Today: November 05, 2026
Today: November 05, 2026

Economy

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Stellantis chip shortage disrupts Fiat output in Italy, may last through December

Carmaker Stellantis said on Monday a shortage of an electronic component used in an engine control unit was causing "significant" disruption to production of some Fiat models

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Getting a big head start on holiday shopping can benefit retailers and consumers alike

But before you buy gifts long before you plan to give them away, be sure to read vendors’ fine print and get familiar with their return policies.

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Short of space, the Guggenheim sold a Kandinsky for $62,000. It may fetch $80 million at auction

Short of space, the Guggenheim sold a Kandinsky for $62,000. It may fetch $80 million at auction

Economy

China's Wang urges Middle East dialogue in meetings with Iranian, Saudi officials

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in separate meetings with Iranian and Saudi national security officials in Beijing on Monday, said all parties in the Middle East conflict

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The races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Nolan D.

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Apollo launches €10 billion European credit platform

Global asset manager Apollo launched a €10 billion ($11.2 billion) European credit platform on Monday, targeting growing demand for private financing as the continent boosts

Economy|Technology

Military production for navies up 50% in past two years, Naval Group says

Military production for navies, including ships and submarines, has surged nearly 50% in value over the past two years, France's Naval Group said on Monday, as Western

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The mid-term races Wall Street and other financial firms are watching

Wall Street and financial market players are watching this year's US midterm elections for more than which party controls Congress.

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Belgian government in crisis after budget talks collapse

By Bart H.

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Apple's healthier core

A brutal October for US tech and AI-linked stocks ended with a withering selloff on Friday as Intel's big miss and cash burn worries at Amazon compounded the sector's

Economy

US voters in a sour economic mood heading into midterm elections

On the eve of elections that will decide whether President Donald Trump's Republican Party keeps control of Congress, voters' minds are on the economy, with high and

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Manufacturing solid but strain of energy costs, supply disruptions starts to show

Global manufacturing activity remained solid in October but factories are increasingly showing strain from rising energy costs while

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Sterling drifts as BoE rate decision comes into focus

The pound was broadly steady against both the dollar and euro on Monday as investor attention shifted from last week's UK budget to an expected Bank of England rate hike on

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Veteran US proxy solicitors launch new firm Senpoint Partners

Several advisers who have guided blue-chip companies including AT&T and Procter & Gamble for more than two decades in boardroom fights with activists

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Here’s where Trump’s housing agenda stands before midterms

Here’s where Trump’s housing agenda stands before midterms

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Kremlin says it assumes that the Ukrainian army used the Oleshky ceasefire to regroup in line with 'normal practice'

The Kremlin said on Monday that it assumed that the Ukrainian army used a local ceasefire last week in and around the Russian-held southern town of Oleshky to regroup,

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UK October manufacturing PMI shows fastest output growth in two years

British manufacturers started the final quarter of 2026 with the strongest output growth in more than two years, a survey showed on Monday, although fast-

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Euro zone countries are integrating faster with US than with each other, ECB says

Euro zone countries are integrating faster with the United States than with each other, European Central Bank Vice President Boris Vujcic said on Monday, arguing that the

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Argentina's austerity-hit economy reels towards recession, testing Milei ahead of 2027 vote

At a family-owned factory in Buenos Aires, a machine used to wrap packets of colored socks sits silent.

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Investors gaming out Congress control for spending, AI outlook

US midterm elections don't typically produce market fireworks.

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Bangladesh garment factories shut again as wage protests turn violent

Bangladesh's garment factories briefly resumed operations on Monday after a widespread shutdown a day earlier, but fresh clashes between workers and police forced

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Deutsche Bank upgrades US tech, says selloff has gone too far

Deutsche Bank turned bullish on US technology stocks, reversing a downgrade made three weeks ago, saying a sharp selloff has created an attractive buying opportunity and much of the

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German factory activity expands steadily in October, PMI shows

Germany's manufacturing sector expanded solidly in October as rising export sales and government-linked demand supported output and orders, a business survey showed on Monday

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French manufacturing back in contraction in October, PMI shows

France's manufacturing sector slipped back into contraction in October after expanding for two consecutive months, as new orders fell at the fastest rate since July 2025 and

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Euro zone factory growth eases in October but remains solid, PMI shows

Euro zone manufacturing activity growth held up well in October, albeit easing as new order growth slowed and rising costs from energy and supply-chain disruptions squeezed

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ECB will have to raise rates again, extent uncertain, Kazimir says

The European Central Bank will have to raise interest rates again to prevent high inflation from getting entrenched and markets may be underestimating what is needed to

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Europe space chief heads to Gulf as bloc looks beyond US

The head of the European Space Agency will meet officials in the United Arab Emirates this week as Europe seeks new partners and aims to reduce its reliance

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BOJ locks in December hike, but neutral-rate uncertainty muddies outlook

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has all but locked in a December rate hike, but left investors guessing how much further it could go once rates approach

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Markets hope for relief in Apple margins

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a calmer start in Asia as Nasdaq futures bounce modestly after last week's drubbing and oil prices ease.

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BOJ flags progress in anchoring inflation around target

Japan has made gradual progress towards anchoring inflation around the central bank's 2% target, the Bank of Japan said in a report on Monday, bolstering the

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Asian shares mostly advance but tech stocks remain volatile, while oil sinks 3.3%

Asian shares are mostly higher but technology stocks remain volatile

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Senegal is hosting Africa's first Olympic event as citizens battle a cost of living crisis

Senegal is hosting the Youth Olympic Games, but many locals feel disconnected from the event

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China's top three airlines head for full-year losses as fuel costs weigh

China's three biggest airlines are on track for full-year losses after posting far weaker third-quarter results than last year as

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China's shift to new policy rate signals easier funding conditions

China's central bank injected cash into the banking system on Monday, as it formally shifted its main policy rate to an overnight lending rate, a move analysts said would

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Westpac CEO says buyers waiting for lower prices as housing downturn deepens

Westpac CEO Anthony Miller said prospective Australian homebuyers were waiting for house prices to drop further, suggesting the housing market downturn could

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Bank of England poised to raise rates but may push back on bets for more

The Bank of England is expected to bow to inflation pressure from soaring energy costs and raise interest rates on Thursday, though it may push

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Japan's October factory growth slows as costs pick up, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing sector expanded at its slowest pace in seven months in October as output and new orders lost momentum while cost pressures picked up, a business survey

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Australian home prices fall for seventh month, looming rate hike adds to pain

Australian home prices fell for a seventh month in October, with the downturn proving steeper than any in the past four decades, while the heightened risk of another imminent

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China's robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brains

After years of building humanoid robots capable of running, dancing and performing backflips, Chinese companies are pouring resources

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Oleshky ceasefire expires, Ukraine evacuates civilians from parts of Kherson region

Ukraine's military said it evacuated 167 people from threatened areas of southern Kherson region on Sunday as a temporary local ceasefire expired — two days after buses carried

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Trump says US, Canada have 'concept' of a new trade deal

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration has the "concept" of a new trade deal with Canada, but declined to offer details.

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Canada's Carney reports progress in trade talks with US. Trump talks up 'concept' of a deal

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he had a constructive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential trade deal

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Middle East on edge as fears mount that Iran war could restart after the midterms

Middle East on edge as fears mount that Iran war could restart after the midterms

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AP Top 25 live updates: Ohio State falls out of top 10, UCLA cracks Top 5

Miami holds on to its No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 for the third week after defeating North Carolina

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How Trump’s noncitizen voter lists could affect the midterms

As Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for midterm elections, lists the Trump administration has compiled of possible noncitizen voters

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UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years following US-Russia standoff

The U.N.'s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years due to a U.S.-Russia standoff

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Initial results suggest Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria’s first elected female president

Acting President Iliana Yotova is the apparent winner of Bulgaria’s presidential runoff

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A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?

A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?

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French protest violence eases and scattered riots hit Germany ahead of more action

French authorities have expressed relief after recent protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends

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China's BYD extends sales growth streak on strong exports

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD posted a sixth straight month of sales growth in October, relying on overseas markets to counter sluggish demand and intense price

Economy

Democratic wins would shift Congress' trade debate but fall short of US tariff rollbacks

President Donald Trump's trade agenda will face a new source of friction if Democrats win control of Congress on Tuesday, with a cascade of oversight

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OPEC+ keeps December oil output targets steady ahead of tougher call for 2027

OPEC+ oil-producing countries kept December production targets steady on Sunday, confirming expectations that more policy

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China's Communist Party demands loyalty, vows to tighten discipline

China's ruling Communist Party put the demand for loyalty front and centre in an official resolution on toughening internal discipline, and vowed to keep waging its high-

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Xiaomi's October EV deliveries top 50,000, hit 2026 monthly high

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said on Sunday it delivered more than 50,000 electric vehicles in October, the highest monthly total this year, as it ramps up production to

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Bangladesh sets up wage board as garment workers' unrest shuts factories

Bangladesh said on Sunday it had set up a wage board to review garment workers' pay and urged employees to return to work as violent protests forced the closure

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A third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

Thousands of young protesters have taken to the streets across France for a third weekend

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South Korea exports nearly double in October, strongest growth since 1974

South Korea's exports nearly doubled in October from a year earlier, beating market expectations and marking the sharpest jump in more than 50 years, trade data showed on

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US plans to deport Afghans back to their home country through Pakistan, documents show

The Trump administration plans to deport Afghans detained in the U.S. back to Afghanistan via Pakistan

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Canada advancing its 'middle power' strategy with new trade deals, Anand says

Canada is making rapid progress in diversifying its trade and security ties around the world with a goal of doubling its non-US trade in the next decade,

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Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent

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OPEC+ agrees in principle to keep oil output targets steady in December, sources say

OPEC+ oil-producing countries have agreed in principle to keep their December oil output targets steady at a

Economy

G20 foreign ministers end Atlanta meeting without consensus on key issues

Top diplomats from the Group of 20 largest world economies have wrapped up two days of talks in Atlanta but there's no consensus on several critical issues

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Elderly couple loses life savings to scammer posing as FBI agent

Elderly couple loses life savings to scammer posing as FBI agent

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Power bills and data centers cast rare spotlight on utilities in US midterms 

US electricity prices had flown under the radar in past national elections, but they have become a major political issue in this year's midterms as Americans grow angry

Economy|Health

Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears

Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities

Economy

How to grow a nest egg while protecting it from inflation and market drops

How to grow a nest egg while protecting it from inflation and market drops

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Putin wants Africa on his side. African leaders are playing their own game

Putin wants Africa on his side. African leaders are playing their own game

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China's factory activity shrinks in October, third contraction in four months

China's factory activity dropped in October, its third contraction in

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China’s factory activity slips as new export orders weaken

China's factory activity contracted in October, reversing the previous month's reboujnd

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Crypto exchanges call for quick moves to bolster defenses after Binance heist

Crypto exchanges are taking quick action to bolster their defenses and urging greater industry-wide information-sharing after a record $6.3 billion hack of Binance

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OpenAI slashes funding target by $10 billion amid tech rout, FT reports (Oct. 30)

OpenAI has slashed the target for its latest funding round by $10 billion

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Trump administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan

President Donald Trump's administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan, a US official and a coalition of veterans and advocacy

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Fitch revises France's outlook to 'negative' on worsening debt dynamics

Credit ratings agency Fitch on Friday revised France's outlook to "negative" from "stable", warning that deteriorating fiscal conditions and political fragmentation are undermining

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Russia's Lavrov says inviting Poland to attend G20 meeting breaks diplomatic rules

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying on Friday that inviting Poland to attend G20 meetings was counter-productive and broke with diplomatic practice of

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Lavrov says Zelenskiy comments are unhelpful, Russia's position is unchanged

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was cited as saying on Friday that Russia's position on the Ukraine conflict was unchanged and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's

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Alaska Air to cut about 200 jobs as fuel shock squeezes earnings

Alaska Air Group said on Friday it would eliminate about 200 non-contract positions as soaring fuel prices and geopolitical challenges squeeze its

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G20 photo scrapped amid tensions over Russian foreign minister’s presence

G20 photo scrapped amid tensions over Russian foreign minister’s presence

Economy

US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine

The US State Department said on Friday it had approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for an estimated $2.1 billion

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SpaceX's Shotwell says 2 million shares to be gifted to children's Trump Accounts

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said in an X post on Friday that more than 2 million of the company's shares will be distributed to eligible children through "Trump Accounts" in

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Court rejects Trump admin bid to block California vote count, cites disenfranchisement risk

A US appeals court said on Friday that blocking California from counting midterm election mail ballots received from more than 20,000 registered voters the Trump

Economy|Europe

Mass protests sweep Italy during nationwide strike

Tens of thousands of people, mostly students and workers, took to the streets across Italy on Friday to demand higher wages and stronger public services, protest against the rising

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S&P Global revises Meta's outlook to 'negative' on AI spending, cash flow worries

S&P Global Ratings on Friday revised its outlook on Meta Platforms to "negative" from "stable", citing significant uncertainty around the social media giant's capital spending and

Economy|Political

Trump appointee Bill Pulte’s housing agency obstructed watchdog, report says

A top US housing regulator led by Trump appointee Bill Pulte refused to provide records to its internal watchdog, obstructing

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Rival US and Russia resolutions on disputed Western Sahara are defeated in UN Security Council

Russia has vetoed a U.S.-drafted resolution that would have supported Morocco’s demand for sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara

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DEA approvals could bring big tax benefits for medical marijuana businesses

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has for the first time issued registrations to medical marijuana businesses

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Nasdaq suffers worst month in over a year as AI nerves roil markets

Nasdaq suffers worst month in over a year as AI nerves roil markets

Economy

Consensus looks elusive at G20 talks after European objections to Russia cancel group photo

Top diplomats from the Group of 20 largest world economies appeared far apart on critical global security issues as they began meeting in Atlanta

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Bayer wins Roundup weedkiller cancer trial while awaiting settlement ruling

Bayer won a trial on Thursday over claims by three women that its Roundup

Economy

White House hearing on Fed's Cook delayed to December, Hassett says

The White House has delayed until December a planned hearing into allegations of mortgage fraud by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, President Donald Trump's top economic advisor

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Grand jury issues indictment in ICE-related crash, Texas officials say

A Texas grand jury has indicted a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer after he struck a man with his vehicle earlier this month, according to the Harris County District

Economy|Finance|Political

Brazil's Lula faces spending rows as supporters oppose tougher fiscal measures

Less than a week after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's re-election, members of his government and Workers Party (PT)

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Wall Street drops to its worst day since June after the sell-off for tech stocks deepens

The sell-off for tech stocks on Wall Street got even worse on worries that the frenzy around AI sent prices too high

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Carney eyes June deal for Canada to become EU associate member as Trump reshapes alliances

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects to conclude negotiations with the European Union in June on an unprecedented partnership that would make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member.”

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Fed officials make case for rate hikes amid ongoing inflation concerns

By Ann Saphir and Michael S.

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Nasdaq faces $2 trillion wipeout in October as AI spending fears deepen

More than $2 trillion in market value is set to be wiped from the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100

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Mexico economy beats forecasts in third quarter, cooling rate-cut pressure

Mexico's economy grew more than expected in the third quarter, preliminary data showed on Friday, suggesting growth in Latin America's second-

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Binance seeks to shore up confidence after record $6.3 billion heist

Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, worked on Friday to shore up public

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Intel on course for worst day ever, triggers global chip rout

Intel sank 30% on Friday and was headed for its biggest one-day decline ever, deepening a selloff in tech stocks as weakening PC demand and the soaring costs of

Business|Economy|Finance

Fed needs at least two more rate hikes, Logan says

The Federal Reserve needs to raise rates at least two more times to get inflation under control, Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said on Friday, in some of the most

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Exxon, Chevron profits beat forecasts, refining margins surge during wars

ExxonMobil and Chevron both beat analyst expectations for quarterly profit on Friday, as soaring refining margins increased earnings from their fuel-making

Arts|Economy

Bank of America sued over mandatory arbitration for employee disputes

Bank of America was sued by a fired financial adviser who accused the second-largest US bank of backing out of its commitment in a 2013 racial bias

Business|Economy|Technology

Wall Street closes sharply lower as AI cash burn fears spark tech selloff

US stocks tumbled on Friday, with the Nasdaq suffering its largest one-day percentage drop since June 5 following disappointing quarterly

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Colombia central bank holds rate, will shore up reserves with $2 billion

Colombia's central bank board voted by majority to hold its benchmark interest rate at 12.25% on Friday, amid estimates predicting

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World’s largest crypto exchange hit by suspected North Korean hack in world’s largest heist

World’s largest crypto exchange hit by suspected North Korean hack in world’s largest heist

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US health department to remove broad black box warning from three estrogen patch products

The US health department on Friday approved the removal of the strictest "black box" warnings from the labels of three estradiol transdermal patches, the hormone therapies used to

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Canada's budget deficit over first five months of 2026/27 almost halves to C$5.36 billion

Canada recorded a substantially lower C$5.36 billion ($3.84 billion) budget deficit for the first five months of the 2026/27 fiscal year as government revenues grew faster

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Vail Resorts' biggest investor backs company in fight with activist Oasis

Vail Resorts won support on Friday from its largest investor as it faces increasing pressure from activist Oasis Management to make operational

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CD&R explores deal to take payments processor Global Payments private, source says

US private equity CD&R is exploring a deal to take payments processor Global Payments private, according to a source familiar with the deal.

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Big Tech returns smallest share of cash to shareholders in 15 years, given AI spending

The biggest US technology companies generated record amounts of cash in the first nine months of 2026, yet returned the smallest share of it to

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Rubio urges G20 cooperation amid rifts over wars in Ukraine, Middle East

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged fellow G20 foreign ministers on Friday to work together for greater geopolitical stability and economic prosperity,

Economy|Finance|Technology

Stocks fall on AI cash burn worries while bonds rally with oil

A sharp selloff in Wall Street's tech shares pushed MSCI's global index down 1.5% on Friday, sending investors to the safety of US

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For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse

Striped bass are in decline on the East Coast and fishermen and scientists are in a race to save the iconic sport fish

Economy|Europe|World

Dockworkers worldwide strike against arms shipments and to demand better working conditions

Dockworkers are staging strikes as part of an international campaign against arms shipments and to demand better working conditions

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Fluor Corp among US firms vying for Kenya critical minerals project, minister says

Engineering giant Fluor Corp is among a group of mostly US investors vying to develop Kenya's Mrima Hill critical minerals deposit, after two Chinese

Business|Economy|Europe

German inflation slows more than expected in October

German inflation eased more than expected in October, the first month of a government fuel tax cut, as lower prices at the pump helped slow consumer price growth.

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Gone in 20 minutes: How the biggest heist in crypto history unfolded

Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, in a record digital asset theft.

Business|Economy|Finance

General Dynamics lifts annual forecasts on robust Gulfstream, marine bookings

General Dynamics raised its 2026 revenue and profit forecasts on Friday after reporting stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, helped by robust demand for Gulfstream business

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ExxonMobil and Chevron top Q3 estimates on higher prices and strong output

ExxonMobil and Chevron both reported better than expected quarterly results Friday as the oil majors benefited from higher prices and record production

Business|Economy

Canada’s economic break with the US in 5 charts

Canada’s economic break with the US in 5 charts

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Major anti-government protests sweep across Italy

Major anti-government protests sweep across Italy

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Midterm US elections, earnings, jobs data loom for AI-wary stock market

US midterm elections, a heavy slate of corporate earnings and the monthly jobs report will further test stock investors next week, after a series of

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Global equity funds draw inflows for a sixth straight week

Global equity funds saw substantial inflows in the week ended October 28, though at a slower pace, as a rebound in AI and chip stocks, led by South Korea’s SK Hynix after record

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China's Xi calls on EU to work with China, says Beijing handles ties with sincerity, goodwill

China hopes Germany can adhere to a "rational, pragmatic and friendly" China policy and that the European Union can work with China in the same direction, Chinese President

Business|Economy

German inflation cools on fuel tax cut, economy grows more than expected in Q3

German inflation slowed more than expected in October, the first month of a government fuel tax cut, adding to evidence that Europe's largest economy could

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German inflation cools on fuel tax cut, economy grows more than expected in Q3

German inflation slowed more than expected in October, the first month of a government fuel tax cut, adding to evidence that Europe's largest economy could

Business|Economy|Finance

Sanofi teases appetite for larger deals, lifts 2026 growth targets under new CEO Garijo

French drugmaker Sanofi said on Friday it was prepared to pursue larger deals as it seeks to rebuild its basket of experimental drugs for future growth

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Slower wage growth curbs US labor costs in third quarter

US labor costs increased moderately in the third quarter amid a slowdown in wage growth, suggesting that the labor market was unlikely to be an

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Uganda's inflation rises to 3-year high after currency slump

Uganda's inflation rate rose to a 3-year high of 5.8%, the country's statistics office said on Friday, a move that follows a sharp slump in its shilling currency in recent

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Canada's economy stalls again in August, likely lost ground in September

Canada's economy stalled in August for the second straight month as increases in the retail, manufacturing and construction sectors were largely offset

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Investors pull money from US equity funds ahead of earnings reports from AI hyperscalers

US equity funds recorded their first weekly outflows in three weeks in the week ended October 28, as investors grew cautious ahead of earnings from major AI hyperscalers amid

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Vote Republican, or else: How Trump is dangling government help on the campaign trail

President Donald Trump is signaling to states that his administration may be far less likely to help if their voters put Democrats in power on Election Day

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Are American voters actually gloomy about the economy, or is something else going on?

Many standard measures of economic health are strong, but voters in both parties are increasingly pessimistic.

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Big Oil is raking in huge profits. Shareholders like Trump are cashing in. You’re paying for it with high gas prices.

Big Oil is raking in huge profits. Shareholders like Trump are cashing in. You’re paying for it with high gas prices.

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Asia chip firms see strong AI demand; market jitters continue

Asian chip supply chain companies said on Friday that AI-related demand remained strong, while investor concerns persisted over whether

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US fiscal deterioration main headache for investors as midterms loom

The United States' deteriorating fiscal picture has been a nagging worry for investors, who see no easy solutions however

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When US midterm results are contested, Congress has final say

Some of Tuesday’s US midterm races may take weeks to clear recounts and court challenges, but ultimately the Senate and House of Representatives decide

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Midterms meet earnings

Different market themes collide this week, with US midterm elections, key economic data, major tech earnings and a run of central bank meetings all set to test investors.

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China's Xi, Swiss president praise trade deal that boosts access

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Swiss President Guy Parmelin hailed an upgraded trade agreement between the two countries on Friday, which bucks a broader global shift

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Europe's economy brushes off energy shock from Iran war, shows moderate growth in Q3

Europe’s economy persevered with moderate growth in the third quarter despite higher oil prices from the US-Iran war, as gross domestic product increased by 0.4% over the quarter before

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New economic data challenges Fed chief's not-too-hot perspective

New data may challenge Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's sense that the US economy can handle a robust expansion without stoking inflation, as a

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ExxonMobil beats third-quarter profit estimates on refining boom

ExxonMobil beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on Friday, as soaring refining margins driven by the US-Israeli war on Iran and Ukrainian

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Trump touted a record Venezuela oil deal. Now reality is setting in

President Donald Trump called it the biggest oil deal in history: 17 Venezuelan oilfields holding

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India's April-September fiscal deficit at 42.1% of 2026/27 target

India's fiscal deficit in the months of April to September stood at 7.15 trillion rupees ($75.24 billion), or 42.1% of the target for the financial year ending March,

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ECB policymakers bring rate hike debate into the open

The European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates further to counter high inflation and prevent it from spiralling into wages, ECB policymakers said on Friday,

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Cash burnout

Markets have long been stuck in a wait-and-see mode ahead of the US midterm elections, another potential round of fighting in Iran and the latest sweep of AI

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Euro zone growth beats projections but headwinds mount

The euro zone economy grew faster than predicted last quarter, displaying exceptional resilience to headwinds from expensive energy, even as surging

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‘We just have to bother the crap out of these people’: How the GOP is confronting its voter enthusiasm deficit

‘We just have to bother the crap out of these people’: How the GOP is confronting its voter enthusiasm deficit

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First body retrieved from Kenyan collapsed building after weeklong search

The first body has been recovered from the rubble of a multistory building that collapsed a week ago in Kenya’s capital, with the number of people still missing standing at 16

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Panasonic raises annual profit forecast 20%, sees strong AI demand

Panasonic Holdings raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 20% to 710 billion yen ($4.5 billion) on Friday, helped by a range of factors including stronger-than-

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Puma sales, slashed inventory convince investors as Anta partnership advances

Puma reported quarterly sales slightly above market expectations and flagged a sharp reduction in its inventories on Friday, reassuring investors about the German

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3 killed in helicopter collision that shut down part of an Oregon highway

Authorities say two helicopters collided and crashed near a small airport southwest of Portland, Oregon, killing all three on board

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BP beats forecasts with record profit, targets early settling of Deepwater Horizon bill

BP posted a record quarterly net profit on Friday, beating expectations as the Iran war boosted prices and refining margins, and said

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China's big banks post fastest quarterly profit growth in years as margins stabilise

Five of China's largest state-owned banks reported quarterly profit growth of between 6% and 11%, supported by stabilising net interest

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Germany's Merz to relay Asian partners' protectionism concerns to Brussels

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday he would relay to Brussels concerns voiced by key Asian trading partners that the EU's "Made in Europe" initiatives risk

Arts|Economy

ECB survey sees higher inflation in coming quarters

Euro zone inflation is expected to be sharply higher this year and next than earlier predicted, and may only return to the European Central Bank's 2% target in 2028, the

Economy|Europe

Inflation dips in key German states in October, pointing to national fall

Inflation fell in several key German states in October, preliminary data showed on Friday, suggesting Germany's national inflation rate could also decrease this month.

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Australia's Coles marks steepest fall since 2020 as rival promotions bite

Australia's Coles said on Friday heightened promotional activity from competitors hurt early second-quarter sales as cost-conscious shoppers

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Yemen's Houthis deny launching drone after coalition reports interception in Mecca region

Yemen's Houthis denied launching any attack towards Saudi Arabia on Friday, after the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by the group over

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Trump's tariffs fail to cut US trade deficit, IW report shows

United States President Donald Trump's economic agenda has delivered robust growth and strong investment but failed to reduce the trade deficit, according to a study by the

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Capgemini raises 2026 guidance as AI push brings work to IT consultants

French IT consulting firm Capgemini raised its 2026 guidance for the second time this year after its third-quarter revenue grew 12%, in the strongest signal yet that the rush to

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Earnings give European auto stocks respite as China reshapes the industry

Shares in Europe's traditional automakers got a boost from earnings this week, but a full recovery remains elusive as

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BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday, but declared victory in a nearly 14-year battle to hit its price target and signalled vigilance against

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UK house price growth slows to lowest since January 2024

British annual house price growth slowed to its weakest since January 2024 in October, as the impact of rising market interest rates dampened appetite from buyers, monthly

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China's factory activity seen flat in October: Reuters poll

China's factory activity was likely flat in October from the previous month, as the manufacturing sector continued to move at two speeds, with advanced manufacturers racing

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French output shrinks and inflation accelerates, leaving economy at standstill, minister says

The French economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter, while October inflation accelerated to the highest level since late 2023, due to what Economy Minister Roland Lescure

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ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar minister, discusses civil war and aid access

The Southeast Asian bloc's special envoy met Myanmar's foreign minister during a visit to the country and discussed its civil war and humanitarian access, according to official

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Japan's Nikkei slumps up to 3% as tech stocks tumble on AI worries

Japan's Nikkei share average dropped as much as 3% on Friday, led by chip-related stocks, as concerns mounted over the sustainability of spending to fund the AI boom.

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Germany's Merz says EU to shape better offer as global trade order comes under pressure

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that the European Union will take the lead in shaping a better offer when free trade and the rules-based trading order come

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BOJ keeps interest rates steady, signals further rate hikes

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday, but revised up its inflation forecast and stressed anew its readiness to continue pushing up borrowing costs to

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Coinbase returns to profit as crypto investment gains offset trading weakness (Oct 29)

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global returned to

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Analysts react to BOJ decision to keep rates steady

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday, but revised up its inflation forecast and stressed anew its readiness to continue pushing up borrowing costs to forestall

Arts|Business|Economy

Singapore third-quarter layoffs at highest level since 2020

Singapore's retrenchment rate in the third quarter of 2026 hit its highest level since the height of the COVID pandemic in late 2020, driven by business reorganisations,

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China trade accord with Swiss bucks wider trend towards protectionism

When Chinese President Xi Jinping meets his Swiss counterpart, Guy Parmelin, on Friday, the two will be marking one of the most favourable

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

GM to pay $220 million to settle allegations it violated drivers' privacy

General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold drivers' private behavior and location data to brokers, who then sold the

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Tokyo core inflation exceeds BOJ target in October

Annual core inflation in Japan's capital well exceeded the central bank's 2% target in October, data showed on Friday, highlighting mounting price pressure

Business|Economy|Technology

Reddit puts logged in experience first as Google AI hits traffic

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman outlined a plan on Thursday to mandate sign-ins for most content to deter data scraping on the social media platform after he blamed

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Microsoft expects to raise $25 billion in US bond sale, sources say

Microsoft is planning to raise about $25 billion through its first US investment-grade bond sale in more than nine years, two sources familiar with

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Japan's beleaguered shoppers are a worry for convenience stores and the economy

Kana Sekiya, 43, used to shop near a train station in Tokyo on her way back home from work.

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Binance flags 'potential security issue,' says approximately $6.3 billion impacted

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating a potential security issue that appears to be a hack

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Justice Department subpoenas California officials in escalation of its scrutiny of elections

The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to California officials in an escalation of its scrutiny of local election administration

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Shares of Google’s parent company just had their worst day ever. Here’s what it means

Shares of Google’s parent company just had their worst day ever. Here’s what it means

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Gilead hikes 2026 sales outlook, says Medicare cuts Biktarvy price by 38% starting in 2028

Gilead Sciences hiked its full-year sales outlook on Thursday and reported third-quarter product sales rose 13%, driven by a double-digit percentage jump for its

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Intel shares tumble after hours, hit by chip supply constraints, big cash burn 

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Colombia government proposes steep spending cut as fiscal woes deepen

Colombia's government on Thursday submitted to Congress a sweeping fiscal reform bill aimed at cutting public spending by about 15%, raising revenue through

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Chinese EVs win over some in South Korea, but Japan is proving to be a rougher road

Kim Min-seon bought an electric vehicle from China's BYD in July. The questions came swiftly.

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FedEx Freight forecasts quarterly earnings above estimates on improving volumes, pricing (Oct 29)

FedEx Freight forecast earnings for the crucial holiday

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Private equity, data centers in crosshairs of US Senate Democrats, aide says

US Senate Democrats plan to launch investigations into an array of issues, ranging from private equity’s impact on living costs to

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Amazon sinks as AI spending eclipses fastest cloud growth in five years

Amazon.com on Thursday reported a massive cash burn in the third quarter, sending shares sharply lower, while it signaled higher capital

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Amazon offers cautious view after disappointing 3Q results but delivers strong cloud growth

Amazon offered a cautious sales outlook for the current fourth quarter that encompasses the critical holiday shopping period after delivering fiscal third-quarter results that came in below Wall Street analysts’ expectations

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MLB's 2027 season threatened with lockout looming when labor deal expires Dec. 1

Major League Baseball might face a long pause following the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series title

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World's oldest bank fights for its future as Italian rival nears takeover

Monte dei Paschi di Siena looked set to lose its independence after more than 550 years, with its attempt to fend off Italy's biggest bank having

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Brazil debt climbs to $1.8 trillion as interest costs surge

Brazil's public debt rose nearly 1% in September, driven largely by interest costs, Treasury data showed on Thursday, as interest expenses continued to drive debt

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US promises tariff relief in talks with Audi on Georgia plant, sources say

US President Donald Trump's administration has promised tariff relief to Volkswagen's luxury unit Audi to help secure its $4

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Trading Day: Communication breakdown

The big three US stock indices fell on Thursday, despite weaker oil prices, lower bond yields and upbeat economic growth data, as a record fall

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Mondelez tops third-quarter profit estimates on easing cost pressures

Cadbury parent Mondelez International beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on Thursday, supported by favorable cocoa prices and higher pricing

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Starbucks sees annual profit above estimates as turnaround gains traction

Starbucks forecast annual profit above Wall Street expectations on Thursday and unveiled a $1 billion share repurchase plan, signaling

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A historic drop for Alphabet's stock drags the US market lower

A historic drop for Alphabet's stock dragged the U.S. stock market lower

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Trump says Canada has been treating the US very nicely

US President Donald Trump, who has been engaged in a tariff war with Canada, on Thursday told a rally that Canada has been "treating us extremely nicely

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Brazil interest burden climbs to 9% of GDP, highest since 2016

Brazil's interest bill rose to 8.99% of gross domestic product in the 12 months through September — a level not seen since January 2016, when the country was mired in a

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Equities and bond yields dip with AI jitters and economic data in focus

Wall Street equity indexes dipped on Thursday as AI jitters offset some encouraging economic data while Europe's stocks rallied as

Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Soy, rare earths and fuels: how Brazil vote impacts the global flow of resources

Brazil's surprising reelection of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have implications for the global flow of commodities from the

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UK will reduce 'unsustainable' welfare costs, Healey says

British finance minister John Healey said the government would reduce spending on welfare benefits as he sought to address one of the

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US shipper costs hit five-year high, even as demand stalls, US Bank data shows

US shippers in the third quarter paid the most to move freight since 2021, after soaring diesel prices due to the US and Israeli war on Iran and a

Economy|Education

Priced out: Milan's cost of living drives away teachers

Massimiliano Matteri, a 49-year-old teacher from Dongo, a small town on Lake Como, was thrilled when he landed a full-time job at a secondary school in

Economy

Oil prices settles lower as diplomacy hopes offset some Mideast supply concerns

Oil prices fell on Thursday in a choppy session as hopes for peace talks between the US and Iran offset some concerns over Middle East supply

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Wall Street ends lower as Alphabet revenue miss revives AI capex jitters

US stocks slid on Thursday, with investors reassessing big tech's massive AI spending spree as they digested high-profile earnings and

Business|Economy|Europe|Political

European Central Bank head resigns, allowing EU leaders to choose successor before French election

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign nine months before her term ends

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Police chief says shooting outside Virginia GOP offices has nothing to do with election

Police say a shooting outside the Republican Party of Virginia offices in Richmond Thursday is unrelated to the upcoming midterm elections

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Judge blocks Trump administration's Medicaid rule forcing sick recipients to prove frailty

A federal judge has ruled that chronically ill people on Medicaid won’t be bound by new work requirement rules that the latest Trump administration guidance requires in order to qualify for “medically frail” exemptions

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IMF says Federal Reserve is 'appropriately' keeping close eye on data

The US Federal Reserve is appropriately keeping a close watch on US economic data as it shapes its monetary policy, the International Monetary Fund said

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Lilly's obesity drug strength fuels record rally, Wall Street optimism

Eli Lilly shares surged to a record high on Thursday, as sales of blockbuster weight-loss injections helped the drugmaker beat quarterly profit expectations and raise its full-year

Asia|Economy|Europe|Political

Spain reckons with second deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election

Spain faces fresh concerns about rail safety after a second high-speed train crash this year killed 69 people

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Venezuela to offer state assets to private sector, Rodriguez says

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday the government has made progress identifying state assets to offer to the private sector and former owners, a move

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro edges up versus dollar after ECB holds rates

The euro edged higher on Thursday after the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged, while the dollar eased against

Business|Economy|Technology

Wall Street ends lower as Alphabet revenue miss revives AI capex jitters

US stocks slid on Thursday, with investors reassessing big tech's massive AI spending spree as they digested high-profile earnings and

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Mastercard caps strong quarter for card giants as consumer spending holds up

Mastercard on Thursday rounded out a strong quarter for payment networks with a profit beat, as consumer spending held up despite worries over

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Crocs shares surge on raised forecast as HEYDUDE turnaround gains traction

Crocs' shares surged about 27% on Thursday after the footwear maker raised its full-year forecasts, betting on a sustained recovery at its HEYDUDE brand and steady demand for its

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Animal welfare-focused farm group targets Republicans in rural races

A lobbying group that says it represents farmers and meat companies is helping to fund $3 million in attack ads against Republicans in some of the most

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Wall Street's AI bet: Own the infrastructure, collect the rent

Wall Street's top alternative asset managers are betting on the AI boom by owning the infrastructure behind it and locking in rent through

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Exxon, Chevron cancel executive trips to UAE's ADIPEC, sources say

US oil firms ExxonMobil and Chevron have cancelled plans for their executives to travel to the United Arab Emirates' biggest oil show next week, citing security concerns, two

Business|Economy|Technology

DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery

DoorDash is offering $17 billion to buy Instacart to supercharge its grocery delivery business in what would be a big consolidation in grocery delivery

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What to consider if a company that made AI-related job cuts wants you back

Companies have been slashing jobs to invest in artificial intelligence, raising anxiety among workers who fear they may lose their livelihoods to machines

Economy|Environment|Health|Political

US lawmakers urge Trump administration to oppose Colombia's Amazon aerial spraying plans

A group of U.S. lawmakers is urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio not to support Colombia’s plans to restart aerial spraying of coca crops in the Amazon, warning of risks to human health and the environment

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The average 30-year US mortgage rate dips to 7.24%, the lowest level in more than a month.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined for the second straight week, falling to its lowest level in more than a month

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Central banks take a breather, though more hikes are to come

Major central banks took a break from interest rate rises this week, but they are by no means done, with energy prices near multi-

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ECB's Lagarde resigns early so she can speak freely on topics beyond monetary policy

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she had decided to step down eight months before her term was due to expire so that she can speak more

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ECB flags December hike but sees yield rise hitting growth

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged in a well-telegraphed move on Thursday but clearly hinted at another hike

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Robust consumer spending, AI-related investment power US economy in third quarter

The US economy grew at its fastest pace in a year in the third quarter, shrugging off higher oil prices stemming from the conflict in the Middle East

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ECB governors see December hike likely followed by pause, sources say

European Central Bank policymakers expect to increase interest rates in December to fight high, energy-led inflation and then pause as a rise in bond yields is set to

Business|Economy|World

IMF aims for Egypt's last program review to be cleared by mid December

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday its current mission to Egypt aims to reach a staff-level agreement and bring it to its executive board for approval before mid-

Arts|Business|Economy|Technology

Cash is king, as investors draw new battle lines in AI spending boom

Cash flow is king again.

Economy

Russia to extend diesel export ban, use quotas to fulfil US deal, sources say

Russia will extend its diesel export ban until the end of the year while allowing some companies to ship fuel under a quota system to meet its new export commitment to the US, two

Business|Economy|Finance

Clorox appoints Unilever executive as its new CEO

Clorox on Thursday appointed Unilever executive Fabian Garcia as its new chief executive officer effective January 5.

Arts|Economy|Election|Finance

Strong growth and inflation paints mixed picture of economy days before midterm elections

The U.S. economy posted strong growth in the July-September quarter yet inflation remained stubbornly high last month, government reports showed Thursday, painting a mixed picture less than a week before midterm elections in which the uncomfortably high cost of living has become a central issue

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance

Swiss assess potential UBS relocation, highlight difficulties

The Swiss government has analysed how UBS would fare if it relocated abroad to escape stricter new capital rules, underlining how seriously officials are

Business|Economy|Finance

Last snapshot of the US economy before midterms shows stronger growth but higher inflation

Last snapshot of the US economy before midterms shows stronger growth but higher inflation

Business|Economy|Finance

US stock index futures pare losses after economic data

US stock index futures pared declines slightly on Thursday as investors assessed the latest inflation reading, released a day after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates

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Eli Lilly lifts revenue outlook as weight-loss shot demand soars, shares jump

Eli Lilly raised its full-year revenue forecast by $5 billion and beat third-quarter profit estimates on Thursday on booming demand for its

Economy|Finance|Travel|World

US couple's retirement dream in ruins after residential cruise scrapped in Cambodia

Americans Lynn and Paul Montoya sold their house and cars in Wyoming so they could afford to buy a $179,000 cabin on the residential cruise

Business|Economy

Cheniere boosts forecast as Middle East gas disruptions buoy demand for US LNG

Cheniere Energy raised its full-year earnings forecast on Thursday, driven by higher LNG export volumes as Middle East supply disruptions pushed

Business|Economy|Finance

US inflation heats up in September; consumer spending rises

US inflation accelerated in September as consumers paid more for gasoline and other goods, supporting economists' expectations of an interest rate increase from the

Arts|Economy

US weekly jobless claims hover near 57-year lows

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits hovered near 57-year lows last week amid labor market resilience.

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Caterpillar sticks to annual sales forecast amid cost pressures, shares dive

Caterpillar stuck to its annual sales growth forecast on Thursday despite strong demand for its power equipment from data centers, amid cost

Business|Economy|Technology

Wall St falls at open as Alphabet results reignite AI spending fears

US stocks opened lower on Thursday as Alphabet's results rekindled worries about soaring AI costs, while investors assessed fresh inflation data following the Federal Reserve's

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DoorDash is buying Instacart for $17 billion

DoorDash is buying Instacart for $17 billion

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DoorDash strikes $17 billion deal for US rival Instacart in mega grocery delivery bet

DoorDash said on Thursday it would buy Instacart in a deal valued at about $17 billion, stepping up its push into the fast-growing US grocery

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

ECB keeps rates unchanged; euro and bond yields fall

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged in a well-telegraphed move on Thursday, and said inflation risks were on the rise from surging energy costs, which

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Airbnb pledges $500M for its nonprofit to offer more free emergency stays

Airbnb is dedicating more than $500 million to its philanthropic arm over the next five years

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's Lagarde steps down, saying she can't remain neutral on world events

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she would step down early from her position in order to have the

Arts|Business|Economy|Food

Hershey warns rising living costs may spook Halloween shoppers

Hershey on Thursday warned that increased pressure on shoppers due to high inflation and interest rates could impact how much consumers spend on candy this

Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

Meloni introduces personalised number plates, urges Italians to be 'creative'

Italy's government will allow motorists to personalise the number plates of their vehicles, in a revenue-raising move that follows the example of the Unites

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Hong Kong's housing minister resigns after fire investigation finds inadequate oversight

Hong Kong leader John Lee apologized Thursday and said his housing secretary resigned after an investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades found inadequate regulatory oversight

Economy

Democrats are the unwitting beneficiaries of Trump’s immigration policies

A quiet US-Mexico border, and the reduced urgency of undocumented immigration, has deprived Republicans of an issue that previously energized voters and offered conservatives an advantage.

Economy|Environment|Food|Science

Federal policy helped widen rural America’s fresh food gap, but a 90-year-old law could help close it

A food systems researcher shows how trucking deregulation and lax antitrust enforcement let big grocery chains grow as rural distribution thinned.

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US unemployment claims slide to 194,000, the lowest since mid-July

The number of Americans applying for unemployment claims dipped last week to 194,000 — lowest since mid-July — as layoffs remain low and most Americans enjoy job security

Economy|Technology

US economy grows at brisk 3.4% pace in third quarter on strong consumer spending and AI investment

The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 3.4% annual pace from July through September, accelerating from the second quarter on strong consumer spending and investment in artificial intelligence

Economy|Health|Science

How the law protecting Americans from surprise medical bills is driving up healthcare costs

A handful of providers are hijacking the arbitration process – and consumers are likely to foot the bill.

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Bunge beats quarterly profit estimates on strong crush margins

Grain trader Bunge beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter adjusted profit on Thursday, benefiting from robust processing margins for soybeans and other oilseeds.

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Restaurant Brands tops sales estimates as Burger King deals draw diners

Restaurant Brands International, beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter comparable sales on Thursday, as value meals and new menu items drew more diners to its Burger King

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China's Communist Party confirms expulsion of 33 officials

China's Communist Party confirmed the expulsion of 33 officials, including former Politburo member Ma Xingrui and former senior military leader Zhang Youxia, from the party

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Trump touts projects and payouts on the campaign trail. Many are uncertain

US President Donald Trump has touted billions of dollars in new factories, energy projects and jobs while campaigning for Republicans

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Firefighting cash burn

There were few fireworks from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, with two dissenters to the decision to keep rates unchanged, but there were indications of more hikes

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As criminal networks spread in Latin America, Quito is new battleground

For years, the neighborhood watch group in the working-class area of Solanda in Ecuadorean capital Quito had patrolled their nighttime streets armed

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Christine Lagarde: The outsider who led the ECB her way

Christine Lagarde's decision to step down early as European Central Bank president ends an eventful seven years at an institution she

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ECB President Lagarde resigns effective Feb 7

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde had resigned and will step down on February 7, the ECB said in a statement on Thursday.

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Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump's pressure

Get ready to fall back

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Indonesian free meals agency pledges urgent action to curb food poisoning

The head of Indonesia's Nutrition Agency, which runs the country's free meals programme, said on Thursday that his agency "desperately" needs to prevent food poisoning

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South African economy 5% bigger after rebasing, moving further ahead of Nigeria

South Africa's economy is estimated to be about 5% larger than previously reported after a benchmarking and rebasing exercise, its statistics agency said

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BYD's third-quarter profit growth slows, misses forecasts

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported a smaller-than-expected 28% increase in third-quarter profit on Thursday as intensifying competition at home spread to overseas

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Volkswagen posts deepest loss since Dieselgate on Porsche writedown, China woes

Volkswagen posted its steepest quarterly loss in more than a decade in the third quarter, hit by a writedown on its stake in Porsche and

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India says trade deal with US will not hurt its farmers

India will not compromise the interests of its farmers or stakeholders in a trade deal with the US and will have a strong advantage once the agreement

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Japan weighs government-backed bank lending scheme to spur strategic investment

Japan's government said on Thursday it is considering a scheme to channel public funds through private lenders to support corporate investment, seeking to

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Chipotle shares rise as burrito chain sharpens focus on traffic revival

Chipotle Mexican Grill shares rose 7% in premarket trading on Thursday on signs CEO Scott Boatwright's efforts to bring back diners with new menu launches and a marketing push were

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MSCI warning a 'short-term shock', Indonesia central bank chief reassures businesses

Global index provider MSCI's warning of a potential downgrade for Indonesia's stock market was a "short-term shock" and the country would recover, its central bank governor

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China's record-breaking exports of clean tech are making a big dent in emissions, report says

China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and that is making a dent in global emissions

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The strange math that shows how Trump got Venezuela to ‘gift’ oil to the United States

The strange math that shows how Trump got Venezuela to ‘gift’ oil to the United States

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Russia and US discussing sanctions relief for Moscow’s sovereign wealth fund, Kremlin aide says

Russia and US discussing sanctions relief for Moscow’s sovereign wealth fund, Kremlin aide says

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Volkswagen posts $6.5 billion quarterly loss as China slump, Porsche writedown weigh on bottom line

Volkswagen has posted a $6.5 billion after-tax loss for the July-September quarter

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Germany's Steinmeier says China must avoid one-sided benefits in economic ties

In its pursuit of economic self-sufficiency, China must not create one-sided dependence in other markets, Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged in an

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Carlsberg holds profit guidance despite weak China sales

Danish brewer Carlsberg held its full-year profit guidance on Thursday after third-quarter sales matched expectations, though China remained a

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Pluxee earnings beat expectations, but fiscal 2027 profit decline looms 

French employee benefits company Pluxee on Thursday delivered earnings for the fiscal year 2026 above market expectations, but forecast a year-on-year profit

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Brewers start to feel the costs of prolonged war in Iran

Top European brewers including Anheuser-Busch InBev warned this week that higher costs related to conflict in the Middle East were

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Taliban’s poppy ban falters as Afghan farmers say they can't feed their children

Carpets still hang on the walls of Mohammad Dawood’s home in a northern Afghanistan village,

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Japan bonds steady ahead of BOJ decision; strong auction lends support

Japanese government bonds (JGBs) were steady on Thursday, a day before the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision, while strong demand at an auction of 2-year notes

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In the AI alphabet, cash is king

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

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A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers

A U.S. cruise ship on a three-year voyage has suspended its journey in Cambodia due to high fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to disembark

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AI-related investment, consumers likely boosted US economic growth in third quarter

US economic growth likely accelerated in the third quarter as resilient consumer spending and AI-driven business investment more than offset the impact

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Hyundai Motor reports 5.5% rise in Q3 operating profit, beats forecasts

Hyundai Motor reported a 5.5% rise in third-quarter operating profit on Thursday, as favourable foreign exchange rates helped offset the

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Bank of Korea board member says won moves faster than expected

A voting member on the Bank of Korea's board warned that the recent pace of the won's moves warranted close monitoring, signalling caution over the currency even as the

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Fed highlights economic strength but muddies outlook for Treasuries

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady on Wednesday as expected, but it was not able to comfort bond investors

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Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting

A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people

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Samsung keeps shattering profit records as AI boom lifts chip demand

Samsung Electronics has reported a record operating profit of $80.5 billion, driven by high demand for computer memory chips used in AI systems

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How Trump's immigration crackdown sparked a backlash that could boomerang in the midterms

Donald Trump roared back into office two years ago partly on the power of immigration

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Moscow, Pyongyang back network sending workers to Russian factories, report says

A Russian network of brokers sponsored by Pyongyang has taken North

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority leaves interest rates unchanged, tracking Fed move

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority left its base interest rate unchanged on Thursday at 4.25%, following the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady.

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Vietnam sets 65% state ownership floor for major banks, to retain control of strategic groups

Vietnam has approved a plan to set the minimum state ownership level for state-run lenders at 65% by 2030, part of a broader programme to restructure state capital in major

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Samsung sees AI chip shortage worsening, keeps investors in suspense on returns

Samsung Electronics posted a 15-fold jump in quarterly chip profit on Thursday, powered by the AI boom, but its shares tumbled as investors

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The path of Cyclone Arnab went through India's plans for data centers and future growth

A cyclone that powered up over unusually warm ocean waters hit part of India’s coastline that’s dense with billions of dollars in plans for data centers

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New Zealand central bank governor says chances of December hike are 'high'

New Zealand central bank governor Anna Breman said on Thursday chances the bank will hike the official cash rate in December are "high".

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Australia's Star Entertainment accepts $183.6 million anti-money laundering penalty

Australia's Star Entertainment said on Thursday it would accept a court-imposed penalty of A$260 million ($183.6 million) for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism

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Microsoft's cloud growth, cash flow offer respite from AI spending fears

Microsoft on Wednesday forecast fiscal second-quarter cloud growth and overall sales that beat Wall Street estimates, sending

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Judge says Trump bid to set aside California ballots would ‘wreak havoc’ on democracy

A US judge strongly rebuked the Trump administration on Wednesday by rejecting a request by the Justice Department to temporarily

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Sobering quarter for Jose Cuervo distiller as profit slumps

Mexico's Becle, the world's biggest tequila maker and owner of Jose Cuervo, reported a steep drop in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, missing market expectations as

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Ford’s third-quarter core profit ticks higher despite rising commodity costs

Ford Motor’s third-quarter core profit increased slightly to $2.7 billion, as the Michigan automaker overcame production struggles with its

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Law firm that handled Lehman, Enron bankruptcies plans to wind down

Law firm that handled Lehman, Enron bankruptcies plans to wind down

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Young boy rescued after falling into septic pipe

Young boy rescued after falling into septic pipe

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Rio Tinto doubles down in Argentina with new lithium plants

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Trading Day: Fed pauses, Big Tech reports

Wall Street rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold and as investors focused on key earnings reports.

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Fed's policy committee to weigh balance sheet issues early next year, Warsh says

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Fed's Warsh announces changes in how future FOMC meetings will go

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Global stocks hold gains after Fed decision, oil prices rise

Global stocks and major Wall Street indexes gained on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, as

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Alphabet stock sinks as search woes cause revenue miss, cash burn worsens

Google parent Alphabet reported disappointing results in the core business of search advertising and a massive acceleration in cash burn as it poured

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FedEx margins decline as it pays more to hire truckers, shares fall

FedEx is paying more to hire extra truckers, a cost that weakened margins in its core US express delivery segment in the third quarter and is expected to hit even harder in the

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Trump says imported robotics pose national security risks but does not impose tariffs

US President Donald Trump found on Wednesday that imported robotics and machinery pose national security risks but did not impose any immediate

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Chipotle tops quarterly sales expectations as it continues to attract diners

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported better-than-expected comparable sales on Wednesday, as marketing efforts, limited-time menu offerings and

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Inmate's escape is just the latest problem for Tennessee's troubled prison system

The weekend escape of a Tennessee inmate who was convicted of murdering a co-worker was just the latest black eye for the state’s troubled prison system, coming only weeks after the failed execution of Christa Pike

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FTC orders Walmart, Delta and others to share how they use personal data to set prices and pay

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is ordering Delta Air Lines, Walmart and other companies to provide detailed information on how they use consumers’ data when they are setting prices

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Suspects in alleged school shooting plot in Georgia had floor plan, had chosen a date, warrants say

Authorities say that the suspects in an alleged plot to carry out a shooting at a Georgia high school had a floor plan of the school and had chosen a date

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US sways more countries to oppose UN resolution condemning its Cuba embargo

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly urged an end to the decades-long US economic embargo on Cuba on Wednesday, but a

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Cruise ship residents left stranded in Cambodia after fuel prices soar

Hundreds of people permanently living aboard a touring cruise ship were forced to disembark in Cambodia this week after the vessel's operator said fuel price increases from the Iran

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Meta delays indefinitely its rollout of new commercial terms after publishers' concerns

Meta announced on Wednesday that it was indefinitely delaying the rollout of its new commercial terms following concerns from publishers and digital advertisers, in a move

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Warsh to attend Fed jobs and productivity task force hearing to refine views

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said that he plans to attend a November 16 field hearing of the central bank's productivity and jobs task force in the San Francisco

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Fed's Warsh says US economy not running too hot

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that the US economy is not running too hot despite some demand pressures from the boom in AI investment, adding

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Italy approves 2027 budget with tax hikes on banks and energy firms

Italy will raise taxes on banks, insurers, energy firms and the gaming industry to help finance its 2027 budget, ministers said after

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico expand lawsuit against Trump White House, citing continued ‘viewpoint discrimination’

CNN, MS NOW and Politico expand lawsuit against Trump White House, citing continued ‘viewpoint discrimination’

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FOMC holds rates steady, markets rise modestly

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, awaiting further data on the path of inflation, and said it would reduce its policy-meeting schedule starting

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Phillips 66 posts record quarterly profit on refining strength

Phillips 66 on Wednesday reported a record quarterly profit, topping Wall Street estimates, powered by higher refining margins on fuel supply disruptions due

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US FTC demands Walmart, Uber, Delta and others hand over data on personalized pricing

The US Federal Trade Commission is demanding information from Walmart, Uber and seven other companies on whether and how they use individuals' personal data such as

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Fed leaves rates unchanged as it awaits 'accumulation of more information'

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, opting to delay any changes to borrowing costs until after

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Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation

The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday at about 3.9% despite stubbornly high inflation, while providing little hint about its next moves

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Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, but two officials dissented in favor of a rate hike

Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, but two officials dissented in favor of a rate hike

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US consumer watchdog's information security 'not effective,' watchdog finds

The top US agency for consumer financial protection is not adequately protecting databases with large volumes of sensitive consumer and business

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UN condemns US economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out after Trump administration push

The U.N. General Assembly has condemned the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year

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Canada, European Union officials drop 'associate member' from joint summit declaration

Canada and the European Union agreed to "ever closer association" but dropped the contentious idea of associate EU membership in a

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In first budget, UK's Healey tries to shelter households from economic storms

UK finance minister John Healey offered help on Wednesday to households buffeted by "global economic storms", easing the hit from rising

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Putin woos African leaders, says Russia a better partner than 'colonial' West

President Vladimir Putin told African leaders on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying to exploit the

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US Health Secretary Kennedy opens access to some unapproved peptides

US Health Secretary Robert F.

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Airbus holds annual targets, bets on year-end delivery surge

Airbus maintained its full-year forecasts and production plans on Wednesday after reporting mixed third-quarter earnings,

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Mexico, US assess viability of trade deal before midterms

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that trade talks with the US were advancing as both sides assessed whether an agreement could be reached before

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AI giants' funding ambitions test Wall Street's appetite for risk

The heavyweights of the AI industry are facing a reckoning on Wall Street, reflecting concerns over who will bear the cost of the artificial intelligence buildout

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Apple shows pricey touchscreen laptops, a first for the iPhone maker

Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the company's first touchscreen MacBooks on Wednesday, abandoning a long-held aversion to the technology as it caps a

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Frontier swings to surprise profit on 'healthy balance' between higher fares and demand

Frontier Airlines has a healthy balance between ticket prices and passenger volume, its chief executive said on Wednesday, after the airline

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Wendy's gets $1.4 billion take-private offer from Peltz-led group

Billionaire Nelson Peltz and several partners on Wednesday offered to buy burger chain Wendy's for $1.4 billion, arguing that the

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Hell will freeze over before Havana gives in to Trump. But regular Cubans don’t have that long

Hell will freeze over before Havana gives in to Trump. But regular Cubans don’t have that long

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Iran war's cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1 billion

The cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers has grown to an estimated $47.1 billion

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UK seeks to give households 'breathing space' this winter over Iran war energy price spike

U_K_ Treasury chief John Healey has used his first budget statement to offer households and businesses support with their energy bills this winter in the face of what he termed “global economic storms.”

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A ceasefire in a Ukrainian city is holding, officials say, as Moscow and Kyiv await US-led talks

Officials say that a six-day ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine has held for its first day and night

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Germany set for record trade deficit with Asia-Pacific in 2026, report says

Germany's trade deficit with Asia-Pacific is set to hit a record of nearly €146 billion ($163 billion) in 2026 as falling exports to China outweigh growing

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SAP swaps costly AI models for cheaper alternatives, targets over €2 billion in gains

SAP, whose software is used by many of the world's largest companies,

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Canada reports limited progress in trade talks with US

There has been limited progress in trade talks with the United States to ease US tariffs on Canadian steel and autos, a Canadian

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UK inflation forecast to average 3.4% in 2027, OBR says

British inflation is set to average 3.4% in 2027, the country's budget watchdog said on Wednesday following finance

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Oil prices rise on Yemen fighting, Saudi refinery attack

Oil prices edged up about 1% on Wednesday on renewed concerns about additional energy supply disruptions in the Middle East due to continued fighting in

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Bank of Canada raises key interest rate, says another hike possible

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday hiked its key policy rate for the first time in more than three years and said further increases

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US crude and distillate inventories fall, gasoline stocks rise, EIA says

US crude and distillate inventories fell due to higher demand, while gasoline stockpiles rose last week, the Energy Information

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What to expect from the Fed today

What to expect from the Fed today

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In southern Chile, locals push to protect oceans that have been hurt by intensive salmon farming

The remote Guaitecas Archipelago has more than 40 small islands and is a gateway to Chile’s Patagonia region

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Argentina sees EU soymeal opportunity as deforestation rules threaten Brazil trade

Brazil's soybean industry fears the European Union's new

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Walmart cuts holiday meal basket price to $3.50 per person

Retail giant Walmart on Wednesday unveiled its holiday meal basket price at $3.50 per person, the lowest since the retailer launched the program in 2022 at a time US shoppers are

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US goods trade deficit widens as AI-related demand pushes imports to record high

The US trade deficit in goods unexpectedly widened in September as imports surged to a record high, driven by strong demand for capital goods linked to

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EQT's acquisition of Range underscores race to dominate US natgas market

EQT's acquisition of rival producer Range Resources this week marks the latest consolidation in the natural gas industry, as producers are scrambling to lock in

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Bank of America plans new branches in Wisconsin, Alabama, New Orleans

Bank of America plans to open 19 branches in Wisconsin by 2030, creating 130 jobs, it said on Wednesday, and is on course to open 50 branches a year across the US.

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UK economic growth downgraded to 1% in 2027, Healey says in first budget

Britain's economy is forecast to grow by 1% next year, finance minister John Healey said on Wednesday, citing the latest projections from the Office for Budget

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Iranians cut essentials and put dreams on hold as war-hit economy bites

Iranian families are cutting back on food, housing and education as the eight-month-old war with the United States fuels one of the country's worst inflation

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Healey says UK will have £15 billion of fiscal headroom at end of forecast period

Britain's government will have a smaller buffer to meet its fiscal targets by the end of the decade, finance minister John Healey said in his first budget speech on

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UK's Healey raises business rates threshold for small firms

British finance minister John Healey said on Wednesday he would raise the threshold at which small companies start paying business rates.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as SK Hynix lifts chips; Fed in focus

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Wednesday as memory-chip firms climbed after SK Hynix's bumper results, while investors looked to upcoming key corporate earnings as the

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World Bank sees commodity prices up 23% in 2026 due to Middle East war, other shocks

Global commodity prices are set to surge 23% in 2026, the World Bank said on Wednesday, citing rising energy prices and disruptions to cargo shipping

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These are the four best used electric SUVs for under $25,000, according to Edmunds

The growing supply of used EVs has made electric SUVs more accessible to shoppers who don’t want to spend new-car money

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Why over two-thirds of Americans say their country is in decline

A recent national survey reveals a US electorate that is unsettled, gloomy and likely looking for political change.

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New restrictions on purchases with SNAP benefits in some states mean fewer convenience stores are accepting them

Stores in waiver states may need to update their checkout systems and train employees to prevent purchases that are no longer allowed with SNAP benefits – potentially a big burden for retailers.

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1 in 4 Pennsylvanians say they paid out of pocket for their annual checkup. Why isn’t insurance covering these preventive visits?

Billing errors, testing and questions about new symptoms can lead to unexpected bills, making some patients wary to go back for their next checkup.

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Some states are stepping up after federal childcare cuts – and now offer lessons for the future

Improving both supply and quality of childcare has been the focus of several states trying to find solutions on their own.

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Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs

Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.

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US estrogen supply crunch widens as women seek alternatives to scarce patches

Women in the US struggling to find hormone replacement treatments to manage menopause symptoms are facing shortages beyond estrogen patches amid surging demand,