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Business|Economy|Finance

US private payrolls rise in October, ADP says

US private payrolls growth increased further in October, the ADP National Employment Report showed on Wednesday.

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy

US Treasury shifts language, opening door to auction size changes

The US Treasury Department on Wednesday altered its language regarding future auction sizes in a shift that analysts expect will

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Canada's trade surplus widens to more than four-year high in September

Canada posted a trade surplus of C$5.35 billion ($3.83 billion) in September, the highest since May 2022, data showed on Wednesday, helped by gold and

November 04, 2026

McDonald's plans new value bundles next year after US traffic falls in third quarter

McDonald’s plans to introduce new value-oriented meal bundles early next year after a disappointing third quarter that saw lower traffic at U.S. restaurants

November 04, 2026

Economy|Political|World

International politicians react to Democrats winning US midterms

Governments and politicians around the world reacted to the Democrats winning the US midterm elections, a result that could have major implications for global trade, security and

November 04, 2026

Economy|Political

Iran's Khamenei says US hostility will persist regardless of party in power

Washington's hostility towards Tehran will not change through partisan shifts or any concessions to the US, and those who believe otherwise are “greatly mistaken”, Iran's

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy

Toronto home sales rise for first time in three months in October

Greater Toronto Area home sales rose for the first time in three months in October as lower selling prices offset the recent increase in borrowing costs to

November 04, 2026

Spain's Sanchez reshuffles cabinet after transport minister quits over train crashes

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday his deputy, Carlos Cuerpo, would provisionally run the Transport Ministry after

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Global central banks hit pause in October after September hiking spree

Global central banks largely hit the pause button in October after a round of rate hikes the previous month, though policymakers and

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Finance

‘How did we get here?’: Inside a losing GOP campaign defined by Trump

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Health

How CVS built a healthcare empire it now plans to split

CVS Health said on Wednesday it would split its retail pharmacy business from its insurance and pharmacy benefit operations, unwinding years of expansion that turned the drugstore

November 04, 2026

Economy|Finance|Technology

Tangled up in blue

US Democrats' historic sweep of both houses of Congress on Tuesday was well telegraphed

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Health

Novo hikes outlook again as it speeds up Wegovy pill rollout

Obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk raised its 2026 outlook for the third time this year on Wednesday as quarterly sales

November 04, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Travel

Stranded cruise ship Odyssey leaves Cambodia with no passengers

A U.S. cruise ship that suspended its operations in Cambodia has left with only crew aboard, according to Cambodian officials

November 04, 2026

Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

European shares jump over 1% after Democrats sweep US Congress, Novo Nordisk surges

The European equity benchmark closed at a more than two-month high on Wednesday in broad-based gains after Democrats won control of both chambers of

November 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe

BMW takes second profit warning in stride as it ramps up cuts

Premium automaker BMW got a boost to shares on Wednesday despite slashing its financial targets for a second time this year and reporting a quarterly profit

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Spanish services growth cools, still above trend, PMI shows

Spain's services sector saw strong growth in October, though the expansion was slower than in each of the previous three months as new business growth cooled and export sales fell, a

November 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy

Italy services growth accelerates but cost pressures intensify, PMI shows

Italy's service sector growth accelerated in October, a survey showed on Wednesday, but cost pressures intensified further, driven by turmoil in the Middle East.

November 04, 2026

James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win statewide in Texas since 1994

By Nolan D.

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

French services sector contracts in October at fastest pace since May, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted in October at its fastest pace since May, as protests in the euro zone's second-biggest economy contributed to a drop-off in domestic demand, a

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

Germany services growth slows in October as demand slips, PMI shows

Germany's services sector expanded for a second straight month in October, but at a slower pace as new business fell and weaker demand weighed on hiring, a business survey

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone economic growth slows to four-month low in October, PMI shows

The euro zone's economic expansion slowed sharply but did remain resilient in October as demand — a key gauge of underlying momentum — came close to stalling while rising

November 04, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Colombia's congress passes bill replacing former president's 'total peace' approach

Colombia's Congress toughened the terms offered to members of illegal armed groups who hand themselves in by passing a bill proposed by President Abelardo De La Espriella

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone wage growth to rebound slightly next year, ECB says

Wage growth in the euro zone is likely to rebound slightly in the first nine months of next year based on the latest pay deals, the European Central Bank said on Wednesday

November 04, 2026

Africa|Economy|Political|US|World

South Africa says US midterm results usher in new era

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the results from midterm elections in the United States would usher in a new era in world relations,

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy

UK services growth hits 8-month high in October, PMI shows

British services companies last month reported the strongest growth since the start of the US-Iran conflict in February, helped by rising orders and employment, but they also noted

November 04, 2026

AMD's OpenAI, Meta chip deals trigger $1 billion quarterly charge

(Corrects paragraph 7 to show warrants issued to both companies, and not just OpenAI, carry share price thresholds) By Max A.

November 04, 2026

It's too early to call the outcome of California's proposal to tax billionaires

A California measure to tax the net worth of billionaires was too early to call Wednesday morning as the vote tally continued

November 03, 2026

Democrat Troy Jackson ousts Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine

Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins conceded to Democrat Troy Jackson on Tuesday, scoring a major pickup for Democrats in one of the midterms’ most competitive

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

BMW reports lower Q3 earnings as restructuring spells more pain towards end of year

BMW's pre-tax earnings fell in line with expectations in the third quarter with hefty restructuring charges looming towards the end of the year, forcing another cut to its

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Stock Markets|Technology

Market analysts react to Democratic sweep in US midterms

Democrats swept to majorities in both the US Senate and House in midterm elections on

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Smith+Nephew cuts outlook after failed orthopaedics deal talks with J&J

Smith+Nephew cut its full-year revenue and profit forecast on Wednesday as the British medical device maker also confirmed that talks about a potential merger with Johnson &

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Jeweller Pandora slightly raises outlook and speeds up launches

Jewellery maker Pandora edged higher its near-term revenue and profitability targets on Wednesday, saying it expected a boost in demand

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Stock Markets

Investors poised for US gridlock as Democrats projected to win control of House

(Corrects company name to State Street Investment Management from State Street Global Advisors in 7th paragraph) By Lewis Krauskopf, Suzanne McGee and Gregor Stuart Hunter NEW YORK/SINGAPORE, Nov 3 (

November 03, 2026

Economy|Election|Political|US

‘Epic’ blue wave helps Democrats take Congress in overwhelming rebuke to President Trump

Election Day turned into a massive rebuke of President Donald Trump: a blue wave not seen in 20 years that was built on transforming the economy and rising prices into a central line of attack.

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy

India services growth hits 4-month high as domestic demand improves, PMI shows

India's dominant services sector expanded at its quickest pace in four months in October as improved domestic demand boosted new business, although hiring turned subdued

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Toyota second-quarter profit seen climbing 18%, first increase in six quarters

Toyota is forecast to report its first increase in operating income in six quarters on Thursday, as a weaker yen and robust demand for its more profitable

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Markets fret blue wave will drown data centres

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

November 04, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Travel

Cruise ship leaves Cambodia after forcing hundreds of passengers off

After disembarking more than 200 passengers who had paid tens of thousands of dollars to live on board for years, the Villa Vie Odyssey

November 04, 2026

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Rupee ends a tad higher as dollar slips after US midterms

The Indian rupee ended modestly higher on Wednesday, aided by a weaker dollar and lower oil prices as investors assessed the impact of US midterm election

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Estee Lauder sets 2030 growth, margin targets as turnaround advances

Estee Lauder said on Wednesday it aims to lift its adjusted operating margin by as much as 5.6 percentage points over the next three years, as the cosmetics maker builds on progress

November 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Food

Lindt investors seek board shake-up at chocolate maker after CEO ouster

Influential investors in Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli are calling for sweeping boardroom changes at the maker of Lindor truffles

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Oracle abandons $7 billion Tencent AI deal under Trump pressure, FT reports

Oracle has canceled a multibillion-dollar chip leasing contract with Tencent after bowing to pressure from the Trump administration, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Former elementary school teacher becomes newest paper billionaire in China

November 04, 2026

Trump’s personal push of Darline Graham in South Carolina comes back to bite his party

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

UAE non-oil firms raise prices at record pace in October, PMI shows

The United Arab Emirates' non-oil private sector expanded strongly in October as new orders accelerated and firms passed on surging costs at a record pace, a business survey

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

China's services growth slows to three-month low as confidence weakens

China's services activity in October expanded at its slowest pace since July, with business confidence easing as firms grappled with fierce competition and rising costs, a

November 04, 2026

What Americans are saying about how they voted in the midterm elections

As Americans cast ballots in midterm elections that will decide control of Congress, voters told Reuters they were motivated by issues ranging from the cost of living to

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Japan fund JIC plans to sell JSR to Mitsui Chemicals, sources say

Japan Investment ‌Corp (JIC), a state-backed fund, plans to sell chipmaking materials maker JSR to Mitsui Chemicals in a deal that could exceed

November 04, 2026

What motivated voters in the 2026 midterm elections, according to The AP Voter Poll

The AP Voter Poll suggests that President Donald Trump's 2024 coalition may be faltering in this year's midterms, with young voters and Hispanic voters appearing to move away from the GOP

November 04, 2026

Tesla misled South Korean customers about automated-driving tech, consumer group alleges

Tesla has misled tens of thousands of South Korean customers by marketing driver-assistance software that the company knows cannot be legally used

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy

Suncor Energy tops profit estimates on higher oil prices, margins

Canada's integrated oil and gas producer Suncor Energy surpassed analysts' expectations for third-quarter profit on Tuesday, as higher oil prices and strength in refinery margins

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Science

AbbVie expands Oxford R&D facility as part of £120 million-plus investment

AbbVie has expanded its UK research and development facility in Oxford as part of a more than £120 million ($161 million) investment, the US drugmaker said on Wednesday.

November 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Australia September household spending rises 0.6%

Australian household spending bounced in September as higher petrol prices ate more of people's budgets, data showed on Wednesday, while air travel got a boost from major

November 04, 2026

3M commits $7.35 billion to settle 'forever chemicals'-related claims

Industrial conglomerate 3M said on Tuesday it would commit nearly $7.35 billion over nine years to settle PFAS "forever chemicals"-related personal injury claims.

November 04, 2026

Economy|Finance

Paraguay's central bank chief resigns at president's request as digital lender crisis deepens

Paraguay's central bank head submitted his resignation on Tuesday at President Santiago Peña's request, as authorities launched resolution proceedings

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Trading Day: AI trade rebounds, midterms awaited

A solid rebound in heavyweight tech stocks lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on Tuesday, as investors digested some surprisingly strong US economic

November 03, 2026

Meta raises $15 billion in five-part US bond sale to fund AI expansion

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it is raising $15 billion through a five-part US dollar bond offering, as the Facebook parent turns to debt markets to help finance accelerating

November 03, 2026

Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election

Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing white powder to public officials

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Ambani's Jio explores tech-for-equity talks with Comcast and Charter, sources say

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms has held talks with several companies including Comcast and Charter

November 03, 2026

BMW cuts automotive outlook for second time as restructuring deepens

BMW cut the profit margin outlook for its core automotive business on Tuesday for the second time in five months, citing one-off costs from accelerating job cuts and restructuring it

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil, Venezuela foreign ministers discuss trade, Amazon cooperation

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and his Venezuelan counterpart, Oliver Blanco, met on Tuesday in Madrid on the sidelines of the 30th Ibero-American Summit,

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Finance

Stocks wobble as investors watch US midterm elections

Global equity markets wobbled on Tuesday with investors eyeing the outcome of the US midterm elections, while oil prices continued their descent amid

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Block raises full-year profit outlook as Cash App drives Q3 growth

Jack Dorsey-led Block raised

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Travel

LATAM Airlines trims earnings outlook as fuel costs bite

LATAM Airlines cut its core earnings outlook for this year on Tuesday as soaring fuel prices squeezed margins, though it raised projected revenues after strong travel demand lifted

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Super Micro forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on strong AI server demand

Super Micro Computer forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday as strong demand for its AI-optimized servers boosted sales,

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

AIG beats profit estimates on premium growth, investment income

Insurance giant AIG swept past analysts' estimates for third-quarter profit on Tuesday, as higher investment income and premium growth helped offset a jump in catastrophe losses.

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Travel

Booking Holdings takes $1 billion hit to third-quarter results linked to FTC action

Booking Holdings said on Tuesday it recorded a $900 million reduction in revenue and accrued a loss of $100 million related to an FTC

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

SK Hynix's New York chip plans hit snag over US restrictions on China, sources say

US officials have held up approval for American chipmaking equipment needed by SK Hynix to expand production in China, complicating the South Korean chipmaker's

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks lift the US market despite drops for Apple and much of Wall Street

A rebound for some influential Big Tech stocks helped lift the U.S. market despite a drop for Apple and mixed trading elsewhere on Wall Street

November 03, 2026

Justice Department sends criminal target letters in Alaska probe to people aligned with Democratic party

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Sports

Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players

Major League Baseball has proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028

November 03, 2026

Economy|Political

Haiti's prime minister Fils-Aimé speaks out as concerns over El Salvador's troops deepen

Haiti’s leader has spoken publicly for the first time since four Salvadoran aviation technicians went missing, prompting El Salvador to deploy more than 2,000 troops to the troubled Caribbean country as scrutiny over their operations intensifies

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

Gulf oil flows dip in October from post-Iran war high, data shows

By Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON, Nov 3 - Gulf oil exports dipped in October from September's levels, which were the highest since the Iran war started, data from two ship-tracking companies showed, although

November 03, 2026

Economy|Europe

Bundesbank's Nagel joins ECB chorus backing December rate hike

Another European Central Bank rate hike in December seems almost inevitable, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Tuesday, joining an already long list of

November 03, 2026

US lawmakers, in letter, question McDonald’s CEO about algorithmic pricing practices

By Waylon Cunningham Nov 3 - US Senator Elizabeth Warren and four other lawmakers questioned McDonald's use of algorithmic pricing tools in a letter to CEO Chris Kempczinski, which the lawmakers

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Nasdaq ends higher as AI heavyweights rebound ahead of midterm results

The Nasdaq ended higher on Tuesday as AI heavyweights rebounded ahead of US midterm election results, while Apple fell after the iPhone maker joined the list of Big

November 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment

New Jersey governor warns ports against accepting Russian diesel

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warned local port officials and terminal operators against accepting Russian diesel, saying those shipments break federal law.

November 03, 2026

Arts|Economy

US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz create more questions about what’s ahead

Many in the Middle East remain on edge after the United States carried out limited strikes on Iranian targets just hours before Tuesday’s midterm elections in the U.S. The strikes in the Strait of Hormuz are raising more questions about what’s coming next

November 03, 2026

Mother calls for change after second person falls through gap between two Kansas City, Kansas, roads

November 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Technology|World

US factory orders beat expectations in September amid broad strength

New orders for US factory goods increased more than expected in September, boosted by bookings for aircraft and a range of other goods, government data showed on Tuesday.

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Mexico analysts slightly lift inflation, growth forecasts

Private sector analysts polled by Mexico's central bank edged up their expectations for headline inflation this year and 2027, while also nudging up their economic

November 03, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political

Bank of Canada head says fiscal policy not hitting fight against inflation

The Canadian government's current fiscal policy is not making it harder for the Bank of Canada to fight inflation, Governor Tiff Macklem told the House of Commons finance

November 03, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment

Berkshire-owned utility urges Oregon top court against 'mammoth' wildfire class action

The Oregon Supreme Court on Tuesday struggled with whether to revive a jury verdict that could expose Berkshire Hathaway's PacifiCorp utility to tens of billions

November 03, 2026

US billionaire leads swap plan to buy Lukoil's overseas assets, sources say

A consortium led by US billionaire Todd Boehly is preparing a securities swap to acquire sanctioned Russian oil major

November 03, 2026

Economy|Finance

Brazil's Lula not weighing proposal to slash interest rates, minister says

Brazil's re-elected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is not considering a proposal from an influential economist to slash benchmark interest rates as a

November 03, 2026

Economy

King Charles says he is determined to build a better future after shame of slavery

King Charles told Commonwealth leaders on Tuesday his greater understanding of the horrors of slavery had made him more determined

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Marathon profit beats estimates on soaring margins; strikes $4.2 billion refinery deal with CVR

Marathon Petroleum beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Tuesday on strong refining utilization and elevated margins, buoyed by fuel supply disruptions due

November 03, 2026

European supermarket fridges got hacked. Again. Here's what to know

Mysterious cyberattacks on European supermarket fridges have officials scrambling to understand what happened

November 03, 2026

Russia trying to foment 'instability' in Poland, PM Tusk says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia on Tuesday of seeking to fuel "instability" in Poland by meddling in a dispute between his government and the president over the

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Betting on US midterms brings rush, stress as serious money goes on the line

(Corrects description of Poser's book to note it is partly about prediction markets, and his trading model to drop reference to Wall Street career, both in fourth paragraph) By Suzanne McGee, Douglas

November 03, 2026

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as oil prices extend declines, midterms on tap

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Tuesday as crude oil prices fell further heading into the US midterm elections, while Apple joined the list of Big Tech companies whose

November 03, 2026

Spain's transport minister resigns over deadly train crash

Spain's transport minister, Oscar Puente, announced his resignation on Tuesday over last week's deadly train crash, the country's

November 03, 2026

Nine things on US voters' minds ahead of midterm elections, according to Reuters/Ipsos poll

The rising cost of living will be top of mind for Americans as they head to the polls in Tuesday's midterm elections which will determine control of

November 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Paraguay seizes major digital bank tied to president, leaving millions of customers in limbo

Paraguay’s central bank has seized Ueno Bank, a major digital lender with close ties to President Santiago Peña, fueling a political crisis and threatening the country’s reputation among investors

November 03, 2026

Economy

Trump says US close to trade deal with Canada, Carney says work remains

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was close to making a trade deal with Canada, but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said work remained to be

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science

Pfizer raises 2026 forecasts as Eliquis, cancer drugs drive third-quarter results

Pfizer raised its full-year profit and revenue forecasts on Tuesday as strong demand for its recently acquired cancer drug Padcev and blockbuster

November 03, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science

Lightning strike ignites buried waste, starting monthslong underground fire in Pittsburgh

November 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance

Fiserv cuts 3,000 employees and contractor jobs under new CEO

Fiserv has cut its employee and contractor base by 3,000 since June, including a reduction of senior management by more than 10%, CEO Takis Georgakopoulo said on an earnings call on

November 03, 2026

South Africa braces for some job losses as US trade benefits end

South African exporters are weighing potential job losses and squeezed margins after Washington moved to end the country's duty-free access to the US

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Apollo assets reach $1.07 trillion on alternative investment demand

Apollo Global Management reported $53 billion in third-quarter inflows on Tuesday, pushing its assets under management to $1.07 trillion, as demand for private

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Global financial markets were already fragile. Big AI bets could break them

Financial markets are struggling under the weight of wars, soaring sovereign debt and trade tensions, with signs of trouble showing

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Midterms and mediation

Energy markets were blindsided overnight by reports of US military strikes on Iran, cutting across multiple reports on Monday of peace talk mediation that had sent

November 03, 2026

Apple shares slide as Ternus sounds alarm on memory costs

Apple shares tumbled about 4% on Tuesday as its first results under new CEO John Ternus showed that rising memory chip costs were denting

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

ADM beats quarterly estimates, lifts annual profit forecast on stronger processing margins

Archer-Daniels-Midland beat third-quarter earnings estimates and raised its full-year adjusted profit forecast for a third straight quarter on Tuesday,

November 03, 2026

China military vice chair meets Russian defence minister in Beijing

Beijing wants to work with Moscow to bolster strategic communication and mutual trust in the military field, China's top general told Russia's Defence Minister Andrei

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Sports

Keurig Dr Pepper flags slower fourth-quarter coffee profits as shoppers trade down

Keurig Dr Pepper said on Tuesday it expects slower US coffee profit growth in the fourth quarter on cautious

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Lonza buys 5 sites from Germany's Merck to more than double US footprint

Contract drug manufacturer Lonza said on Tuesday it would buy five US manufacturing sites from Merck KGaA, more than doubling its footprint in

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

DuPont raises annual profit forecasts, sees upbeat Q4 on healthcare, aerospace strength

DuPont lifted its full-year profit forecasts on Tuesday and projected current-quarter earnings above Wall Street estimates after a third-quarter performance boost from

November 03, 2026

Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

Indian naval forces have freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia

November 03, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science

US wildfire damage is on pace to triple by mid-century, but there are affordable ways to lower the risk

Dry land and little snow helped fuel a destructive 2026 fire season. New research shows active fire seasons are becoming the norm, and communities need to prepare.

November 03, 2026

Economy

Russian drone attacks turn the Black Sea into the world’s deadliest waterway

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Bottler Coca-Cola Europacific Partners flags cost pressures, keeps outlook

(This Nov 3 story has been republished to remove an incorrect image, with no changes to text.)

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil’s post-election market shock clouds path to cheaper credit

Brazil’s market rout following the reelection of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has clouded the prospect of cheaper credit, leaving

November 03, 2026

Asia|Economy|World

China foreign minister meets Southeast Asian officials amid relations push

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met separately with officials from Thailand, Laos and Myanmar on Tuesday, as the world's second largest economy moves to expand relations

November 03, 2026

European stocks slip as Middle East uncertainty makes for caution

Europe's benchmark equities index slipped on Tuesday, as doubts over a potential Middle East peace deal kept markets on edge ahead of the US midterm

November 03, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea, Turkey to cooperate in nuclear, defence, infrastructure

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan agreed at a summit on Tuesday to expand cooperation in nuclear energy and defence, including on one

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Musk’s pay under a SpaceX-Tesla merger: voting control, but no $1 trillion payday

Elon Musk’s recent super-sized pay packages at SpaceX and Tesla were centered on some eye-popping goals: creating a 1 million-person human colony on Mars, putting a

November 03, 2026

Higher oil prices boost Saudi Aramco profits despite disruption from attacks

Saudi Aramco is reporting a 35% increase in third-quarter net profit, boosted by higher oil prices and the sale of a stake in a Malaysian company

November 03, 2026

Binance co-CEO says company is in very strong financial health after $6.3 billion heist

Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said on Tuesday the exchange is in "very strong financial health" and that a "post-mortem" of

November 03, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Hong Kong Q3 GDP expands by 5.2% year-on-year, outlook positive

Hong Kong's economy expanded by 5.2% in the third quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Tuesday, the 15th consecutive quarter of growth

November 03, 2026

'Fuel of the poor' LPG soars in Pakistan, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut meals

For 13 years, Rashid Ali has driven a three-wheeled motorised rickshaw around Lahore in eastern Pakistan.

November 03, 2026

How NATO states on the Black Sea are being drawn into Ukraine war escalation

Attacks on cargo vessels off the coast of NATO members Romania and Bulgaria have surged in recent weeks, the latest fallout from the escalating fighting between Russia and Ukraine in

November 03, 2026

Economy|Environment|Food

From grains to chicken and milk, India faces prolonged food inflation

Indian farmer Amarsingh Gushinge wants to sow wheat and chickpeas in coming weeks to capitalise on attractive prices, but

November 03, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|World

For many Russians, higher utility bills are latest inflation shock

In the Russian capital Moscow, history teacher Polina Ibragimova was shocked when a utility bill arrived that amounted to more than half her monthly pay.

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China regulator tells banks to pause IPOs, FT reports

China's securities regulator has told investment banks to pause initial public offerings and has suspended large share sales by existing shareholders until markets recover, The

November 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment

Rain clears but flood risk remains high after destructive storms swamp normally arid US Southwest

Rain is clearing but the risk of flooding remains high in storm-weary parts of the Southwest

November 02, 2026

Australia's highest court hears challenges to social media ban for children

Australia's highest court is hearing challenges to a law banning children younger than 16 from social media

November 03, 2026

Suspected militants open fire and kill 2 police officers guarding polio workers in Pakistan

Suspected militants have shot and killed two police officers protecting polio workers during a vaccination campaign in northwestern Pakistan

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

AI-related debt binge may pressure European bond markets

Europe's bond markets face a fresh headwind as US technology companies increasingly tap European investors to finance AI spending, boosting

November 03, 2026

Singapore will push for stronger action against transboundary haze as ASEAN chair in 2027, says minister

Singapore will work with ASEAN member states to strengthen the implementation of an agreement on transboundary haze when it chairs the regional bloc next year, the

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's central bank lifts rates to 18-year high, split vote points to pause ahead

Australia's central bank raised its cash rate to an 18-year high on Tuesday in its fifth hike of the year, though a surprisingly narrow 6-3 vote

November 03, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Science

Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese firms' US investment set to keep climbing: Citi

Investments by some companies from Asian economies in the United States are set to keep climbing amid a global supply-chain shake-up, Citi's international

November 03, 2026

Economy|Finance|Technology

AI investment is becoming overly concentrated, Chinese official says

Global investment in artificial intelligence is "overly concentrated" and crowding out traditional industries by raising borrowing costs, a top official at China's

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Binance to reopen withdrawals for more assets on several networks

Binance said on Monday it will reopen withdrawals for more assets on networks, including BSC, ETH, SOL, XRP and SUI.

November 03, 2026

Economy|Environment

Dozens of Commonwealth leaders descend on Antigua at time of global political turbulence

Leaders representing nearly a third of the world’s population are meeting on the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua this week to strengthen ties at a time of global political upheaval

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Anthropic plans Australian share offer in IPO, CommSec says

AI giant Anthropic, which filed for a US IPO last week, is expected to include an Australian retail share offer in its prospectus to be filed with the country's corporate regulator,

November 03, 2026

Economy|Finance

China to raise FX reserve requirement to slow yuan's rally

China is raising the amount of foreign currency that financial institutions must hold as reserves, in one of the strongest moves to slow the pace of a long rally in the yuan

November 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Oracle taps investors for $20 billion to finance AI expansion

Oracle on Monday said it will raise $20 billion through bond and share sales, as the software giant taps investors to fund its costly AI and cloud infrastructure build-out.

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

AustralianSuper digs down on AI 'picks and shovels' to ride out global AI upheaval

Australia's largest pension fund, the A$430 billion ($301.7 billion) AustralianSuper, said it will stick to the "picks and shovels" of the AI industry as it

November 03, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Rubio speaks to Venezuelan minister about reforms that lay groundwork for elections

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his Venezuelan counterpart on Monday about reforms that lay the groundwork for future free and fair

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Singapore's Grab lifts 2026 forecasts on strong ride-hailing, delivery demand

Singapore's Grab lifted its annual forecasts on Tuesday, helped by steady growth in its ride-hailing unit, while demand for its delivery services benefited

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment

Automakers back Trump administration's rollback of US fuel economy rules

A group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen and other major automakers on Monday backed the Trump administration in a legal challenge to

November 02, 2026

US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says

The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine,

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Palantir forecasts strong quarterly revenue on AI demand

Palantir Technologies forecast revenue above estimates for the last three months of the year after topping third-quarter expectations, banking on sustained demand

November 02, 2026

US Supreme Court rejects Trump, lets California count all ballots

Acting on the eve of the US midterm elections, the Supreme Court quickly rejected on Monday a bid by President Donald Trump's administration to temporarily block

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy

South Korea October headline inflation moderates ahead of expected rate hike

South Korea's headline inflation slowed in October, government data showed on Tuesday, providing a slight reprieve for central bankers but remaining firmly above target.

November 02, 2026

Parts of a Learjet may have broken off midair before Florida crash that killed 9, investigators say

Parts of a business jet likely started to break off before the aircraft crashed in South Florida, killing nine people

November 02, 2026

Africa|Economy

US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday that Washington will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from its flagship duty-free trade program for sub-Saharan

November 02, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran

US President Donald Trump raised doubts on Monday about whether he would follow through on a threatened resumption of military strikes against Iran and

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Travel

Delta CEO says Heathrow plan to relocate airline's operations is 'deeply disappointing'

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said on Monday that Heathrow Airport's decision to move the US carrier's operations to Terminal 4 from a terminal shared with Virgin Atlantic was "

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Anthropic revenue growth slows, compute financing risks mount ahead of IPO

Anthropic's revenue growth slowed sharply in the third quarter and the AI startup flagged new risks to the computing capacity underpinning

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Trading Day: Oil slump no cure for AI angst

Oil prices tumbled on Monday on hopes that US-Iran peace talks could soon take place, which pushed bond yields around the world lower.

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Business loan demand softened last quarter, Fed survey shows

Business demand for bank loans weakened last quarter for the first time in more than a year, a Federal Reserve survey showed on Monday, though banks said some borrowers

November 02, 2026

Africa|Economy

Trump administration will cut South Africa and Rwanda from the AGOA trade program

U.S. President Donald Trump will cut South Africa and Rwanda from the AGOA trade agreement at the end of the year as punishment for not meeting certain criteria

November 02, 2026

Economy|Finance

US Treasury cuts fourth-quarter borrowing estimate to $618 billion

The US Treasury said on Monday it expects to borrow $618 billion in the fourth quarter, $10 billion less than it projected in August, due to a higher-than-assumed

November 02, 2026

Russia bombs aid center and shelter in southern Ukraine, killing 26, officials say

Ukrainian authorities say 26 people have been killed in Russian bomb attacks on an aid distribution center and neighboring shelter in southern Ukraine

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Dollar falls ahead of US midterms as oil plummets

The dollar eased on Monday as oil prices plunged and Treasury yields retreated ahead of a week full of catalysts, including the US midterm elections, a

November 02, 2026

Economy

Oil drops 7% as Iran signals openness to peace talks

Oil prices fell more than 7% on Monday as talks between Iranian and Qatari officials lifted hopes for an end to the US-Israeli war with Iran and stabilization

November 01, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science

El Nino poses 'meaningful risk' of higher inflation in 2027, SF Fed paper says

The El Nino weather pattern that could cause a record rise in ocean temperatures in coming months poses a "meaningful risk" of higher US inflation in 2027 even as it

November 02, 2026

ICE officer indicted on allegations he ran over undocumented Mexican immigrant released on bond

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US Treasury auction changes loom in 2027; dealers eye long-end cuts

The US Treasury is widely expected to leave coupon auction sizes unchanged at this week's quarterly refunding announcement, but investors are

November 02, 2026

Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI officials, says DOJ rushed charges before midterms

A federal judge on Monday tossed out a criminal case accusing two former senior FBI officials of lying about their involvement in an investigation of

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI says its AI is getting better at doing things humans do, like shopping and meal planning

November 02, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

What polls do and don’t tell us about the 2026 midterms

November 02, 2026

Judge dismisses case against former FBI officials who DOJ believes hampered Biden family corruption probe

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

German metal workers step up strikes in pay dispute

Strikes gathered pace across Germany's metal and electrical engineering industry on Monday, with workers at companies including Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Tata Steel downing

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Stock Markets

US stock index futures jump as oil falls about 6%

US stock index futures extended gains on Monday, with crude oil prices tumbling close to 6% as talks between Iranian and Qatari officials on a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US stocks open higher as AI trade steadies, oil falls

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday with technology and AI-related stocks steadying after a dismal October, while risk sentiment got a lift as crude oil prices dropped

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canadian factory PMI shows sector contracting for first time in 2026

Canada's manufacturing sector contracted in October for the first time this year as tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on activity, and after

November 02, 2026

Marvell doubles down on AI boom with costly $115 billion Lumentum deal

Marvell Technology is buying optical components maker Lumentum in a $115 billion all-stock deal, including debt, one of the tech industry's largest

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US manufacturing strengthens in October, input prices stay high

US manufacturing activity picked up in October amid strong domestic demand, keeping inflation at the factory gate elevated.

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US market correction nearing end, Morgan Stanley strategists say

The US market correction that began in June is in its "final innings", Morgan Stanley strategists said on Monday, adding that the November 3 midterm elections should help remove a

November 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Interview

What's behind Poland's constitutional crisis?

A crisis over the appointment of judges to Poland's Constitutional Tribunal over the weekend has pushed a simmering conflict

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US construction spending tumbles in September

US construction spending tumbled in September, nearly reversing the prior month's upwardly revised jump, likely because high materials costs depressed outlays on

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Activist investor Oasis cuts its slate of director nominees at Vail in half

Oasis Management has cut by half its number of director

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US tech selloff drags global stocks back into the red

A global stock rebound petered out on Monday, with selling among popular technology issues picking up in the US afternoon in the latest sign of angst over the

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK exempts care workers from plan to impose long delays on immigrants seeking residence

Britain watered down plans on Monday to impose long delays on immigrants seeking to receive permanent residence, announcing exemptions

November 02, 2026

Economy|Political

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, alders to discuss how to spend parking meter transfer fee money

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Sectors bracing for a pivot as US midterm elections loom

As the US midterm elections approach, Corporate America is bracing for a potential shift in the balance of power in Washington.

November 02, 2026

Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump's Iran threat renews Gulf fears of a war it didn't choose

US President Donald Trump’s threat to strike Iran again confronts America’s Gulf allies with a stark prospect: another

November 02, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Not in a FEMA flood zone? Your home could still be at risk – and you could suffer more than your neighbor

Your home’s true flood risk is far more complex than FEMA flood maps reflect.

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

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

November 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy

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.

November 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance

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

November 02, 2026

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

November 02, 2026

The races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Nolan D.

October 12, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

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

November 02, 2026

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

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Finance

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.

November 02, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Belgian government in crisis after budget talks collapse

By Bart H.

November 02, 2026

Economy|Finance|Technology

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

November 02, 2026

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

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

November 02, 2026

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

November 02, 2026

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,

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

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-

November 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

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

November 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

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.

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Investors gaming out Congress control for spending, AI outlook

US midterm elections don't typically produce market fireworks.

November 02, 2026

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

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

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

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy

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

November 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

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

November 02, 2026

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

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

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

November 02, 2026

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Science|Technology

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

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

November 02, 2026

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.

November 02, 2026

Arts|Asia|Economy|Environment

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

November 02, 2026

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

Asian shares are mostly higher but technology stocks remain volatile

November 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|World

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

November 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment

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

November 02, 2026

Economy

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

November 02, 2026

Arts|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

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

November 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

November 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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

November 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment|Europe

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

November 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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

November 01, 2026

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

November 01, 2026

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.

November 01, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

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

November 01, 2026

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

October 31, 2026

Economy|Education|Finance|Sports|Technology

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

November 01, 2026

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

November 01, 2026

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

November 01, 2026

Arts|Economy|Election

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

November 01, 2026

Economy|Health|Science

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

November 01, 2026

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

November 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

November 01, 2026

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

November 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

November 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

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-

November 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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

November 01, 2026

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

November 01, 2026

Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

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

October 31, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

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

October 31, 2026

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

October 31, 2026

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,

October 31, 2026

Economy|Education|Europe|Political

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

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October 30, 2026

Economy

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

October 31, 2026

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

October 31, 2026

Elderly couple loses life savings to scammer posing as FBI agent

October 31, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 31, 2026

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

October 31, 2026

Economy

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

October 31, 2026

Africa|Economy|Europe|Political

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

October 31, 2026

Business|Economy

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

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

October 31, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|World

China’s factory activity slips as new export orders weaken

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

October 31, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 31, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

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

October 30, 2026

Economy|Political|World

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Political

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Science

Bayer wins Roundup weedkiller cancer trial while awaiting settlement ruling

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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)

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Food

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.”

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Fed officials make case for rate hikes amid ongoing inflation concerns

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October 30, 2026

Economy|Finance|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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-

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

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

October 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 30, 2026

Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Science

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Sports

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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.

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

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,

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|Sports

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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

October 30, 2026

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.

October 30, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology

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.

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy

Canada’s economic break with the US in 5 charts

October 30, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Major anti-government protests sweep across Italy

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 30, 2026

Economy|Science|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Opinion|Science

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.

October 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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.

October 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|World

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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,

October 30, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance

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,

October 30, 2026

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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-

October 30, 2026

Economy|Sports

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

October 30, 2026

Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Travel

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

October 29, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Travel

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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.

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

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

October 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

October 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe

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

October 30, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

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

October 30, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance

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

October 30, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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.

October 30, 2026