demand

Mercedes-Benz saw a slight drop in cars sales in the third quarter as weaker demand, particularly in Asia, outweighed improved product availability, the carmaker said on Thursday.

Mercedes-Benz cars sales dips in Q3 on weaker demand
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European stocks end lower after US inflation data; French budget in focus

European shares closed lower on Thursday, with defence and industrial stocks leading losses, after data showed U.S. inflation ticked

European stocks end lower after US inflation data; French budget in focus
Economy|Finance

Ukrainian patriotism and profits spur boom in war bonds

"Buy new bonds.

Ukrainian patriotism and profits spur boom in war bonds
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BMW and Mercedes quarterly sales drop on weak China

Sluggish demand and stiff competition in China hit third quarter sales at BMW and Mercedes, the German luxury automakers said on Thursday.

BMW and Mercedes quarterly sales drop on weak China
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GSK shares jump on $2.2 billion Zantac settlement

GSK shares jumped as much as 6.5% on Thursday after the British drugmaker struck a $2.2 billion settlement over U.S. lawsuits that alleged its discontinued

GSK shares jump on $2.2 billion Zantac settlement
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japanese stocks see biggest weekly foreign inflows in six months

Foreign investors increased their purchases of Japanese stocks in the week ended Oct. 5, as the yen weakened following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's dovish remarks, boosting appetite for

Japanese stocks see biggest weekly foreign inflows in six months
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BOJ may not be as dovish as Ueda's cautious rhetoric suggests

Japan's improving economic conditions and receding U.S. recession worries are likely to bring prospects of a December or January interest rate hike back into view,

BOJ may not be as dovish as Ueda's cautious rhetoric suggests
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Qatar to write off loans to boost private sector growth

Qatar is planning initiatives to boost private sector growth in the Gulf state, including writing off some loans to Qatari companies made during the COVID-19 pandemic, state

Qatar to write off loans to boost private sector growth
Asia|Business|Finance

Uniqlo operator posts 3rd year of record profit, founder sets aim at Western markets

The Japanese operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain booked its third consecutive year of record earnings on Thursday, with its leader laying out an aggressive plan for

Uniqlo operator posts 3rd year of record profit, founder sets aim at Western markets
Economy|Finance

World Bank raises South Asia growth forecast to 6.4% on India demand

The World Bank raised its growth forecast for South Asia to 6.4% in 2024 from an earlier estimate of 6.0%, citing the strength of

World Bank raises South Asia growth forecast to 6.4% on India demand
Business|Finance|Technology

UBS tech chief says Credit Suisse integration is on track after test run

UBS's technology chief is confident that the hugely complex integration of Credit Suisse, bringing its former rival's clients and data onto its own platforms, is "bang

UBS tech chief says Credit Suisse integration is on track after test run
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IPOs stage fall comeback in Europe

Initial public offerings (IPOs) are slowly coming back in Europe after a summer lull.

IPOs stage fall comeback in Europe
Economy|Europe|Finance

French government presents 2025 belt-tightening budget

France's government delivered its 2025 budget on Thursday with plans for 60 billion euros ($65.68 billion) worth of spending cuts and tax hikes on the

French government presents 2025 belt-tightening budget
Election|Finance|US

Risks from potentially contested US election appear on market's radar

A tight U.S. presidential race is leading some investors to brace for an unclear or contested election result that could trip up this

Risks from potentially contested US election appear on market's radar
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Rio Tinto's real prize: Arcadium's lithium extraction technology

Rio Tinto's $6.7 billion buyout of Arcadium will give it a suite of lithium filtration technologies that are poised to revolutionize how the metal is

Rio Tinto's real prize: Arcadium's lithium extraction technology
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Nearly 86% of Japan households expect prices to rise a year from now, BOJ says

Nearly 86% of Japanese households expect prices to rise a year from now, a quarterly survey showed on Thursday, a sign of heightening inflation

Nearly 86% of Japan households expect prices to rise a year from now, BOJ says
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China stocks party resumes with an eye on Saturday

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Chinese stocks were back at it and surging on Thursday, shaking off the previous day's slump, with the focus on a Saturday

China stocks party resumes with an eye on Saturday
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Scent and flavour maker Givaudan tops sales forecasts on strong demand

Swiss fragrance and flavour maker Givaudan reported third-quarter sales above expectations on Thursday driven by sustained high demand across its markets

Scent and flavour maker Givaudan tops sales forecasts on strong demand
Election|Finance|US

How Trump could overhaul US financial regulators if he wins on Nov. 5

If Republican former President Donald Trump wins the U.S. election on Nov. 5 he is expected to swiftly overhaul the country's financial regulators, which under

How Trump could overhaul US financial regulators if he wins on Nov. 5
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Venture capital investors wary of dealmaking despite stock market momentum, report says

Venture capital investors in the United States remained cautious about dealmaking amid economic uncertainty, according to a PitchBook-NVCA report released on Thursday,

Venture capital investors wary of dealmaking despite stock market momentum, report says
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Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past

Millions of retirees who receive Social Security benefits will see a 2.5% cost-of-living increase to their monthly checks beginning in January

Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past
Election|Finance|US

Trump's small-dollar donor fundraising is beset by confusion and fatigue

Donald Trump’s contributions from small-dollar donors have plummeted since his last bid for the White House, presenting the former president with a financial challenge as he attempts to keep pace with Democrats’ fundraising machine

Trump's small-dollar donor fundraising is beset by confusion and fatigue
Business|Finance

Japan's Seven & i unveils restructuring plan as $47 billion Couche-Tard bid looms

Seven & i Holdings announced on Thursday a roadmap to hive off underperforming businesses and focus on its convenience store operations, as the retailer aims to fend

Japan's Seven & i unveils restructuring plan as $47 billion Couche-Tard bid looms
Americas|Economy|Finance

Mexico passes inflation-matching minimum-wage reform

Mexico's Senate unanimously passed a constitutional reform guaranteeing the country's minimum wage will be revised annually to at least match inflation.

Mexico passes inflation-matching minimum-wage reform
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks flat, longer-dated Treasury yields climb after CPI data, Fed comments

Global stocks were little changed while longer-dated U.S.

Stocks flat, longer-dated Treasury yields climb after CPI data, Fed comments
Business|Finance|US

Former Pfizer CEO, CFO say they will not be involved in Starboard's campaign against drugmaker

Former Pfizer CEO Ian Read and ex-CFO Frank D'Amelio said they will not be involved with activist investor Starboard Value, which reportedly wants the U.S. drug giant to make changes to

Former Pfizer CEO, CFO say they will not be involved in Starboard's campaign against drugmaker
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its records

U.S. stocks edged back from their record highs

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its records
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's September inflation likely overshot RBI's 4% target: Reuters poll

India's retail inflation in September likely overshot the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) 4% medium-term target for the first time since July due

India's September inflation likely overshot RBI's 4% target: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

India regulatory reform could hasten homecoming of IPO-bound startups

India's scrapping of a time-consuming compliance step will accelerate the pace at which Indian startups domiciled abroad shift back home

India regulatory reform could hasten homecoming of IPO-bound startups
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Berkshire Hathaway raises $1.9 billion in global yen bonds, set to boost Japan bets

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has raised 281.8 billion yen ($1.9 billion) in a yen-denominated bond offer, a move analysts say lays the ground for

Berkshire Hathaway raises $1.9 billion in global yen bonds, set to boost Japan bets
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

Oil prices jump 4% on US storm and Israel-Iran fears

Oil prices jumped about 4% on Thursday on a spike in U.S. fuel use before Hurricane Milton barrelled across Florida, Middle East supply risks and signs that

Oil prices jump 4% on US storm and Israel-Iran fears
Business|Election|Finance|US

Trump pledges to lower taxes on Americans abroad in latest attempt to woo voters

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged to lower taxes on U.S. citizens living abroad, in his latest attempt to lure voters before the Nov.

Trump pledges to lower taxes on Americans abroad in latest attempt to woo voters
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China kicks off 500 billion yuan swap facility to aid stock market

China's central bank said on Thursday it would start accepting applications from financial institutions to join a newly created funding scheme, initially worth 500

China kicks off 500 billion yuan swap facility to aid stock market
Finance|Stock Markets|US

Dollar slips against yen after data shows labor market weakness, rising inflation

The U.S. dollar slipped against the yen on Thursday as investors weighed data showing labor market weakness as well as a slight uptick in consumer prices,

Dollar slips against yen after data shows labor market weakness, rising inflation
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New Zealand budget deficit larger than forecast in 2023-24, accounts show

The New Zealand government reported a larger-than-expected budget deficit for the 2023-24 year as lower growth hurt government revenue, the government’s accounts released

New Zealand budget deficit larger than forecast in 2023-24, accounts show
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Japan's wholesale inflation perks up, yen rise eases cost pressure

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in September but prices of imported goods slid due to the yen's rebound, data showed on Thursday, suggesting that price

Japan's wholesale inflation perks up, yen rise eases cost pressure
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TD Bank faces $3 billion in penalties as part of US settlement, WSJ reports

Canada's TD Bank is expected to pay about $3 billion in penalties as part of a settlement with U.S. regulators and prosecutors over charges it failed to properly monitor money laundering

TD Bank faces $3 billion in penalties as part of US settlement, WSJ reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

A third of Japan firms likely to miss H1 forecasts, Reuters poll shows

More than a third of Japanese companies are likely to miss their earnings projections for the first half of the business year that commenced in April due to slow

A third of Japan firms likely to miss H1 forecasts, Reuters poll shows
Economy|Finance

UK may need to hike taxes by 25 billion pounds in Oct. 30 budget, think-tank says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves may need to announce a 25 billion pound ($33 billion) tax rise in her first budget on Oct. 30 to help shore up public

UK may need to hike taxes by 25 billion pounds in Oct. 30 budget, think-tank says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Britain bolsters sanctions regime on Russia with new trade unit

Britain on Thursday launched a trade sanctions unit with new powers to penalise companies that fail to comply with restrictions on exporting services to Russia.

Britain bolsters sanctions regime on Russia with new trade unit
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Daly sees one or two more interest rate cuts this year

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on Wednesday said she "fully" supported the U.S. central bank's half-of-a-percentage-point interest-rate cut last month, and said one

Fed's Daly sees one or two more interest rate cuts this year
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Home listings climb in nation's priciest markets as locked-up inventory starts to shift

The recent pullback in mortgage rates and expectations of further easing next year may be motivating more U.S. homeowners to list their home for sale

Home listings climb in nation's priciest markets as locked-up inventory starts to shift
Economy|Election|Finance|US

US inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years, though some price pressures remain

Inflation in the United States dropped last month to its lowest point since it first began surging more than three years ago, adding to a spate of encouraging economic news in the closing weeks of the presidential race

US inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years, though some price pressures remain
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Florida-based fund managers ride out Hurricane Milton and remain committed to the state

Florida's sun and low taxes enticed many hedge funds and other financial professionals to move south.

Florida-based fund managers ride out Hurricane Milton and remain committed to the state
Business|Economy|Finance

Multilateral banks could lend up to $480 billion more before rating downgrades, Fitch says 

A dozen of the largest multilateral development banks could collectively lend a further half-trillion dollars before facing rating downgrades, Fitch said in a Wednesday report, following a

Multilateral banks could lend up to $480 billion more before rating downgrades, Fitch says 
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Reality check for China stocks, dollar rips higher

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

Reality check for China stocks, dollar rips higher
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Azul deal with lessors good news for planemaker Embraer, analysts say

A deal between Brazilian airline Azul and its lessors to swap more than $500 million in obligations for an equity stake is good news for planemaker Embraer,

Azul deal with lessors good news for planemaker Embraer, analysts say
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Climate solution: Form Energy secures $405M to speed development of long-awaited 100-hour battery

Form Energy, a company that is beginning to produce a longer-lasting alternative to lithium batteries, hit a milestone Wednesday with an announcement of $405 million in funding

Climate solution: Form Energy secures $405M to speed development of long-awaited 100-hour battery
Business|Economy|Finance|US

What to know about FEMA’s $750 hurricane disaster payments

What to know about FEMA’s $750 hurricane disaster payments

What to know about FEMA’s $750 hurricane disaster payments
Business|Economy|Finance

Recession fears are fading. Now it’s time for America’s companies to back that up

Recession fears are fading. Now it’s time for America’s companies to back that up

Recession fears are fading. Now it’s time for America’s companies to back that up
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US charges 3 companies, 15 people with cryptocurrency fraud

Three cryptocurrency companies and 15 people have been charged with engaging in widespread fraud and market manipulation following an investigation in which the FBI

US charges 3 companies, 15 people with cryptocurrency fraud
Business|Europe|Finance|US

Stellantis CEO plans major management changes amid rising pressure, Bloomberg News reports

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is planning a deep management reshuffle amid the automaker's profit warning, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Stellantis CEO plans major management changes amid rising pressure, Bloomberg News reports
Americas|Economy|Finance

Ecuador replaces energy minister amid power cuts

The office of Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa said in a statement on Wednesday it has replaced Energy Minister Antonio Goncalves, as the Andean country grapples with planned power

Ecuador replaces energy minister amid power cuts
Economy|Finance|US

US 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 6.36%, biggest weekly gain in 15 months

The interest rate for the most popular U.S. home loan rose to 6.36% last week, marking the biggest weekly increase in more than a year after better-than-expected economic data caused

US 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 6.36%, biggest weekly gain in 15 months
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

EU envoys approve up to 35 billion euros contribution to G7 loan for Ukraine

EU envoys agreed on Wednesday to give Ukraine up to 35 billion euros as part of the bloc's share in a larger planned loan from the Group of Seven nations (G7) backed

EU envoys approve up to 35 billion euros contribution to G7 loan for Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Citgo auction in jeopardy as Venezuela bondholders pursue parallel claims  

Holders of billions of dollars in Venezuelan bonds and notes have emerged as last-minute protagonists in a U.S. court case set to decide the ownership of oil

Citgo auction in jeopardy as Venezuela bondholders pursue parallel claims  
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US wholesale inventories revised lower in August

U.S. wholesale inventories rose less than initially thought in August amid a sharp moderation in the pace of increase in motor vehicle stocks, a trend that if sustained could

US wholesale inventories revised lower in August
Business|Finance|Health|US

GSK agrees to settle about 80,000 Zantac lawsuits for up to $2.2 billion

GSK has agreed to pay up to $2.2 billion to settle most lawsuits in U.S. state courts claiming that a discontinued version of the heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer, the

GSK agrees to settle about 80,000 Zantac lawsuits for up to $2.2 billion
Finance|Stock Markets|US

US regulator, financial industry monitoring impact of Hurricane Milton on investors, capital markets

The Securities and Exchange Commission and a top financial industry group said they were closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane

US regulator, financial industry monitoring impact of Hurricane Milton on investors, capital markets
Crime|Finance|Political|World

UN tribunal orders ex-official to repay $58.8 million lost in bad deals while getting perks

A U.N. tribunal has ordered a former high-ranking official to repay the United Nations $58.8 million lost in deals he made with a British businessman who showered him with interest-free loans, a Mercedes for his wife and perks for his sons

UN tribunal orders ex-official to repay $58.8 million lost in bad deals while getting perks
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

KinderCare valued at about $3.1 billion as shares jump in strong NYSE debut

Partners Group-backed KinderCare Learning Companies notched a market valuation of about $3.1 billion after its shares opened 12.5% above its initial

KinderCare valued at about $3.1 billion as shares jump in strong NYSE debut
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Regional banks brace for tougher capital rules, get relief from Fed cuts

U.S. regional banks preparing for higher capital requirements will get some relief from the Federal Reserve's jumbo rate cut.

Regional banks brace for tougher capital rules, get relief from Fed cuts
Economy|Finance|US

Social Security's scheduled cost of living increase 'won't make a dent' for some retirees

Social Security recipients are expected to receive a smaller cost-of-living increase in January than in recent years as inflation moderates

Social Security's scheduled cost of living increase 'won't make a dent' for some retirees
Economy|Election|Finance|US

Wider US deficits, inflationary trade policies threaten bond outlook, says PIMCO

Widening U.S. budget deficits and inflationary trade policies after the Nov. 5 presidential election could weigh on U.S. government bonds despite the near-term

Wider US deficits, inflationary trade policies threaten bond outlook, says PIMCO
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Siemens files lawsuit in Texas against Citgo Petroleum parent

Siemens Energy Inc has filed a lawsuit in a Texas court against Citgo Petroleum's parent, PDV Holding, seeking to recoup about $200 million from a promissory

Siemens files lawsuit in Texas against Citgo Petroleum parent
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Mexico, Brazil inflation reports send contrasting monetary policy messages

Inflation figures released on Wednesday painted opposite scenarios for Latin America's two largest economies, indicating that Brazil will keep tightening its

Mexico, Brazil inflation reports send contrasting monetary policy messages
Business|Finance|Health

Melinda French Gates launches a $250 million women’s health fund

Melinda French Gates launches a $250 million women’s health fund

Melinda French Gates launches a $250 million women’s health fund
Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Logan calls for 'gradual' rate cuts, says 'should not rush'

Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Lorie Logan on Wednesday said she supported last month's outsized interest-rate cut but wants smaller reductions ahead, given "still real" upside

Fed's Logan calls for 'gradual' rate cuts, says 'should not rush'
Business|Economy|Finance

The money you forfeit when you cash out of your 401(k) can be staggering

The money you forfeit when you cash out of your 401(k) can be staggering

The money you forfeit when you cash out of your 401(k) can be staggering
Economy|Finance

Brazil consumer prices pick up in September amid drought

Consumer prices in Brazil accelerated in September from the previous month due to higher electricity and food costs amid a major drought, reinforcing

Brazil consumer prices pick up in September amid drought
Asia|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Foreign money is leaving Asian equities ex-China this month, LSEG data shows

Foreign money is leaving Asian equities, excluding China, this month as concerns about hefty stock valuations and conflict in the Middle East spur investors to book profits

Foreign money is leaving Asian equities ex-China this month, LSEG data shows
Economy|Finance

Mexico's annual inflation eases further, fueling rate-cut bets

Mexico's 12-month headline inflation rate fell again in September, after easing in the previous month, raising expectations that the central bank will continue to cut its benchmark interest

Mexico's annual inflation eases further, fueling rate-cut bets
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Column-Jamie Dimon questions public funds' private investments: Ross Kerber

JPMorgan Chase & Co CEO Jamie Dimon recently confronted public pension fund managers about channeling more of their investments into private assets, a trend he said could be

Column-Jamie Dimon questions public funds' private investments: Ross Kerber
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla's China-made EV sales grow 19.2% y/y in Sept

Sales of U.S. automaker Tesla's China-made electric vehicles rose 19.2% in September from a year earlier, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Wednesday.

Tesla's China-made EV sales grow 19.2% y/y in Sept
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Braced for Milton as oil recoils, China retreats

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall St stocks roared back on Tuesday just as China doubts re-emerge - but a scattergun week now has investors navigating the impact

Braced for Milton as oil recoils, China retreats
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Should you refinance your mortgage now as rates drop?

It may not quite be the famous question of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, but it is something very much on the minds of U.S. homeowners these days: To refi or not to refi?

Should you refinance your mortgage now as rates drop?
Africa|Economy|Finance

Ethiopia sees bondholder losses as unavoidable, hopes for fresh talks at IMF meeting

Ethiopia's bondholders will have to take a writedown as part of the country's debt restructuring, State Finance Minister Eyob Tekalign told Reuters, adding he

Ethiopia sees bondholder losses as unavoidable, hopes for fresh talks at IMF meeting
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Equities rise after Fed minutes; inflation data and earnings in focus

Wall Street stocks advanced on Wednesday with the S&P 500 and the Dow scoring record closing highs after the release of Federal Reserve meeting

Equities rise after Fed minutes; inflation data and earnings in focus
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

CVS, UnitedHealth, Cigna ask FTC's Khan to disqualify herself from insulin case

CVS Health, UnitedHealth Group and Cigna have asked U.S.

CVS, UnitedHealth, Cigna ask FTC's Khan to disqualify herself from insulin case
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed September minutes may show whether 50 bps rate cut was a slam dunk or a hard sell

Minutes of the U.S.

Fed September minutes may show whether 50 bps rate cut was a slam dunk or a hard sell
Finance|Health|World

Melinda French Gates will give $250M to women's health groups globally through a new open call

Melinda French Gates will grant $250 million to support women’s health around the world through an open call for nonprofits to apply for funding

Melinda French Gates will give $250M to women's health groups globally through a new open call
Business|Europe|Finance

Luxury goods unlikely to be next target of China's EU trade retaliation, analysts say

European

Luxury goods unlikely to be next target of China's EU trade retaliation, analysts say
Business|Economy|Finance

Hurricane Milton could cost insurers up to $100 billion, analysts say

Hurricane Milton could result in losses of up to $100 billion for the global insurance industry, creating a surge in 2025 reinsurance prices

Hurricane Milton could cost insurers up to $100 billion, analysts say
Business|Finance|US

Wall Street bonuses projected to rise more than 7% in 2024, NY Comptroller says

Bonuses for Wall Street dealmakers could expand by 7.4% in 2024 as a rebound in dealmaking boosts fees pocketed by investment banks, according to a report published by New York State

Wall Street bonuses projected to rise more than 7% in 2024, NY Comptroller says
Business|Europe|Finance

Stellantis set to secure Italian approval for Comau stake sale, says source

Carmaker Stellantis is on course to secure Italian government backing for its planned sale of a majority stake in robotics business Comau to One Equity Partners, a source close to the

Stellantis set to secure Italian approval for Comau stake sale, says source
Business|Economy|Finance

Senate candidate Dave McCormick led hedge fund that bet against some of Pennsylvania’s most iconic companies

Senate candidate Dave McCormick led hedge fund that bet against some of Pennsylvania’s most iconic companies

Senate candidate Dave McCormick led hedge fund that bet against some of Pennsylvania’s most iconic companies
Economy|Finance|World

Geopolitical strife could cost global economy $14.5 trln over 5 years -Lloyd's of London

The global economy could face losses of $14.5 trillion over a five-year period from a hypothetical geopolitical conflict which hits supply chains, insurance market Lloyd's of London

Geopolitical strife could cost global economy $14.5 trln over 5 years -Lloyd's of London
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China September bank lending set to rise on policy support: Reuters poll

China's new yuan loans likely jumped in September from August, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, as the central bank ramps up stimulus to drive the

China September bank lending set to rise on policy support: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB policymakers press case for October rate cut

Several European Central Bank policymakers argued their case on Wednesday for another interest rate cut next week, even if some of their colleagues remained

ECB policymakers press case for October rate cut
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Daimler Truck Q3 sales drop 11%, dragged down by Mercedes brand, Asia

Daimler Truck on Wednesday said third quarter sales fell by 11%, dragged down by its main Mercedes-Benz Trucks brand and its Asian unit.

Daimler Truck Q3 sales drop 11%, dragged down by Mercedes brand, Asia
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

STOXX 600 closes higher with focus on interest rate cuts, US data

European stocks settled higher on Wednesday, bouncing from losses in the previous session as investors focussed on upcoming interest

STOXX 600 closes higher with focus on interest rate cuts, US data
Business|Economy|Finance

Singapore seen keeping monetary policy unchanged as inflation risks linger

Singapore's central bank is widely expected to keep monetary policy unchanged next week and hold off easing settings amid inflation and growth uncertainties caused

Singapore seen keeping monetary policy unchanged as inflation risks linger
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Samsung India workers reject settlement offer as strike enters 2nd month

A group of more than 1,000 striking workers at the Samsung Electronics factory in southern India has rejected a settlement offer made by the company on wage

Samsung India workers reject settlement offer as strike enters 2nd month
Asia|Economy|Finance

Korean inclusion in FTSE Russell bond index seen shoring up local markets

The surprise inclusion of South Korean sovereign bonds in the FTSE Russell's benchmark bond index is expected to give the won currency a boost on Thursday

Korean inclusion in FTSE Russell bond index seen shoring up local markets
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

China says anti-dumping move on EU brandy is legitimate trade measure

China's anti-dumping measures against brandies imported from the European Union are "legitimate trade remedy measures", the commerce ministry said on Wednesday, a day after imposing

China says anti-dumping move on EU brandy is legitimate trade measure
Business|Economy|Finance

India cenbank governor warns non-bank lenders of 'growth-at-any-cost' approach

Some Indian non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) are aggressively pursuing growth and chasing excessive returns on equity, which could pose financial stability risks, the central

India cenbank governor warns non-bank lenders of 'growth-at-any-cost' approach
Economy|Finance|US

Column-Dollar won't fall as rest of world won't let it: Mike Dolan

The dollar just had its best week in two years, showing once again how dangerous it can be to bet against the U.S. currency if the rest of the world just won't let it

Column-Dollar won't fall as rest of world won't let it: Mike Dolan
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Carlyle-backed Rigaku looks to raise up to $870 million in Tokyo IPO

Japan X-ray testing tool maker Rigaku set a tentative initial public offering (IPO) price range of 1,230 to 1,260 yen ($8.48) per share against an initial estimate of 1,230 yen, a

Carlyle-backed Rigaku looks to raise up to $870 million in Tokyo IPO
Economy|Europe|Finance

French lawmakers weigh political risk of curbing boomers' costly pensions

France's government has put the country's explosive pensions issue back on the agenda as it seeks to reduce a gaping budget hole.

French lawmakers weigh political risk of curbing boomers' costly pensions
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's finance ministry to detail fiscal policy on Saturday

China's finance ministry will detail plans on fiscal stimulus to boost the economy at a highly-expected news conference on Saturday, the government's main information office said

China's finance ministry to detail fiscal policy on Saturday
Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB is 'very likely' to reduce interest rates, Villeroy says

The European Central Bank (ECB) is "very likely" to reduce its interest rates next week, policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Wednesday.

ECB is 'very likely' to reduce interest rates, Villeroy says
Business|Finance|Technology

TSMC's third-quarter revenue easily beats market forecast

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported on Wednesday third-quarter revenue that easily beat both the market and company's own forecasts as it reaped the benefit from

TSMC's third-quarter revenue easily beats market forecast
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Rio Tinto goes all in on lithium with $6.7 billion Arcadium buy

Rio Tinto has agreed to buy U.S. based Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion, it said on Wednesday, a deal that will catapult it to become

Rio Tinto goes all in on lithium with $6.7 billion Arcadium buy
Asia|Economy|Finance

Stock market today: Wall Street sets more records after Shanghai's worst drop since early COVID

U.S. stocks rose to records after the latest wild swerves for Chinese stocks left few ripples in markets worldwide

Stock market today: Wall Street sets more records after Shanghai's worst drop since early COVID
Business|Economy|Finance

India cenbank holds rates, shifts stance to 'neutral' signalling rate cuts ahead

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday as widely expected, but changed its policy stance to "neutral",

India cenbank holds rates, shifts stance to 'neutral' signalling rate cuts ahead
Asia|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

China stocks get a reality check; Europe shudders

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Gravity brought China's soaring stock market back to earth with a thud on Wednesday.

China stocks get a reality check; Europe shudders
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's Stournaras backs two quarter-point rate cuts in 2024, FT says

European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Yannis Stournaras is backing two interest rate cuts this year and expects further easing in 2025 as inflation continues to trend lower, he told the

ECB's Stournaras backs two quarter-point rate cuts in 2024, FT says
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

IPO-bound Hyundai Motor India's operations

Hyundai Motor India's $3.3 billion IPO opened for bids on Tuesday, aiming for a valuation of up to $19 billion in India's largest share sale yet.

IPO-bound Hyundai Motor India's operations
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Hyundai prices $3 billion India IPO at 1,865-1,960 rupees per share

Hyundai Motor India has set a price range of 1,865 rupees ($22) to 1,960 rupees ($23) for its initial public offering (IPO) that opens next week for subscriptions, a advertisement in the

Hyundai prices $3 billion India IPO at 1,865-1,960 rupees per share
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Oil falls as swelling US supply counters Middle East and hurricane risks

Oil prices fell on Wednesday after U.S. data showed rising crude inventories, but losses were limited by the risk of Iranian supply disruptions caused by the

Oil falls as swelling US supply counters Middle East and hurricane risks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks, US yields up after Fed minutes; inflation data on deck

Global stocks advanced on Wednesday along with U.S.

Stocks, US yields up after Fed minutes; inflation data on deck
Business|Economy|Finance

‘I am not Satoshi Nakamoto’: Subject of HBO documentary denies he invented bitcoin

‘I am not Satoshi Nakamoto’: Subject of HBO documentary denies he invented bitcoin

‘I am not Satoshi Nakamoto’: Subject of HBO documentary denies he invented bitcoin
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's stock rally hits speed bump as investors await more stimulus

Chinese stocks tumbled on Wednesday alongside their Hong Kong peers, as investors sought to profit from a blistering rally, which was dampened by the lack of powerful

China's stock rally hits speed bump as investors await more stimulus
Business|Economy|Finance

US dollar rises to two-month highs ahead of CPI

The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday, taking in stride the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's September meeting that showed a

US dollar rises to two-month highs ahead of CPI
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand cuts rates 50 bps, kiwi tumbles as markets bet on more aggressive easing

New Zealand's central bank slashed rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday and said policy is still restrictive even though inflation has returned to target,

New Zealand cuts rates 50 bps, kiwi tumbles as markets bet on more aggressive easing
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Couche-Tard hikes bid for 7-Eleven owner to $47 billion, sources say

Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) has made a revised bid for Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese company said on Wednesday, which two people familiar

Couche-Tard hikes bid for 7-Eleven owner to $47 billion, sources say
Finance|Stock Markets|US

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson: Sept rate cut was 'timely'

The Federal Reserve's 50-basis-point interest-rate cut last month was "timely" and was neither reactive, nor proactive, Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Tuesday.

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson: Sept rate cut was 'timely'
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson: rate cut aimed at keeping US job market strong

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Tuesday said the U.S. central bank's half-percentage-point interest-rate cut last month was aimed at keeping the labor market strong even as

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson: rate cut aimed at keeping US job market strong
Business|Economy|Finance

Tax worries knock UK business confidence, survey shows

British business confidence fell in the third quarter as tax worries hit investment, according to a survey of accountants that chimes with similar concerns from

Tax worries knock UK business confidence, survey shows
Business|Finance

Uniqlo owner seen posting 24% annual profit surge on brand's overseas push

The Japanese owner of casual wear giant Uniqlo is projected to beat its own forecast in what would be a third straight year of record profits as its brand makes inroads

Uniqlo owner seen posting 24% annual profit surge on brand's overseas push
Business|Economy|Finance|US

CBO estimates $1.8 trillion US deficit for fiscal 2024

The Congressional Budget Office estimated on Tuesday a U.S. federal deficit of $1.834 trillion for fiscal 2024, the highest in the post-COVID era, as debt

CBO estimates $1.8 trillion US deficit for fiscal 2024
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US budget deficit hits $1.8 trillion for fiscal 2024, per CBO

US budget deficit hits $1.8 trillion for fiscal 2024, per CBO

US budget deficit hits $1.8 trillion for fiscal 2024, per CBO
Asia|Finance

Investors read Fed tea leaves, shrug off China stimulus

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Investors read Fed tea leaves, shrug off China stimulus
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Boeing weighs options for raising cash as ratings downgrade looms, sources say

Boeing is examining options to raise billions of dollars through a sale of stock and equity-like securities, two

Boeing weighs options for raising cash as ratings downgrade looms, sources say
Business|Finance|US

Citi pushes back on New York lawsuit over fraud scams

Citigroup's lawyers have urged U.S.

Citi pushes back on New York lawsuit over fraud scams
Economy|Europe|Finance

UK likely to free up borrowing by excluding BoE losses, Guardian reports

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will likely free up 10 billion to 20 billion pounds' ($13.1 billion - $26.2 billion) worth of room to borrow for capital investment by tweaking

UK likely to free up borrowing by excluding BoE losses, Guardian reports
Business|Finance

Pfizer CEO plans to meet activist investor Starboard, FT reports

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla plans to meet key executives of activist hedge fund Starboard Value next week, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Pfizer CEO plans to meet activist investor Starboard, FT reports
Business|Economy|Finance

Unifor initiates negotiations with Canadian Pacific Kansas City

Unifor said on Tuesday it has initiated contract negotiations with Canadian Pacific Kansas City, just weeks after it opened negotiations with Canadian National Railway.

Unifor initiates negotiations with Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Business|Finance|US

S&P places Boeing's rating on CreditWatch negative as strike drags on

Global ratings agency S&P said on Tuesday it had placed Boeing's rating on CreditWatch negative as about 33,000 of the U.S. planemaker's workers remain on strike, halting production of its

S&P places Boeing's rating on CreditWatch negative as strike drags on
Business|Economy|Finance|Food

McDonald's sues top meat packers for allegedly colluding to inflate the price of beef

McDonald’s has some beef with today’s largest meat packers

McDonald's sues top meat packers for allegedly colluding to inflate the price of beef
Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|US

Some East Palestine derailment settlement payments should go out even during appeal of the deal

People who lived near the disastrous East Palestine train derailment last year should still be able to receive personal injury payments even while the bulk of their $600 million class action settlement with Norfolk Southern railroad remains on hold during an appeal

Some East Palestine derailment settlement payments should go out even during appeal of the deal
Business|Economy|Finance

Italy economy minister says 2024 growth target may be out of reach

The Italian government's 1% economic growth target for this year will be more difficult to reach after downward revisions made last week by national

Italy economy minister says 2024 growth target may be out of reach
Economy|Finance

Argentina September inflation seen at lowest since late 2021

Argentina's monthly inflation rate is expected to have slowed to 3.5% in September, which would be the lowest monthly rate since the end of 2021, a Reuters poll of economists

Argentina September inflation seen at lowest since late 2021
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Berkshire Hathaway nets $10 billion from BofA share-sale spree

Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway further cut its stake in Bank of America, a late Monday filing showed, netting the investment giant more than $10

Berkshire Hathaway nets $10 billion from BofA share-sale spree
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US bank profits to shrink on interest income, focus shifts to Fed cuts

JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo kick off earnings for the sector on Friday, and investors are expected to focus on the big banks' forecasts for net interest income

US bank profits to shrink on interest income, focus shifts to Fed cuts
Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone inflation on the decline but job not yet done, ECB's Nagel says

Euro zone inflation is on the decline but the European Central Bank must remain vigilant and ensure that price growth settles at its 2% target even over the medium term,

Euro zone inflation on the decline but job not yet done, ECB's Nagel says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News

Arbitration rules in favour of BP as sole buyer of Kosmos Energy's Senegal LNG project

Kosmos Energy said on Tuesday a Paris-based arbitrator has ruled in favour of BP, prohibiting Kosmos from selling to third parties liquefied natural gas from the

Arbitration rules in favour of BP as sole buyer of Kosmos Energy's Senegal LNG project
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Arcadium's vast lithium portfolio lures Rio at the right time

From northern Quebec's tundra to Argentina's Andes Mountains and the plateaus of Western Australia, Arcadium's lithium portfolio, brought together over

Arcadium's vast lithium portfolio lures Rio at the right time
Business|Finance

Bank of America names Brabazon co-head of global M&A, memo says

Bank of America has named Eamon Brabazon co-head of global mergers and acquisitions, alongside Ivan Farman, according to an internal email seen by Reuters. 

Bank of America names Brabazon co-head of global M&A, memo says
Americas|Business|Finance

Mexico's Walmex expects final ruling from antitrust watchdog soon

Mexico's Walmex, the local unit of U.S.-based retail giant Walmart, expects antitrust watchdog Cofece to soon announce its final ruling stemming from a probe into

Mexico's Walmex expects final ruling from antitrust watchdog soon
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Crypto.com sues US SEC after receiving legal threat from regulator

Crypto.com filed a lawsuit against the U.S.

Crypto.com sues US SEC after receiving legal threat from regulator
Business|Finance|US

Citi hires LaVoie from Wells Fargo to head West Coast private equity M&A

Investment banker John LaVoie is joining Citigroup to head up its U.S. West Coast private equity dealmaking unit, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

Citi hires LaVoie from Wells Fargo to head West Coast private equity M&A
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Brazil's Azul eyes fresh capital raising after debt deal with lessors

Brazilian airline Azul is looking to raise fresh capital after it clinched a deal with lessors to scrap nearly $550 million in obligations, easing market

Brazil's Azul eyes fresh capital raising after debt deal with lessors
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Gold and coffee boost September hedge fund returns, says Societe Generale

Gold and coffee helped to deliver trend-following hedge funds a positive result in September, a Societe Generale note showed on Tuesday, thanks to record

Gold and coffee boost September hedge fund returns, says Societe Generale
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

Kenya central bank cuts main lending rate to boost private sector credit

Kenya's central bank slashed its benchmark lending rate to 12.00% from 12.75% on Tuesday, in a move aimed at stimulating credit to the private sector, the bank's

Kenya central bank cuts main lending rate to boost private sector credit
Americas|Economy|Finance|News

Brazil central bank chief nominee stresses independence, conservative approach to rates

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's nominee to lead the central bank, Gabriel Galipolo, said on Tuesday that the leftist leader was emphatic and clear

Brazil central bank chief nominee stresses independence, conservative approach to rates
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

Georgia to lose 121 million euros in EU funding over 'democratic backsliding', says EU delegation

The European Union delegation to Georgia said on Tuesday that the South Caucasus country would lose 121 million euros ($130 million) in funding from the bloc as a result of "democratic

Georgia to lose 121 million euros in EU funding over 'democratic backsliding', says EU delegation
Business|Election|Finance|News

Spending in presidential and congressional races projected to hit nearly $16 billion and smash records, new analysis shows

Spending in presidential and congressional races projected to hit nearly $16 billion and smash records, new analysis shows

Spending in presidential and congressional races projected to hit nearly $16 billion and smash records, new analysis shows
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Canada posts sixth straight monthly trade deficit in August

Canada recorded a bigger-than-expected trade deficit of C$1.1 billion ($806 million) in August, its sixth consecutive monthly shortfall, as imports

Canada posts sixth straight monthly trade deficit in August
Business|Finance|Technology

Hindenburg Research shorts Roblox, alleging inflated metrics

Hindenburg Research disclosed a short position in Roblox on Tuesday, alleging that the gaming platform popular among young children inflated metrics including user

Hindenburg Research shorts Roblox, alleging inflated metrics
Economy|Election|Finance|News|US

Hungary to hold up G7 loan to Ukraine until after US election

Hungary will hold up a final deal on a $50 billion G7 loan to Ukraine until after the U.S. presidential election by delaying its decision on the timing of

Hungary to hold up G7 loan to Ukraine until after US election
Economy|Finance

Gold ETFs registered fifth month of inflows in September, says WGC

Global physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered a fifth consecutive month of inflows in September as North America-listed funds added to their holdings, the

Gold ETFs registered fifth month of inflows in September, says WGC
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB to cut rates by 25bps in both Oct and Dec as euro zone economy wobbles: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank (ECB) will cut its deposit rate by 25 basis points on Oct. 17 and again in December, according to more than 90% of economists polled

ECB to cut rates by 25bps in both Oct and Dec as euro zone economy wobbles: Reuters poll
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Finance

Online retailer Shein's 2023 sales hit $2 billion in UK

Shein's British business made 1.55 billion pounds ($2 billion) in revenue in 2023, a filing by the online fast-fashion group showed on Tuesday, as it prepares for a hotly

Online retailer Shein's 2023 sales hit $2 billion in UK
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan trusts BOJ on monetary policy, economy minister says

Japan's new economy minister, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Tuesday the government has trust in the central bank's decision on how soon to raise interest rates again, amid

Japan trusts BOJ on monetary policy, economy minister says
Business|Finance|News|US

Dominating US cigarette sales, a combined 7-Eleven, Circle K would face risk from vapes, cheap smokes

A Couche-Tard takeover of 7-Eleven owner Seven & i would position the combined convenience store chain to dominate U.S. cigarette sales

Dominating US cigarette sales, a combined 7-Eleven, Circle K would face risk from vapes, cheap smokes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

China is oversupplying lithium to eliminate rivals, US official says

Chinese lithium producers are flooding the global market with the critical metal and causing a "predatory" price drop as they seek to eliminate competing

China is oversupplying lithium to eliminate rivals, US official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street closes higher on tech buying as investors wait on inflation data

Wall Street's benchmarks finished up on Tuesday, recouping some of the previous session's losses, as investors bought back in to technology stocks and investors shifted

Wall Street closes higher on tech buying as investors wait on inflation data
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Stocks stall, Hang Seng decimated, oil ebbs

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan World markets painted a messy picture on Tuesday, with recently pumped-up crude oil prices retreating sharply and disappointment

Stocks stall, Hang Seng decimated, oil ebbs
Business|Economy|Finance|News

PepsiCo lowers revenue forecast on "subdued" sales in US, China and elsewhere

PepsiCo lowered its sales forecast for the year after consumers in the U.S., China and elsewhere pulled back on its snacks and drinks

PepsiCo lowers revenue forecast on "subdued" sales in US, China and elsewhere
Business|Economy|Finance|US

In the Market: Fed may struggle to rid backstops of stigma amid new push

The U.S. Federal Reserve is encouraging banks to count on its long-shunned cash backstops in a bid to support its monetary policy and financial stability goals.

In the Market: Fed may struggle to rid backstops of stigma amid new push
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

France's budget minister backs raising household electricity tax amid budget squeeze

The French government supports removing caps on household electricity taxes as it rushes to plug a massive hole in the country's finances, France's budget minister said on Tuesday.

France's budget minister backs raising household electricity tax amid budget squeeze
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Honeywell to spin off advanced materials unit in CEO's growth push

Honeywell will spin off its advanced materials unit into a publicly traded company, the U.S. conglomerate said on Tuesday, simplifying its business to sharpen its focus on aviation,

Honeywell to spin off advanced materials unit in CEO's growth push
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Hyundai to launch $3 billion India IPO next week at 1,865-1,960 rupees per share, sources say

Hyundai Motor India's IPO will open next week for subscriptions and will likely be priced in the range of 1,865 to 1,960 rupees ($22

Hyundai to launch $3 billion India IPO next week at 1,865-1,960 rupees per share, sources say
Business|Finance|MidEast

Pro-Palestinian activists target UK offices of Germany's Allianz

Pro-Palestinian activists targeted the British offices of German financial services firm Allianz on Tuesday, daubing the outside with red paint in protest over the company's links to

Pro-Palestinian activists target UK offices of Germany's Allianz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

FTSE 100 slips to one-month low as miners fall after China boost fades

Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 recorded its worst day in two months on Tuesday led by losses in miners after China refrained from specifying measures to stimulate its economy

FTSE 100 slips to one-month low as miners fall after China boost fades
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Miners, luxury sector weigh on Europe's STOXX 600

European stocks settled lower on Tuesday, as a lack of fresh details over China's stimulus measures sparked a selloff in sectors linked

Miners, luxury sector weigh on Europe's STOXX 600
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Hyundai Motor to sell 142 million shares it holds in Hyundai Motor India for IPO

Hyundai Motor said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday that it will sell 142 million shares it holds in Hyundai Motor India for the latter's initial public offering.

Hyundai Motor to sell 142 million shares it holds in Hyundai Motor India for IPO
Business|Finance

Northvolt subsidiary files for bankruptcy after project pulled

A subsidiary of Sweden's Northvolt filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday after the project it was developing was cancelled, court filings showed, while the rest of the cash-strapped

Northvolt subsidiary files for bankruptcy after project pulled
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China puts provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU OKs duties on Chinese EVs

Chinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39% on Tuesday

China puts provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU OKs duties on Chinese EVs
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Fed's Kugler makes case for more rate cuts if inflation keeps easing

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Tuesday she strongly supported the U.S. central bank's recent interest rate cut and will support further reductions if inflation continues to

Fed's Kugler makes case for more rate cuts if inflation keeps easing
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China gives $28 billion to local governments as it vows to meet economic targets

China gives $28 billion to local governments as it vows to meet economic targets

China gives $28 billion to local governments as it vows to meet economic targets
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Vodafone, Google deepen AI ties across Europe, Africa

Britain's Vodafone said on Tuesday it has deepened its strategic partnership with Alphabet's Google in a ten-year, billion dollar plus deal that will bring the U.S. tech giant's new

Vodafone, Google deepen AI ties across Europe, Africa
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Cryptoverse: Bored bitcoin seeks direction after big bang

By Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal Bitcoin has been distinctly listless in the past three months after starting the year with a bang.

Cryptoverse: Bored bitcoin seeks direction after big bang
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US-based China ETFs get bumper influx, some investors optimistic tide is turning

Investors flooded U.S.-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that target Chinese markets with $5.2 billion in new assets in the past week when mainland China's financial

US-based China ETFs get bumper influx, some investors optimistic tide is turning
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China stock frenzy gets a wet blanket

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Investors hoping for a roaring restart to China's stock rally, after the mainland's week-long holiday, were disappointed on Tuesday

China stock frenzy gets a wet blanket
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Fed's Williams says appropriate again to cut rates 'over time', FT reports

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said that it will be appropriate again for the central bank to reduce rates 'over time,' after September's big half percentage point

Fed's Williams says appropriate again to cut rates 'over time', FT reports
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Bundesbank's Nagel says he is open to another ECB rate cut

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel is open to considering another European Central Bank interest rate cut at its meeting next week, he told Table Media, adding German economic

Bundesbank's Nagel says he is open to another ECB rate cut
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Stock market today: Wall Street rebounds after Hong Kong stocks fall to worst day since 2008

U.S. stocks rebounded after falling oil prices released some of the pressure that built up on the market

Stock market today: Wall Street rebounds after Hong Kong stocks fall to worst day since 2008
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China stock rally fizzles as stimulus optimism fades

A sharp rally in China shares at Tuesday's open lost steam as a hotly anticipated briefing by the country's state planner failed to sustain optimism for further stimulus.

China stock rally fizzles as stimulus optimism fades
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China's stocks rally fizzles as stimulus offer disappoints

China's stock markets roared back from a week-long break to reach their highest levels in more than two years at the open, before paring

China's stocks rally fizzles as stimulus offer disappoints
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Dollar steadied by focus on Fed path, China, Middle East

The dollar held firm on Tuesday, treading water just under last week's seven-week highs as investors assessed the outlook for further U.S.

Dollar steadied by focus on Fed path, China, Middle East
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks gain as Wall Street rallies, US yields slip

A gauge of global stocks advanced on Tuesday after a rally on Wall Street overshadowed disappointment over the lack of details in China's stimulus, as investor

Stocks gain as Wall Street rallies, US yields slip
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Bank of Korea to kick off easing cycle with 25 bps cut on October 11: Reuters poll

The Bank of Korea will cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.25% on Friday, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters

Bank of Korea to kick off easing cycle with 25 bps cut on October 11: Reuters poll
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Samsung Electronics apologises for disappointing profit as it struggles in AI chips

Samsung Electronics warned its third-quarter profit would come in below market expectations and apologised for the disappointing

Samsung Electronics apologises for disappointing profit as it struggles in AI chips
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Fall in Japan's real wages, spending likely just minor bump for further BOJ hikes

Japan's inflation-adjusted wages fell in August while household spending also declined, but analysts say underlying trends point to a gradual

Fall in Japan's real wages, spending likely just minor bump for further BOJ hikes
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Oasis ticket sales help lift UK shoppers' non-essential spending, survey shows

British shoppers increased their spending slightly in annual terms in September, according to a survey on Tuesday that showed demand for tickets for the reunion of

Oasis ticket sales help lift UK shoppers' non-essential spending, survey shows
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US rates back up, stocks back down

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

US rates back up, stocks back down
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Fed's Musalem argues for more rate cuts, says data to drive easings

Federal Reserve Bank of St.

Fed's Musalem argues for more rate cuts, says data to drive easings
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UK business confidence slips as fears over budget tax rises grow, BCC says

British firms have grown more downbeat about the outlook as concerns about the tax impact of the new Labour government's upcoming autumn budget and conflict in the Middle East

UK business confidence slips as fears over budget tax rises grow, BCC says
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Tinder-parent Match names insider Steven Bailey as new CFO

Match Group said on Monday Steven Bailey will take over as its new finance chief early next year, adding that the move underscores the company's focus on driving long-term strategic growth

Tinder-parent Match names insider Steven Bailey as new CFO
Africa|Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|US

US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, GAO says

A U.S. congressional watchdog has found no evidence that a 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) conflict minerals disclosure rule has

US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, GAO says
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Cboe to list hedged ADRs developed by Precidian

Precidian Investments launched hedged ADRs on Monday that U.S. investors can use to buy foreign-listed stocks while limiting the impact of fluctuating currencies

Cboe to list hedged ADRs developed by Precidian
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FTX cleared to repay billions to customers after bankruptcy plan approval

FTX received court approval of its bankruptcy plan on Monday, which will allow it to fully repay customers using up to $16.5 billion in assets recovered since

FTX cleared to repay billions to customers after bankruptcy plan approval
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ECB's Holzmann: inflation not yet defeated

The European Central Bank should proceed with caution on further interest rate cuts given inflation had not yet been overcome, Austrian central bank Governor Robert Holzmann told

ECB's Holzmann: inflation not yet defeated
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Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5, but officials promise bigger prizes and better odds

The cost of a Mega Millions lottery ticket will soon more than double, but officials said they’re confident players won’t mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners

Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5, but officials promise bigger prizes and better odds
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Euro zone ministers to detail joint plan on capital markets, productivity

Euro zone finance ministers will announce next month what they want to do to boost the EU's competitive position against China and the United States,

Euro zone ministers to detail joint plan on capital markets, productivity
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Making customers pay for Fisker vehicles recall repairs is illegal, DOJ says

The U.S. Department of Justice said in a court filing on Monday that bankrupt electric vehicle maker Fisker's plan to pass on the costs of vehicle recalls to customers is illegal.

Making customers pay for Fisker vehicles recall repairs is illegal, DOJ says
Business|Economy|Finance

Why a key borrowing rate is above 4% again

Why a key borrowing rate is above 4% again

Why a key borrowing rate is above 4% again
Economy|Election|Finance|US

Trump's tax, spending plans would add twice as much debt as Harris', budget group says

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's tax and spending plans would produce more than twice as much new debt as the plans from Vice President Kamala

Trump's tax, spending plans would add twice as much debt as Harris', budget group says
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Goldman Sachs has derivatives positions worth 6.7% stake in UniCredit, filing shows

Goldman Sachs has derivative positions in UniCredit equivalent to a 6.7% stake in the Italian bank as of Sept. 30, mostly swap and future contracts as well as call options, a

Goldman Sachs has derivatives positions worth 6.7% stake in UniCredit, filing shows
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Mexico inflation rate seen slowing again in September: Reuters poll

Mexico's annual inflation rate likely fell again in September, a Reuters poll of analysts showed on Monday, raising expectations that the central bank will continue cutting its

Mexico inflation rate seen slowing again in September: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Sports

Will global soccer be reshaped after EU's top court issued a major ruling in Lassana Diarra case?

The global soccer transfer market is worth more than $10 billion each season but is facing a revolutionary overhaul or a nuanced evolution following last week’s ruling by the European Court of Justice in the Lassana Diarra case

Will global soccer be reshaped after EU's top court issued a major ruling in Lassana Diarra case?
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Reporter says Musk is drawn to Trump’s ‘authoritarian’ leanings

 CNN’s Anderson Cooper talks to Washington Post reporter Philip Bump and New York Times reporter Ryan Mac about the evolution of former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s relationship and what each has to gain from their recent alliance.

Reporter says Musk is drawn to Trump’s ‘authoritarian’ leanings
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Bank of Israel to hold rates even as inflation rises: Reuters poll

The Bank of Israel (BoI) will keep short-term interest unchanged for a sixth straight policy meeting on Wednesday, as markets maintain their view rising

Bank of Israel to hold rates even as inflation rises: Reuters poll
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Mexico anti-trust watchdog flags tortilla-maker Gruma on corn-flour market concentration

Tortilla-maker Gruma holds the power to fix higher prices in the corn flour market, Mexico's antitrust watchdog said in a preliminary decision on Monday,

Mexico anti-trust watchdog flags tortilla-maker Gruma on corn-flour market concentration
Business|Finance|Technology

Japan's Nissan to invest in auto tech firm ChargeScape

Japan's Nissan Motor said on Monday it would invest an undisclosed amount in ChargeScape and roll out the battery charging technology company's services to its electric-vehicle drivers

Japan's Nissan to invest in auto tech firm ChargeScape
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US money market funds draw sharp inflows in the week to Oct. 2

U.S. money market funds saw massive inflows in the week to Oct. 2 as investors sought safer assets on caution ahead of a key payrolls report amid heightened geopolitical concerns in the

US money market funds draw sharp inflows in the week to Oct. 2
Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Global money market funds draw large inflows in the week to Oct. 2

Global money market funds attracted large inflows in the week to Oct. 2 as investor caution ahead of a key U.S. payrolls report and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East

Global money market funds draw large inflows in the week to Oct. 2
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Lucid beats quarterly deliveries estimate as price discounts boost demand

Lucid Group beat market expectations for third-quarter deliveries on Monday, as discounts and cheaper financing options for its luxury electric vehicles boosted demand in

Lucid beats quarterly deliveries estimate as price discounts boost demand
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Wine maker Duckhorn to be acquired by Butterfly Equity in $1.95 billion deal

Premier luxury wine maker Duckhorn Portfolio said on Monday it would be taken private by Butterfly Equity in an all-cash deal worth $1.95 billion.

Wine maker Duckhorn to be acquired by Butterfly Equity in $1.95 billion deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Copper demand for electric vehicles is intact, trader IXM says

The uptrend in demand for metals such as copper used in electric vehicles is intact despite doubts raised by the slowdown in EV sales, but estimating numbers is

Copper demand for electric vehicles is intact, trader IXM says
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Three startups aim to raise $400 million as US biotech IPOs gain traction

Three healthcare startups are looking to raise up to $400 million in their U.S. initial public offerings, underscoring the sector's strong rebound in 2024 after a two-year

Three startups aim to raise $400 million as US biotech IPOs gain traction
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Monster payrolls see 10-year Treasury yields top 4%

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan With any thought of U.S. recession off the agenda after a monster September jobs report, doubts about the extent of further Federal

Monster payrolls see 10-year Treasury yields top 4%
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street indexes slip with interest rates, Middle East in focus

Wall Street's three major indexes closed down around 1% on Monday while Treasury yields rose, as traders tamped down bets for Federal Reserve

Wall Street indexes slip with interest rates, Middle East in focus
Business|Finance|Technology

Equinor buys 9.8% stake in offshore wind developer Orsted

Norway's Equinor has bought a 9.8% stake valued at around $2.5 billion in Danish offshore wind farm developer Orsted, it said on

Equinor buys 9.8% stake in offshore wind developer Orsted
Business|Finance|Technology

Samsung Electronics says it is not interested in spinning off foundry business

Samsung Electronics is not interested in spinning off its contract chip manufacturing business as well as its logic chip designing

Samsung Electronics says it is not interested in spinning off foundry business
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Goldman Sachs lifts S&P 500 index target for year-end, next 12 months

Goldman Sachs has raised its target for the benchmark S&P 500 index for the year-end and the next 12 months on expectations of higher margin growth for corporate companies and a steady

Goldman Sachs lifts S&P 500 index target for year-end, next 12 months
Business|Economy|Finance

Chevron to sell assets for $6.5 billion to Canadian Natural Resources

Chevron is selling its assets in Athabasca Oil Sands and Duvernay Shale to Canadian Natural Resources for $6.5 billion, the oil giant said on Monday as it puts in motion

Chevron to sell assets for $6.5 billion to Canadian Natural Resources
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone investor morale rises in October on brighter expectations

Investor morale in the euro zone unexpectedly rose in October after three consecutive months of decline, boosted by rising expectations even as dissatisfaction with the current

Euro zone investor morale rises in October on brighter expectations
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India asks banks to stop making large bets against rupee, sources say

India's central bank has asked state-run and private lenders to refrain from betting heavily against the rupee in an effort to support the currency

India asks banks to stop making large bets against rupee, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan PM Ishiba rules out hike in capital gains tax

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he had no plan for now to consider raising the country's tax on income from investments.

Japan PM Ishiba rules out hike in capital gains tax
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European stocks eke out small gains, Orsted shines

European stocks eked out marginal gains on Monday, with Orsted topping the STOXX index as Norway's Equinor bought a stake in the

European stocks eke out small gains, Orsted shines
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Britain's FTSE 100 rises as oil price jump boosts energy shares

Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 index rose on Monday, boosted by gains in energy shares and a softer labour market report, though losses in precious metal

Britain's FTSE 100 rises as oil price jump boosts energy shares
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Many firms see excessive yen falls as undesirable, says BOJ official

Many companies in western Japan saw excessive yen declines as undesirable, Kazushige Kamiyama, the Bank of Japan's Osaka branch manager, said on Monday.

Many firms see excessive yen falls as undesirable, says BOJ official
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Goldman Sachs lowers odds of US recession to 15% after better-than-expected jobs report

Goldman Sachs has lowered the odds of the United States slipping into a recession in the next 12 months by five percentage points to 15%, following the latest employment report that showed

Goldman Sachs lowers odds of US recession to 15% after better-than-expected jobs report
Business|Finance

Shell's third-quarter refining margins drop sharply

Shell's refining profit margins dropped by nearly 30% in the third quarter from the previous three months as global demand sagged, while oil product trading earnings

Shell's third-quarter refining margins drop sharply
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Tokyo Metro looks to raise up to $2.4 billion in largest Japan IPO since 2018

Tokyo Metro has set a price range for an initial public offering at 1,100 to 1,200 yen per share, against an initial estimate of 1,100 yen, a regulatory filing showed on Monday.

Tokyo Metro looks to raise up to $2.4 billion in largest Japan IPO since 2018
Business|Finance

BP drops oil output reduction target in strategy reset, sources say

BP has abandoned a target to cut oil and gas output by 2030 as CEO Murray Auchincloss scales back the firm's energy transition strategy to regain investor confidence,

BP drops oil output reduction target in strategy reset, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BOJ highlights broadening wage, price gains but warns of risks

The Bank of Japan said broadening wage hikes were underpinning consumption and prodding more firms in regional areas to pass on rising labour costs, signalling the

BOJ highlights broadening wage, price gains but warns of risks
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How a rates rethink after strong US jobs data could shake up markets

The reverberations from a blowout U.S. employment number could threaten an assortment of trades predicated on falling interest rates, if

How a rates rethink after strong US jobs data could shake up markets
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Stock market today: Wall Street slides after Treasury yields climb back above 4% and oil rises

U.S. stocks slid after Treasury yields hit their highest levels since the summer and oil prices continued to climb

Stock market today: Wall Street slides after Treasury yields climb back above 4% and oil rises
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US 'no landing' scenario lifts markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland What a difference a payrolls report makes.

US 'no landing' scenario lifts markets
Economy|Election|Finance|News|Political|US

New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under Trump

No one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s economic plans

New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under Trump
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Vietnam striving for 7.6% to 8% economic expansion in Q4, govt says

Vietnam will strive for a economic expansion of 7.6% to 8% in the last quarter of 2024 and is maintaining its full year target of 7% growth following positive results in the third

Vietnam striving for 7.6% to 8% economic expansion in Q4, govt says
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China's Sept forex reserves rise more than expected to $3.316 trln

China's foreign exchange reserves rose more than expected in September, official data showed on Monday, as the dollar weakened against other major currencies.

China's Sept forex reserves rise more than expected to $3.316 trln
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China's gold reserves unchanged for fifth straight month in September

China's central bank held back on buying gold for its reserves for a fifth straight month in September, official data showed on Monday, mainly due to a surge in prices for the

China's gold reserves unchanged for fifth straight month in September
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US 10-year yield tops 4%, stocks fall, as Fed rate cut expectations ease

A gauge of global stocks declined on Monday and U.S.

US 10-year yield tops 4%, stocks fall, as Fed rate cut expectations ease
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

Oil settles 3% higher as Middle East war risk makes investors cautious

Oil prices settled more than 3% higher on Monday, with Brent surpassing $80 per barrel for the first time since August as the increased risk of a region-wide Middle

Oil settles 3% higher as Middle East war risk makes investors cautious
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar consolidates after strongest week in two years

The U.S. dollar stalled near a seven-week high on Monday as investors reassessed their positions after last week's strong U.S. jobs data and as

Dollar consolidates after strongest week in two years
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Japan's top FX diplomat warns against speculative moves as yen falls

Japan's top currency diplomat on Monday issued a warning against speculative moves on the foreign exchange market as the yen fell below 149 per

Japan's top FX diplomat warns against speculative moves as yen falls
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Activist investor Starboard Value takes $1 billion stake in Pfizer, sources say

Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a stake of about $1 billion in Pfizer and wants the U.S. drug giant to make changes to turn its performance around, sources familiar with the

Activist investor Starboard Value takes $1 billion stake in Pfizer, sources say
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Samsung's profit recovery seen weakening in Q3

Samsung Electronics is expected to flag more than a four-fold jump in quarterly profit on Tuesday on improving demand for chips, but the pace of its recovery is

Samsung's profit recovery seen weakening in Q3
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UK pay growth weakest since February 2021, REC survey shows

Britain's jobs market showed more signs of cooling in September as pay growth increased at the slowest pace in

UK pay growth weakest since February 2021, REC survey shows
Asia|Business|Finance|News

Markets mull potential US ‘no landing'

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Markets mull potential US ‘no landing'
Economy|Finance|News|US

Takeaways from AP's report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.

While Americans continue to struggle under high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in the next five years alone

Takeaways from AP's report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

UK investment summit to feature Google, Wayve and Brookfield

The new British government's first international investment summit will feature senior executives from companies including Google, Wayve and Brookfield Asset Management, the

UK investment summit to feature Google, Wayve and Brookfield
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The jobs number surpassed everyone’s expectations. Cue the complaints about the Fed

The jobs number surpassed everyone’s expectations. Cue the complaints about the Fed

The jobs number surpassed everyone’s expectations. Cue the complaints about the Fed
Business|Election|Finance

Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz to make 'significant donation' for Harris

Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz said on Friday he will make a "significant donation" to entities supporting the Democratic presidential campaign of Vice

Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz to make 'significant donation' for Harris
Economy|Finance|News

UK's Reeves promises 'guardrails' around extra borrowing in budget

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said she will introduce "guardrails" to ensure that extra borrowing for investment in her first budget is not excessive

UK's Reeves promises 'guardrails' around extra borrowing in budget
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

Wynn Resorts says it gets UAE's first gambling license

Hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts said on Friday it had been awarded the first commercial gaming operator's license in the United Arab Emirates by the country's General Commercial

Wynn Resorts says it gets UAE's first gambling license
Business|Finance|US

Vista Outdoor strikes deal to sell itself in two parts for $3.4 billion

Vista Outdoor on Friday agreed to sell itself in parts to two separate buyers for a total of $3.35 billion, including debt, after fending

Vista Outdoor strikes deal to sell itself in two parts for $3.4 billion
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Citron's Andrew Left asks judge to dismiss SEC's fraud case

Citron Capital founder and short seller Andrew Left has asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit by the U.S.

Citron's Andrew Left asks judge to dismiss SEC's fraud case
Finance|Stock Markets|US

US dividend ETFs bask in investor attention after jumbo Fed rate cut

U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in dividend-paying stocks have enjoyed a rush of inflows since the Federal Reserve kicked off its rate cutting cycle last

US dividend ETFs bask in investor attention after jumbo Fed rate cut
Business|Finance|Technology|US

EV startup Fisker faces probe by US securities regulator

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Fisker and has sent multiple subpoenas to the bankrupt EV maker, according to a filing by the regulator on Friday.

EV startup Fisker faces probe by US securities regulator
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium, sources say

Rio Tinto has been holding talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium, three sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations said, a deal that would make Rio

Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium, sources say
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Novo Nordisk to invest $158 million in insulin plant in Brazil

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk will invest 864 million reais ($158.2 million) to revamp a plant in Brazil responsible for pumping out a quarter of its insulin production globally,

Novo Nordisk to invest $158 million in insulin plant in Brazil
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

BNSF Railway ratifies 5-year agreement with SMART-MD

Berkshire Hathaway-owned BNSF Railway said that the members of International Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation union's railroad, mechanical and engineering department have voted to

BNSF Railway ratifies 5-year agreement with SMART-MD
Business|Finance|Technology

AI startups ride on investor frenzy to raise billions in 2024

OpenAI recently closed a $6.6 billion funding round at a $157 billion valuation that highlighted the enthusiasm around generative artificial-intelligence technology since the startup burst

AI startups ride on investor frenzy to raise billions in 2024
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Investors look to earnings to support record-high stock prices

A high-stakes corporate earnings season kicks into gear next week, with bullish investors hoping results will justify increasingly rich valuations in a U.S.

Investors look to earnings to support record-high stock prices
Business|Economy|Finance

India's Jio Financial, BlackRock get in-principle approval to set up mutual fund business

Jio Financial and U.S.-based BlackRock got in-principle approval from India's markets regulator to act as co-sponsors and set up a mutual fund business in the country, the Mukesh

India's Jio Financial, BlackRock get in-principle approval to set up mutual fund business
Business|Finance|Technology

Tencent, Guillemot family mulling buyout of 'Assassin's Creed' maker Ubisoft, Bloomberg News reports

Tencent Holdings and Ubisoft Entertainment's founding Guillemot family are considering options including a potential buyout of the "Assassin's Creed" maker, Bloomberg News reported on

Tencent, Guillemot family mulling buyout of 'Assassin's Creed' maker Ubisoft, Bloomberg News reports
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Cost cuts in any Commerzbank merger would affect headquarters not branches, Unicredit CEO tells Economist

Cost cuts at Commerzbank if UniCredit were to buy its German rival would mostly affect its head office not its branch network, UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel was quoted as saying on

Cost cuts in any Commerzbank merger would affect headquarters not branches, Unicredit CEO tells Economist
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GOP's preferred bank, Chain Bridge, valued at $138 million in lukewarm NYSE debut

Republican Party's top bank, Chain Bridge Bancorp, was valued at $138 million after its shares fell 2% in their NYSE debut on Friday, marking a grim start to its stint as a

GOP's preferred bank, Chain Bridge, valued at $138 million in lukewarm NYSE debut
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Ubisoft shares set for biggest one-day jump on record after takeover report

Shares in video game maker Ubisoft surged over 30% on Friday after Bloomberg reported that major shareholder Tencent and the Guillemot family, its founders, were considering a buyout

Ubisoft shares set for biggest one-day jump on record after takeover report
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

GE Aerospace to lay off over 70 workers at a New York site

GE Aerospace will lay off nearly half the workers at a company site in New York state, according to a filing with the state.

GE Aerospace to lay off over 70 workers at a New York site
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Canada's Ivey PMI shows activity expanding in September

Canadian economic activity rebounded in September after contracting in the prior month as the pace of price increases cooled to its slowest in six months, Ivey Purchasing Managers

Canada's Ivey PMI shows activity expanding in September
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Goolsbee calls jobs report 'superb,' still sees rate cuts ahead

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Friday called the latest U.S. jobs report "superb" and said more labor market data along those lines would boost his confidence the

Fed's Goolsbee calls jobs report 'superb,' still sees rate cuts ahead
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Coinbase to delist some stablecoins in Europe ahead of new regulations

Coinbase will delist certain stablecoins in the European Economic Area by year's end, the cryptocurrency exchange said on Friday, as the industry braces for tougher regulation in the

Coinbase to delist some stablecoins in Europe ahead of new regulations
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Fed seen slowing rate cut pace after strong US jobs data

A surge in U.S. job growth has financial markets betting the Federal Reserve will follow last month's half-point interest rate reduction with smaller moves, and ignited a

Fed seen slowing rate cut pace after strong US jobs data
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Tellurian shareholders back proposed $1.2 billion Woodside deal

Tellurian shareholders have voted in favor of the U.S. LNG developer's proposed $1.2 billion acquisition by Australian energy producer Woodside Energy Group, the company said on Friday.

Tellurian shareholders back proposed $1.2 billion Woodside deal
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US Sept payrolls jump takes Nov 50 bp cut off the table

U.S. job growth accelerated in September and the unemploymentrate slipped to 4.1% from August's 4.2%, further reducing theneed for the Federal Reserve to maintain large interest ratecuts at

US Sept payrolls jump takes Nov 50 bp cut off the table
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

IMF, bilateral creditors back Sri Lanka on $12.5 billion bondholder debt rework

Sri Lanka's $12.5 billion bondholder debt rework has received support from bilateral creditors and the International Monetary Fund, the finance ministry said on

IMF, bilateral creditors back Sri Lanka on $12.5 billion bondholder debt rework
Africa|Americas|Economy|Finance

IMF and Ghana reach staff-level deal on $3 billion loan-programme review

International Monetary Fund staff and officials in Ghana have reached an agreement on their third review of the West African country's $

IMF and Ghana reach staff-level deal on $3 billion loan-programme review
Americas|Business|Finance

Experian buys Brazilian cyber security firm ClearSale in $350 million deal

Credit data company Experian has agreed to buy Brazilian cyber security firm ClearSale, it said on Friday, in a $350 million expansion of its footprint in Latin America's largest

Experian buys Brazilian cyber security firm ClearSale in $350 million deal
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil rolls out minimum tax on profits of multinational firms

Brazil's government late on Thursday published an executive order that effectively rolls out a minimum 15% tax on profits of multinational corporations, a publication in the

Brazil rolls out minimum tax on profits of multinational firms
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China's BingEx surges after tepid start in Nasdaq debut

Shares of China's BingEx surged 17% on Friday as the courier delivery firm shrugged off a sluggish start to its Nasdaq debut.

China's BingEx surges after tepid start in Nasdaq debut
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Spirit Airlines shares plunge on report of potential bankruptcy filing

Shares of Spirit Airlines plunged 37% to a record low on Friday after a report that the ultra low-cost carrier was discussing a potential

Spirit Airlines shares plunge on report of potential bankruptcy filing
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Dow registers record high close as US jobs data eases economic worries

The Dow posted a record closing high on Friday and the Nasdaq ended with a more than 1% gain as a stronger-than-expected jobs report reassured investors

Dow registers record high close as US jobs data eases economic worries
Americas|Economy|Finance

Fitch unlikely to raise Brazil's credit rating soon, director says

Fitch is unlikely to upgrade Brazil's credit rating in the near-term, despite its better-than-expected economic growth, because of

Fitch unlikely to raise Brazil's credit rating soon, director says
Business|Finance|Technology

Rivian lowers annual production forecast due to parts shortage, shares drop

Rivian slashed its full-year production forecast on Friday and missed third-quarter deliveries expectations due to a parts shortage and slowing growth in electric-vehicle

Rivian lowers annual production forecast due to parts shortage, shares drop
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Jobs and oil dominate as ports strike ends

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall Street has weathered an edgy start to the final quarter reasonably well this week, with the September employment report now an

Jobs and oil dominate as ports strike ends
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ADM to idle Iowa soy facility during record US harvest

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co is idling its only soybean processing plant in Iowa for weeks in the thick of a record U.S. harvest, the grain merchant

ADM to idle Iowa soy facility during record US harvest
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Friday’s jobs report could be the last normal one for a while

Friday’s jobs report could be the last normal one for a while

Friday’s jobs report could be the last normal one for a while
Business|Finance

Seven & i considers selling down supermarket stake ahead of IPO, sources say

Japan's Seven & i Holdings is considering selling a stake in its supermarket unit ahead of a planned listing of the business, two sources said, as the 7-Eleven owner aims to speed up

Seven & i considers selling down supermarket stake ahead of IPO, sources say
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Bank of England's Pill urges rate cut caution after Bailey suggested faster pace

The Bank of England should move only gradually with cutting interest rates, Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Friday, a day after Governor

Bank of England's Pill urges rate cut caution after Bailey suggested faster pace
Business|Economy|Finance

Slower Philippine inflation in September gives room for rate cuts

Philippine annual inflation accelerated at its slowest rate in more than four years in September due to a slower rise in food prices and downtrend

Slower Philippine inflation in September gives room for rate cuts
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

European shares close up as bumper US jobs data quashes growth worries

European shares closed higher on Friday as a stronger-than-anticipated U.S. jobs report allayed growth fears in the world's biggest economy, though

European shares close up as bumper US jobs data quashes growth worries
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Rate cuts and politics, say no more

It's a packed week ahead with U.S. inflation data, the start of Q3 earnings, a French budget and possibly a big rate cut from New Zealand.

Rate cuts and politics, say no more
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Philippine inflation to settle around 3.2% in 2024, finance minister says

The Philippines' inflation rate could settle around 3.2% this year, its finance minister said on Friday, giving room for the central bank to further cut rates.

Philippine inflation to settle around 3.2% in 2024, finance minister says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ faces fresh challenge as politics, yen complicate rate hikes

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's efforts to lift rock-bottom borrowing costs face fresh challenges as a yen rebound and the new political leadership's preference

BOJ faces fresh challenge as politics, yen complicate rate hikes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Singapore tightens anti-money laundering measures

Singapore authorities on Friday announced new measures to tackle money laundering, including inter-agency data-sharing, striking off of inactive companies and

Singapore tightens anti-money laundering measures
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India September services growth hits 10-month low, PMI shows

Growth in India's dominant services sector remained robust but slackened to a 10-month low in September as demand slowed, a business survey showed on Friday

India September services growth hits 10-month low, PMI shows
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Inside Macron's pitch meeting with Wall Street as budget woes mount

French President Emmanuel Macron has given top U.S. financiers a candid assessment of his country's financial woes, flagging the potential for

Inside Macron's pitch meeting with Wall Street as budget woes mount
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Australian court upholds order for Musk's X to pay $418,000 fine over anti-child abuse probe

An Australian court upheld an order on Friday for Elon Musk's X to pay a fine of A$610,500 ($418,000) for failing to cooperate with a regulator's request for information about anti-

Australian court upholds order for Musk's X to pay $418,000 fine over anti-child abuse probe
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Middle East tensions drive oil prices

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Oil prices are headed for their largest weekly rise in over a year on Friday, spurred by escalating Middle East tensions that have

Middle East tensions drive oil prices
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Seven & i considering supermarket stake sale ahead of IPO, sources say

Japan's Seven & i Holdings is considering selling a stake in its supermarket unit ahead of a planned listing of the business, two sources said, as the 7-Eleven

Seven & i considering supermarket stake sale ahead of IPO, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Blowout US employment report reinforces economy's resilience

U.S. job gains increased by the most in six months in September and the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, pointing to a resilient economy that likely does not

Blowout US employment report reinforces economy's resilience
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Shipping stocks battered after US port strike ends

Shares in shipping companies fell heavily in Europe and Asia on Friday after workers and U.S. port operators agreed a deal to end a strike on the East and Gulf coast docks far

Shipping stocks battered after US port strike ends
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Equities rise with dollar, bond yields as investors cheer strong US payrolls

MSCI's global equities index rose on Friday while the dollar climbed to its highest level since mid-August as investors heaved a sigh of

Equities rise with dollar, bond yields as investors cheer strong US payrolls
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Timing of BOJ's policy change must align with Japan's broader goal, economy minister says

Japan's new economy minister, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Friday that the timing of changes in the Bank of Japan's monetary policy should be aligned with the government's broader goal of

Timing of BOJ's policy change must align with Japan's broader goal, economy minister says
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

JPMorgan acquires stake in Australia's cash-strapped Star Entertainment

U.S. bank JPMorgan Chase & Co has become a substantial shareholder in Star Entertainment, an exchange filing showed, as shares of the embattled Australian casino operator have fallen

JPMorgan acquires stake in Australia's cash-strapped Star Entertainment
Economy|Finance|News|US

Strong jobs report propels dollar to best week since 2022

The dollar jumped to a seven-week high on Friday and was on track to post its best week since September 2022 after a surprisingly strong jobs report for September

Strong jobs report propels dollar to best week since 2022
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Oil settles up, biggest weekly gains in over a year on Middle East war risk

Oil prices rose on Friday and settled with their biggest weekly gains in over a year on the mounting threat of a region-wide war in the Middle East, although gains

Oil settles up, biggest weekly gains in over a year on Middle East war risk
Business|Finance|US

Elis is said to make rebuffed bid for UniFirst amid Vestis talks, Bloomberg reports

French workplace supplies provider Elis SA made an informal takeover proposal to U.S. peer UniFirst Corp, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Elis is said to make rebuffed bid for UniFirst amid Vestis talks, Bloomberg reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Republican Party's top bank Chain Bridge raises $41 million in US IPO

Chain Bridge Bancorp, a lender popular among Republicans since its inception, priced its U.S. initial public offering at $22 per share on Thursday to raise $40.7 million.

Republican Party's top bank Chain Bridge raises $41 million in US IPO
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Private equity firm MBK, Young Poong raise Korea Zinc tender offer to $1.88 billion

Private equity firm MBK Partners and Young Poong on Friday raised their tender offer price for shares in Korea Zinc to match a counteroffer, as a

Private equity firm MBK, Young Poong raise Korea Zinc tender offer to $1.88 billion
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

ANZ to pay $68 million to settle two class actions

Australian lender ANZ said on Friday it will pay a combined sum of A$99 million ($67.76 million) for the settlement of two class actions brought against it in 2020.

ANZ to pay $68 million to settle two class actions
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China stimulus draws investors back to offshore bonds of troubled property sector

Some Chinese and global institutional investors are revisiting Chinese property bonds, betting on an improvement in outlook as the government

China stimulus draws investors back to offshore bonds of troubled property sector
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US awards up to $510 million to boost domestic production of protective gear

The Biden administration has granted up to $510 million to boost the domestic production of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as isolation gowns to restock the Strategic National

US awards up to $510 million to boost domestic production of protective gear
Business|Finance|Technology

Cisco set to invest in CoreWeave at $23 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports (Oct. 3)

Cisco Systems is set to invest in CoreWeave, valuing the cloud services provider at $23

Cisco set to invest in CoreWeave at $23 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports (Oct. 3)
Asia|Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Oil's shadow over world markets darkens

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. What comes down must go up.

Oil's shadow over world markets darkens
Business|Finance|US

Spirit Airlines shares slide after report of possible bankruptcy filing

Spirit Airlines is in talks with bondholders over the terms of a potential bankruptcy filing in the wake of its failed merger with JetBlue Airways, the Wall Street Journal reported on

Spirit Airlines shares slide after report of possible bankruptcy filing
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Exxon Mobil expects 3rd-quarter earnings were hit by lower oil prices

A slump in oil prices probably reduced Exxon Mobil's third-quarter upstream earnings by $600 million to $1 billion, the oil major signaled in a regulatory filing published on Thursday.

Exxon Mobil expects 3rd-quarter earnings were hit by lower oil prices
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's paper losses top the $200 billion mark

U.S. Federal Reserve losses crossed the $200 billion point this week, according to data released on Thursday by the central bank.

Fed's paper losses top the $200 billion mark
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Remember the shortage of medical gowns during COVID? Feds spending $350 million for stockpile

Six U.S. companies will spend at least $350 million to manufacture medical gowns to store in the Strategic National Stockpile

Remember the shortage of medical gowns during COVID? Feds spending $350 million for stockpile
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AbbVie cuts 2024 profit forecast citing R&D expenses

AbbVie on Thursday lowered its forecast for 2024 adjusted profit, citing the impact of $82 million in milestones, and research and development expenses related to acquisitions.

AbbVie cuts 2024 profit forecast citing R&D expenses
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French PM Barnier confirms he will raise taxes for bigger companies

France's new prime minister, Michel Barnier, will increase corporate tax on the biggest companies in the country and on wealthiest individuals, he said on France 2 television on

French PM Barnier confirms he will raise taxes for bigger companies
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Taxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025

The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free

Taxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025
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Costco is now selling platinum bars for $1,089

Costco is now selling platinum bars for $1,089

Costco is now selling platinum bars for $1,089
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Trump's campaign says he raised $160 million in September, ended month with $283 million banked

Former President Donald Trump has raised $160 million for his campaign in September and entered October with $283 million in the bank for the campaign’s final sprint

Trump's campaign says he raised $160 million in September, ended month with $283 million banked
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Tesla plans $800 million debt sale backed by prime leases, Bloomberg News reports

Tesla is preparing to sell $783 million in debt, backed by automotive leases from its prime borrowers amid a surge in similar asset-backed securities within the industry, Bloomberg News

Tesla plans $800 million debt sale backed by prime leases, Bloomberg News reports
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Fed's Goolsbee says dockworkers' strike could lead to higher prices

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday said retailers and manufacturers had stockpiled about two weeks worth of items in anticipation of the U.S. dockworkers' strike

Fed's Goolsbee says dockworkers' strike could lead to higher prices
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Germany to vote against EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources say

Germany on Friday will vote against the introduction of European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on

Germany to vote against EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources say
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Sabadell CEO says 2024 full-year profit could top 1.6 billion euros

The CEO of Spain's Sabadell, Cesar Gonzalez-Bueno, on Thursday said the bank could earn more than 1.6 billion euros ($1.76 billion) in net profit in 2024 if it manages to perform as

Sabadell CEO says 2024 full-year profit could top 1.6 billion euros
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

IMF says Japan should keep raising rates if warranted by inflation data

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that the Bank of Japan should stay data-dependent and continue to gradually raise policy rates in line with

IMF says Japan should keep raising rates if warranted by inflation data
Economy|Finance|News|US

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. ticks up to 6.12%, first increase in 7 weeks

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.12% this week, the first increase in seven weeks

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. ticks up to 6.12%, first increase in 7 weeks
Economy|Finance|World

Sri Lanka to move forward with third review of near $3 billion IMF bailout

Sri Lanka plans to move ahead with the third review of its nearly $3 billion programme of support from the International Monetary Fund, the new government said on Thursday, as the

Sri Lanka to move forward with third review of near $3 billion IMF bailout
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US retailers scramble ahead of holidays amid port strike

Major U.S. retailers from Levi Strauss to Costco are preparing alternative shipping plans to ensure goods arrive in time for the peak holiday season

US retailers scramble ahead of holidays amid port strike
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Online retailer Shein to hold roadshows soon ahead of London IPO, sources say

Shein is set to hold informal investor meetings in the coming weeks for its planned London initial public offering (IPO),

Online retailer Shein to hold roadshows soon ahead of London IPO, sources say
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla plans four new batteries in 2026, including for robotaxi, The Information reports

Tesla plans to design four new versions of its in-house battery to power the Cybertruck, its forthcoming robotaxi and other electric vehicles, the Information reported on Thursday, citing

Tesla plans four new batteries in 2026, including for robotaxi, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Finance|US

2024 holiday shopping sales predictions

U.S. retailers are gearing up for a shorter-than-usual holiday shopping window this year, with price-conscious shoppers focused on deals and promotions around key events such as Black

2024 holiday shopping sales predictions
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US factory orders unexpectedly fall in August

New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods unexpectedly fell in August, while business spending on equipment appears to have pulled back in the third quarter.

US factory orders unexpectedly fall in August
Business|Finance|Technology

OpenAI secures $4 billion credit line after big funding round

OpenAI has secured a new $4 billion revolving credit line, the ChatGPT maker said on Thursday, a day after it closed a $6.6 billion funding round that cemented its position as one of the

OpenAI secures $4 billion credit line after big funding round
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Blackstone seeks to raise at least $10 billion in new Asia PE fund, sources say

Blackstone Inc, the world's largest alternative asset manager, has started raising its third Asia-focused private equity (PE) fund,

Blackstone seeks to raise at least $10 billion in new Asia PE fund, sources say
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Canada's services PMI hits six-month low in September

The downturn in Canada's services economy deepened in September as firms shed jobs and new business dropped to a near four-year low, S&P Global Canada services PMI

Canada's services PMI hits six-month low in September
Business|Finance

Anglo American not a sitting duck after breakup, CEO says

Anglo American Plc will not be an "inevitable" takeover target after its unbundles its diamond, platinum, nickel and coal assets, CEO Duncan Wanblad said on Thursday.

Anglo American not a sitting duck after breakup, CEO says
Business|Economy|Finance

The 2024 disinflation lesson: ignore oil at your peril: McGeever

In today's digital and services-dominated economy, one might be forgiven for buying into the narrative that oil no longer has any real bearing on

The 2024 disinflation lesson: ignore oil at your peril: McGeever
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Berkshire unloads more Bank of America shares

Berkshire Hathaway unloaded more Bank of America stock this week, boosting sales since mid-July to nearly $10 billion as Warren Buffett simplifies part of his conglomerate's vast portfolio

Berkshire unloads more Bank of America shares
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Constellation Brands beats quarterly results estimates on strong beer demand

Corona beer maker Constellation Brands beat second-quarter results estimates on Thursday, as robust demand for its popular beer brands helped soften the hit from a slump in its wines and

Constellation Brands beats quarterly results estimates on strong beer demand
Africa|Economy|Finance

Ghana closes in on long-running debt restructuring finishing line

Ghana received the approval for more than 90% of bondholders to restructure and exchange $13 billion of international debt, it said on Thursday, clearing the last hurdle in its protracted

Ghana closes in on long-running debt restructuring finishing line
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Levi Strauss shares fall on weak holiday-quarter forecast

Levi Strauss' shares fell about 7% on Thursday after a tepid forecast for holiday-quarter revenue underscored the denim maker's struggles with sluggish demand from retailers navigating

Levi Strauss shares fall on weak holiday-quarter forecast
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Exxon's deal with unions at Port Jerome refinery to allow job-cutting plan to move ahead

Energy major Exxon Mobil can move ahead with a plan to cut jobs at its Port Jerome refinery in northern France after obtaining a majority agreement this

Exxon's deal with unions at Port Jerome refinery to allow job-cutting plan to move ahead
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US Senator Warren asks regulator to impose growth curbs on Citi

A prominent Democratic U.S. senator called on a top regulator on Wednesday to impose growth restrictions on Citigroup as the Wall Street bank struggles to fix

US Senator Warren asks regulator to impose growth curbs on Citi
Business|Finance|Technology|US

US offers EVgo conditional $1.05 billion loan for EV chargers

The United States on Thursday offered EVgo a conditional loan guarantee of up to $1.05 billion to expand public electric vehicle-charging infrastructure

US offers EVgo conditional $1.05 billion loan for EV chargers
Economy|Finance|MidEast|News

Markets and the Middle East: How investors are weathering geopolitics

Conflict in the Middle East is escalating once more, but the mood music across financial markets remains upbeat for now due to shifts in oil

Markets and the Middle East: How investors are weathering geopolitics
Asia|Economy|Finance

Thai finance minister talks liquidity, debt woes with central bank chief

Thailand's finance minister said he had met the central bank governor on Thursday and discussed the issue of high household debt

Thai finance minister talks liquidity, debt woes with central bank chief
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season

U.S. retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season but expect to take on fewer seasonal employees to help customers in stores and assemble online orders in warehouses

Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Canadian dollar expected to strengthen in 2025 as rate cuts boost economy: Reuters poll

The Canadian dollar is forecast to extend its recovery against its U.S. counterpart in the coming year as lower borrowing costs bolster economic growth in Canada

Canadian dollar expected to strengthen in 2025 as rate cuts boost economy: Reuters poll
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for the holidays, same as last year

Amazon plans to hire 250,000 transportation and warehouse workers this holiday shopping season, the same number as last year as e-commerce spending is expected

Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for the holidays, same as last year
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

EU sues Spain, Cyprus, Poland, Portugal for failing to implement corporate tax

The European Commission is suing EU member states Spain, Cyprus, Poland and Portugal for failing to implement rules aimed at ensuring a global minimum level of taxation for

EU sues Spain, Cyprus, Poland, Portugal for failing to implement corporate tax
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Stellantis CEO says too soon to confirm 2025 dividend as shares slide

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares on Thursday left the door open for possible cuts to its dividend and share buybacks next year

Stellantis CEO says too soon to confirm 2025 dividend as shares slide
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Indexes end lower ahead of US jobs data, Middle East still in focus

U.S. stocks finished lower on Thursday ahead of Friday's monthly U.S. payrolls report and as investors kept a watchful eye on the growing conflict in the

Indexes end lower ahead of US jobs data, Middle East still in focus
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US office real estate market shows signs of bottoming after big discount sales

The beleaguered U.S. office property market may be bottoming out, analysts told Reuters, pointing to a string of sales of stressed properties at big

US office real estate market shows signs of bottoming after big discount sales
Business|Finance|Technology|US

US funds four power grid projects with $1.5 billion

Four electricity transmission projects serving the U.S. southwest, southeast and New England will get $1.5 billion in public funding to improve the grid's

US funds four power grid projects with $1.5 billion
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar surges as European, Japan hawks coo

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The U.S. dollar is on course for its best week in six months, surging anew on Thursday against the yen, sterling, euro and Swiss

Dollar surges as European, Japan hawks coo
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China's WuXi explores sale of pharma operations as US restrictions loom, FT reports

WuXi AppTec and WuXi Biologics are planning to sell some of their operations after the Chinese biotech companies were targeted by the U.S. on national security grounds, the Financial Times

China's WuXi explores sale of pharma operations as US restrictions loom, FT reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Long positions pile on Chinese yuan, Asian FX bulls maintain momentum: Reuters poll

Bullish bets on the Chinese yuan strengthened after a bazooka of stimulus measures led to global investors reallocating funds to Asia's largest economy, while long

Long positions pile on Chinese yuan, Asian FX bulls maintain momentum: Reuters poll
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

Swiss inflation falls to three-year low, paving way for more rate cuts

Swiss inflation has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, government data showed on Thursday, prompting analysts to say more interest rate cuts by the Swiss National

Swiss inflation falls to three-year low, paving way for more rate cuts
Business|Economy|Finance

UK services firms slow their price increases, PMI shows

British services firms lost some momentum but continued to grow in September and the prices they charged rose at the slowest pace in almost four years, according to a survey likely

UK services firms slow their price increases, PMI shows
Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

European shares fall as Middle East jitters curb risk-taking

European shares declined on Thursday, as investors remained wary of risk-taking amid elevated geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with most sectors

European shares fall as Middle East jitters curb risk-taking
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South Africa business activity accelerates in Sept as inflation eases, PMI shows

South Africa's private sector saw an uptick in growth in September, driven by a rise in business activity and a significant cooling of inflationary pressures, a survey by S&P

South Africa business activity accelerates in Sept as inflation eases, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance

EM currencies set to hold steady or pare gains for the rest of 2024 - Reuters poll

Most emerging market currencies are set to trade in tight ranges or pare some of the year-to-date gains in the next three months

EM currencies set to hold steady or pare gains for the rest of 2024 - Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China firms plan up to $15 billion in overseas bond issues in Q4 on stimulus boost, say bankers

Chinese investment-grade companies are lining up $10 billion to $15 billion in offshore bond offerings this quarter, as Beijing's economic stimulus measures cut

China firms plan up to $15 billion in overseas bond issues in Q4 on stimulus boost, say bankers
Asia|Australia|Business|Finance

ANZ, Gunawan family consider selling control of Indonesia's Panin Bank, sources say

Australian lender ANZ and Indonesia's Gunawan family are considering selling a combined controlling interest in Jakarta-listed Bank Pan

ANZ, Gunawan family consider selling control of Indonesia's Panin Bank, sources say
Economy|Europe|Finance

French wealth tax would affect less than 1% of households, minister says

France's plans for a new wealth tax to help to cut the country's spiralling deficit will affect less than 1% of households, Budget Minister Laurent Saint-Martin said on Thursday.

French wealth tax would affect less than 1% of households, minister says
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

Bank of England could become 'more aggressive' on rate cuts, Bailey says

The Bank of England could move more aggressively to cut interest rates if inflation pressures continue to weaken but conflict in the Middle

Bank of England could become 'more aggressive' on rate cuts, Bailey says
Economy|Finance|US

Dollar bears eye shifts in global yields, growth to play further weakness

Traders gauging how to play further downside in the U.S. dollar are looking to the relative strength of economies around the world, as interest rate shifts

Dollar bears eye shifts in global yields, growth to play further weakness
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

PMIs to pave the way for rate cuts

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Services PMIs due across Europe on Thursday are likely to show further moderation in activity and cement expectations for rate

PMIs to pave the way for rate cuts
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades

Crude prices jumped on worries about worsening tensions in the Middle East, while U.S. stocks pulled back further from their records

Stock market today: Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Philippines levies 12% VAT tax on digital services by tech giants

The Philippines will impose a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services offered by tech giants such as Amazon, Netflix, Disney, and Alphabet, in a move that will level the

Philippines levies 12% VAT tax on digital services by tech giants
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Stocks edge lower as Middle East conflict pushes oil higher

Global stocks fell on Thursday, weighed by tepid trading in equity markets across the U.S. and other major regions, while oil prices jumped

Stocks edge lower as Middle East conflict pushes oil higher
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

In Bank of Japan chief's birthplace, Ueda's policy puzzle is laid bare

For a sense of the challenges Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda faces in weaning the world's fourth-largest economy off monetary stimulus, look no

In Bank of Japan chief's birthplace, Ueda's policy puzzle is laid bare
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BOJ policymaker calls for slow, cautious movement on rate hikes

Japan's central bank has scope to raise interest rates further but must move cautiously and slowly to avoid hurting the economy, a dovish policymaker said on

BOJ policymaker calls for slow, cautious movement on rate hikes
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Dollar hits six-week high before payrolls report

The dollar rose to a six-week high on Thursday as data showed a still-solid U.S. economy before Friday's closely watched jobs report, while safe haven demand on

Dollar hits six-week high before payrolls report
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Southwest director buys 3.6 million shares, opposes more leadership changes

Southwest Airlines Director Rakesh Gangwal, who was picked by the company to join its board amid growing pressure from an activist investor, bought more than $100 million in stock

Southwest director buys 3.6 million shares, opposes more leadership changes
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Australia's Westpac to sell auto finance loan book to Resimac Group

Westpac Banking Corp said on Thursday it would sell its auto finance loans book to non-bank lender Resimac Group for an expected value of A$1.4 billion ($963.62 million) to A$1.6 billion

Australia's Westpac to sell auto finance loan book to Resimac Group
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Tesla discontinues most affordable Model 3 variant in US, website shows

Tesla's most affordable Model 3 compact sedan was no longer available for order in the U.S., according to the EV maker's website on Wednesday.

Tesla discontinues most affordable Model 3 variant in US, website shows
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SEC appeals decision that restricted its crypto oversight

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday it is appealing a court ruling that restricted its ability to regulate cryptocurrency markets.

SEC appeals decision that restricted its crypto oversight
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Yen rattled by Japan PM's 'unseemly' rate comments

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Yen rattled by Japan PM's 'unseemly' rate comments
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Trump campaign says it raised over $160 million in September

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign raised over $160 million in September and closed the month with $283 million of cash on hand, the former president's

Trump campaign says it raised over $160 million in September
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OpenAI asks investors to avoid five AI startups including Sutskever's SSI, sources say

As global investors such as Thrive Capital and Tiger Global invest $6.6 billion in OpenAI, the ChatGPT-maker sought a commitment beyond just capital —

OpenAI asks investors to avoid five AI startups including Sutskever's SSI, sources say
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Levi Strauss considers possible sale of Dockers brand, shares tank 10%

Levi Strauss said on Wednesday it was considering a sale of its underperforming Dockers brand and forecast fourth-quarter revenue below expectations, sending its

Levi Strauss considers possible sale of Dockers brand, shares tank 10%
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ChatGPT maker OpenAI raises $6.6 billion in fresh funding as it moves away from its nonprofit roots

OpenAI says it has raised $6.6 billion in venture capital investments as part of a broader shift by the ChatGPT maker away from its nonprofit roots

ChatGPT maker OpenAI raises $6.6 billion in fresh funding as it moves away from its nonprofit roots
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Bank of America says widespread outage is nearly fixed

Bank of America says widespread outage is nearly fixed

Bank of America says widespread outage is nearly fixed
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Fed's Barkin says price pressures may not fade as fast as expected

The U.S. central bank's fight to return inflation to its 2% target may take longer than expected to complete and limit how far interest rates

Fed's Barkin says price pressures may not fade as fast as expected
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US port strike disrupts hamburger supplies, frozen seafood

Dockworkers striking at U.S.

US port strike disrupts hamburger supplies, frozen seafood
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Elections have less impact on your 401(k) than you might think

Much like annoying political TV ads, warnings that the U.S. presidential election could have big consequences for your 401(k) come back every four years

Elections have less impact on your 401(k) than you might think
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Plentiful oil supply dampens industry reaction to growing Middle East conflict

The oil industry and markets have had a muted reaction to growing conflict in the Middle East, a sign of just how well stocked oil

Plentiful oil supply dampens industry reaction to growing Middle East conflict
Economy|Finance

Colombia 12-month inflation seen slowing in September despite truckers' strike: Reuters poll

Colombia's 12-month inflation is forecast to continue decelerating in September, despite the impact of a truckers' strike, according to a Reuters poll on

Colombia 12-month inflation seen slowing in September despite truckers' strike: Reuters poll
Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's top hawk shifts tone with sanguine inflation message

Euro zone inflation is increasingly likely to ease back to the European Central Bank's 2% target, ECB board member Isabel Schnabel said, dropping her long-standing warning about

ECB's top hawk shifts tone with sanguine inflation message
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OpenAI closes $6.6 billion funding haul with investment from Microsoft and Nvidia

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has raised $6.6 billion from investors, which could value the company at $157 billion and cement its position as one of the most valuable

OpenAI closes $6.6 billion funding haul with investment from Microsoft and Nvidia
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StandardAero valued at $10.4 billion as shares jump in NYSE debut

Carlyle-backed StandardAero racked up a $10.38 billion valuation after its shares opened 29% above the offer price in their NYSE debut on Wednesday, as

StandardAero valued at $10.4 billion as shares jump in NYSE debut
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Fed's Barkin says rates were 'out of sync' before September cut, inflation fight not done

The U.S. central bank's half-percentage-point interest rate cut last month was an acknowledgement that its policy rate was "out of sync" with

Fed's Barkin says rates were 'out of sync' before September cut, inflation fight not done
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US appeals court clears Kalshi to restart elections betting

A U.S. federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court's order that permitted New York derivatives trading platform KalshiEX LLC to list contracts that

US appeals court clears Kalshi to restart elections betting
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Crypto asset manager Bitwise files for XRP ETP with securities regulator

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has filed an initial registration statement with the U.S.

Crypto asset manager Bitwise files for XRP ETP with securities regulator
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US NYMEX natgas average daily futures, options volumes rise in September

Average daily volume (ADV) in U.S. natural gas futures and options on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose in September from a year earlier, data from its owner CME Group showed.

US NYMEX natgas average daily futures, options volumes rise in September
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Wall Street star Josh Brown shares investing secrets in new book

By Chris Taylor NEW YORK - If you followed the financial markets at all in the last 15 years, you likely know "Downtown" Josh Brown.

Wall Street star Josh Brown shares investing secrets in new book
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Microsoft to make $4.8 billion AI, cloud investment in Italy

Microsoft plans to invest 4.3 billion euros ($4.8 billion) over the next two years to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in northern Italy, it said

Microsoft to make $4.8 billion AI, cloud investment in Italy
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Sainsbury's boss looks to UK budget to lift spending gloom

Britons bruised by a cost of living crisis will not start spending strongly again until the new Labour government sets out its tax and spending plans, and

Sainsbury's boss looks to UK budget to lift spending gloom
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Tesla posts first sales gain of the year but shares fall as competition heats up

Tesla posts first sales gain of the year but shares fall as competition heats up

Tesla posts first sales gain of the year but shares fall as competition heats up
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Brazil credit rating upgrade paves the way for reduced risk premium, officials say

The upgrade of Brazil's credit rating by Moody's highlights a risk premium in the local yield curve that does not reflect the fundamentals of Latin America's

Brazil credit rating upgrade paves the way for reduced risk premium, officials say
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EQT-backed Zayo, TPG vie for Crown Castle assets worth nearly $10 billion, sources say

Fiber network owner Zayo Group and buyout firm TPG are competing to acquire the fiber and wireless assets of Crown Castle, in a deal that could be valued at nearly

EQT-backed Zayo, TPG vie for Crown Castle assets worth nearly $10 billion, sources say
Economy|Finance

Mexico cenbanker Heath argues for holding benchmark rate longer

Mexican central bank deputy governor Jonathan Heath, in an interview published on Wednesday, said that the nation's benchmark interest rate should stay at its current level for

Mexico cenbanker Heath argues for holding benchmark rate longer
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Ford reports weak US sales for third quarter

Ford on Wednesday became the latest U.S. automaker to report weaker growth in domestic new vehicle sales in the third quarter, as buyers continued to shy away from purchases on

Ford reports weak US sales for third quarter
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Tesla posts first quarterly increase in deliveries, but shares slump with investors hoping for more

Low interest financing, sweet lease deals and free charging boosted Tesla’s global deliveries in the third quarter, the first increase this year for the electric vehicle maker

Tesla posts first quarterly increase in deliveries, but shares slump with investors hoping for more
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DAE, AXA clinch deal as UK battle over jets 'lost' in Russia kicks off

Aircraft lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has secured a settlement with insurer AXA over jets retained in Russia since the 2022 invasion of

DAE, AXA clinch deal as UK battle over jets 'lost' in Russia kicks off
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GM seeks to ease shareholders' nerves at investor day

General Motors will assure investors next Tuesday that there is no need to panic about decelerating demand for electric vehicles and the U.S.

GM seeks to ease shareholders' nerves at investor day
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Dollar to stay unfazed despite growing uncertainties: Reuters poll

The U.S. dollar will hold steady in coming months despite an expected series of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, according to median forecasts from FX

Dollar to stay unfazed despite growing uncertainties: Reuters poll
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Quality ratings hit to key Medicare plan shakes Humana stock

Shares of Humana have tumbled after the health insurer said a Medicare Advantage quality rating drop will hurt future bonus payments the company receives

Quality ratings hit to key Medicare plan shakes Humana stock
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SoFi debuts platform for companies to offer expanded access to IPOs

California fintech giant SoFi is teaming up with British capital markets platform PrimaryBid Technologies to expand its initial public offering share placement business, the

SoFi debuts platform for companies to offer expanded access to IPOs
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Finance firms more worried about global economy, BoE survey finds

Worries about risks to the UK financial system posed by a global economic downturn have risen sharply to their highest level since the second half of 2019, a Bank of England (BOE)

Finance firms more worried about global economy, BoE survey finds
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Conagra sales squeezed by private-label shift; sees little impact from ports strike

Conagra Brands fell short of Wall Street estimates for first-quarter results as budget-conscious consumers switched to lower-priced alternatives

Conagra sales squeezed by private-label shift; sees little impact from ports strike
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Humana shares tumble as 2025 membership for its top-rated Medicare plans slump

Humana's shares fell as much as 22.4% on Wednesday, as the health insurer said enrollments in its top-rated Medicare insurance plans dropped sharply,

Humana shares tumble as 2025 membership for its top-rated Medicare plans slump
Business|Finance

US fund association picks new board as risks loom of higher tax, new regulations

The Managed Funds Association, an alternative asset management trade group, announced on Wednesday its new board of directors, as well as its chair Jody

US fund association picks new board as risks loom of higher tax, new regulations
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Nike shares drop as investors fret over murky turnaround timeline

Nike shares closed nearly 7% lower on Wednesday after the sportswear giant withdrew its annual revenue target, leaving investors guessing on the timeline for a

Nike shares drop as investors fret over murky turnaround timeline
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Tech market values jump in September on Fed rate cuts, AI optimism

The market capitalization of many tech firms surged in September, buoyed by a Federal Reserve rate cut that typically enhances future profits and cash flows for high-growth companies, and

Tech market values jump in September on Fed rate cuts, AI optimism
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S&P 500 ends near flat as more jobs data awaited; eyes on Middle East

The S&P 500 ended little changed on Wednesday, with technology shares gaining but investors nervous about Middle East tensions and more U.S. labor data

S&P 500 ends near flat as more jobs data awaited; eyes on Middle East
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Ghana inflation rises in September as food prices surge

Ghana's consumer inflation rose in September after slowing for five consecutive months, driven by an increase in food prices, the statistics service said on Wednesday.

Ghana inflation rises in September as food prices surge
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Euro area long-dated yields rise after sharp drop, geopolitics in focus

Euro area government bond yields rose on Wednesday, a day after long-dated yields posted their biggest daily fall since mid-June on concerns about economic growth.

Euro area long-dated yields rise after sharp drop, geopolitics in focus
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Brazilian digital bank PicPay eyes Nasdaq IPO in 2025

Brazilian digital bank PicPay will start hiring financial firms to carry out a planned initial primary offering in New York next year,

Brazilian digital bank PicPay eyes Nasdaq IPO in 2025
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MidEast tension, port strike see edgy Q4 start

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan With Middle East tensions dialing back up, U.S. port workers on strike and global industry under the cosh, the final quarter of 2024

MidEast tension, port strike see edgy Q4 start
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Elon Musk’s X is worth nearly 80% less than when he bought it, Fidelity estimates

Elon Musk’s X is worth nearly 80% less than when he bought it, Fidelity estimates

Elon Musk’s X is worth nearly 80% less than when he bought it, Fidelity estimates
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Kenya's central bank should start cutting lending rate, finance minister says

Kenya's central bank rate should start lowering its lending rate due to falling inflation in recent months, Finance Minister John Mbadi said on Wednesday.

Kenya's central bank should start cutting lending rate, finance minister says
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Bank of England says global asset prices remain 'stretched'

Global asset prices remain stretched and are vulnerable to a big fall as investors grow more concerned about geopolitical risks, the Bank

Bank of England says global asset prices remain 'stretched'
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Meta, Australian banks tout progress on taking down 'celeb bait' scam ads

Meta said it has taken down some 8,000 so-called "celeb bait" scam ads from Facebook and Instagram as part of a new effort with Australian banks to curb the practice.

Meta, Australian banks tout progress on taking down 'celeb bait' scam ads
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Commerzbank deal could lift UniCredit's junior debt ratings, Moody's says

UniCredit's acquisition of Commerzbank could prompt Moody's to consider raising its rating on the Italian bank's riskier debt, the credit rating agency said on Wednesday.

Commerzbank deal could lift UniCredit's junior debt ratings, Moody's says
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European shares end flat as rising energy shares offset concern over Middle East

Europe's STOXX 600 ended flat on Wednesday as investors shied away from risk-taking amid more warfare in the Middle East, although advancing energy

European shares end flat as rising energy shares offset concern over Middle East
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ECB's de Guindos sticks with hope for growth rebound

Euro zone growth could be weaker in the near term than the European Central Bank now expects but the recovery should still pick up pace later on, ECB Vice President Luis de

ECB's de Guindos sticks with hope for growth rebound
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Volvo Cars reports slight sales increase amid market uncertainty

Volvo Cars' sales rose by 1% year-on-year in September to 62,458 cars, the Sweden-based automaker said on Wednesday amid a volatile and uncertain market.

Volvo Cars reports slight sales increase amid market uncertainty
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Futures in Japan face hangover from BOJ's bond-buying binge

Japan's $9 trillion bond market is bracing for disruption as a shortage of paper caused by the central bank's massive buying is expected

Futures in Japan face hangover from BOJ's bond-buying binge
Economy|Finance|US

Projected Fed rate cuts could see 'income drag' akin to 2020 :Mike Dolan

If you think Federal Reserve interest rate cuts could overly spur an already briskly growing U.S. economy, consider the other side of the equation: the income drag.

Projected Fed rate cuts could see 'income drag' akin to 2020 :Mike Dolan
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Kenya's inflation falls to 3.6% in Sept

Kenya's inflation fell to 3.6% year-on-year in September from 4.4% a month earlier, the statistics office said on Wednesday.

Kenya's inflation falls to 3.6% in Sept
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Worries over Middle East escalation weigh

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Escalating hostilities in the Middle East gripped the attention of traders and investors in Asia on Wednesday as worries

Worries over Middle East escalation weigh
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Hedge funds fuel record weekly buying in Chinese stocks on stimulus cheer

Global hedge funds flocked to Chinese equities on the back of Beijing's much bigger than expected stimulus measures, leading to the strongest weekly buying on

Hedge funds fuel record weekly buying in Chinese stocks on stimulus cheer
Australia|Business|Finance

Australian court upholds ruling against ANZ in $2.5 billion share issue case

An Australian court on Wednesday upheld a ruling that found ANZ violated disclosure rules in a A$2.5 billion ($1.7 billion) share placement nearly a decade earlier, dismissing

Australian court upholds ruling against ANZ in $2.5 billion share issue case
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Stock indexes steady, oil rises as wary investors eye Middle East hostilities

MSCI's global equities index was down slightly on Wednesday while the dollar rose and oil prices pared earlier gains, as investors

Stock indexes steady, oil rises as wary investors eye Middle East hostilities
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

S.Korea factory activity shrinks sharply as overseas demand weakens, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity contracted at the sharpest pace in 15 months in September as overseas demand slowed for the first time in the year, a private survey

S.Korea factory activity shrinks sharply as overseas demand weakens, PMI shows
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Dollar gains as ADP shows better-than-expected jobs gains

The dollar hit a three-week high against the euro on Wednesday after the ADP national employment report showed U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected

Dollar gains as ADP shows better-than-expected jobs gains
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UK pay awards hold at 2-year low, IDR survey shows

Pay settlements awarded by British employers held at their lowest in two years in the three months to August, according to a survey that could reassure the Bank of England as it

UK pay awards hold at 2-year low, IDR survey shows
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South Korea inflation cools more than expected as rate cut talk grows

South Korea's consumer inflation cooled more than forecast in September and below the central bank's target for the first time since early 2021, amid growing

South Korea inflation cools more than expected as rate cut talk grows
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Middle East conflict lifts oil prices despite large US crude build

Oil prices edged up on Wednesday on worries that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could threaten oil supplies from the world's top producing region, but a

Middle East conflict lifts oil prices despite large US crude build
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IMF 'too polite' on China policies, financing assurances, US Treasury official says

The International Monetary Fund is "too polite" when it comes to criticizing China's economic policies and should more fully disclose financing assurances given

IMF 'too polite' on China policies, financing assurances, US Treasury official says
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Markets bunker down as Iran-Israel tensions spark

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Markets bunker down as Iran-Israel tensions spark
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Carlyle-backed StandardAero prices IPO above range to raise $1.44 billion, sources say

StandardAero, a U.S. aircraft maintenance services provider, priced its U.S. initial public offering above its indicated range to raise $1.44 billion, people familiar

Carlyle-backed StandardAero prices IPO above range to raise $1.44 billion, sources say
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Nike's quarterly sales and profits slump as it faces shoppers' sluggish demand for its products

Nike has reported a slump in sales and profits for its fiscal first quarter as the sportswear giant wrestles with shoppers’ sluggish demand for new sneaker models

Nike's quarterly sales and profits slump as it faces shoppers' sluggish demand for its products
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Citgo share auction creditors oppose terms of Elliott-affiliate's bid

Creditors seeking proceeds from a U.S. court-ordered auction of shares in a parent of Citgo Petroleum to compensate them for Venezuela's debt

Citgo share auction creditors oppose terms of Elliott-affiliate's bid
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Ex-Jaguars worker who stole $22M from team sues FanDuel, saying it preyed on his gambling addiction

A former financial manager for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars who stole $22 million from the team is suing FanDuel for $250 million, saying the betting company preyed on his gambling addiction

Ex-Jaguars worker who stole $22M from team sues FanDuel, saying it preyed on his gambling addiction
Business|Finance|US

Fed terminates 2013 money-laundering enforcement action against Citigroup

The Federal Reserve announced on Tuesday that it had terminated a 2013 enforcement action it filed against Citigroup over shortcomings in its capacity to police

Fed terminates 2013 money-laundering enforcement action against Citigroup
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JPMorgan plans up to 20 new hires to expand Canadian asset management team

JPMorgan's expanding asset management business in Canada will add up to 20 jobs over the next 18 months, a senior executive said on Tuesday, as the bank launched

JPMorgan plans up to 20 new hires to expand Canadian asset management team
Economy|Finance|US

Key US short-term rate surges amid month-end turbulence

A key U.S. overnight funding interest rate jumped on Monday in a sign of tighter liquidity in money markets at the end of the month

Key US short-term rate surges amid month-end turbulence
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US issues $2 billion electric vehicle tax rebates since Jan 1, Treasury says

The U.S. government has issued $2 billion in advance point-of-sale consumer electric vehicle (EV) tax credit payments since Jan. 1 covering more than 300,000

US issues $2 billion electric vehicle tax rebates since Jan 1, Treasury says
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The stock market is off to its best start to a year since 1997 under Bill Clinton

The stock market is off to its best start to a year since 1997 under Bill Clinton

The stock market is off to its best start to a year since 1997 under Bill Clinton
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Peloton beats shareholder lawsuit over post-pandemic financial forecasts

Peloton Interactive won dismissal of a lawsuit claiming it defrauded shareholders by concealing how demand for its home exercise equipment, which surged after

Peloton beats shareholder lawsuit over post-pandemic financial forecasts
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French and US companies to invest $10 billion to extract oil off Suriname's coast

Officials say that France’s TotalEnergies and U.S. hydrocarbon company APA Corp. plan to invest $10 billion to extract oil off the coast of Suriname in a historic investment for the South American country

French and US companies to invest $10 billion to extract oil off Suriname's coast
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CVS Health to lay off nearly 2,900 employees in cost-cutting push

CVS Health said on Tuesday it would lay off about 2,900 employees, representing less than 1% of its workforce, as the healthcare conglomerate aims to cut costs.

CVS Health to lay off nearly 2,900 employees in cost-cutting push
Business|Finance|US

US watchdog issues warning to medical debt collectors

The top U.S. consumer financial watchdog on Tuesday warned medical debt collectors they face enforcement action by federal regulators if they illegally attempt to collect on inaccurate or

US watchdog issues warning to medical debt collectors
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Gold rally cripples physical demand in key markets

Physical demand for gold across key markets has tumbled as prices continue to rise, with some retail consumers opting to sell their

Gold rally cripples physical demand in key markets
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US construction spending falls in August on single-family homebuilding

U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in August amid a sharp drop in outlays on single-family housing projects, but declining borrowing costs could stimulate activity in

US construction spending falls in August on single-family homebuilding
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Carlyle-backed StandardAero prices IPO above range to raise $1.44 billion

StandardAero, a U.S. aircraft maintenance services provider, priced its U.S. initial public offering above its indicated range to raise $1.44 billion, the company said

Carlyle-backed StandardAero prices IPO above range to raise $1.44 billion
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Wall St eyes 'slower for longer' equity rise as rally broadens: McGeever

A handful of mega-cap technology stocks has fueled Wall

Wall St eyes 'slower for longer' equity rise as rally broadens: McGeever
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Russia's military-focused 2025 budget shrouded in secrecy

Russia's state budget for next year, which includes a 25% hike in military spending, will also be the most secretive in post-Soviet history,

Russia's military-focused 2025 budget shrouded in secrecy
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Big oil's big payouts under strain as energy prices fall

Major energy companies are set to borrow billions to maintain shareholder payouts or cut the rate of share repurchases in the face of a drop in oil prices after more

Big oil's big payouts under strain as energy prices fall
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CNN launches a digital paywall, charging some users to read articles for the first time

CNN launches a digital paywall, charging some users to read articles for the first time

CNN launches a digital paywall, charging some users to read articles for the first time
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US manufacturing steady in September; prices paid measure lowest in nine months

U.S. manufacturing held steady at weaker levels in September, but new orders improved and prices paid for inputs declined to a nine-month low, which together with falling

US manufacturing steady in September; prices paid measure lowest in nine months
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Barclays to pay $4 million to settle US CFTC charges over swap reporting

Barclays Bank PLC has agreed to pay $4 million to settle civil charges that it violated U.S. law and Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations requiring accurate

Barclays to pay $4 million to settle US CFTC charges over swap reporting
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Canada September factory PMI shows first growth in 17 months

Canadian manufacturing activity strengthened for the first time in 17 months in September as market demand improved and lower borrowing costs bolstered confidence

Canada September factory PMI shows first growth in 17 months
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Berkshire Hathaway buys full control of its energy unit

Berkshire Hathaway will take full ownership of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, after Warren Buffett's conglomerate agreed to acquire the 8% it did not already own from the

Berkshire Hathaway buys full control of its energy unit
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Equinix signs $15 billion joint venture to build U.S. data center infrastructure

Data center firm Equinix is forming a joint venture with Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board with goals to raise more than $15 billion in capital

Equinix signs $15 billion joint venture to build U.S. data center infrastructure
Business|Finance|Technology

Ford slashes annual, monthly prices for hands-free driving service

Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it will lower the annual and monthly subscription prices for its hands-free driving technology.

Ford slashes annual, monthly prices for hands-free driving service
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PepsiCo to buy tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2 billion

PepsiCo will buy Siete Foods parent Garza Food Ventures for $1.2 billion, the Frito-Lay owner said on Tuesday, beefing up its snacking portfolio amid a shift to private-label brands among

PepsiCo to buy tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2 billion
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UniCredit's 'federal model' boosts its foreign subsidiaries, CEO says

UniCredit has built a "federal model" as a pan-European bank with subsidiaries in each of its 13 markets that can act locally, CEO Andrea Orcel said, as he called on

UniCredit's 'federal model' boosts its foreign subsidiaries, CEO says
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TotalEnergies, APA greenlight $10.5 billion oil and gas project in Suriname

France's TotalEnergies and U.S.

TotalEnergies, APA greenlight $10.5 billion oil and gas project in Suriname
Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

Being ‘mindful’ about your bank account can bring more than peace of mind − a researcher explains the payoff

Awareness and acceptance of not only your money, but your feelings about your money, can help guide responsible financial decisions.

Being ‘mindful’ about your bank account can bring more than peace of mind − a researcher explains the payoff
Business|Finance

Brokerage Charles Schwab's long-time CEO Bettinger to retire

Charles Schwab said on Tuesday President Rick Wurster will succeed long-time CEO Walt Bettinger, marking a change of the guard at the brokerage firm after 16 years.

Brokerage Charles Schwab's long-time CEO Bettinger to retire
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Health insurers unveil Medicare Advantage plans for 2025

Health insurers Cigna, CVS Health, Humana Centene and UnitedHealth on Tuesday released details on their government-backed health insurance plans for next year for people aged 65 and above.

Health insurers unveil Medicare Advantage plans for 2025
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Apple may need to turn to China after Indian Tata plant fire, sources say

Extensive damage from a fire at Tata Group's Apple iPhone component plant in southern India could hamper production ahead of a festive season sales surge, an

Apple may need to turn to China after Indian Tata plant fire, sources say
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Spice maker McCormick lifts annual forecast as demand recovers

Hot sauce maker McCormick raised its annual earnings forecast on Tuesday after posting better-than-expected third-quarter results, banking on consumers choosing to make meals at home to

Spice maker McCormick lifts annual forecast as demand recovers
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Brent oil traders use little known rule to reroute US cargoes

Big energy merchants trading oil cargoes that form the basis of the Brent benchmark have used a little known rule to reroute U.S.

Brent oil traders use little known rule to reroute US cargoes
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Volkswagen's truck unit Traton plans to increase profitability by 2029

Volkswagen's truck unit Traton set out five-year targets during its Capital Markets Day on Tuesday, as it expects to benefit from the shift towards electrification and plans to raise

Volkswagen's truck unit Traton plans to increase profitability by 2029
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Western nations urge Kenya to seek IMF review of corruption issues, sources say

Major shareholders at the International Monetary Fund are urging Kenya to request an IMF assessment of corruption and governance issues as part of a push to unlock

Western nations urge Kenya to seek IMF review of corruption issues, sources say
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More ratings cuts feared after Moody's downgrades Israel two notches

A two-notch downgrade of Moody's Israel credit rating may not be the last, analysts say, as war on two fronts spurs state spending and raises fears that the

More ratings cuts feared after Moody's downgrades Israel two notches
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CVC-backed Moove Lubricants targets up to $1.9 billion valuation in US IPO

Brazil's Moove Lubricants, backed by European private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, set a target of up to $1.94 billion valuation on Tuesday for its U.S. initial public offering.

CVC-backed Moove Lubricants targets up to $1.9 billion valuation in US IPO
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Indexes end down as Iran launches missiles at Israel; defense shares rise

U.S. stocks ended lower, with the Nasdaq losing more than 1%, on Tuesday as investors grew more cautious after Iran fired missiles at Israel.

Indexes end down as Iran launches missiles at Israel; defense shares rise
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Boeing considers raising at least $10 billion in share sale, Bloomberg News reports

Boeing is considering raising at least $10 billion by selling new stock, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.

Boeing considers raising at least $10 billion in share sale, Bloomberg News reports
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Pakistan's annual consumer price inflation slows to 6.9% in September

Pakistan's annual consumer price inflation slowed to 6.9% in September, data showed on Tuesday, the lowest in more than three years, as the government seeks to implement IMF

Pakistan's annual consumer price inflation slows to 6.9% in September
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Siemens Energy agrees to settlement with US in case over gas turbine contracts

Siemens Energy has agreed to pay $104 million to settle an investigation with U.S. authorities, it said, after it used stolen trade secrets to inflate bids for contracts five

Siemens Energy agrees to settlement with US in case over gas turbine contracts
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Bank of Mexico may consider larger rate cuts, says bank governor

The Bank of Mexico's governing board may consider larger cuts to its benchmark interest rate going forward as inflation in Latin America's second largest

Bank of Mexico may consider larger rate cuts, says bank governor
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Stocks kick off Q4 at record, euro inflation undershoots

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall Street's S&P500 kicks off the final quarter of a stellar 2024 from yet another record close notched on Monday - with odd quarter

Stocks kick off Q4 at record, euro inflation undershoots
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US new vehicle sales fall in Q3 on fewer selling days, inflationary headwinds

Top U.S. automakers reported a fall in their third-quarter sales on Tuesday, hurt by fewer selling days and weaker consumer spending amid inflationary challenges and higher

US new vehicle sales fall in Q3 on fewer selling days, inflationary headwinds
Economy|Finance

Egypt's current account falls into deficit in 2nd quarter

Egypt's current account fell into deficit in the second quarter, reversing a rare surplus in the same period of 2023 as imports rose and Suez Canal revenue plunged, the central bank

Egypt's current account falls into deficit in 2nd quarter
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Inflation in Europe falls below 2% and opens the way for faster rate cuts

Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro fell to 1.8% in September, below the European Central Bank’s target of 2% for the first time in more than three years

Inflation in Europe falls below 2% and opens the way for faster rate cuts
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Euro zone inflation dips below 2%, strengthening rate cut case

Euro zone inflation dipped below 2% for the first time since mid-2021 in September, reinforcing an already solid case for a European Central Bank rate cut this

Euro zone inflation dips below 2%, strengthening rate cut case
Economy|Europe|Finance

Why bond investors favour Spain over France

Investors have started demanding more compensation to lend money to France than they do to Spain, punishing France for not getting its ailing finances

Why bond investors favour Spain over France
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Lufthansa CEO aims to revive 'problem child' airline by 2026

Lufthansa is aiming to revive its core airline by 2026 as one of Europe's top carriers struggles more than its regional rivals with

Lufthansa CEO aims to revive 'problem child' airline by 2026
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ECB's Rehn sees more reasons for an interest rate cut in October

Euro area inflation slowing down means that there are now more reasons to justify an interest rate cut at the ECB's October policy-setting meeting, Finnish ECB policymaker Olli

ECB's Rehn sees more reasons for an interest rate cut in October
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Australian pilots union rejects Qantas Airways' wage proposal

The Australian pilots union said on Tuesday that it has rejected a wage proposal from Qantas Airways for its short haul pilots, days after the company's engineers went on a strike to

Australian pilots union rejects Qantas Airways' wage proposal
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New Japan PM appoints Abenomics proponent as finance minister

Japan's new leader Shigeru Ishiba appointed a proponent of former premier Shinzo Abe's "Abenomics" policies as finance minister on Tuesday, in

New Japan PM appoints Abenomics proponent as finance minister
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European shares close lower on growing fears of Iran attack on Israel

European shares reversed initial gains to close lower on Tuesday, as investors moved out of riskier assets amid escalating geopolitical fears that

European shares close lower on growing fears of Iran attack on Israel
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Deutsche Bank says ECB will cut rates in October after inflation drop

Deutsche Bank on Tuesday said it now expects the European Central Bank to cut interest rates again in October, after steeper-than-expected falls in inflation across the euro zone in

Deutsche Bank says ECB will cut rates in October after inflation drop
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China, US to hold talks on economic and trade issues, Xinhua reports

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and his U.S. counterpart will hold a call in the near future on trade and economic ties, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported on

China, US to hold talks on economic and trade issues, Xinhua reports
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Sri Lanka to discuss shape of IMF deal during Oct meetings in Washington

Sri Lanka will have detailed talks with the IMF on the framework of a $2.9 billion bailout programme on the sidelines of the lender's annual meetings in

Sri Lanka to discuss shape of IMF deal during Oct meetings in Washington
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France's Barnier announces targeted tax hikes to plug budget deficit

Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced steep public spending cuts and targeted tax hikes for France's biggest companies and

France's Barnier announces targeted tax hikes to plug budget deficit
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Wall Street retreats from records and oil prices jump after Iran's missile attack on Israel

U.S. stocks pulled back from their records after a sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East raised worries about potential disruptions to the flow of oil

Wall Street retreats from records and oil prices jump after Iran's missile attack on Israel
Business|Finance|Technology

Browser security startup Menlo annual recurring revenue reaches $100 million

Menlo Security's annual recurring revenue (ARR) has exceeded $100 million, rising by about 30% from the prior year, CEO Amir Ben-Efraim said in an interview, and expects to be cash flow

Browser security startup Menlo annual recurring revenue reaches $100 million
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Milder inflation seen setting up rate cuts

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook European inflation figures are due on Tuesday and the risk is to the downside, which will reinforce bets that the European

Milder inflation seen setting up rate cuts
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Thai exports seen up 2% this year but strong baht a challenge, shippers say

Thailand's exports are expected to rise 2% this year, the upper end of a previous forecast of 1% to 2% growth, but the rapidly strengthening baht could be a challenge for the rest

Thai exports seen up 2% this year but strong baht a challenge, shippers say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China new home prices manage tiny uptick again in September, private survey shows

Prices of new homes in China rose slightly in September, traditionally a peak season for house hunting, a private survey showed on Tuesday, extending months of feeble gain in a

China new home prices manage tiny uptick again in September, private survey shows
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Australia's central bank bars Canadian investment bank from private briefings after leak - sources

Australia's central bank has barred Canada's global investment bank from confidential briefings after one of its clients leaked details from a closed door briefing, two sources

Australia's central bank bars Canadian investment bank from private briefings after leak - sources
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Stocks fall, safe haven assets rally with oil as Iran fires on Israel

MSCI's global equities index fell with Treasury yields on Tuesday as investors shied away from riskier assets while oil futures rallied on concerns about

Stocks fall, safe haven assets rally with oil as Iran fires on Israel
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Safe havens gain as Iran fires missiles at Israel

Safe haven currencies strengthened on Tuesday as Iran launched missiles towards Israel, while the dollar also firmed on data showing a resilient U.S. labor market.

Safe havens gain as Iran fires missiles at Israel
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BOJ signals rate-hike pause after big Fed cut, market rout

Bank of Japan policymakers discussed the need to go slow in raising interest rates as jittery markets clouded the outlook, a summary of their September meeting showed,

BOJ signals rate-hike pause after big Fed cut, market rout
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

South Korea export momentum cools, led by slower U.S. shipments

The pace of South Korea's export growth slowed in September, with shipments to the United States losing momentum, in an outcome that may support market expectations

South Korea export momentum cools, led by slower U.S. shipments
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Japan's business mood steady in July-Sept, keeps BOJ rate hike chance alive

Japanese business sentiment was steady in the three months to September, a closely watched survey showed, a sign the economy remained on track for

Japan's business mood steady in July-Sept, keeps BOJ rate hike chance alive
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US anti-trust trial in Tapestry bid for Capri ends, judge's decision awaited

The U.S. anti-trust trial over the $8.5 billion bid by luxury goods maker Tapestry to buy Capri concluded on Monday, with Tapestry lawyers citing an "intensely

US anti-trust trial in Tapestry bid for Capri ends, judge's decision awaited
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Japan Aug jobless rate falls to 2.5%, job availability tightens

Japan's jobless rate in August fell to 2.5% from 2.7% in July, government data showed on Tuesday.

Japan Aug jobless rate falls to 2.5%, job availability tightens
Business|Finance

Mexico antitrust regulator to rule on Walmart unit in coming days, firm says

Mexican antitrust regulator Cofece should publish its decision on an investigation into Walmart's unit in the country in the next few days, the firm said on Monday.

Mexico antitrust regulator to rule on Walmart unit in coming days, firm says
Economy|Europe|Finance

Ireland unveils 10.5 billion euro pre-election budget giveaway

The Irish government handed voters 10.5 billion euros of tax cuts and spending increases in a pre-election budget on Tuesday that also outlined

Ireland unveils 10.5 billion euro pre-election budget giveaway
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Global investors gear up to go back into China

Global investors are preparing to stake bets on China again, in a major sentiment shift sparked by Beijing's drive to reverse its economic slowdown and revive long

Global investors gear up to go back into China
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UK shop prices fall by the most since August 2021, survey shows

Prices in British shops fell at the fastest pace in more than three years in September, the British Retail Consortium said on Tuesday, adding to signs that the inflation squeeze on

UK shop prices fall by the most since August 2021, survey shows
Economy|Finance

CVS explores options including potential break-up, sources say

CVS Health is exploring options that could include a break-up of the company to separate its retail and insurance units, as the struggling healthcare services

CVS explores options including potential break-up, sources say
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Audacy completes its financial restructuring and now plans to go private

Audacy completes its financial restructuring and now plans to go private

Audacy completes its financial restructuring and now plans to go private
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23andMe CEO Wojcicki no longer open to third-party takeover proposals, filing shows

Genetic testing firm 23andMe Chief Executive Officer Anne Wojcicki would no longer be open to considering third-party takeover proposals for the company, a regulatory filing showed on

23andMe CEO Wojcicki no longer open to third-party takeover proposals, filing shows
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Tesla, Musk beat shareholder lawsuit over self-driving promises

Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk on Monday won the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing them of defrauding shareholders by overstating the effectiveness and safety of the

Tesla, Musk beat shareholder lawsuit over self-driving promises
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Measured Powell, China breather set scene for Q4 open

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Measured Powell, China breather set scene for Q4 open
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Teamsters inks tentative agreement with Hertz, averting strike

Teamsters has reached a tentative agreement with car-rental firm Hertz Global, averting a potential strike, the labor union said on Monday.

Teamsters inks tentative agreement with Hertz, averting strike
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Amgen must face lawsuit claiming it hid $10.7 billion tax bill

A federal judge said Amgen must face a proposed class action accusing the drugmaker of waiting too long to tell shareholders it might owe the Internal Revenue

Amgen must face lawsuit claiming it hid $10.7 billion tax bill
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KB Home's longtime CFO Kaminski to retire in early 2025

U.S homebuilder KB Home said on Monday its finance chief Jeff Kaminski has decided to retire in early 2025, after more than 14 years in the role.

KB Home's longtime CFO Kaminski to retire in early 2025
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Cerebras reveals revenue surge in US IPO filing, aims to challenge Nvidia in AI chip market

Cerebras Systems, a startup competing with industry leader Nvidia for a slice of the lucrative AI chip market, said late on Monday its revenue surged more

Cerebras reveals revenue surge in US IPO filing, aims to challenge Nvidia in AI chip market
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PepsiCo in talks to buy Siete Foods for over $1 billion, WSJ reports

PepsiCo is in advanced talks to acquire tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for more than $1 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

PepsiCo in talks to buy Siete Foods for over $1 billion, WSJ reports
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Qatar Airways buys into Virgin Australia, raising the stakes against Qantas

Qatar Airways will buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital, posing a tougher contest for Qantas Airways

Qatar Airways buys into Virgin Australia, raising the stakes against Qantas
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Canada's TD Bank to pay over $20 million over US 'spoofing' charges

The U.S. broker-dealer unit of Toronto Dominion Bank has agreed to pay over $20 million under a deal with U.S. authorities to settle charges that it manipulated the U.S. Treasuries market.

Canada's TD Bank to pay over $20 million over US 'spoofing' charges
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Powell suggests 50 bp more cuts in store for 2024

The U.S. economy seems poised for a continued slowdown in inflation that will allow the Federal Reserve to cut its benchmark interest rate and "over time" reach a level that is no longer

Powell suggests 50 bp more cuts in store for 2024
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Texas Stock Exchange moves closer to launch with leadership team, board

The Texas Stock Exchange announced a board of directors on Monday in its latest step toward building a national exchange to rival long-established

Texas Stock Exchange moves closer to launch with leadership team, board
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New Basel Endgame draft still has problems, US FDIC Vice Chair Hill says

The new draft of the "Basel Endgame" bank capital hikes still has problems, in particular around how the rule would assess banks' market risks, Federal Deposit Insurance

New Basel Endgame draft still has problems, US FDIC Vice Chair Hill says
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Fed Chair Powell says the US economy is in 'solid shape' with gradual rate cuts coming

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that more rate cuts are in the pipeline, though their size and speed will depend on the evolution of the economy

Fed Chair Powell says the US economy is in 'solid shape' with gradual rate cuts coming
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Fed sees no 'hurry' to cut rates as confidence in economy grows, Powell says

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated on Monday the U.S. central bank would likely stick with quarter-percentage-point interest rate cuts

Fed sees no 'hurry' to cut rates as confidence in economy grows, Powell says
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Saudi Arabia expects 2024 deficit to widen to 3% of GDP

Saudi Arabia estimates its 2024 fiscal deficit will widen to almost 3% of GDP, according to a government statement on Monday, as it

Saudi Arabia expects 2024 deficit to widen to 3% of GDP
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Bristol Myers beats $6.4 billion lawsuit over delayed cancer drug

Bristol Myers Squibb won the dismissal on Monday of a $6.4 billion lawsuit claiming it cheated former Celgene shareholders by delaying federal approval for the cancer drug Breyanzi and two

Bristol Myers beats $6.4 billion lawsuit over delayed cancer drug
Business|Finance|Technology|US

US reaches $31.5 million settlement with T-Mobile over data breaches

T-Mobile has reached a $31.5 million settlement to resolve a probe by the Federal Communications Commission into significant data breaches over three years

US reaches $31.5 million settlement with T-Mobile over data breaches
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Imported cars face higher fees as Russia plans domestic production boost

Russia plans to effectively raise taxes on imported cars from 2025 by doubling the scrappage fees all car producers must pay while also increasing state support for locally made vehicles,

Imported cars face higher fees as Russia plans domestic production boost
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Fed's Bostic open to another large rate cut if job market weakens

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said on Monday he would be open to another half-percentage-point interest rate cut at the U.S.

Fed's Bostic open to another large rate cut if job market weakens
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Study Group has a sobering message for copper bulls: Andy Home

Copper has rallied hard this week as China's pledged stimulus package has rekindled investor enthusiasm. 

Study Group has a sobering message for copper bulls: Andy Home
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Drug giant Pfizer sells $3.3 billion stake in Sensodyne-maker Haleon

Pfizer sold a stake in British consumer healthcare group Haleon worth about $3.26 billion on Monday, cutting its shareholding in the maker of Sensodyne toothpaste and Panadol

Drug giant Pfizer sells $3.3 billion stake in Sensodyne-maker Haleon
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US oil demand grew to highest seasonal level since 2019 in July, EIA data shows

U.S. oil demand rose in July to the highest seasonal level since 2019 while output declined for the second time in three months, data from the U.S.

US oil demand grew to highest seasonal level since 2019 in July, EIA data shows
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G7 aims to finalise deal on $50 billion loan to Ukraine by end-Oct, EU says

The Group of Seven (G7) countries want to reach a political agreement on the $50 billion loan for Ukraine by the end of October for the cash to be able to available before the end

G7 aims to finalise deal on $50 billion loan to Ukraine by end-Oct, EU says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Beijing eases home purchase rules to boost demand

Beijing relaxed restrictions on home buying on Monday, following similar moves by Shanghai and Shenzhen, in a bid to boost demand and prop up the struggling property market.

Beijing eases home purchase rules to boost demand
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Platinum Equity's Ingram Micro makes US IPO filing public

Ingram Micro made public its U.S. IPO filing on Monday, more than two years after the private-equity backed electronics distributor laid the foundation for its return to stock markets.

Platinum Equity's Ingram Micro makes US IPO filing public
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US FTC allows Chevron-Hess deal, bars John Hess from board

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission allowed Chevron's $53 billion purchase of Hess Corp on Monday, in an order that barred Hess CEO John Hess from Chevron's board.

US FTC allows Chevron-Hess deal, bars John Hess from board
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IMF sees gradual return to economic normalcy in Bangladesh

The International Monetary Fund on Monday said Bangladesh's quick formation of an interim government has helped stabilize the country, and that the country's new authorities

IMF sees gradual return to economic normalcy in Bangladesh
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's Sept home prices rise modestly, rents barely grow

Australia's home prices rose at a tepid pace in September, with a jump in listings to a three-year high and lower auction clearance rates suggesting the momentum in the red-hot

Australia's Sept home prices rise modestly, rents barely grow
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US to announce over $300 million in aid for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

The United States on Monday will announce nearly $336 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, according to

US to announce over $300 million in aid for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank
Americas|Economy|Finance

Brazil private economists forecast two 50-basis-point rate hikes this year

Private sector economists in Brazil now project a more restrictive path for interest rates, with two 50-basis-point hikes expected this year and higher borrowing costs

Brazil private economists forecast two 50-basis-point rate hikes this year
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TPG acquires minority stake in wealth management firm Creative Planning

Asset manager TPG has bought a minority stake in wealth management firm Creative Planning, striking its second such deal in less than a week as it looks to expand its foothold in the

TPG acquires minority stake in wealth management firm Creative Planning
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FBI to pay $22M to settle claims of sexual discrimination at training academy

The FBI has agreed to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training and routinely harassed by instructors with sexually charged comments about their breast size, false allegations of infidelity and the need to take birth control “to control their moods.”

FBI to pay $22M to settle claims of sexual discrimination at training academy
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SoftBank to invest $500 million in OpenAI, The Information reports

Japanese telecom company SoftBank's Vision Fund will invest $500 million in OpenAI's latest funding round, The Information reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the deal.

SoftBank to invest $500 million in OpenAI, The Information reports
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Yen thrills and oil spills in Q3's market rollercoaster

What a wild quarter for the markets!

Yen thrills and oil spills in Q3's market rollercoaster
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US natgas prices edge up to 15-week high on weeks of low storage builds

U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a 15-week high as reduced output so far this year has cut the amount of the fuel going into storage for the winter heating

US natgas prices edge up to 15-week high on weeks of low storage builds
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ECB's Lagarde drops rate-cut hint as inflation falls

The European Central Bank is increasingly confident that inflation will fall to its 2% target and this will be reflected in its next policy

ECB's Lagarde drops rate-cut hint as inflation falls
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S&P 500 ekes out record closing high; declines briefly after Powell

The S&P 500 sputtered to a record high close on Monday, rebounding from a brief setback after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. central

S&P 500 ekes out record closing high; declines briefly after Powell
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Brazil posts larger-than-expected August deficit as government spending outpaces revenue

Brazil's public sector posted a larger-than-expected deficit in August, central bank data showed on Monday, driven by a mismatch between central government revenues and

Brazil posts larger-than-expected August deficit as government spending outpaces revenue
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Turkey inflation expected to fall below policy rate in Sept, first time since 2021- Reuters poll

Turkey's annual inflation is expected to continue its decline in September and fall below the central bank's policy rate for the first time since 2021, a Reuters poll showed on

Turkey inflation expected to fall below policy rate in Sept, first time since 2021- Reuters poll
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Republican Party's top bank, Chain Bridge, aims for $167 million valuation in US IPO

Chain Bridge Bancorp, a lender popular among Republicans since its inception, is targeting a valuation of up to $167 million in its initial public offering

Republican Party's top bank, Chain Bridge, aims for $167 million valuation in US IPO
Economy|Europe|Finance

German inflation eases to 1.8% in September

German inflation eased slightly more than forecast to 1.8% in September, preliminary data from the federal statistics office showed on Monday.

German inflation eases to 1.8% in September
Business|Finance|Technology

Ford to offer free chargers to EV buyers through year-end

Ford is trying to woo the electric vehicle-curious by offering free home chargers and installation to buyers of EVs through the end of the year, the company said on

Ford to offer free chargers to EV buyers through year-end
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Google ad tech trial outcome no death blow, win or lose

By Kenrick Cai SAN FRANCISCO - As Google's trial on allegations of building an illegal monopoly in advertising technology nears its close, experts said the financial risk of losing the case is minimal

Google ad tech trial outcome no death blow, win or lose
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Stellantis shares plunge as carmaker follows Volkswagen in warning on profits

Stellantis shares plunge as carmaker follows Volkswagen in warning on profits

Stellantis shares plunge as carmaker follows Volkswagen in warning on profits
Business|Finance

Insurance brokerage Marsh McLennan strikes $7.75 billion deal for McGriff Insurance Services

Insurance brokerage Marsh McLennan said on Monday it has agreed to buy McGriff Insurance Services for $7.75 billion, as the industry gears up for higher spending on policies

Insurance brokerage Marsh McLennan strikes $7.75 billion deal for McGriff Insurance Services
Business|Finance

UniCredit and Commerzbank in five charts

UniCredit chief executive officer Andrea

UniCredit and Commerzbank in five charts
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Partners Group-backed KinderCare seeks up to $3.1 billion valuation in long-sought US IPO

KinderCare Learning Companies, a provider of early childhood education, set a target of up to $3.09 billion valuation on Monday for its long-sought U.S. initial public offering.

Partners Group-backed KinderCare seeks up to $3.1 billion valuation in long-sought US IPO
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Big US oil companies reveal massive payments to foreign governments

The three largest U.S. energy exploration companies paid more than $42 billion to foreign governments last year, about eight times more than what they paid in the United

Big US oil companies reveal massive payments to foreign governments
Americas|Business|Finance

MercadoLibre, Latam's Amazon.com rival, rides high with AI, loans, drones

When Wagner Dias and his wife Mariana needed a loan to grow their children's clothes business, the Brazilian entrepreneurs

MercadoLibre, Latam's Amazon.com rival, rides high with AI, loans, drones
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's April-August fiscal deficit at 27% of full-year target

India's fiscal deficit for April-August was 4.35 trillion rupees ($51.93 billion), or 27% of the estimate for the financial year, government data showed on Monday.

India's April-August fiscal deficit at 27% of full-year target
Business|Finance|Technology

Satellite service DirecTV buys rival Dish as it fights the onslaught of streaming services

DirecTV is buying Dish and Sling as the company, a deal it has sought to complete for years as seeks to better compete against streaming services that have become dominant

Satellite service DirecTV buys rival Dish as it fights the onslaught of streaming services
Business|Europe|Finance

European carmakers warn on profits in the face of weak demand and rising costs

European carmaker Stellantis on Monday joined bigger rival Volkswagen and others in warning about the worsening outlook for auto demand and rising costs, wiping

European carmakers warn on profits in the face of weak demand and rising costs
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Oil forecasts cut for 5th straight month on demand, OPEC uncertainty: Reuters poll

Analysts have cut their 2024 oil price forecasts for a fifth consecutive month, citing weaker demand and uncertainty over OPEC’s plans, with prices expected to

Oil forecasts cut for 5th straight month on demand, OPEC uncertainty: Reuters poll
Business|Finance|Technology

Verizon in $3.3 billion mobile tower deal with infrastructure firm Vertical Bridge

Verizon Communications will give infrastructure firm Vertical Bridge rights to lease, operate and manage thousands of mobile phone towers for $3.3 billion, it said on

Verizon in $3.3 billion mobile tower deal with infrastructure firm Vertical Bridge
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Powell to close out Q3, China stocks boom 8%

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The final day of another punchy quarter for U.S. stocks has proven a more volatile affair overseas: China's stellar stock recovery

Powell to close out Q3, China stocks boom 8%
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US to unveil first of two decisions on more solar tariffs

U.S. trade officials this week may impose new tariffs on solar panels from four Southeast Asian nations that American manufacturers have complained employ unfair subsidies

US to unveil first of two decisions on more solar tariffs
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

BHP expects copper demand to grow by 1 million metric tons a year until 2035

Australian miner BHP expects the world to consume an extra 1 million metric tons of copper per year on average until 2035 due to the adoption of copper-intensive technologies, double the

BHP expects copper demand to grow by 1 million metric tons a year until 2035
Business|Finance

AT&T sells stake in DirecTV to TPG for $7.6 billion

AT&T said on Monday it would sell its entire 70% stake in satellite TV provider DirecTV to private equity firm TPG for $7.6 billion, exiting a business marked by declining distributions for

AT&T sells stake in DirecTV to TPG for $7.6 billion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Investors sell US equity funds for fifth week in a row

Investors reduced holdings in U.S. equity funds for the fifth consecutive week through Sept. 25, driven by lingering concerns about the economy's health and caution ahead of the U.S.

Investors sell US equity funds for fifth week in a row
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European autos stocks wipe off $10 billion after Stellantis warning

European auto stocks tumbled almost 4% on Monday after a warning from Stellantis, Volkswagen and Aston rekindled concerns over the sector's earnings outlook in a

European autos stocks wipe off $10 billion after Stellantis warning
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Canada's housing affordability crisis may persist for years despite rate cuts

Buying a house may remain out of reach for many Canadians for the foreseeable future, with mortgage costs unlikely to fall enough to offset lofty home prices and

Canada's housing affordability crisis may persist for years despite rate cuts
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

JPMorgan's 'Jamie premium' to be tested as CEO succession looms

Questions hang over who will succeed JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and when, but analysts and investors say one thing is almost certain: the bank's stock will

JPMorgan's 'Jamie premium' to be tested as CEO succession looms
Economy|Finance|US

Investor caution prompts global money market fund inflow

Global money market funds experienced their highest weekly inflows in nearly six months, with investors cautious about the health of the U.S. economy and concerned that further rate cuts

Investor caution prompts global money market fund inflow
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's central bank buys 200 billion yuan of sovereign bonds in September

The Chinese central bank said on Monday it had bought 200 billion yuan ($28.52 billion) of the

China's central bank buys 200 billion yuan of sovereign bonds in September
Economy|Europe|Finance

German inflation eases, spurring hopes for another ECB cut

German inflation fell to its lowest level since February 2021 this month, preliminary data showed on Monday, helping European Central Bank doves

German inflation eases, spurring hopes for another ECB cut
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Chinese investors rush into stocks for fear of missing out on epic rally

Animal spirits are back in China's stock market as investors rush into equities, galvanized by Beijing's policy bonanza and driven by fear

Chinese investors rush into stocks for fear of missing out on epic rally
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Strong Thai baht hitting exporters and tourism, says central bank

A rapid appreciation of the Thai baht is hitting exporters and tourism spending, the central bank said on Monday, adding that the currency was gaining due to a weak dollar in the

Strong Thai baht hitting exporters and tourism, says central bank
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European shares end lower as automakers weigh, though clocks quarterly gains

Europe's STOXX 600 closed lower on Monday with automakers leading declines after industry majors Stellantis and Volkswagen's profit warnings, though

European shares end lower as automakers weigh, though clocks quarterly gains
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China's benchmark stock index on track for biggest daily gain since 2008

China's stock markets have been on a tear since Beijing rolled out flurry of stimulus measures last week and over the weekend to jolt the beaten-down market and revive a slowing economy.

China's benchmark stock index on track for biggest daily gain since 2008
Finance|Stock Markets

Murdoch's REA ends month-long takeover pursuit of Britain's Rightmove

Rightmove's shares dropped 8% on Monday after Rupert Murdoch's REA Group ended its $8.29 billion takeover pursuit following a fourth bid rejection from the British

Murdoch's REA ends month-long takeover pursuit of Britain's Rightmove
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Aston Martin drops 28% after profit warning on supply chain, China woes

Aston Martin warned of lower annual profit and cut its production forecast on Monday on supply chain challenges and dogged weakness in China, sending shares as much as

Aston Martin drops 28% after profit warning on supply chain, China woes
Asia|Business|Finance

Cross-border M&A recovers in Asia as dealmakers look abroad for growth

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions involving companies in the Asia-Pacific region have recovered this year and are booming in Japan as

Cross-border M&A recovers in Asia as dealmakers look abroad for growth
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UK revises down economic growth but signs of strength remain

Britain's economy grew more slowly than previously thought in the second quarter, but there were positive signs from household finances and business investment that

UK revises down economic growth but signs of strength remain
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Stellantis cuts 2024 profit outlook as US sales crisis deepens

Stellantis cut its 2024 profit forecast on Monday and warned it will burn through more cash than expected as Europe's No.2 carmaker pledged to reduce output and offer big discounts

Stellantis cuts 2024 profit outlook as US sales crisis deepens
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

China stocks surge in biggest single-day rally since 2008 on stimulus cheer

Chinese stocks swept to their biggest single-day gains in 16 years on Monday, with domestic A-shares registering their highest ever turnover, as investors scrambled to

China stocks surge in biggest single-day rally since 2008 on stimulus cheer
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Powell poised to speak as economists fret about a policy mistake

A mistake by the U.S. central bank in setting interest rates during the last phase of its inflation battle is the main risk that could undercut the

Fed's Powell poised to speak as economists fret about a policy mistake
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Broadening gains in US stock market underscore optimism on economy

More stocks are participating in the S&P 500’s latest march to record highs, easing concerns over a rally that has been concentrated in a handful of giant

Broadening gains in US stock market underscore optimism on economy
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Bank of Korea governor says board needs to discuss household debt

South Korea's central bank governor said on Monday he would need to discuss with board members the impact of recent government measures aimed at taming household debt, when asked

Bank of Korea governor says board needs to discuss household debt
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Nikkei retreats, China rallies

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

Nikkei retreats, China rallies
Business|Europe|Finance

New Swiss central bank chief takes charge in shadow of Credit Suisse trauma

As the Swiss National Bank's new chairman Martin Schlegel takes office this week, the jury is out on the central bank's handling of the Credit Suisse crash and its

New Swiss central bank chief takes charge in shadow of Credit Suisse trauma
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China property shares surge on easier home purchase rules, improved sentiment

Shares of China's property developers soared on Monday, with broad double-digit gains, as investors cheered easier home purchase rules in major cities and Beijing's

China property shares surge on easier home purchase rules, improved sentiment
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Reviving China's stock market helps economic recovery, China Sec Journal says

Reviving China's stock market and boosting investor confidence will aid the country's economic recovery by breaking a vicious cycle that has curbed investment and consumption, the

Reviving China's stock market helps economic recovery, China Sec Journal says
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Dollar gains as Fed's Powell adopts hawkish tone on economy

The dollar rose on Monday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adopted a more hawkish tone on the economy, leading traders to pare bets that the U.S. central

Dollar gains as Fed's Powell adopts hawkish tone on economy
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Stock market today: Wall Street sets more records to close a winning September and third quarter

Wall Street closed its latest winning month and quarter with more records

Stock market today: Wall Street sets more records to close a winning September and third quarter
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Oil slumps 17% in Q3 as Middle East conflict offset by slowing demand

Oil prices were little changed on Monday, but posted a 17% loss for the third quarter as fears that a widening conflict in the Middle East could curtail crude supply

Oil slumps 17% in Q3 as Middle East conflict offset by slowing demand
Americas|Economy|Finance

Chile's president proposes 2.7% spending increase in 2025 budget

Chile's government is proposing a 2.7% annual increase in its 2025 budget, President Gabriel Boric said on Sunday, saying the government will boost pensions, healthcare and focus

Chile's president proposes 2.7% spending increase in 2025 budget
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Global stock index falls, dollar rises as Powell dents easing hopes

MSCI's global equities index fell on Monday and the dollar rose as the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dampened hopes for another big

Global stock index falls, dollar rises as Powell dents easing hopes
Business|Finance|Health

Glenview to meet top CVS execs, propose operational improvements, WSJ reports

Healthcare-focused Glenview Capital Management will meet top executives at struggling healthcare company CVS Health on Monday to propose ways it can improve operations, The Wall Street

Glenview to meet top CVS execs, propose operational improvements, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Finance

UK business confidence falls from eight-year high, Lloyds says

British business confidence ebbed slightly this month after reaching an eight-year high in July and August, as concerns about the broader economic outlook rose to

UK business confidence falls from eight-year high, Lloyds says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China stimulus, Japan politics dominate Q3 end

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

China stimulus, Japan politics dominate Q3 end
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

NZ's Fonterra upgrades dividend payout policy; shares hit over 3-year high

New Zealand's Fonterra said on Monday it had upgraded its dividend payout policy and will now pay shareholders 60%-80% of its earnings, up from the previous five years' average of 50%,

NZ's Fonterra upgrades dividend payout policy; shares hit over 3-year high
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China to cut existing mortgage rates by end-Oct, cities ease home-buying curbs

China's central bank said on Sunday it would tell banks to lower mortgage rates for existing home loans before Oct. 31, as part of sweeping policies to support the country's

China to cut existing mortgage rates by end-Oct, cities ease home-buying curbs
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia revises down commodity revenue forecasts as prices trend lower

Australia slightly revised down its forecasts for resource and energy export earnings on Monday as lower prices across a broad range of commodities and a stronger

Australia revises down commodity revenue forecasts as prices trend lower
Business|Economy|Finance

Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow

Freeport-McMoRan is turbo-charging its copper output across three continents with no plans to join a buyout frenzy sweeping the mining industry, a strategy that analysts

Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow
Business|Finance|Technology

LME lags rival exchanges as battery metals trading gains momentum

The London Metal Exchange is being left behind in the race to dominate trade in metals used for EV batteries such as lithium and cobalt as other exchanges gain

LME lags rival exchanges as battery metals trading gains momentum
Asia|Economy|Finance

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba calls for loose monetary policy

Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said on Sunday the country's monetary policy must remain accommodative as a trend, signalling the need to keep

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba calls for loose monetary policy
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

UBS chair warns against big increase in capital requirements, newspaper reports

UBS Chair Colm Kelleher warned on Sunday that the Swiss government's plans to strengthen capital requirements for big banks could damage the country's position as a financial centre

UBS chair warns against big increase in capital requirements, newspaper reports
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Exxon director joins Elliott group seeking to acquire Citgo Petroleum

Exxon Mobil board director Gregory Goff recently joined a newly formed Elliott Investment Management-backed company seeking to acquire control of Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo

Exxon director joins Elliott group seeking to acquire Citgo Petroleum
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

TPG in lead to buy stake in Creative Planning at $15 billion valuation, sources say

Buyout firm TPG has emerged as the frontrunner to pick up a minority stake worth $2 billion in Creative Planning, in a deal that could value the wealth

TPG in lead to buy stake in Creative Planning at $15 billion valuation, sources say
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Mark Zuckerberg joins exclusive $200 billion club, is second-richest person in world

Mark Zuckerberg joins exclusive $200 billion club, is second-richest person in world

Mark Zuckerberg joins exclusive $200 billion club, is second-richest person in world
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UniCredit CEO Orcel attended virtual meeting with Commerzbank, source says

UniCredit chief Andrea Orcel attended a virtual meeting the Italian bank held on Friday with Commerzbank after becoming the German lender's biggest private investor, a source with

UniCredit CEO Orcel attended virtual meeting with Commerzbank, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Opinion|US

Tips for shopping for Medicare Advantage plans

Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin and with it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider

Tips for shopping for Medicare Advantage plans
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan's ex-chief cabinet secretary Kato to be next finance minister, Kyodo says

Japan's former chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato will become the next finance minister when incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, forms his new cabinet next week, the Kyodo

Japan's ex-chief cabinet secretary Kato to be next finance minister, Kyodo says
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TD Bank nears possible guilty plea in money laundering probe, WSJ reports

TD Bank is close to a possible guilty plea to criminal charges that its U.S. retail bank failed to curb money laundering tied to Chinese crime groups and illicit fentanyl sales, the Wall

TD Bank nears possible guilty plea in money laundering probe, WSJ reports
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UAW urges Stellantis workers to authorize strike, accuses car maker of breaching contract

The United Auto Workers union asked the workers at Stellantis to authorize a strike, accusing the French-Italian car maker of breaking its contract promises, UAW President Shawn Fain said

UAW urges Stellantis workers to authorize strike, accuses car maker of breaching contract
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OpenAI sees $11.6 billion revenue next year, offers Thrive chance to invest again in 2025

Thrive Capital is investing more than $1 billion of OpenAI's current $6.5 billion fundraising round, and it has a sweetener no other investors are getting:

OpenAI sees $11.6 billion revenue next year, offers Thrive chance to invest again in 2025
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Assets in actively managed ETFs top $1 trillion worldwide

Assets in actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) worldwide hit a record $1 trillion at the end of August, according to data provider ETFGI, boosted by easier

Assets in actively managed ETFs top $1 trillion worldwide
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Brazil's top court imposes new fine before allowing X to resume service

Brazil's Supreme Court said on Friday that social platform X still needs to pay just over $5 million in pending fines, including a new one, before it will be allowed to

Brazil's top court imposes new fine before allowing X to resume service
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A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments over Boeing's plea deal in a 737 Max case

Lawyers for Boeing and families of some people who died in two crashes of Boeing jetliners will go face to face in court next month

A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments over Boeing's plea deal in a 737 Max case
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Binance founder Zhao released from US custody, Bloomberg News reports

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was released from a correctional facility in California on Friday, Bloomberg News reported, citing a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons.

Binance founder Zhao released from US custody, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Jobs data to test US stock market's soft-landing hopes

Investor hopes for a soft landing for the U.S. economy will be put to the test next week, as the government releases closely watched labor market data following

Jobs data to test US stock market's soft-landing hopes
Africa|Economy|Finance

IMF, Ethiopia reach staff-level agreement on first review of loan program

International Monetary Fund staff and Ethiopia have reached an agreement on economic policies to conclude the first review of a four-year $3.4 billion loan arrangement, the IMF

IMF, Ethiopia reach staff-level agreement on first review of loan program
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Biden still opposes Nippon Steel deal's bid for U.S. Steel

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday his opposition to Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for U.S.

Biden still opposes Nippon Steel deal's bid for U.S. Steel
Business|Finance|US

Citi warns some employees about misconduct by staff, contractors, memo says

Citigroup warned some employees about fraud and unethical behavior and said it is considering tighter scrutiny on work done by contractors to ensure the company is billed

Citi warns some employees about misconduct by staff, contractors, memo says
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Morgan Stanley's private equity arm explores sale of HVAC firm Sila, sources say

Morgan Stanley's middle-market buyout arm is exploring a sale of Sila Services that could value the residential services company at about $1.5 billion,

Morgan Stanley's private equity arm explores sale of HVAC firm Sila, sources say
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What fueled this week’s record-breaking stock rally

What fueled this week’s record-breaking stock rally

What fueled this week’s record-breaking stock rally
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UniCredit to shift retrained staff from central offices to network, sources say

UniCredit plans to invest significantly in the retraining of 600 staff who will then be largely moved to the Italian bank's branch network as CEO Andrea Orcel slims

UniCredit to shift retrained staff from central offices to network, sources say
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White House urges union, employers to negotiate quickly for new ports contract

The Biden administration is urging the union and employers to negotiate in good faith and quickly reach a new contract deal ahead of a potential

White House urges union, employers to negotiate quickly for new ports contract
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Chewy executive conducted insider trading over pet insurance partnership, SEC says

A former Chewy executive will pay $35,275 to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission insider trading charges dating from 2021, the regulator said on Friday.

Chewy executive conducted insider trading over pet insurance partnership, SEC says
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Clock is ticking for US recession, return of Fed's QE, says black swan fund

The first interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve signals a U.S. recession is imminent and a dramatic drop in financial markets could once

Clock is ticking for US recession, return of Fed's QE, says black swan fund
Business|Europe|Finance

What might a combination of UniCredit and Commerzbank look like?

Executives from UniCredit and Commerzbank held their first meeting on Friday, after the Italian bank this month emerged as the biggest investor in its German peer with a nearly 21%

What might a combination of UniCredit and Commerzbank look like?
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Canada budget deficit over first four months of 2024/25 jumps to C$7.3 billion

Canada recorded a sharply higher C$7.29 billion ($5.41 billion) budget deficit for the first four months of the 2024/25 fiscal year as government expenditures grew faster

Canada budget deficit over first four months of 2024/25 jumps to C$7.3 billion
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Chinese automaker BYD seeks further easing of Mexico EV tariffs

Chinese automaker BYD is seeking an extension of tariff relief for electric vehicle imports from Mexico's government, an executive told newspaper Reforma in an interview

Chinese automaker BYD seeks further easing of Mexico EV tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance

Elliott affiliate wins Citgo share auction with $7 billion conditional offer

An affiliate of Elliott Investment Management on Friday was named the presumptive winner in a U.S. court auction of shares in a parent of oil

Elliott affiliate wins Citgo share auction with $7 billion conditional offer
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Kentucky sues Express Scripts, alleging it had a role in the deadly opioid addiction crisis

Kentucky's attorney general has sued pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts

Kentucky sues Express Scripts, alleging it had a role in the deadly opioid addiction crisis
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WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani steps down after over 2-year stint

WW International, also known as WeightWatchers, said on Friday CEO Sima Sistani was stepping down and that insider Tara Comonte would succeed her on an interim basis.

WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani steps down after over 2-year stint
Business|Europe|Finance

ITA expects higher full-year revenue as it prepares to join Lufthansa group

Italy's ITA Airways said on Friday it expects passenger revenue to increase by a quarter in 2024 from last year as it flies with fuller planes, after core profit

ITA expects higher full-year revenue as it prepares to join Lufthansa group
Economy|Finance|News

A dual win for consumers: Inflation cooled last month, paving way for borrowing costs to come down more

A dual win for consumers: Inflation cooled last month, paving way for borrowing costs to come down more

A dual win for consumers: Inflation cooled last month, paving way for borrowing costs to come down more
Business|Finance

Orcel, the dealmaker determined to redraw Europe's banking map

Upon taking the top job at Italian bank UniCredit in 2021, Andrea Orcel, a veteran M&A adviser, vowed not to repeat the mistake he saw

Orcel, the dealmaker determined to redraw Europe's banking map
Economy|Finance|US

Instant view: August US PCE inflation cools to within reach of Fed target

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.1% in August after an unrevised 0.2% gain in July the Commerce Department reported on Friday.

Instant view: August US PCE inflation cools to within reach of Fed target
Economy|Finance|US

Everything you need to know about interest rates

By Lauren Young NEW YORK - This was originally published in the Reuters On the Money newsletter, where we share U.S. personal finance tips and insights every other week.

Everything you need to know about interest rates
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Fed seen cutting rates another 50 bps in November

The Federal Reserve is likelier than not to deliver a second 50-basis-point interest rate cut in November, traders bet on Friday, after a government report showed U.S. inflation has cooled

Fed seen cutting rates another 50 bps in November
Business|Economy|Finance

China cuts short-term borrowing costs

China's central bank said late on Friday it lowered borrowing costs of the standing lending facility (SLF) by 20 basis points across all tenors.

China cuts short-term borrowing costs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Fed's favored inflation gauge shows cooling price pressures, clearing way for more rate cuts

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure provided the latest sign that price pressures are easing, a trend that is expected to fuel further Fed interest rate cuts

Fed's favored inflation gauge shows cooling price pressures, clearing way for more rate cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US consumer spending resilient; inflation continues to abate

U.S. consumer spending increased slightly less than expected in August, but that did little to change expectations that solid economic growth persisted in the

US consumer spending resilient; inflation continues to abate
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

China-linked stocks climb on bevy of stimulus measures

U.S.-listed shares of Chinese firms and China-focused funds jumped on Friday and are set for another day of strong gains, aided by the latest in

China-linked stocks climb on bevy of stimulus measures
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Flush with multinational money, Ireland struggles to close infrastructure gap

The glum faces of Ireland's finance and spending ministers after hearing the country received an unexpected 14 billion-euro windfall in Apple back taxes earlier

Flush with multinational money, Ireland struggles to close infrastructure gap
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Mining industry struggles with valuation gap amid shift to copper

Leading mining companies are struggling to balance investor expectations for hefty returns with paying the necessary premiums to buy pure play copper

Mining industry struggles with valuation gap amid shift to copper
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Big banks add October cut to ECB forecasts

Major brokerages, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, now expect the European Central Bank to deliver a quarter-point cut at its Oct. 17 meeting, on the back of recent data showing

Big banks add October cut to ECB forecasts
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology|US

EU privacy regulator fines Meta 91 million euros over password storage

The lead European Union privacy regulator fined social media giant Meta 91 million euros ($101.5 million) on Friday for inadvertently storing some users' passwords without protection

EU privacy regulator fines Meta 91 million euros over password storage
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Toyota to recall over 42,000 vehicles over loss of power brake assist, NHTSA says

Toyota Motor Corp is recalling over 42,000 U.S. vehicles over loss of power brake assist that can extend the distance required to stop, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Toyota to recall over 42,000 vehicles over loss of power brake assist, NHTSA says
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German finance minister tells Italy of his concerns on UniCredit move, sources say

Germany's finance minister has conveyed to Italy's Treasury his concerns about any takeover of Commerzbank by Italian lender UniCredit, two people familiar with the

German finance minister tells Italy of his concerns on UniCredit move, sources say
Asia|Economy|Finance

US rate cut, China stimulus spark hope for more Asia private equity deals

U.S. interest rate cuts and China's economic stimulus package for markets will be conducive to private equity deals in Asia, with lower funding

US rate cut, China stimulus spark hope for more Asia private equity deals
Business|Economy|Finance

UK retail sales grow at fastest pace since May, CBI says

British retailers reported the fastest growth in sales since May this month and see a further modest expansion for October, the Confederation of British Industry said on Friday, in

UK retail sales grow at fastest pace since May, CBI says
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US Gulf Coast oil prices to take center stage as exports dominate

Rising U.S. crude oil exports are boosting the prominence of Gulf Coast price benchmarks and buoying trading volumes on Houston contracts, eroding the

US Gulf Coast oil prices to take center stage as exports dominate
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

US PCE eyed as China rebound accelerates

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan U.S. stocks surf new records as the last full week of the quarter comes to a close, with China's furious monetary easing accelerating

US PCE eyed as China rebound accelerates
Economy|Finance|News|US

Latest inflation data could boost case for more big Fed rate cuts

Slowing inflation in August buttressed arguments Federal Reserve officials used in defense of their decision to lower interest rates by half of a percentage

Latest inflation data could boost case for more big Fed rate cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Dow closes at record high as tame inflation report also lifts small caps

The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high as a subdued inflation report stoked hopes for more Federal Reserve rate cuts, which also boosted small-cap

Dow closes at record high as tame inflation report also lifts small caps
Business|Finance

UBS in talks on Indian minority-owned wealth joint venture, say sources

UBS is in talks to form an Indian wealth management joint venture with Mumbai-based 360 One WAM, two sources with direct

UBS in talks on Indian minority-owned wealth joint venture, say sources
Economy|Europe|Finance

Poor euro zone data flow keeps adding to case for ECB rate cut

Inflation has eased more than expected in two of the euro zone's biggest economies and the German jobs market has continued to cool this month, adding to an

Poor euro zone data flow keeps adding to case for ECB rate cut
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba gives BOJ scope to hike rates - with caution

Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday the country's monetary policy will broadly remain loose, but he signalled that he

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba gives BOJ scope to hike rates - with caution
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Thailand's pension fund earmarks $11.6 billion for global investment overhaul

Thailand's underperforming $77 billion social security fund will invest $11.6 billion in a new foray into global private assets, an executive told Reuters, part

Thailand's pension fund earmarks $11.6 billion for global investment overhaul
Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone consumers trim inflation expectations to lowest in 3 years

Euro zone consumers have trimmed their inflation expectations for the next 12 months to the lowest level in three years, a European Central Bank poll showed on Friday, in a

Euro zone consumers trim inflation expectations to lowest in 3 years
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French tycoon gains $17 billion from China’s economic stimulus push

French tycoon gains $17 billion from China’s economic stimulus push

French tycoon gains $17 billion from China’s economic stimulus push
Africa|Economy|Finance

Senegal's dollar bonds fall after audit reveals larger debt and deficit

Senegal's sovereign dollar bonds fell on Friday after a government audit revealed larger debt and deficit figures than the previous administration had reported,

Senegal's dollar bonds fall after audit reveals larger debt and deficit
Business|Economy|Finance

Start up the engine for Q4

Financial markets will enter the fourth quarter fizzing with anticipation of a drop in global interest rates from high levels in the past few years and the only question is whether the

Start up the engine for Q4
Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Europe's STOXX 600 at all-time high as China-exposed firms revel in stimulus boost

Europe's STOXX 600 share index closed at a record high on Friday as companies and sectors exposed to China continued to rally after Beijing unveiled a

Europe's STOXX 600 at all-time high as China-exposed firms revel in stimulus boost
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

STOXX 600 hits record intraday high

Europe's STOXX 600 rose 0.2% to a record high of 526.72 points on Friday, eclipsing late August's all-time peak.

STOXX 600 hits record intraday high
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LVMH deal spurs rally in Moncler, speculation about luxury sector M&A

Shares in Moncler rose sharply on Friday after French rival LVMH invested in the Italian outerwear specialist, fuelling speculation about the

LVMH deal spurs rally in Moncler, speculation about luxury sector M&A
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Spain's household consumption, industry drive GDP growth in first half of 2024

The Spanish economy showed strength compared to peers in the first half of the year, with growth of 0.9% in the first quarter and 0.8% in the second quarter, according to

Spain's household consumption, industry drive GDP growth in first half of 2024
Business|Finance|Technology

India payments authority inks deal to develop payments system for Trinidad and Tobago

The overseas arm of India's National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will build a digital payments system for Trinidad and Tobago, modelled after India's

India payments authority inks deal to develop payments system for Trinidad and Tobago
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

World Bank says it aims to protect projects in Uganda from anti-LGBT law

The World Bank said it is rolling out measures to ensure the recipients of lending to Uganda are not discriminated against by a tough anti-gay law.

World Bank says it aims to protect projects in Uganda from anti-LGBT law
Business|Europe|Finance

Commerzbank's designated CEO meets UniCredit in first talks, sources say

Commerzbank's designated CEO Bettina Orlopp met with bankers from UniCredit virtually on Friday morning, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, as the

Commerzbank's designated CEO meets UniCredit in first talks, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

BBVA, KKR form climate-focused strategic partnership

Spanish lender BBVA and U.S. investor KKR said on Friday they had formed a strategic partnership focused on investments linked to the world's climate-driven

BBVA, KKR form climate-focused strategic partnership
Economy|Finance

Swiss vignette in central banking 'plus ca change': Mike Dolan

The fashionable idea that the world economy has arrived in a new more inflationary regime post-pandemic may ring hollow in Switzerland - one small vignette questioning

Swiss vignette in central banking 'plus ca change': Mike Dolan
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Dow sets a record as Wall Street drifts to the finish of another winning week

U.S. stocks closed another record-setting week with a muted performance

Stock market today: Dow sets a record as Wall Street drifts to the finish of another winning week
Business|Economy|Finance

South Korea's export growth seen slowing further in September: Reuters poll

South Korea's exports are expected to have risen for a 12th straight month in September, but with the growth momentum slowing further, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.

South Korea's export growth seen slowing further in September: Reuters poll
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Beijing pulls out the policy stops

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu What a week it's been for Beijing.

Beijing pulls out the policy stops
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Intel and US to finalise $8.5 billion in chips funding by year-end, FT reports

Intel and the U.S. government will likely finalise $8.5 billion in direct funding for the chipmaker before the end of the year, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people

Intel and US to finalise $8.5 billion in chips funding by year-end, FT reports
Business|Election|Finance|News|US

Many Wall Street executives are worried about Trump but wary of Harris

Many Wall Street executives have reservations about backing either candidate in the U.S. presidential election,

Many Wall Street executives are worried about Trump but wary of Harris
Economy|Finance|Health

South Korea to lift fees for doctors treating severe illness in strained medical system

South Korea will use 10 trillion won ($7.59 billion) in health insurance funds over three years to raise fees doctors receive for treating severe illnesses, the health ministry said

South Korea to lift fees for doctors treating severe illness in strained medical system
Business|Finance|Technology

Intel rejects Arm's approach for product division, Bloomberg News reports

Arm Holdings approached Intel about potentially acquiring the company's product division but was told that the business is not for sale, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

Intel rejects Arm's approach for product division, Bloomberg News reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan factory output seen down on weak overseas demand, typhoon disruptions: Reuters poll

Japan's industrial output likely slipped in August, weighed down by weak demand from overseas and local factory suspensions due to a typhoon, factors that could dent momentum in an

Japan factory output seen down on weak overseas demand, typhoon disruptions: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance

RBI to keep repo rate at 6.50% in October, cut by 25bps in December: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to cut interest rates by a modest 50 bps over the next six months, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters

RBI to keep repo rate at 6.50% in October, cut by 25bps in December: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Yields, dollar dip, Dow hits record after US inflation data

Treasury yields and the dollar fell while the Dow registered a record closing high on Friday as a subdued U.S. inflation report lifted expectations of an

Yields, dollar dip, Dow hits record after US inflation data
Asia|Economy|Finance

Sri Lanka holds rates steady, sees rosy inflation, growth outlook

Sri Lanka's central bank kept interest rates unchanged on Friday in line with expectations, citing domestic and global uncertainties, but said inflation was

Sri Lanka holds rates steady, sees rosy inflation, growth outlook
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Dollar weakens after inflation data, Yen surges on Ishiba win

The dollar fell on Friday after a reading of U.S. inflation signaled price pressures continue to ebb, while the yen strengthened against the greenback after

Dollar weakens after inflation data, Yen surges on Ishiba win
Business|Economy|Finance

Outdated fleet and seats, supply woes hobble Air India's turnaround

Two years after Tata Group took control of Air India in a $2.4 billion deal, re-kitting an ageing fleet amid parts shortages and persistent

Outdated fleet and seats, supply woes hobble Air India's turnaround
Business|Economy|Finance

Oil settles higher but falls on the week on firmer supply outlook

Oil prices settled higher on Friday but fell on the week as investors weighed expectations for higher global supply against fresh stimulus from top crude

Oil settles higher but falls on the week on firmer supply outlook
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia Treasurer visits Beijing, discusses trade, investment and recent stimulus

Australia and China agreed to cooperate further on investment, trade and decarbonisation, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Friday during a rare visit to Beijing where

Australia Treasurer visits Beijing, discusses trade, investment and recent stimulus
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Star plunges after $1.2 billion loss; responds to show-cause notice

Shares in Australia's no.2 casino operator Star Entertainment slumped over 50% to a record low on Friday, as it resumed trading a day after posting a second straight multi-billion-dollar

Australia's Star plunges after $1.2 billion loss; responds to show-cause notice
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China launches late stimulus push to meet 2024 growth target

China's central bank on Friday lowered interest rates and injected liquidity into the banking system as Beijing assembled a last-ditch stimulus assault to

China launches late stimulus push to meet 2024 growth target
Asia|Economy|Finance

China central bank cuts seven-day reverse repo rate to aid economy

China's central bank said on Friday it was lowering the borrowing cost of its seven-day reverse repurchase agreements, as part of the biggest stimulus package since the pandemic

China central bank cuts seven-day reverse repo rate to aid economy
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Core inflation in Japan's capital matches BOJ target

Core inflation in Japan's capital matched the central bank's 2% target in September, data showed, a sign the economy is making progress in meeting the criteria for

Core inflation in Japan's capital matches BOJ target
Asia|Economy|Finance|US

China's FX conundrum mutes stimulus optimism: McGeever

It's safe to say that the timing and scale of the stimulus measures unleashed by China this week were, in large part, prompted by the U.S.

China's FX conundrum mutes stimulus optimism: McGeever
Business|Economy|Finance

Richmond Fed president urges caution on interest rate cuts because inflation isn't defeated

A Federal Reserve official says he supports reducing the central bank’s key interest rate somewhat from its current level

Richmond Fed president urges caution on interest rate cuts because inflation isn't defeated
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Fed's Cook says she 'wholeheartedly' supported half-point rate cut

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Thursday endorsed the U.S. central bank's 50-basis-point interest-rate cut last week as a way to address increased "downside risks" to employment.

Fed's Cook says she 'wholeheartedly' supported half-point rate cut
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Ex-'Apprentice' candidates dump nearly entire stake in owner of Trump's Truth Social platform

A Florida firm that had a 5.5% stake in Trump Media & Technology Group has disposed of most of their holdings in the company, which owns former president Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform

Ex-'Apprentice' candidates dump nearly entire stake in owner of Trump's Truth Social platform
Asia|Economy|Finance

Roaring Chinese stocks set for best week in a decade

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Will this week be Chinese President Xi Jinping's equivalent of Mario Draghi's famous "whatever it takes" moment?

Roaring Chinese stocks set for best week in a decade
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

DraftKings to pay $200,000 over disclosure violations: US SEC

Sports betting company DraftKings has agreed to pay a $200,000 penalty for selectively disclosing material non-public information on social media accounts rather than to all investors, the

DraftKings to pay $200,000 over disclosure violations: US SEC
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Cassava Sciences shares fall after SEC charges for misleading Alzheimer's drug trial claims

Shares of Cassava Sciences fell 10% in post-market trading on Thursday after the U.S.

Cassava Sciences shares fall after SEC charges for misleading Alzheimer's drug trial claims
Business|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|US

Trump hawks $100,000 watches as he leverages his candidacy for profit

Trump hawks $100,000 watches as he leverages his candidacy for profit

Trump hawks $100,000 watches as he leverages his candidacy for profit
Americas|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Fitch says Brazil's fiscal challenges persist and will intensify next year

Ratings agency Fitch said on Thursday that Brazil's better-than-expected economy has not translated into stronger public finances, forecasting a tougher 2025 and a steeper rise in

Fitch says Brazil's fiscal challenges persist and will intensify next year
Business|Finance|Technology

Amazon tops $1.8 billion ad-spending commitment target for video-streaming services, The Information reports

Amazon has exceeded its goal of attracting $1.8 billion in ad-spending commitments on its video-streaming services for next year, The Information reported on Thursday citing a person with

Amazon tops $1.8 billion ad-spending commitment target for video-streaming services, The Information reports
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Major insider slashes nearly all of its stake in Trump's media firm

One of the biggest shareholders in former U.S. President Donald Trump's media company has all but eliminated its stake following the recent end of selling restrictions.

Major insider slashes nearly all of its stake in Trump's media firm
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Costco misses revenue estimates on choppy big-ticket spend

Costco Wholesale missed market expectations for fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday hurt by cautious consumer spending on pricier items at its membership-only stores and

Costco misses revenue estimates on choppy big-ticket spend
Business|Finance|Technology

Alphabet to invest $3.3 billion for two data centers in South Carolina

Alphabet plans to invest $3.3 billion in South Carolina to build two new data centers, CEO Sundar Pichai said, at a time when the Google parent and its rivals invest heavily in

Alphabet to invest $3.3 billion for two data centers in South Carolina
Americas|Economy|Finance

Mexico central bank cuts interest rate by 25 basis points as inflation cools

The Bank of Mexico lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 10.50% on Thursday, the second straight cut as price pressures have been easing in Latin America's

Mexico central bank cuts interest rate by 25 basis points as inflation cools
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Google expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollars

An expert witness testifying for Google says an antitrust case brought against the tech giant drastically underestimates the company's competition

Google expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollars
Business|Finance

TPG buys minority stake in wealth manager Homrich Berg

Private equity firm TPG has agreed to buy a minority stake in Homrich Berg, an investment that would allow the wealth management firm to pursue growth

TPG buys minority stake in wealth manager Homrich Berg
Africa|Economy|Finance|Health|News

More than $800 million pledged for mpox response, African CDC says

Over $800 million has been pledged to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention for its fight against a surging mpox outbreak on the continent, the agency's head said on

More than $800 million pledged for mpox response, African CDC says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China stimulus, mighty gold puts silver on a streak, but not without risk

Silver prices have bubbled up to their highest in over a decade on the back of bullion's stellar bull run and China's stimulus measures, although some analysts expect the

China stimulus, mighty gold puts silver on a streak, but not without risk
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 6.08%, lowest level in 2 years

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. slipped this week to its lowest level in two years, boosting home shoppers’ purchasing power as they navigate a housing market with prices near all-time highs

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 6.08%, lowest level in 2 years
Business|Europe|Finance

Funds approach Eni for second biofuel stake sale as it readies deal with KKR, sources say

Suitors have approached Eni over the potential sale of a second stake in its biofuel unit Enilive as the Italian group discusses the final details of a deal to

Funds approach Eni for second biofuel stake sale as it readies deal with KKR, sources say
Africa|Environment|Finance

African countries eye world’s first joint 'debt-for-nature' swap

At least five African countries are working on what could be the world's first joint "debt-for-nature" swap to raise at least $2

African countries eye world’s first joint 'debt-for-nature' swap
Business|Finance|US

FTC bars Hess CEO from Chevron board seat as condition of deal, say sources

U.S. antitrust regulators will bar Hess CEO John Hess from taking a board seat as a condition of its go-ahead of oil producer Chevron's $53 billion purchase of Hess, people close to

FTC bars Hess CEO from Chevron board seat as condition of deal, say sources
Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft to make $2.7 billion cloud, AI investments in Brazil

Microsoft on Thursday pledged to invest 14.7 billion reais ($2.70 billion) in Brazil over three years to enhance its cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) in

Microsoft to make $2.7 billion cloud, AI investments in Brazil
Crime|Economy|Finance|News|US

US charges two Russians accused of running billion-dollar money laundering schemes

US charges two Russians accused of running billion-dollar money laundering schemes

US charges two Russians accused of running billion-dollar money laundering schemes
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

Pakistan wins more financing assurances from China, UAE, Saudi IMF official says

Pakistan has received "significant financing assurances" from China, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates linked to a new International Monetary Fund program

Pakistan wins more financing assurances from China, UAE, Saudi IMF official says
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Natgas producer BKV valued at $1.56 billion in NYSE debut

Shares of BKV rose 3.1% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, giving the U.S. natural gas producer a market capitalization

Natgas producer BKV valued at $1.56 billion in NYSE debut
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance

H&M bets on lower prices, trendy clothing to boost holiday sales

Swedish fashion retailer H&M is banking on lower prices and a wider range of trendy clothing compared to basics to drive sales among cautious

H&M bets on lower prices, trendy clothing to boost holiday sales
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China Evergrande's liquidators still in talks for stake sale in EV unit

(This Sept. 26 story has been corrected to remove the incorrect references to liquidators of China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group as they are related to parent company China

China Evergrande's liquidators still in talks for stake sale in EV unit
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Healthcare firm Guardian Pharmacy valued at about $880 million in lukewarm NYSE debut

Guardian Pharmacy's shares rose 3.3% in their NYSE debut on Thursday, giving the healthcare firm a market valuation of about $880 million, as investors remained selective about new listings

Healthcare firm Guardian Pharmacy valued at about $880 million in lukewarm NYSE debut
Business|Finance

Wells Fargo sends Fed crucial review for lifting asset cap, Bloomberg News reports

Wells Fargo has sent the Federal Reserve a third-party review of its risk and control overhauls as it looks to shed an asset cap imposed by the regulator, Bloomberg News reported on

Wells Fargo sends Fed crucial review for lifting asset cap, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Europe|Finance|News

Denmark's king launches reconstruction of famed landmark badly damaged by fire

Denmark’s King Frederik has laid a foundation stone to launch the reconstruction of Copenhagen’s iconic Old Stock Exchange, which was partly destroyed by a fire in April that toppled its green copper roof and iconic dragon-tail spire

Denmark's king launches reconstruction of famed landmark badly damaged by fire
Business|Economy|Finance

Most investors mull portfolio changes ahead of US election, UBS survey shows

Most wealthy investors are considering changes in their portfolios ahead of the Nov.

Most investors mull portfolio changes ahead of US election, UBS survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US core capital goods orders rise in August

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly rose in August, though business spending on equipment appears to have lost momentum in the third quarter.

US core capital goods orders rise in August
Business|Economy|Finance

Swiss National Bank's next chairman sticks to price stability goal

The Swiss National Bank's departing chairman Thomas Jordan made his last public appearance on Thursday, with his successor - Vice Chairman Martin Schlegel - pledging to stick to the

Swiss National Bank's next chairman sticks to price stability goal
Business|Crime|Finance|Technology

Visa bolsters financial crime prevention portfolio with Featurespace deal

Visa agreed to buy AI-driven payments protection firm Featurespace on Thursday, marking the payments giant's latest effort to strengthen its financial crime and fraud

Visa bolsters financial crime prevention portfolio with Featurespace deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Shale producer Validus to buy Citizen Energy in deal worth over $2 billion, sources say

Privately held oil and gas producer Validus Energy has struck a deal to buy rival Citizen Energy for more than $2 billion, including debt, according to

Shale producer Validus to buy Citizen Energy in deal worth over $2 billion, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

US auto sales set to fall in September on fewer selling days, report shows

New vehicle sales in September in the United States are projected to fall 1.8% from a year ago, partly hurt by three fewer selling days, a report by industry consultants J.D.

US auto sales set to fall in September on fewer selling days, report shows
Economy|Finance|News|US

US second-quarter economic growth unrevised; GDI revised sharply higher

U.S. economic growth accelerated in the second quarter amid strength in consumer spending, the government confirmed on Thursday.

US second-quarter economic growth unrevised; GDI revised sharply higher
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Low weekly US jobless claims, robust corporate profits highlight economy's resilience

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped to a four-month low last week, suggesting that the labor market remained

Low weekly US jobless claims, robust corporate profits highlight economy's resilience
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US economic growth, corporate profits revised higher in 2023

The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in 2023 amid upgrades to business investment and consumer spending despite hefty interest rate increases

US economic growth, corporate profits revised higher in 2023
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia regulator reviews claims of Woolworths and Coles 'land banking'

Australia's two dominant grocery chains have declared interests in more than 150 unrealised development sites, the antitrust regulator said, adding it was investigating

Australia regulator reviews claims of Woolworths and Coles 'land banking'
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

CarMax beats second-quarter revenue estimates on higher unit sales

Used car retailer CarMax beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue on Thursday as price cuts on used vehicles boosted unit sales, especially in the retail

CarMax beats second-quarter revenue estimates on higher unit sales
Business|Economy|Finance

Banco do Brasil launches campaign to curb agribusiness bankruptcies

Brazilian state-run lender Banco do Brasil, the country's second-largest by assets, launched a campaign in June to combat a rise in bankruptcy filings in the

Banco do Brasil launches campaign to curb agribusiness bankruptcies
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology

Elon Musk hits out at Britain after reported summit snub

Elon Musk hit back at Britain on Thursday after reports that he had not been invited to the country's upcoming investment summit, alleging the government was releasing

Elon Musk hits out at Britain after reported summit snub
Economy|Finance

UNCTAD chief calls for permanent sovereign debt restructuring system

The global financial architecture needs a permanent mechanism for restructuring sovereign debt, as measures currently in place have fallen short for creditors

UNCTAD chief calls for permanent sovereign debt restructuring system
Business|Finance|Technology

Accenture's AI business takes center stage in quarterly results beat

IT services major Accenture unveiled a $4 billion share buyback on Thursday and beat quarterly earnings expectations thanks to strong demand for its services that help businesses adopt

Accenture's AI business takes center stage in quarterly results beat
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Micron adds fresh tech fizz, China surges anew

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan With quarter-end fast approaching, tech excitement returned to Wall Street overnight with another AI-driven earnings beat from Micron

Micron adds fresh tech fizz, China surges anew
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Power thirst complicates ESG investors' love affair with tech stocks

Investors who manage hundreds of billions of dollars are pressing Microsoft, Alphabet and others for more information on the power needed for artificial

Power thirst complicates ESG investors' love affair with tech stocks
Business|Europe|Finance|News

Sanctioned Russian billionaire Guryev defeats London lawsuit over Phosagro stake

Sanctioned Russian billionaire Andrey Guryev on Thursday defeated a lawsuit brought by a former friend seeking a significant stake in one of the world's biggest fertiliser producers

Sanctioned Russian billionaire Guryev defeats London lawsuit over Phosagro stake
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

China to issue $284 billion of sovereign debt this year to help revive economy, sources say

China plans to issue special sovereign bonds worth about 2 trillion yuan ($284.43 billion) this year as part of a fresh fiscal stimulus, said two sources with knowledge of the matter,

China to issue $284 billion of sovereign debt this year to help revive economy, sources say
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Chinese banks in need of capital injection to give thrust to economic stimulus steps

As China steps up efforts to stabilise its economy with fresh stimulus, the country's top banks would need to be capitalised at the earliest to

Chinese banks in need of capital injection to give thrust to economic stimulus steps
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Impending expiry of U.S. sanctions licence threatens Russia's yuan liquidity

The impending expiry of a U.S. licence permitting transactions involving the pillars of Russia's financial infrastructure could make it harder and costlier for

Impending expiry of U.S. sanctions licence threatens Russia's yuan liquidity
Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone bank lending growth picks up in Aug

Bank lending to the euro zone economy expanded slightly in August, continuing a slow rebound since the start of the year possibly boosted by the prospect of steady European

Euro zone bank lending growth picks up in Aug
Business|Europe|Finance

Commerzbank to hold first talks with UniCredit on Friday

Commerzbank's designated CEO, Bettina Orlopp, said on Thursday that the bank will hold a first round of talks with UniCredit on Friday as the Italian lender presses for a possible

Commerzbank to hold first talks with UniCredit on Friday
Business|Finance|Technology

Meta's investment in EssilorLuxottica will be 'symbolic', Zuckerberg says

A prospective investment by Meta Platforms in eyeglasses maker EssilorLuxottica will be a "symbolic" gesture to cement their long-term partnership, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told

Meta's investment in EssilorLuxottica will be 'symbolic', Zuckerberg says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Swiss National Bank hints at further rate cuts after latest reduction

The Swiss National Bank reduced interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, echoing steps to lower borrowing costs by the European Central Bank and U.S.

Swiss National Bank hints at further rate cuts after latest reduction
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

IMF's $7 billion bailout sends Pakistan stocks to new peak

Pakistan's benchmark share index hit a life-time high in opening trade on Thursday, hours after the International Monetary Fund's board

IMF's $7 billion bailout sends Pakistan stocks to new peak
Europe|Finance

ECB doves to push for rate cut in Oct, hawks to dig in - sources

Policy doves at the European Central Bank are preparing to fight for an interest rate cut next month after a string of weaker-than-expected

ECB doves to push for rate cut in Oct, hawks to dig in - sources
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Deutsche Bank says now expects a faster ECB rate-cutting cycle

Deutsche Bank said on Thursday it now anticipated a faster European Central Bank rate-cutting cycle, with back-to-back quarter-point rate cuts starting from December.

Deutsche Bank says now expects a faster ECB rate-cutting cycle
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Europe's STOXX 600 clocks all-time closing high on China stimulus boost

European shares jumped on Thursday, with China-exposed stocks such as luxury and miners outperforming on news of aggressive Chinese economic stimulus,

Europe's STOXX 600 clocks all-time closing high on China stimulus boost
Economy|Finance|World

Russia's 2025 budget spending hike seen delaying key rate cuts

Russia's increased budget spending next year risks fuelling inflation and may force the central bank to maintain tight monetary policy with the benchmark interest rate in double

Russia's 2025 budget spending hike seen delaying key rate cuts
Business|Europe|Finance

Commerzbank to begin talks with UniCredit as it woos investors with profit goals

Commerzbank will hold a first round of talks with UniCredit on Friday, the German bank's designated CEO Bettina Orlopp said, as the Italian lender presses for a

Commerzbank to begin talks with UniCredit as it woos investors with profit goals
Business|Economy|Finance|News

China vows 'necessary spending' to hit economic growth target

Chinese leaders pledged on Thursday to deploy "necessary fiscal spending" to meet this year's economic growth target of roughly 5%,

China vows 'necessary spending' to hit economic growth target
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Foreign investors cheer China's stimulus - from a distance

As the market euphoria to China's biggest stimulus since the pandemic settles, foreign investors are now asking whether the $114

Foreign investors cheer China's stimulus - from a distance
Business|Europe|Finance

BASF slashes dividend for next 4 years amid structural overhaul

German chemicals giant BASF on Thursday slashed the dividends it plans to pay out in 2025 and in the following three years to preserve cash as it

BASF slashes dividend for next 4 years amid structural overhaul
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

H&M abandons 2024 margin target as costs hurt profit

H&M scrapped its margin target for 2024 as higher discounting, costs and fierce competition hurt operating profit in the third quarter, denting

H&M abandons 2024 margin target as costs hurt profit
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Brazilian airline seeks to buy planes from China's COMAC

Brazil's Total Linhas Aereas, a small cargo and charter airline, aims to become the first firm outside Asia to buy aircraft from China's

Brazilian airline seeks to buy planes from China's COMAC
Business|Economy|Finance

Global hunt for neutral interest rate to shape finance costs

With key central banks now aligned in cutting interest rates a real-time experiment is underway in how much the global financial

Global hunt for neutral interest rate to shape finance costs
Business|Election|Finance|News|Opinion|Political|US

Appeals court signals it might be open to altering Donald Trump's $489 million civil fraud penalty

A New York appeals court panel appeared receptive Thursday to potentially overturning or reducing a civil fraud judgment that stands to cost Donald Trump nearly $500 million

Appeals court signals it might be open to altering Donald Trump's $489 million civil fraud penalty
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Stellantis CEO follows Chinese route to avoid EV tariff 'trap'

Stellantis wants to adopt the low-cost mindset of Chinese EV makers despite the European and U.S. tariffs CEO Carlos Tavares

Stellantis CEO follows Chinese route to avoid EV tariff 'trap'
Business|Economy|Finance

Wall Street strikes back against New York's sovereign debt bill

Investors in emerging market sovereign bonds, alarmed by efforts to limit their debt restructuring options, are adding clauses to bond

Wall Street strikes back against New York's sovereign debt bill
Asia|Finance|News|World

Philippines' lower house slashes vice president's funding in proposed 2025 budget

The Philippines' lower house of congress has slashed funding for Vice President Sara Duterte by nearly two-thirds in the proposed 2025 budget, as a deep split between

Philippines' lower house slashes vice president's funding in proposed 2025 budget
Asia|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

China gives markets another reason to cheer

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Asian markets rallied on Thursday, defying weakness overnight on Wall Street as optimism over China's latest stimulus measures got a

China gives markets another reason to cheer
Economy|Finance

M&A seen slowing ahead of US elections after uneven third quarter

Dealmakers are bracing for a slowdown in global mergers and acquisitions in the fourth quarter as companies postpone pursuing big targets ahead of the U.S.

M&A seen slowing ahead of US elections after uneven third quarter
Business|Economy|Finance|News

M&A seen slowing ahead of US elections after uneven third quarter

Dealmakers are bracing for a slowdown in global mergers and acquisitions in the fourth quarter as companies postpone pursuing big targets

M&A seen slowing ahead of US elections after uneven third quarter
Australia|Business|Finance

Australia's Star Entertainment posts multi-billion-dollar loss, weighs asset sales

Australia's No.2 casino operator, Star Entertainment, posted a second straight multi-billion-dollar annual loss as it wrote down the value of venues and

Australia's Star Entertainment posts multi-billion-dollar loss, weighs asset sales
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks to another record as stocks worldwide rally

U.S. stocks rose to another record as financial markets around the world rallied again

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks to another record as stocks worldwide rally
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

China targets Canada's tariffs with anti-discriminatory probe

China has launched an anti-discriminatory investigation against restrictive measures taken by Canada including additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum

China targets Canada's tariffs with anti-discriminatory probe
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Canada makes it easier for mortgage borrowers to switch lenders

Canada's banking regulator said on Wednesday it will make it easier for borrowers to switch banks when they renew their mortgages by eliminating a rule that industry players have long

Canada makes it easier for mortgage borrowers to switch lenders
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

China weighs injecting $142 billion of capital into top banks, Bloomberg News reports

China is considering injecting up to 1 trillion yuan ($142.39 billion) of capital into its biggest state banks to increase their capacity to support the struggling economy,

China weighs injecting $142 billion of capital into top banks, Bloomberg News reports
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Stock indexes hit record highs as Micron rallies; oil prices fall

Global stock indexes reached record highs on Thursday after chipmaker Micron Technology's upbeat forecast, while oil dropped on a media report that Saudi

Stock indexes hit record highs as Micron rallies; oil prices fall
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Vietnam says Musk's SpaceX plans $1.5 billion investment in country

Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to invest $1.5 billion in Vietnam in the near future,

Vietnam says Musk's SpaceX plans $1.5 billion investment in country
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Dollar drops as data boost fades; Swiss franc gains following rate cut

The dollar weakened in choppy trading on Thursday after a boost from healthy U.S. economic data faded, while the Swiss franc rose after the country's central

Dollar drops as data boost fades; Swiss franc gains following rate cut
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Healthcare firm Guardian Pharmacy raises $112 million in US IPO

Guardian Pharmacy, which provides pharmacy services to long-term healthcare facilities, raised $112 million in its U.S. initial public offering on Wednesday, valuing the company at about $

Healthcare firm Guardian Pharmacy raises $112 million in US IPO
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Barbados PM Mottley calls for new World Bank emergency liquidity facility

Barbados will call for creation of a new World Bank finance facility to provide emergency liquidity to climate-vulnerable countries in a third version of the

Barbados PM Mottley calls for new World Bank emergency liquidity facility
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Australia central bank warns households against over-borrowing once rates fall

Australia's central bank on Thursday cautioned borrowers against taking on excessive debt when interest rates start to fall and risking a boom/bust cycle, though it judged

Australia central bank warns households against over-borrowing once rates fall
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Oil prices slide 3% on prospect of more OPEC+ oil

Oil prices fell more than 3% on Thursday on a Financial Times report that Saudi Arabia, the world's top crude exporter, will give up its $100 price target in

Oil prices slide 3% on prospect of more OPEC+ oil
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UAW members at Ford's River Rouge tool and die unit reach tentative agreement

The United Auto Workers union said on Wednesday its members representing Ford's tool and die unit in the River Rouge Complex reached a tentative agreement with the company, one day ahead of

UAW members at Ford's River Rouge tool and die unit reach tentative agreement
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Caterer Sodexo weighs acquisition of US rival Aramark, Bloomberg News reports

Sodexo is exploring a potential acquisition of its U.S. rival Aramark, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, sending the shares of the

Caterer Sodexo weighs acquisition of US rival Aramark, Bloomberg News reports
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Nvidia supplier SK Hynix's shares rally as mass production of latest HBM chips begins

SK Hynix shares jumped more than 9% on Thursday after the South Korean firm started mass production of the most advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM)

Nvidia supplier SK Hynix's shares rally as mass production of latest HBM chips begins
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BOJ policymakers divided on future rate hike pace, July minutes show

Bank of Japan policymakers were divided on how quickly the central bank should raise interest rates further, minutes of the bank's July meeting showed, highlighting

BOJ policymakers divided on future rate hike pace, July minutes show
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OpenAI key personnel changes

Microsoft-backed OpenAI is planning to restructure its core business into a for-profit benefit corporation no longer controlled by its non-profit board, Reuters reported on Wednesday, even

OpenAI key personnel changes
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JLR to pump 500 million pounds to upgrade EV factory

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will invest 500 million pounds ($669.6 million) to support parallel production of electric vehicles at its Halewood facility as part of its electrification strategy

JLR to pump 500 million pounds to upgrade EV factory
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Some 7-Eleven owners in Japan welcome foreign bid, hoping for change

As much as Jun Nagao doesn't like the idea of foreigners scooping up Japanese companies, the former 7-Eleven franchise owner thinks a takeover would bring welcome

Some 7-Eleven owners in Japan welcome foreign bid, hoping for change
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Blackstone confirms $13 billion investment in Britain for AI data centre

U.S. private equity firm Blackstone has confirmed a 10 billion pound ($13.3 billion) investment for an artificial intelligence data centre in northeast England, the British prime

Blackstone confirms $13 billion investment in Britain for AI data centre
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American Eagle Outfitters sues Amazon for infringing 'Aerie' trademarks

American Eagle Outfitters sued Amazon.com on Wednesday, accusing it of intentionally infringing the clothing and accessories retailer's "Aerie" and "Offline by

American Eagle Outfitters sues Amazon for infringing 'Aerie' trademarks
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Time out beckons as China stimulus boost fades

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Time out beckons as China stimulus boost fades
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IMF says its board approved $210 million arrangement for Liberia

The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday its executive board approved an arrangement of about $210 million for Liberia, with an immediate disbursement of about $8

IMF says its board approved $210 million arrangement for Liberia
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Alphabet, Goldman Sachs and others to settle charges over late filings, SEC says

Alphabet, Goldman Sachs and a group of other firms agreed to pay a combined $3.8 million in penalties to settle U.S.

Alphabet, Goldman Sachs and others to settle charges over late filings, SEC says
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Micron shares surge after upbeat first-quarter forecast due to AI demand for memory chips

Micron Technology shares surged roughly 14% in after-hours trading after the memory maker forecast higher than expected first-quarter revenue due to the thirst for

Micron shares surge after upbeat first-quarter forecast due to AI demand for memory chips
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Fed's Kugler strongly supported half-percentage-point rate cut

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Wednesday that she "strongly supported" the U.S. central bank's decision to cut interest rates

Fed's Kugler strongly supported half-percentage-point rate cut
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PayPal to allow cryptocurrency buying, holding and selling for US merchants

PayPal Holdings announced on Wednesday it is enabling U.S. merchants to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency from their business accounts.

PayPal to allow cryptocurrency buying, holding and selling for US merchants
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The IMF approves a $7 billion loan for Pakistan, which will get $1 billion immediately

Pakistani officials say the executive board of the International Fund has approved a new $7 billion loan for the country

The IMF approves a $7 billion loan for Pakistan, which will get $1 billion immediately
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Bahamas seeks help to pay off debt brought by huge storms, result of climate change

Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis tells The Associated Press that his nation is in a financial pickle

Bahamas seeks help to pay off debt brought by huge storms, result of climate change
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Pakistan PM Sharif welcomes IMF's $7 billion funding agreement

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the International Monetary Fund's decision to approve a $7 billion funding agreement for the country, his office said on Wednesday.

Pakistan PM Sharif welcomes IMF's $7 billion funding agreement
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Steelworkers lose arbitration case against US Steel in their bid to derail sale to Nippon

An arbitration board has ruled that U.S. Steel may proceed with its proposed acquisition by Nippon Steel

Steelworkers lose arbitration case against US Steel in their bid to derail sale to Nippon
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Shares of Trump's media company rebound from all-time low

Shares of former U.S. President Donald Trump's media company sprang back over 6% on Wednesday, rebounding from all-time lows after restrictions on insider selling expired last week.

Shares of Trump's media company rebound from all-time low
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The price of gold keeps climbing to unprecedented heights. Here's why

The rush for gold just keeps coming

The price of gold keeps climbing to unprecedented heights. Here's why
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MercadoLibre's fintech arm applies for banking license in Mexico

Latin American e-commerce giant MercadoLibre's fintech arm, Mercado Pago, has submitted its request for a banking license to the Mexican regulator, the unit said on Wednesday.

MercadoLibre's fintech arm applies for banking license in Mexico
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Ford, GM shares fall after Morgan Stanley analyst downgrade

Shares of Ford Motor and General Motors fell about 5% on Wednesday after Morgan Stanley analysts downgraded the U.S. automakers, citing a challenging market environment marked by

Ford, GM shares fall after Morgan Stanley analyst downgrade
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New owner Oaktree injected $52 million into Inter Milan

U.S. investment fund Oaktree Capital Management has injected a total of 47 million euros ($52 million) in capital into Inter Milan, the Italian soccer champions said on Wednesday,

New owner Oaktree injected $52 million into Inter Milan
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Fed's steer as important for markets as policy action: McGeever

As former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke used to quip, "monetary policy is 98% talk and only 2% action."

Fed's steer as important for markets as policy action: McGeever
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Vanguard's new CEO eyes fixed income offering expansion

Vanguard's new chief, Salim Ramji, said on Wednesday that he plans to expand the fixed income offering of the U.S. top asset manager given the market's size

Vanguard's new CEO eyes fixed income offering expansion
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New York court is set to hear Donald Trump's appeal of his $489 million civil fraud verdict

A New York appeals court is set to hear arguments in former President Donald Trump’s fight to overturn a civil fraud judgment that could cost him close to half a billion dollars

New York court is set to hear Donald Trump's appeal of his $489 million civil fraud verdict
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Why moves by Amazon and comments by Jamie Dimon don’t threaten an end to remote work benefits

Why moves by Amazon and comments by Jamie Dimon don’t threaten an end to remote work benefits

Why moves by Amazon and comments by Jamie Dimon don’t threaten an end to remote work benefits
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US election risk hitting corporate investment plans, survey says

Nearly a third of company financial officers say that risks around the Nov.

US election risk hitting corporate investment plans, survey says
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Global debt hits record $312 trillion, climate finance a challenge, banking trade group says

Global debt hit a record high of $312 trillion at the end of the second quarter, driven by borrowing in the United States and China, while a key debt ratio in emerging markets

Global debt hits record $312 trillion, climate finance a challenge, banking trade group says
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Sri Lanka to begin talks with IMF to take forward $2.9 billion bailout, president says

Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Wednesday that he plans to begin negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) immediately

Sri Lanka to begin talks with IMF to take forward $2.9 billion bailout, president says
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Six ECB governors say they support UniCredit-Commerzbank deal in principle

Six European Central Bank policymakers told Reuters they were broadly in favour of a tie-up between Italy's UniCredit and Germany's

Six ECB governors say they support UniCredit-Commerzbank deal in principle
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BBVA CEO remains bullish on Mexico ahead of presidential transition

BBVA Chief Executive Onur Genc said on Wednesday he remained bullish on Mexico, the Spanish bank's largest market, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of incoming President Claudia

BBVA CEO remains bullish on Mexico ahead of presidential transition
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Czech central bank cuts its key interest rate to 4.25%

The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate for the seventh time in a row as inflation remains low and amid the economy’s slow recovery

Czech central bank cuts its key interest rate to 4.25%
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US holiday spending on buy now, pay later to hit record due to debt-laden shoppers

U.S. shoppers are expected to spend a record $18.5 billion using third-party buy now, pay later (BNPL) services for holiday purchases in the last quarter of

US holiday spending on buy now, pay later to hit record due to debt-laden shoppers
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UniCredit overtures hold few fears for Germany's Mittelstand

Germany's Commerzbank says its role as a key lender to the swathe of "Mittelstand" midsize companies that drive Europe's top economy is grounds to resist

UniCredit overtures hold few fears for Germany's Mittelstand
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Germany on the defensive as UniCredit gains some support for Commerzbank talks

Germany cranked up its opposition on Wednesday to UniCredit's raid on Commerzbank at the same time as a big investor in the German lender

Germany on the defensive as UniCredit gains some support for Commerzbank talks
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Gold’s hitting new records again. Here’s what it means for the economy

Gold’s hitting new records again. Here’s what it means for the economy

Gold’s hitting new records again. Here’s what it means for the economy
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Berkshire sells more BofA shares, netting $9 billion since July

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has offloaded more shares in Bank of America, its latest filing showed on Tuesday, raking in about $9 billion since July.

Berkshire sells more BofA shares, netting $9 billion since July
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Obesity drug developer BioAge Labs aims up to $640 million valuation in upsized US IPO

BioAge Labs is eyeing a valuation of up to $639.7 million in its upsized initial public offering in the United States, the obesity drug developer said on Wednesday, in a sign of strong

Obesity drug developer BioAge Labs aims up to $640 million valuation in upsized US IPO
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S&P 500, Dow close lower as investors await insights on Fed rates, data

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed lower on Wednesday, pulling back from recent record highs driven by China's sweeping stimulus package, as investors awaited

S&P 500, Dow close lower as investors await insights on Fed rates, data
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Bank of America CFO says Fed seems to be winning inflation battle

The Federal Reserve seems to be winning the inflation battle in the United States, Bank of America CFO Alastair Borthwick said, days after the central bank cut interest rates for the first

Bank of America CFO says Fed seems to be winning inflation battle
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US confidence wobble weighs, China buoyed

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The unexpected downturn in U.S. household confidence this month and growing anxiety about jobs has spurred aggressive interest rate

US confidence wobble weighs, China buoyed
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Fed's bumper rate cut revives 'reflation specter' in US bond market

The Federal Reserve's aggressive start of the easing cycle has rekindled inflation worries in the U.S. bond market, as some investors fear looser financial

Fed's bumper rate cut revives 'reflation specter' in US bond market
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Australia's Star Entertainment gets debt lifeline, to announce results on Thursday

Australia's embattled Star Entertainment said on Wednesday it will announce annual results a day later after securing a crucial debt package, which provides the casino group with a much-

Australia's Star Entertainment gets debt lifeline, to announce results on Thursday
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German govt rules out increasing Commerzbank stake again, says lawmaker

The German government has ruled out increasing its stake in Commerzbank again in the takeover dispute with Italy's Unicredit during a meeting of the parliamentary finance committee,

German govt rules out increasing Commerzbank stake again, says lawmaker
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OECD sees global growth stabilising at 3.2% this year

Global growth is in the process of stabilising as the drag from central bank rate hikes fades and falling inflation boosts households' incomes, the OECD said on Wednesday, marginally

OECD sees global growth stabilising at 3.2% this year
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OECD forecast no longer shows UK economy as G7 laggard

The OECD sharply upgraded its ranking for British economic growth this year and in 2025 on Wednesday, after previously predicting Britain would have the weakest

OECD forecast no longer shows UK economy as G7 laggard
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Google, Norway's wealth fund back UK real-time bond tape bid

Google Cloud, Norway's sovereign wealth fund and Swiss bank UBS have joined forces to back a bid to run Britain's real-time record of transactions in bond

Google, Norway's wealth fund back UK real-time bond tape bid
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ECB sees further signs of easing wage pressures

Wage pressures are easing across the euro zone, driven in great part by lower additional compensation paid on top of negotiated wages, likely contributing to a further moderation

ECB sees further signs of easing wage pressures
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British stocks end lower as energy shares drag, China stimulus boost fades

The UK's main stock indexes ended Wednesday on a downbeat note, hurt by energy shares tracking lower oil prices, while miners kept the losses in

British stocks end lower as energy shares drag, China stimulus boost fades
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European shares end marginally lower as energy stocks drop

Europe's STOXX 600 closed slightly lower on Wednesday as energy stocks tracked lower crude oil prices, while Germany's SAP slipped on news that the

European shares end marginally lower as energy stocks drop
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Turkish households see inflation at 71.6% in 12 months, cenbank says

Turkish households' expectations for annual inflation 12 months ahead stood at 71.6% in September, the central bank said on Wednesday, down 1.5 points from a month earlier.

Turkish households see inflation at 71.6% in 12 months, cenbank says
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France's Orange to exit New York Stock Exchange

French telecom operator Orange intends to delist its shares from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), it said on Wednesday, citing the financial and administrative requirements of the

France's Orange to exit New York Stock Exchange
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Stepping into budget crisis, French ministers pledge spending cuts

France's new finance and budget ministers said on Wednesday they

Stepping into budget crisis, French ministers pledge spending cuts
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DBS moving to raise China securities joint venture stake to 91%, CEO says

DBS Group Chief Executive Piyush Gupta said on Wednesday it is in the process of increasing ownership in its China securities joint venture to 91% from 51%.

DBS moving to raise China securities joint venture stake to 91%, CEO says
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China bond market opening offers no panacea to debt-laden African states

Plans by African governments to raise money on China's domestic debt markets via so-called panda bonds could be undone by their heavy debt

China bond market opening offers no panacea to debt-laden African states
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China's new stimulus plans make a splash in global markets

China-exposed assets jumped on Tuesday after Beijing announced its biggest stimulus since the pandemic in a bid to pull the world's second-largest economy out of the deflationary

China's new stimulus plans make a splash in global markets
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China's monetary volleys miss key threat to economic growth

China's central bank has shifted to a more aggressive easing stance, but its policy weapons don't have the key enemy to

China's monetary volleys miss key threat to economic growth
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Japan watchdog recommends $150,000 fine on Nomura's brokerage unit for alleged market manipulation

Japan's securities watchdog has recommended imposing a 21.8 million yen ($151,715) penalty on Nomura Holding's brokerage unit for alleged manipulation in the

Japan watchdog recommends $150,000 fine on Nomura's brokerage unit for alleged market manipulation
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Thai auto sector reels from falling orders and soaring household debt

Thailand's $53 billion automobile industry is facing a grim future as highly indebted domestic consumers struggle to finance

Thai auto sector reels from falling orders and soaring household debt
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VW labour clash spotlights Europe's car factory conundrum

Volkswagen's showdown with powerful labour leaders over how to tackle spiralling costs at underused German factories has triggered intense soul-

VW labour clash spotlights Europe's car factory conundrum
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Shadow of Abenomics clouds BOJ's rate hike path

Political uncertainty and the surprise prominence of a reflationist-minded candidate in Japan's ruling party leadership race may add pressure on the central bank to

Shadow of Abenomics clouds BOJ's rate hike path
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Indonesia's Prabowo will stick to approved 2025 budget spending, aide says

Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto will keep to budget spending levels already approved for 2025, a senior member of his incoming

Indonesia's Prabowo will stick to approved 2025 budget spending, aide says
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After China's stimulus sugar rush

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Beijing's big shot of stimulus is still pumping through Chinese markets, but its effect on broader markets could already be

After China's stimulus sugar rush
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Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record highs

U.S. stocks edged back from their records as financial markets around the world took a pause following big recent moves

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record highs
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Australia Treasurer to travel to China this week

Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he would travel to China this week for talks with Chinese counterparts, the first such visit by an Australian Treasurer in seven years.

Australia Treasurer to travel to China this week
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Australia court fines Vanguard unit $9 million over ethical investment claims

Australia's federal court has imposed a record A$12.9 million ($8.89 million) fine on top U.S. asset manager Vanguard's local unit for making misleading claims about its ethical and green

Australia court fines Vanguard unit $9 million over ethical investment claims
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Stocks decline, US bond yields rise; investors assess US rate outlook

Global stock indexes mostly eased on Wednesday along with energy shares, while U.S.

Stocks decline, US bond yields rise; investors assess US rate outlook
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Australia inflation slows to 3-year low in August, core also trends lower

Australian consumer price inflation slowed to a three-year low in August thanks to government rebates on electricity, while core inflation hit its lowest since early

Australia inflation slows to 3-year low in August, core also trends lower
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South Korea fin minister prioritises demand recovery over household debt

South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said on Wednesday that the government's policy priority was more focused on tackling slowing domestic demand than rising household debt

South Korea fin minister prioritises demand recovery over household debt
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Australia CPI inflation slows to 3-year low of 2.7%

Australian consumer price inflation slowed to a three-year low in August due to government rebates on electricity and a drop in petrol, while core inflation hit its lowest since

Australia CPI inflation slows to 3-year low of 2.7%
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China central bank cuts medium-term loan rate

China's central bank lowered the cost of its medium-term loans to banks on Wednesday in a move consistent with broad policy easing measures announced a day earlier to shore up a

China central bank cuts medium-term loan rate
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Oil falls on easing Libya supply concerns, lingering China demand worries

Oil prices slumped over 2% on Wednesday as worries over supply disruptions in Libya eased and demand concerns continued despite China's latest stimulus plans.

Oil falls on easing Libya supply concerns, lingering China demand worries
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Dollar rises from 14-month low, yuan dips

The dollar bounced off a 14-month low against the euro on Wednesday in choppy trading, but investors held onto bets that the Federal Reserve will make another

Dollar rises from 14-month low, yuan dips
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Argentina may combine final two IMF reviews before new talks, Bloomberg News reports

Argentina's government may condense negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff on its $44 billion program before opening talks on a new agreement that could include new

Argentina may combine final two IMF reviews before new talks, Bloomberg News reports
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ADB maintains growth forecast for Developing Asia, says more stimulus expected in China

Developing Asia is on track to grow 5% this year, supported by strong consumption and high demand for tech exports, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecast on Wednesday, and said

ADB maintains growth forecast for Developing Asia, says more stimulus expected in China

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