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US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say

US officials met representatives of Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the

September 16, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast

Belgian court rules country's treasury department lacks authority to decide on Russian bank's frozen assets

Belgium's top administrative court ruled that the country's treasury department lacked the proper legal authority to refuse the release of

September 16, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Ukraine proposes record defence spending next year as war costs soar

Ukraine is proposing record defence spending for 2027 as the cost of the war with Russia, now in its fifth year, rises and the country needs more financial

September 16, 2026

Hedge funds step up bets against consumer stocks in August, Hazeltree says

Hedge funds increased bets against consumer-focused companies in August and cut some of their bets against AI-related stocks, but turned more bearish towards Alphabet,

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US homebuilder sentiment drops to 12-month low in September

U.S. homebuilder sentiment dropped to a one-year low in September as rising mortgage rates dampen demand for housing, a survey showed on Wednesday.

September 16, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Amazon raises minimum hourly pay by $1 to $20 for US operations workers

Amazon.com is raising the minimum hourly pay for its eligible full-time U.S. operations workers by $1 to $20, the e-commerce and cloud giant said on Wednesday.

September 16, 2026

Malaysia PM to offer to host Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing in deal for Rohingya return

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday he would invite Myanmar's junta chief-turned-President Min Aung Hlaing for an official visit in return for

September 16, 2026

Economy|Finance|Technology

Crypto bill's defeat shows limits of industry's political machine

The U.S.

September 16, 2026

Gaza building collapse kills more than 20, dozens remain trapped under rubble

September 16, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Diesel at some Bay Area stations nearing $9 a gallon as CA prices hit record highs

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Trump administration paid federal employees $9.5 billion not to work in 2025 under DOGE plan

September 16, 2026

Arts|Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast

Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of ‘red line’ attack on Mecca as rebels face outrage from Muslim world

September 16, 2026

Minnesota farmers grapple with rising fuel costs ahead of fall harvest

September 16, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

The future of Germany's leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections

Two German regional elections this weekend are expected to bring more gains for a far-right party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power and push ahead with economic reforms

September 16, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US House to vote on data center power cost bill

The U.S.

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Health

Majority of US Gen Z healthcare workers eye new jobs within the year, survey shows

A majority of younger U.S. healthcare workers plan to explore new jobs within the next year, even as many want long-term stability with a single employer, a survey released on

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Finance

8 rules to help you understand what campaign finance reporting reveals about influence and support – or doesn’t

Campaign spending is confusing, but there are basic rules to help you understand information about money in elections. They can help you determine what is corruption and what is just regular politics.

September 16, 2026

War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside

Gaza rescuers on Wednesday searched through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing

September 16, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

Dollarama raises annual sales forecast in Canada as cost-conscious shoppers trade down

Canada's Dollarama raised annual comparable sales growth forecast on Wednesday, as shoppers opt for its cheaper everyday products while contending with higher

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's July activity falls more than expected ahead of rate decision

Economic activity in Brazil fell by a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in July from the previous month, a central bank index showed on Wednesday, compared with expectations for

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

UK PM Burnham says he will take tough decisions to keep economy on track

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is ready to take the difficult decisions required to ensure the UK economy remains on track, after data on Wednesday showed a

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Warsh's words may matter more than the anticipated Fed rate hike

The Federal Reserve is expected on Wednesday to hike interest rates for the first time since 2023, a decision driven by stubbornly high inflation

September 16, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

German conservative state premiers back embattled Merz in joint statement

Eight state premiers from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats backed the embattled leader in a joint statement on Wednesday.

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

Workers at German auto supplier Bosch call for EU action to stem job losses

Labour representatives at auto supplier Bosch demanded on Wednesday political action at EU level to stem job losses in the industry by drawing up regulations to promote

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

A time to hike?

An unsettled few days set the scene for the week's main event: the Federal Reserve's policy decision.

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Bond market woes likely a factor for Fed, but intervention seen as unlikely

By Michael S.

September 16, 2026

Honda HR-V vs Kia Seltos, a budget SUV Edmunds comparison

The 2027 Honda HR-V and 2027 Kia Seltos are two small SUVs that are easy to live with, offer enough room for everyday duties, keep fuel costs in check, and are versatile enough to be useful for a range of needs

September 16, 2026

Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Charlie Kirk's family says security failures by Utah officials led to his assassination

Charlie Kirk’s family is blaming Utah officials for failing to prevent the conservative activist’s assassination at a state university

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares rise as oil pauses ahead of Fed rate decision

European shares edged up from the previous session's three-month low on Wednesday as a pause in the oil price rally lifted risk appetite ahead

September 16, 2026

Economy

Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

A new poll of over 35,000 people worldwide shows continued support for global cooperation and rising trust in international institutions, but less

September 16, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe

EU will use all tools to cut China trade deficit, von der Leyen says

The European Union will use every possible means to reduce its "unsustainable" trade deficit trade with China, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Reliance Worldwide agrees to Brookfield's $2.9 billion buyout bid

Australia's Reliance Worldwide will back an almost $2.9 billion buyout from global investment firm Brookfield, it said on Wednesday, as the plumbing supplies company

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

India's payment firms jump as UPI fee boosts revenue outlook

Shares of Paytm, One Mobikwik, Yes Bank advanced on Wednesday after India's payments authority introduced a 0.4% fee on select person-to-merchant transactions above 2,000 rupees (

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone wage growth slows, only modest uptick seen

Euro zone wage growth continued to slow last quarter even as inflation picked up, and negotiated wage contracts point to only a mild pickup next year, offering European

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter

South African inflation expectations stabilised in the third quarter, a survey showed on Wednesday, after a steep rise in the previous quarter because of the oil

September 16, 2026

Arts|Economy

UK rents rise at fastest pace this year, data shows

Average private rent prices in Britain rose in August in annual terms at the fastest rate this year, according to official data on Wednesday that also showed a cooling in house

September 16, 2026

Economy

Warsh on collision course with Trump administration

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is likely to come out of Wednesday's policy decision bruised one way or another.

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Smaller phone and laptop makers dig in for years of memory scarcity

Independent phone and laptop makers are redesigning products, testing incoming chips for fakes and passing on costs as a memory shortage they

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

US, Vietnam firms to sign agreements as To Lam travels to New York, documents show

A string of agreements is expected to be announced next week by U.S. and Vietnamese corporations involving energy, tech, aviation

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

US court accepts airBaltic Chapter 11 filing, Latvian prime minister says

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved Latvian carrier airBaltic's request to enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and begin restructuring its debt, Prime

September 16, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Indonesia finance minister ousted after clash with Prabowo's ex-army colleague, sources say

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto sacked Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa after he clashed with a top ministry official who served on

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

China's slower loan growth is the new normal, central bank governor says

China's slower loan growth is becoming the new normal as shrinking property and local government sectors sap credit demand faster than emerging industries can fill the gap

September 16, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Hong Kong's first five-year plan aims to add jobs, homes

Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled the city's first five-year plan on Wednesday, aiming to boost residents' livelihoods and cement its

September 16, 2026

Arts|Asia|Economy|Finance

BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom

The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday and signal readiness to keep pushing up borrowing costs, joining other major

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Private equity, foreign investors fuel Aussie M&A activity in 2026

Australian companies have attracted a wave of takeover interest from private equity firms and overseas investors so far in 2026, although only a limited number of those approaches

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI rivals found rare agreement on safety. Putting it into practice is harder

Leading voices in AI, including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, agree that AI development needs to slow down

September 16, 2026

Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains in new theatre of Middle East war

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen, the Houthis said on Wednesday, as the Iran-backed fighters solidified their gains after a lightning advance that

September 16, 2026

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Sydney housing slump creates pandemic-sized hole in state tax take

The Australian state of New South Wales, home to one of the world's most expensive housing markets in Sydney, saw tax revenue from home sales dive more than

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Apollo Global Management provides $585 million financing to office provider TEC

Apollo Global Management has extended $585 million in financing to office space provider The Executive Centre (TEC), the U.S.-based asset manager said on Tuesday.

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Interview

US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war

Small business owners in the United States and Canada say a trade war between their countries is hurting sales while they are also dealing with rising expenses from higher fuel costs

September 16, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance

Chinese investors rush into US stocks as Beijing opens wider path overseas

Chinese investors are piling into foreign assets, especially U.S. stock funds, after regulators lifted outbound quotas, unlocking pent-up demand as domestic yields are at

September 16, 2026

Africa|Asia|Economy|Political|World

Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is seeking backing from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

September 16, 2026

Economy

House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on

For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran

September 16, 2026

Economy|World

Japan records a trade deficit for 4th month as oil imports soar

Japan’s trade deficit totaled $7 billion last month, as surging oil prices sent the cost of imports soaring

September 16, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Boeing, Korean Air finalize order for 103 aircraft

Korean Air has finalized an order for 103 Boeing aircraft worth $36.2 billion at list prices, including wide-body passenger jets, freighters and single-aisle planes, the airline

September 16, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

Vance tells House Republicans to ‘just talk about Abdul El-Sayed’ if their own opponents aren’t ‘that crazy’

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US DoJ backs bond demand in Paramount-Warner Bros antitrust fight

The U.S.

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

The AI gold rush has a dress code: steel-toe boots

Not every winner in the AI race makes chips. Some sell cowboy boots.

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan August imports jump as oil prices lift costs, exports stay firm

Japan posted its largest increase in imports in nearly four years in August as higher oil prices lifted energy costs, while exports rose for a 12th month

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand parliament passes India trade deal, cutting tariffs on most exports

New Zealand's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation to implement a free trade agreement with India, under which tariffs on about 95% of New Zealand exports to India would be

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Trading Day: No hiding place

Investors must have had a strong sense of deja vu on Tuesday, as global bond yields hit fresh multi-year highs and supply fears yanked oil

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Norfolk Southern sees fuel prices weighing on third quarter despite freight share gains

Norfolk Southern expects higher fuel prices to creating a significant headwind in the third quarter, even as the railroad operator continues to gain freight share from trucks,

September 16, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political

Victims of sexual abuse with NDAs would be able to speak freely under new bill from GOP committee leader

September 16, 2026

Arts|Business|Crime|Economy

Federal authorities allege more than $10M in childcare payment fraud in California

Federal authorities have charged a dozen people for fraudulently collecting over $10 million in childcare payments without having actual attendees at their facilities

September 15, 2026

Economy|Science|Technology

US Senator Sanders and Trump ally Bannon call for stronger AI oversight

Progressive U.S.

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007 ahead of Fed rate decision

September 15, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Bitcoin and crypto stocks remain down after US senate fails to advance regulatory bill

Bitcoin and crypto-related stocks remained lower on Tuesday after the U.S.

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy

Argentina submits 2027 budget bill to Congress, foresees 4% GDP growth

Argentina's government presented its 2027 budget proposal to Congress on Tuesday, laying out President Javier Milei's economic projections and spending priorities

September 16, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Interview

JPMorgan expects investment banking, trading to shine in third quarter

JPMorgan Chase expects investment banking fees and trading revenue growth to be strong in the third quarter, co-President Doug Petno said at

September 16, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Government bond yields rise, oil gains again as stocks dip

U.S.

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

US stocks slip after oil prices and the bond market crank up the pressure

The U.S. stock market slipped as oil prices and the bond market cranked up the pressure on Wall Street

September 15, 2026

Arts|Economy|Election|Finance|Technology

Senate blocks cryptocurrency regulation as Democrats push back on Trump investments

Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy

France would back Dutch veteran Knot to lead ECB, wants chief economist job, sources say

France would back Dutchman Klaas Knot to succeed Christine Lagarde as head of the European Central Bank provided the powerful

September 15, 2026

Agnico Eagle says it is not interested in participating in Barrick’s North American IPO

Canadian gold miner Agnico Eagle is not interested in participating in Barrick Mining's proposed North American initial public offering, Agnico CEO

September 15, 2026

Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to sell to Israel a munitions package worth $2.8 billion, which will include tens of thousands of

September 16, 2026

Economy

Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says

The six-month-old U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far and that amount is projected to rise by $3 billion a month, Congress' nonpartisan

September 16, 2026

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Wall Street ends lower as oil spikes and the benchmark Treasury yield breaches 5%

Wall Street extended its selloff on Tuesday, as rising U.S.

September 15, 2026

Bessent defends Trump economic policies, reveals plans to meet Chinese official

U.S.

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Truist Financial to sell $5.5 billion of auto loans amid overhaul

Truist Financial said on Tuesday it has struck a deal to sell $5.5 billion of auto loans, as CEO Mike Lyons pushes to overhaul the U.S. bank and exit less profitable, non-core

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Sports|World

Olympics-LA28 could generate up to $40.6 billion for region, study says

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games could generate as much as $40.6 billion in economic output and support up to 224,000 jobs across the Greater Los

September 16, 2026

Iran war expected to cause a spike in US inflation, according to budget watchdog

September 16, 2026

Iran war has cost the US more than $38B, budget office says

The war against Iran has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion through Aug. 1 and will continue to cost up to $3 billion a month or more

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

US FAA says billions more needed to modernize air traffic control

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said the first phase of an ambitious plan to modernize air traffic control will cost billions of

September 15, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance

Key candidates to replace ECB President Lagarde

France could back former Dutch central bank chief Klaas Knot to succeed Christine Lagarde as head of the European Central Bank as part of a bargain in which a French

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Hitachi Energy to invest $528 million in new transformer factory in Mississippi

Hitachi Energy plans to build a $528 million factory in Mississippi to produce electrical transformers, marking the single-biggest

September 15, 2026

Economy|Political|World

US energy chief says Saudi Arabia oil pipeline should be back online within days

Crude oil should be flowing through Saudi Arabia's vital East-West Pipeline within days, U.S.

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy

French central bank trims growth outlook as demand softens

France faces sluggish growth this year as consumers rein in spending and businesses hold back investment over uncertainty about energy prices, public finances and

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy

American incomes finally top pre-pandemic levels, fighting against inflation all the way

U.S. household income finally topped pre-pandemic levels last year, a stark sign of how the past five years of rising prices have limited Americans’ earnings and purchasing power

September 15, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German wholesale prices post fastest rise in over 3 years on energy costs

German wholesale prices rose at their fastest rate in more than three years in August, as the conflict in Iran and the Middle East drives up costs for energy products and

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

September 15, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment|Finance|Sports

Japanese land prices rise for a fifth year

Japanese land prices rose 1.5% in the year to July 1, marking a fifth straight year of gains and maintaining the strongest pace of growth since the aftermath of the

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

MediaTek launches new mobile chip using TSMC's most advanced technology

Taiwan's MediaTek unveiled on Tuesday a new smartphone chip made using TSMC's most advanced manufacturing technology, as it targets the premium handset

September 15, 2026

Global bond yields hit fresh highs, raising stakes for big borrowers

Government borrowing costs hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis on Tuesday, with 10-year U.S.

September 15, 2026

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Morgan Stanley turns more hawkish, forecasts two Fed hikes and ECB move

Morgan Stanley has joined other major Wall Street banks in adopting a more hawkish outlook on interest rates, forecasting U.S.

September 15, 2026

Economy

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

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

September 15, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Toyota revamp hints of wider industry shake-up in China

A potential tie-up between Toyota's two main Chinese partners could be a sign the long-standing foreign joint-venture model in China is entering a new phase as a

September 15, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Technology

Stocks wobble but no sign of panic as yields surge

Add the summer bond-market rout to the list of market upheavals that U.S. stocks have largely shrugged off.

September 15, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy

WTO says global trade system at critical juncture, urges reform

The World Trade Organization on Tuesday urged its members to reform global trade rules or risk a slide into fragmentation that could significantly

September 15, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy

South Korean lawmaker says Trump due to announce US investment details on Friday

A South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday, while questioning the country's finance minister nominee, that U.S.

September 15, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance

German investor morale stabilises in September, ZEW finds

German investor morale stabilised in September, while the assessment of the current economic situation improved significantly.

September 15, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Interview|World

Russians make the best of a struggling economy before vote

As a bustling tourist hub on the Volga River whose town centre and roads are being rebuilt with state funding, the picturesque medieval city of

September 15, 2026

Kremlin welcomes Trump's idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal

The Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed a U.S. proposal for a Russia-Ukraine moratorium on attacking each other's energy infrastructure, while saying it was also necessary

September 15, 2026

Arts|Economy

Goldman Sachs asset arm raises $11.7 billion in private equity funds

Goldman Sachs' asset management said on Tuesday its alternatives unit has raised $11.7 billion across its latest private equity funds and related vehicles.

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

South Korea, Kazakhstan sign MoU on atomic energy, explore mineral trade

South Korea and Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy as their leaders met on Tuesday and pledged to work

September 15, 2026

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

"The house" visits the House

The nervous start to the week for world markets has seen 10-year U.S.

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

How ‘portfolio reasoning’ explains Trump’s constant reevaluation of America’s value

Trump has approached governing through the same framework as his former business portfolio, where he casts the US as a flagship holding whose value he was elected to increase.

September 15, 2026

Arts|Economy|Education|Environment

Nearly 2 years after Helene, recovery varies across western North Carolina

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment

Record-high diesel prices add pressure for Missouri farmers

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Sports|Technology

Otis CEO Marks to retire next year, succession search underway

Sept 15 - Otis Worldwide CEO Judy Marks, who helped navigate the elevator maker's transition to a stand-alone company after its 2020 spin-off from United Technologies, is set to retire, the company

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St tepid at open as oil prices, Treasury yields rise

The major U.S. stock indexes were subdued at open on Tuesday as higher crude prices, elevated Treasury yields and an uncertain outlook for AI demand kept investors at bay.

September 15, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|World

UAE's ADNOC buys millions of barrels of Iraqi crude, sources say

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) has bought millions of barrels of discounted crude from Iraq's state oil firm, three people

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Delos Data, a chip startup founded by Intel veterans, raises $100 million for AI networks

Delos Data, a startup founded by veterans of Intel Corp, on Tuesday said it has raised $100 million to develop chips and software that can move

September 15, 2026

Africa|Business|Economy|World

Congo creates task force for US minerals deal, cabinet minutes say

Democratic Republic of Congo has approved a task force to speed up implementation of its strategic minerals partnership with the United States, according

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wells Fargo trims S&P 500 index's year-end target to 7,700

Wells Fargo lowered its year-end target for the S&P 500 index to 7,700 from 7,950, as limited catalysts for further gains, and rising political and sector-specific risks cloud the

September 15, 2026

Arts|Economy

Median US income rises to highest on record even as Americans feel affordability pinch

September 15, 2026

Economy|Environment|Food

Linvilla Orchards adapts after spring freeze wipes out 90% of apple crop

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

L'Oreal steals French stock market crown from LVMH

Cosmetics group L'Oreal became France's most valuable listed company on Tuesday, surpassing Louis Vuitton owner LVMH as high-end

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Coca-Cola to invest $10 billion in US infrastructure by 2030

Coca-Cola on Tuesday said it plans to invest $10 billion in infrastructure in the U.S., one of its biggest markets, from 2026 through 2030.

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|World

Bessent says strong dollar based on credibility, policy certainty

U.S.

September 15, 2026

Arts|Economy|Technology

Honeywell Aero CEO calls planned GE Aerospace-CPP deal positive for industry

Honeywell Aerospace’s CEO called GE Aerospace’s planned $12 billion acquisition of a castings maker “positive for the industry overall” and

September 15, 2026

US poverty rate dips to lowest on record, Census Bureau says

The U.S. poverty rate edged down to the lowest on record in 2025, while median household income hit a record high, the Census

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Wells Fargo CFO sees stronger 2026 loan growth, healthy US economy

Wells Fargo expects loan growth in 2026 to be better than its previous forecast and signaled healthy spending and credit trends in the U.S., CFO Mike

September 15, 2026

Alarmed Yemenis flee south as Houthis keep up attacks

After a drone strike sent shrapnel flying into his wife's chest, killing her, Muhammad Aiyash and his three children fled with no belongings to a new makeshift camp for the

September 15, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|World

Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty in a $195M money laundering case, agrees to cooperate

A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has pleaded guilty to bribing officials to secure contracts for importing food during Venezuela's crisis

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

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

September 14, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

Some Sol Blume festival ticket holders still without refunds 2 years later

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demands

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

UK jobs market stays soft before BoE rate call

Britain's jobs market stayed weak with pay growth near a six-year low, the fewest vacancies since 2021 and hiring down, according to data that

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Sports|Technology

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to stop targeting energy sites, but Kyiv calls it a ‘proposal for a mutual halt’

September 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Tech boom powers China's factories but economic imbalances deepen as consumption slows

China's industrial sector showed renewed strength in August as the AI-driven tech boom fuelled factory output, though sluggish consumption and

September 15, 2026

Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities

September 15, 2026

Economy|Political

Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war

September 15, 2026

10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, critical threshold for US economy and markets

September 14, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy

Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting some of the world’s biggest investors as he tries to reduce Canada’s economic dependence on the United States

September 14, 2026

A Vermont man is on trial for shooting 3 Palestinian students. He claimed the CIA told him to do it

Jason Eaton insisted he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad when he shot three Palestinian college students who were walking past his home a few days after Thanksgiving

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

AI stocks drop, but the rest of Wall Street holds steadier after oil prices give back an early jump

AI stocks slid worldwide after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for the safety of humanity

September 14, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Trump administration removes climate pollution limits on power plants

September 15, 2026

Mexico launches antitrust investigation over alleged monopolistic soccer practices

Mexico’s National Antitrust Commission has launched an investigation into potential monopolistic practices in domestic soccer

September 15, 2026

Economy|Health|Political

States sue to stop Trump rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

September 14, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Maduro ally Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering case

Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty Tuesday in a federal case

September 14, 2026

Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit

Costco has raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of it customers can buy weekly as oil prices climb yet again

September 14, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

'A slap and a blow to the gut': Drivers struggle as metro Detroit gas prices continue to rise

September 14, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US Treasury yields are rising - why does it matter?

A selloff in U.S. government bonds is pushing up borrowing costs, which could squeeze households, companies, financial markets and the federal budget

August 19, 2026

Africa's biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is opening a portion of his refinery to public ownership in Africa's biggest initial public offering

September 14, 2026

Some cars trapped in Empire Towers garage since July 9 could be removed this month

September 14, 2026

Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Women enter skilled trades as metro Atlanta faces growing demand for workers

September 14, 2026

AI is supercharging money scams – here’s what you can do to protect yourself

Good habits by consumers can stymie scams, but US regulations have fallen behind the technology.

September 14, 2026

Economy|Europe|Science

Portugal decriminalized drugs 25 years ago, but the real lesson is what it built around this policy

Portugal’s remarkable public health strides after changing its approach to drugs may not be replicable in other countries absent broader systemic reforms.

September 14, 2026

European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears

European leaders are highlighting growing competition in the Arctic as global warming opens new shipping routes

September 14, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment

Get ready for a 30% jump in heating oil costs this winter as Iran war drives up prices

September 14, 2026

Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections

September 14, 2026

Economy|Finance|Sports

Tennis players seeking more prize money say they won't go public with their protests anymore

Top tennis players who have been protesting for a larger share of revenues from the biggest tournaments in the sport say they will no longer go public with their demands now that a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council has been formed

September 14, 2026

Iranian cargo ship is struck, and talks between Tehran and its neighbors are postponed

State-run media in Iran say an Iranian commercial vessel has been struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and four wounded

September 13, 2026

Arts|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress would have to approve President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 to each American adult if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the November election

September 14, 2026

Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

The conflict in Yemen is intensifying, as government forces launch attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fire into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s government

September 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Travel

Trump says he's lifting a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because 'everybody's been bugging me' about it

President Donald Trump says he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey

September 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Sports|Travel

Trump has support in Doonbeg, though tiny snails have snagged his Irish golf course plans

President Donald Trump's visit to Ireland has attracted protests, but in one corner of the country there is strong support

September 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Science

Why Trump’s effort to build more refineries won’t lower gas prices

September 13, 2026

Business|Economy

Democrats eye a new tool to hold Trump accountable if they win the House

September 13, 2026

Arts|Economy|Education|Election

Inside a Philadelphia barbershop, Black men debate their political past and future

Political strategist Khalil Thompson is on a mission to understand why some Black men leaned Republican in recent elections

September 13, 2026

At BRICS, India's Modi warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate crises are affecting people worldwide

September 13, 2026

Africa|Business|Economy

Benin bets on turning its cotton crop into clothes at home

The fabrics made by Fatoumata Dosso carry the tag “Made in Benin.”

September 13, 2026

Economy|Political

Judge rules Trump administration order to fire FEMA staffers was illegal

September 13, 2026

Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iraq says Saudi pipeline attack originated from its territory, and other Mideast news

Iraq says an attack on a key Saudi oil pipeline was launched from its territory, and U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran is “probably” behind it

September 12, 2026

Michigan landscaping company demanding answers after 6 workers stopped by ICE agents

September 13, 2026

8 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops

Russian strikes have killed eight civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, according to local officials

September 12, 2026

Economy|MidEast|Political|US

Trump says Iran likely responsible for attack that shut vital Saudi oil pipeline

September 12, 2026

Business|Economy

Can the oil market survive a forever war with Iran?

September 12, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Political

Crypto billionaires give $97 million to Reform UK, fueling concerns about money in politics

Reform UK, the anti-immigration party led by Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, received $97 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires this weekend

September 12, 2026

Economy|Political|World

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

Leaders of the BRICS nations have expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi on Saturday to strengthen their global position

September 12, 2026

Economy|World

Why Canada? America's northern neighbor seems an unlikely target for a trade war

Canada might seem an unlikely target for a U.S. trade war

September 12, 2026

Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires

September 11, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

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

September 11, 2026

For the US news industry, a tough summer draws to a close with McClatchy chain's cuts

The McClatchy newspaper chain has made significant layoffs at The Miami Herald and other papers, cutting over 90 unionized journalists across 17 publications

September 12, 2026

Business|Economy

Ford to invest $1 billion in Kentucky truck plant, building new paint shop

September 12, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

US stocks jump after oil prices ease and an inflation update comes in near expectations

U.S. stocks rebounded and clawed back much of their losses for the week after oil prices eased off their recent spurt

September 11, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

US wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb

Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war are keeping costs elevated

September 10, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain

The House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwhelming support the bill received in the Senate

September 12, 2026

Economy|Election|Health|Political

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the Republican midterm convention

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials came together for a two-day convention this week to rally voters in advance of midterm elections in November

September 11, 2026

UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month while talks continue on US demand for a total ban

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to briefly extend the current arms embargo on Sudan’s western Darfur region while negotiations continue on a contentious U.S. proposal to expand the embargo throughout the country

September 12, 2026

Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers

The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting two of the nation’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn

September 11, 2026

The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy

September 11, 2026

Arts|Economy|Travel|World

A man fights for a new life in Cuba after the US expels him in an immigration crackdown

A Cuban man is fighting for a new life on his troubled island after the U.S. government expelled him as part of an immigration crackdown

September 11, 2026

Economy|Travel

Tourists should skip Kauai for now as it recovers from Hurricane Lowell, officials say

Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii’s most picturesque islands during recovery from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state

September 11, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levels

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near

September 11, 2026

Business|Economy

Modi holds talks with Putin and Iran's president before the BRICS summit of 11 nations

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have held talks before a BRICS summit in New Delhi

September 11, 2026

Iranian allies captured a strategic Red Sea island in a vital waterway. Here’s what to know

September 10, 2026

Afghan woman whose case was the first for a long-dormant court has been deported, officials say

The Justice Department says an Afghan woman who was accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot in the United States and whose case was the first for an obscure and long-dormant court has been deported

September 11, 2026

Arts|Economy

Diesel costs more than $6 a gallon for the first time. Here’s how that affects you

September 11, 2026

Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered

The death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35, with 54 still missing

September 11, 2026

Business|Economy

US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods

Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel

September 11, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Inflation heated up last month, boosting the case for a Fed rate hike

September 11, 2026

Africa|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Nigeria’s parliament suspends engagements with South Africa over anti-migrant violence

Nigeria's parliament is suspending official visits to South Africa indefinitely over anti-immigrant protests targeting Africans

September 11, 2026

Security clearances don’t determine whom a president can trust – they reveal risks the president may not know

A report that one of Trump’s aides went a year without routine vetting raises a question a former CIA executive knows well: What is that process for?

September 11, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How soybeans took over the American diet – without anyone noticing

A century ago, Americans barely ate soy. Now it’s everywhere in people’s diets, even in places they don’t look or expect.

September 11, 2026

More than 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, UK defense chief says

A senior British defense official says more than half a million Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022

September 11, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

CEO who sued ex-girlfriend over lavish gifts loses case

September 11, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc

BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and U.S.-China tensions test the group's unity

September 11, 2026

Asia|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Rich nations are handing Nepal a climate crisis bill it can’t afford

September 11, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Travel|World

New Delhi residents face traffic chaos as India prepares to host BRICS summit

As India’s capital prepares to host a summit of the BRICS grouping of countries this weekend, parts of one of the world’s busiest urban centers have been turned into tightly controlled security zones

September 11, 2026

Economy|Election|Finance|Political

The Latest: Trump urges Republicans to ‘go out and vote’ on final day of midterm convention

Republicans have gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention

September 10, 2026

Arts|Crime|Economy|MidEast|World

Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping

The Iran-backed Houthi rebel group has taken control of Yemen's strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha

September 10, 2026

Economy|US|World

Carney calls Trump’s latest trade measures ‘relatively modest,’ signals restraint

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled that Canada may hold off on further retaliation against President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, calling them “relatively modest” compared to earlier U.S. actions

September 10, 2026

Economy

Trump officials scramble to manage fallout after his $5K check pledge to all Americans

September 11, 2026

Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried appeals conviction to Supreme Court

September 11, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea

Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending

September 10, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Oil prices leap to their highest since May and drag Wall Street lower

U.S. stocks sank after oil prices jumped to their highest levels since May

September 10, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

Global oil hits $108 per barrel while bond yields surge

September 10, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Health

Trump promises $500 Obamacare rebate checks for 1M enrollees in 30 states

The Trump administration is promising $500 rebate checks to about 1 million ACA enrollees across 30 states

September 10, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

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

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

September 10, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe

Ryanair CEO disputes report that an injured passenger was partly sucked out a shattered window

Ryanair's CEO disputes claims that a passenger was partly sucked out of a window during a July flight

September 10, 2026

Five killed in vehicles hit by Amazon cargo plane

CNN's Pete Muntean has the latest on the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash. The chair of the NTSB gives new details about the dead and injured, and the ongoing investigation.

September 09, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports

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

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

September 10, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

ECB raises interest rates, bolstering bets for further moves

The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the second time this year to quell an energy-driven inflation rise

September 10, 2026

Economy|Health|Political|US

Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America pledges $100M to cut US maternal mortality rate in half

Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America, a bipartisan campaign launched by philanthropists Olivia and Tom Walton, pledged $100 million Thursday to make childbirth safer in the U.S. The five-year plan aims to cut the maternal mortality rate in half by 2031

September 10, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The AI boom and tariff uncertainty are pushing copper prices to record highs

September 10, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Wholesale inflation picked up in August, as energy costs kept rising

September 10, 2026

A fire on a passenger ferry in the Philippines leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing

Rescuers are struggling to get into a passenger ferry that had caught fire off the western Philippines, leaving five people dead and 86 missing

September 10, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|World

2026’s El Niño is shaping up to be a doozy – it’s already affecting global shipping, fish behavior and heat

El Niño can affect agriculture, marine life and economies in profound ways, including slowing commerce at the Panama Canal. This El Niño is likely to be the strongest in over a century.

September 10, 2026

Economy|Environment|Health|Science

The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are

Thousands of water systems nationwide still have not accounted for potentially dangerous lead pipes supplying homes and businesses with drinking water

September 10, 2026

Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Why there will be a new moment of silence at this year’s Ground Zero ceremony

September 10, 2026

Business|Economy|US|World

US unemployment claims dip to 206,000 as layoffs continue to remain rare

Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment claims last week as jobless claims remain at historically low levels and layoffs are still rare

September 10, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Know your bonds: A quick guide to Treasuries

September 10, 2026

Arts|Economy|Health|Technology

Republicans showcase their 'big beautiful bill' to voters, but the law's impact has been mixed

Working to keep the majority in Congress, Republicans are showcasing their chief legislative accomplishment in this midterm election

September 10, 2026

Arts|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

President Donald Trump says he plans to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections

September 10, 2026

Major brokerages' forecasts for S&P 500 index in 2026

Global brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index to extend its rally in 2026, betting on AI momentum and strong corporate earnings, while the war in Iran continues to weigh on

December 16, 2025

Business|Economy

From pony fur to bamboo furniture, Trump’s trade war with Canada is getting even weirder

September 10, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science

California officials allow plans for the country's biggest kelp farm to move forward

California has long been farm country, and its oceans soon could be, too

September 10, 2026

EU's von der Leyen slams turnout for Mladic's funeral

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the images of the large turnout for the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic were "

September 08, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Malaysian data centres guzzle more power as temperatures soar

Malaysia's data centres are consuming more power as temperatures rise, leaving a 9 gigawatt gas-fired capacity gap for the government to fill by 2032,

September 08, 2026

UK to announce a trade ban on Israeli West Bank goods

Britain will announce a trade ban on goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank later on Tuesday, confirmed a senior minister, as part of the UK's efforts

September 08, 2026

Asia|Economy|Food|Health

Indonesia suspends nearly 2,000 free meal kitchens for breaching sanitation rules

The Indonesian agency responsible for the country's free meals programme has temporarily closed nearly 2,000 kitchens for failing to register for hygiene checks, its chief

September 08, 2026

Economy|Finance

Why the BOJ will bet small on rate hikes now to avoid a bigger shock later

The last time Japan's central bank lifted its main policy rate half a percentage point, prices were so hot the land the Imperial Palace sat on was said to be

September 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

China's car exports stay strong in August but domestic sales decline more

China's car exports stayed robust in August as BYD and other automakers shipped a record number of vehicles overseas, in sharp contrast to a sluggish domestic market where

September 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Singapore PM's annual salary to rise 64% to $2.85 million amid ministerial pay hike

Ministerial salaries in Singapore, already among the world's highest, will go up from October 15, boosting the prime minister's annual

September 08, 2026

Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities say

Operations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that wounded 73

September 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Congo extends state control over mining with bid to lock down geological data

Democratic Republic of Congo plans to tighten control over geological data that guides billions of dollars in mining exploration, potentially

September 08, 2026

BHP, union talks for Port Hedland iron ore workers to stretch into next week

Talks between BHP and unions representing workers at the mining giant's Port Hedland iron ore operations in Western Australia ended without a deal, with further

September 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Asian shares and US futures decline, while oil prices press higher

Asian shares and U.S. futures have fallen as flaring conflict in the Middle East pushes oil prices higher

September 08, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance

The yen also rises

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Summer's officially over. Buckle up!

September 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall

Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday as Prime Minister Mark Carney increased economic pressure on his

September 08, 2026

Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Yen's rally to seven-month high weighs on dollar ahead of US CPI

The Japanese yen climbed to a seven-month high against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as traders continued to unwind short positions amid growing bets of a

September 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

China's exports surge as demand for high-tech, AI help prop up economic growth

China's export growth quickened last month, buoyed by strong overseas appetite for high-tech and AI-related products, providing vital support for

September 08, 2026

Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict fan supply worries

Oil prices extended gains to multi-week highs on Tuesday as risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East grew after Iran threatened to

September 08, 2026

Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi energy facilities, wounding dozens and sending oil prices higher

Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis attacked energy facilities and cities in U.S. ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70

September 08, 2026

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

The ongoing outbreak of cyclospora tied to iceberg lettuce has raised new concerns about the safety of imported produce — and underscores a worrisome trend: The U.S. is conducting fewer inspections to catch contaminated food

September 08, 2026

China's exports pick up in August, jumping 25% as its trade surplus widens

China has reported that its exports jumped 25% in August from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods

September 08, 2026

Nepal endured months of political upheaval. Devastating floods are now testing its new government

The flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements in Nepal, damaged hydropower projects and left thousands of homes in need of rebuilding

September 08, 2026

Russia to strip contract soldiers of one-off payment if laws violated at home

Russia's defence ministry wants to claim back part of a one-off payout from contract service personnel found guilty of criminal offences at home, a document showed, amid increasing

September 08, 2026

Business|Economy

Japan, US remain aligned on FX policy to foster stable markets, Katayama says

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that Tokyo and Washington remain aligned in their approach to currency markets and will continue close

September 08, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|World

Asia stocks fall as yen surges, Iran warns US of retaliation

A surge in the yen and mixed economic data sent Asian stocks lower on Tuesday, while fresh Iranian threats in the Gulf drove commodity prices and

September 08, 2026

Hormuz traffic slows after Iran threatens retaliation for US attacks

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed at the start of this week, after Iran threatened on Monday to retaliate for any new U.S. attacks.

September 08, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment

Australian consumer sentiment slides under rates, petrol pressure

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

September 08, 2026

Business|Economy

Japan upgrades Q2 GDP on slight capex improvement

Japan's economy grew faster than initially estimated in the April-June quarter from the previous three months, supported by business spending that was

September 08, 2026

Japan July real wages rise 2.4%, biggest gain since 2021

Japan's real wages rose 2.4% in July from a year earlier, marking the biggest increase since May 2021 and the seventh consecutive month of gains,

September 08, 2026

Arts|Economy|World

Colombia 12-month inflation edges up more than expected in August

Colombia's consumer prices rose 0.39% in August, the country's DANE statistics agency said on Monday, taking annual price growth to 6.24%.

September 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

EverBank to combine with WaFd in $3.9 billion reverse merger

Florida-based EverBank Financial has agreed to acquire WaFd, a smaller bank in the Pacific Northwest, in a $3.9 billion reverse merger transaction, the companies said on Monday.

September 08, 2026

Economy|Political

Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats

Iran state media says a ballistic missile with improved capabilities demonstrates Tehran's shifting stance toward taking preemptive action against threats

September 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Airbus aircraft deliveries to end-August rose 9%

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

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

ISS advises Conagra shareholders to reject proposed executive pay programme

Proxy adviser ISS has urged Conagra Brands' shareholders to vote against proposed changes to the U.S. packaged food maker's executive compensation programme.

September 07, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment

Oil prices rise to six-week highs on worsening Middle East conflict

Oil prices rose to a six-week high on Monday as Iran vowed to strike energy infrastructure across the Middle East in response to further U.S. attacks on its

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Volkswagen finds defence future for German plant amid major overhaul

Volkswagen on Monday struck a preliminary deal that will see one of its German sites switch to defence production under

September 07, 2026

Russia shuts German consulate in St. Petersburg in tit-for-tat move after Leipzig drone incident

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg

September 07, 2026

Highway 1 reopens near Big Sur as businesses hope for Labor Day boost after Timber Fire closures

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Jaguar Land Rover will cut 4,000 jobs to reduce costs and compete with China

Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs globally to reduce costs and compete with Chinese electric carmakers

September 07, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

'We just need a little help': Strand Center looking to raise $50K to keep doors open

September 07, 2026

Video: Police shoot at armed 71-year-old woman at least a dozen times outside Port Orange station

September 07, 2026

Two Palestinians killed, Israeli stabbed as West Bank settler violence flares

Violence in the occupied West Bank flared on Monday as Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian during a village raid by settlers from a nearby

September 07, 2026

Economy|Travel|World

Kenya offers temporary amnesty to undocumented East Africans amid fears of crackdown

Kenya's government offered a temporary amnesty to undocumented East African nationals after hundreds of Burundians flocked to their country's embassy in Nairobi on Monday

September 07, 2026

Thousands of Brazilians rally for Bolsonaro in tight presidential race against Lula

Brazil's opposition took to the streets on Independence Day on Monday as right-wing presidential candidate Senator Flavio Bolsonaro sought to capitalize

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Sports

The US tariff on Canadian imports could send already soaring hockey gear prices even higher

Hockey families in the U.S. are feeling the pinch from rising equipment costs

September 07, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tech companies look to Argentina’s windswept Patagonia to build massive data centers

Argentina's rugged Patagonia is drawing increasing interest from investors searching for sites for mega data centers who are enticed by the region's

September 07, 2026

Stocks dented by inflation risk from rising oil, dicey geopolitics

Rising oil prices, conflict in the Middle East and political uncertainty in Europe kept investors on edge on Monday, leaving stocks to drift lower ahead of

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy

UK's Jaguar Land Rover to cut nearly 10% of workforce under turnaround plan

Britain's Jaguar Land Rover said on Monday it would cut nearly 10% of its workforce through voluntary redundancies over the next two years, as the car

September 07, 2026

Audi introduces new compact EV in bid to boost European sales

Premium German car brand Audi on Monday introduced a new compact electric vehicle to boost its presence at the smaller end of the European market, where

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy

UAE says its energy exports will not be 'held hostage' by Iran war

The United Arab Emirates is building alternative routes for its energy exports and trade to ensure they are not "held hostage" by the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran,

September 07, 2026

Iran warns US energy assets in Gulf are vulnerable after latest clashes

Iran threatened on Monday to retaliate against any new U.S. attacks on its assets, warning that energy infrastructure across the Gulf,

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Yen surges to seven-month high; dollar drifts ahead of US inflation

The yen surged to a seven-month high on Monday as traders reassessed the battered currency's outlook, driven by expectations of faster

September 07, 2026

Economy

The poorest in the US can't find housing even as low-income units sit empty

The poorest people in the U.S. face the most acute shortage of affordable homes

September 07, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment|Food|Political

Ahead of Xi's US visit, China's soybean crushers face high costs, weak margins

China's private soybean processors face a costly fourth-quarter supply squeeze as inventories tighten in

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

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

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

September 07, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle

'People's lives are more important than money': Food truck businesses on Kauai prepare for Hurricane Lowell

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

UBS forecasts two US Fed rate hikes in 2026 after strong jobs report

UBS expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points each in September and December, after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report reinforced views of a

September 07, 2026

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares subdued as surging crude sharpens focus on ECB rate path

European shares closed flat on Monday as rising oil prices following renewed U.S.-Iran tensions fuelled inflation worries, offsetting stronger-than-

September 07, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Indonesia keeps several airports closed though volcanic eruption is easing

Indonesia is maintaining closures at several airports and shifting schools to remote learning though the eruption of Anak Krakatau is easing

September 07, 2026

Global shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Global shares are mixed, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

German industrial output falls unexpectedly in July

German industrial production fell unexpectedly in July, dragged down by a sharp drop in car manufacturing, and economists do not expect the recent pickup in

September 07, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance

Options for UK finance minister Healey to tax wealth in October's budget

British finance minister John Healey faces pressure to raise billions of pounds in tax at his first budget to offset higher borrowing costs and fund Prime

September 07, 2026

Diesel the real spoiler for US inflation doves

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a patchy start to the week with tech leading Asian shares higher, while European and Wall Street futures barely budge.

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Another rate hike, just for insurance: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank is widely expected to hike interest rates on Thursday, erring on the side of caution as the U.S.-Iran war

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy

Fear and compromise: How Volkswagen struck a deal over historic job cuts

In a tense meeting on Wednesday afternoon at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg, three of the firm's biggest power

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran war and refinery issues

Gas prices in the U.S. have hit a record high for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon

September 07, 2026

Taiwan flexes chip diplomacy muscles as it faces pressure to share AI wealth with allies

Taiwan flexed its chip diplomacy muscles at a major trade show last week, portraying itself as a democratic and reliable supplier for the AI

September 07, 2026

Australia's right-wing One Nation party proposes pension shake-up to boost take-home pay

Australia's hard-right One Nation party, which has surged in recent polls, on Monday proposed redirecting a portion of people's future pension contributions to

September 07, 2026

Asia|Economy|Environment|Science

'Slumping' South Korean corals worry divers, scientists studying climate change

Ko Myeong-hyo loved the vibrant colour and thriving life of South Korea's soft corals when she first began diving off the coast of Jeju island six

September 07, 2026

Economy

Takaichi's reflationist aide projects Bank of Japan rate hike in September

The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates in September and keep hiking at a pace of once every quarter until January next year, Takuji Aida, an economic adviser to

September 07, 2026

Economy|World

Iran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'

Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a "painful response"

September 06, 2026

Japan's August foreign reserves post largest-ever drop after record intervention

Japan's foreign reserves posted their biggest-ever drop in August, government data showed on Monday, after Tokyo launched another round of record dollar-

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy|World

Ship fuel shortage looms as refiners strained by war favour other products

A shortage of fuel oil used in ships and power plants looms in the third quarter as refiners increasingly squeezed by wars that have

September 07, 2026

At flood-destroyed border, China teams scour ruins of once-busy port

Chinese officials said on Sunday that workers had recovered 12 more bodies as the search continued for hundreds still missing after a

September 06, 2026

Business|Economy

UK recruiters see first rise in permanent role hiring since 2022

Britain's jobs market showed signs of recovery in August as permanent staff placements rose for the first time since September 2022, according to a survey published on

September 07, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|Travel

Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has erupted, causing flight cancellations at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and stranding about 170,000 passengers in the region

September 06, 2026

Economy

Iran says it plans to announce a new 'exclusion zone' near the Strait of Hormuz

A senior Iranian official says Tehran plans to announce an “exclusion zone” outside the Strait of Hormuz, targeting vessels it believes are attempting to transit the waterway

September 06, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Health

Colorado's "birthday rule" creates coverage headaches for family of twins

September 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle

America’s love affair with the pumpkin spice latte may be coming to an end

September 06, 2026

Economy

Iran's Hormuz leverage wanes as US economic squeeze bites

Six months after a conflict that rattled markets and pushed the Gulf to the brink of a wider war, the tide may be turning against Iran as Washington

September 06, 2026

A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards

The political landscape in the U.S. is volatile as the final midterm of President Donald Trump's presidency approaches

September 06, 2026

Building collapse in New Delhi kills 1 and traps dozens of others

A building has collapsed in New Delhi, killing at least one person and trapping dozens of others

September 06, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

Greek PM rules out snap elections after unveiling tax cuts, wage hikes

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out snap elections on Sunday a day after announcing a string of tax cuts and wage hikes, as he seeks to

September 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|Travel

US tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping

An acrimonious trade war between the United States and Canada is threatening to reinforce the resolve of Canadians who stopped visiting the U.S. last year

September 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

The world is about to meet Apple’s new CEO. Here are his biggest challenges

September 06, 2026

Business|Economy

His shop straddles the US-Canada border. A historic friendship is crumbling on both sides.

September 06, 2026

Business|Economy

OPEC+ keeps oil output policy unchanged for October

OPEC+ kept its oil output policy unchanged for October at a meeting on Sunday, it said in a statement, as the producer group

September 06, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|Travel

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing

An eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau caused eight airports to suspend flight operations on Sunday,

September 06, 2026

Mudslide kills 2 and leaves 10 missing in China after heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel

A mudslide in eastern China has killed two people and left 10 missing

September 05, 2026

Kremlin says Ukraine talks with US envoys were useful; no sign of breakthrough

Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of "highly useful" talks on Saturday with two U.S. envoys seeking a deal to

September 05, 2026

Putin meets with US envoys at the Kremlin for renewed talks on ending the war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin

September 05, 2026

US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles

The U.S. military says it has struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with ballistic missiles

September 05, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

Greeks promised tax relief, wage hikes as protesters take to the streets over cost of living crunch

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised more than 2 billion euros or $2.3 billion in tax cuts, salary increases and other support measures before Greece’s general election next year

September 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Milei finds unity in pushback against Falkland Islands oil project

Argentines have broadly backed President Javier Milei’s forceful push against oil drilling near the Falkland Islands, underscoring the enduring

September 06, 2026

Africa|Economy|Europe|Political

Greek PM unveils plan to boost incomes ahead of elections

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday unveiled a four-year economic plan that includes tax breaks and wage hikes for pensioners and employees, as he seeks to

September 06, 2026

US hits Iranian oil tankers, and other key Mideast developments

The U.S. military has hit three Iranian oil tankers after accusing Iran of targeting its warships

September 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

Italy's far-right Vannacci lashes EU in business summit address

Italy's rising far-right politician Roberto Vannacci told a high profile business forum on Saturday that the

September 05, 2026

Business|Economy

Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him

President Donald Trump has been promising an economic boom, but Friday's positive jobs report left him frustrated

September 05, 2026

Cubans are coming up with creative ways to generate power when their island has almost none left

September 05, 2026

Missouri asks Supreme Court to revive Republican-drawn congressional map

Missouri asked the U.S.

September 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

The Venezuelan billionaire the US investigated for money laundering now has a Pentagon oil deal

The billionaire who helped broker

September 05, 2026

Economy|Health|Science

Horse smuggling exposes cracks in US defenses against screwworm

When sheriff's deputies intercepted a trailer carrying six horses near the border town of Redford, Texas, they uncovered more than a livestock

September 05, 2026

Business|Economy

Americans hit with record-high Labor Day Weekend gasoline prices

With the war in the Middle East still raising energy costs, Americans face record-high gasoline prices for Labor Day

September 05, 2026

Chinese national rescued from Nepal tunnel 10 days after flash flood

A Chinese national was pulled alive from a tunnel in Nepal on Saturday, authorities said, 10 days after a wall

September 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Foxconn says third quarter to outperform market expectations on AI strength

Foxconn's third-quarter performance is expected to outperform market expectations given strong AI-related demand, the Taiwanese contract electronics maker said on Saturday,

September 05, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance

Wall Street week ahead: The market focuses on key inflation updates

Wall Street will get several important updates about inflation this week

September 04, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea exports surpass full-year record, hit $709.4 billion YTD

South Korea's exports have reached $709.4 billion so far this year, surpassing last year's annual record, the customs office said on Saturday, as the economy rides high on

September 05, 2026

White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

The White House has reviewed candidates to potentially replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, three

September 05, 2026

Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|Sports

Niger blames France for inciting soldiers' mutiny

Niger has blamed France for inciting an attack on a key military airbase by mutinous soldiers last week, according to a government statement read on TV on Friday.

September 05, 2026

US structured Venezuela oil position to protect it from dilution, official says

The U.S. government structured its 35% position in a Venezuelan oil venture as warrants that protect Washington's stake from being weakened by fresh raises

September 05, 2026

Midterm mail ballots start to go to voters as litigation over Trump's order creates uncertainty

Statewide mail voting for this year’s midterm elections is kicking off amid a churning legal battle over President Donald Trump’s attempts to limit the practice

September 04, 2026

Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: Federal judge extends block on Trump’s order seeking to limit midterm mail-in voting

The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on the Turkish bank Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Britain eases infrastructure approval rules to boost investment

Britain's Treasury said on Friday that it would lower a key rate used to evaluate the long-term benefits of investment in public infrastructure projects as part of plans to boost

September 05, 2026

Crime|Economy|Political|World

Ecuador says US sinkings of vessels were part of joint anti-drug probe

Ecuador defended on Friday U.S. operations that intercepted and sank three Ecuadorean vessels this week, while relatives of some crew members said the

September 05, 2026

Economy

US DOJ's antitrust division asked to pause cooperation with Canadian government, WSJ reports

The U.S.

September 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Italy's Eni doubles down in Venezuela with rising hope of recovering debt

Italian oil company Eni has improved its chances of recovering more than $2.3 billion owed by Venezuela with the signing this week of a new oil project

September 05, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes' and defends Vance's position that it's not a 'war'

President Donald Trump describes the conflict in Iran as "small potatoes" and says he agrees with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are no longer a “war.”

September 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks fall after a surprisingly strong jobs report raises prospects of an interest rate hike

Stocks fell on Wall Street and Treasury yields rose after a surprisingly strong report on the job market appeared to increase chances that the U.S. central bank could raise interest rates later this month

September 04, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast

Trump promised ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran. So far, actions have come in drips

September 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nscale seeks about $3.5 billion pre-IPO funding, source says

Cloud infrastructure provider Nscale is in talks with potential investors to raise about $3.5 billion in pre-IPO funding, a source familiar

September 05, 2026

Wall Street ends lower as solid jobs data fuels hawkish Fed bets

Wall Street dipped on Friday as a robust jobs report raised the probability that the U.S.

September 04, 2026

Starbucks anti-unionization case brought by NLRB narrowed by US appeals court

A federal appeals court on Friday declined to enforce most of a National Labor Relations Board ruling that Starbucks illegally threatened employees with reprisals for trying to

September 05, 2026

Records reveal safety complaints, poor maintenance at site of deadly Washington pulp mill disaster

A pulp mill in Longview, Washington, where 11 workers died after a chemical tank collapsed in May had a history of safety complaints, poor maintenance and discharges of toxic chemicals

September 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Citigroup delays Fed rate-cut forecast to 2027 after strong U.S. jobs report

Citigroup on Friday pushed back its forecast for the Federal Reserve's next interest-rate cut to June 2027 after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report reinforced views that the

September 04, 2026

Strong job gains signal Fed hike as Trump levels new rate-cut demand

Between a strong jobs report Friday that adds to the case for U.S. interest-rate hikes and a novel threat from President Donald Trump to stop

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|US

Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US

The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs

September 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Here's how the summer box office blew up and Hollywood got its mojo back

Hollywood has just wrapped up its best summer in a decade and its biggest vibe shift since the pandemic

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|US|World

US issues sanctions on Turkish bank that it calls a 'critical financial lifeline' for Iran

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on a Turkish financial institution as part of its latest effort to sever “critical financial lifelines” for the Iranian government

September 04, 2026

Israel says it has cleared Hezbollah fighters from tunnels under key Lebanon ridge

Israel's military has cleared Hezbollah fighters holed up in tunnels under the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon,

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Trump's bid to shield chip supply chain could backfire in Tennessee

A Tennessee factory that Washington had hoped to protect as part of a push to safeguard the U.S. semiconductor supply chain is at

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Food

US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods

Diesel has hit a record price in the U.S., soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

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

September 04, 2026

Arts|Economy

US equity funds record second weekly outflow on Iran tensions, high yields

U.S. equity funds recorded outflows for a second consecutive week, as rising bond yields and oil prices amid renewed Middle East tensions weighed on sentiment, though strong results

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Food

World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says

World food prices rose in August to their highest since late 2022, as adverse weather and war disruption in the Black Sea heightened concern over supply of

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall St subdued after jobs report fuels rate-hike bets

Wall Street's main indexes were muted at the open on Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs reading prompted investors to amplify bets the Federal Reserve could hike interest

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Canada's Ivey PMI expands to more than four-year high in August

Canadian economic activity expanded at a faster pace in August as prices, inventories and employment rose, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed on Friday.

September 04, 2026

Arts|Economy

Stellantis in talks with Huawei, JAC over Maserati partnership, sources say

Automaker Stellantis is in talks with China's Huawei and JAC Group for long term industrial cooperation on its struggling luxury brand Maserati, two sources told Reuters.

September 04, 2026

Trump says if the Fed doesn't cut rates, he'll stop trading with some nations

U.S.

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy

Private credit roundup: Software marks and Blackstone's backlog of redemptions

U.S. private-credit portfolio values moved further below reported cost in the first half of 2026 as market spreads widened and stress emerged among some borrowers, particularly in

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Sports

Lululemon dives on risks of prolonged turnaround under new CEO

Lululemon Athletica shares tumbled 18% to an eight-year low on Friday as the sportswear maker's latest annual forecast cut fanned worries of a

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar bounces on job gains, then pares ahead of CPI

The dollar jumped on Friday after data showed that U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, well above the 56,000 additions expected by economists,

September 04, 2026

Yields, dollar rise, stocks ease after solid US jobs report

Treasury yields and the dollar rose, while stocks fell on Friday after stronger-than-expected U.S. job growth data boosted bets on a September

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Strong August jobs report sends yields higher

U.S. job growth accelerated sharply in August while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, pointing to a stable labor market and keeping an interest rate hike from

September 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Pressure in China helps convince Volkswagen it's time to change

Volkswagen’s sweeping restructuring underlines the force of the China shock hitting Germany’s economy as the world’s biggest car market, short years ago a major profit center, rapidly becomes a major competitive challenge

September 04, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science

Farmers turn to perennial grains as one solution to extreme weather

A handful of U.S. farmers are looking at a new solution to extreme weather

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Canada's job market loses steam as employment drops by over 41,000

Canada's economy lost 41,700 jobs in August, data showed on Friday, slowing sharply from unusually strong summer hiring, while the unemployment rate held

September 04, 2026

S&P 500 futures fall after August jobs data

Futures tracking the benchmark S&P 500 index turned negative on Friday after data showed the U.S. economy added more-than-expected jobs in August.

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Norway's $2 trillion sovereign fund proposes deep cuts to US Treasury holdings

The manager of Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund has proposed significantly cutting its exposure to U.S.

September 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance

US nonfarm payrolls surge in August; unemployment rate steady at 4.1%

U.S. job growth accelerated sharply in August while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, suggesting an improvement in the labor market after

September 04, 2026

Taxpayers don’t want to pay for new NFL stadiums – so why did politicians approve billions in subsidies to fund six new ones?

Research has repeatedly found that stadiums generate little economic benefit, while subsidy referendums often fail when put before voters. Yet team owners continue to receive billions in tax dollars.

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US opens probe into Tesla self-certification of Cybercab robotaxis

The U.S.

September 04, 2026

Bonds' reality check

From the Editor Are the vigilantes back?

September 04, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Investors to pore over inflation data for signals on rate trajectory

Investors will zero in on inflation data next week that they say could determine whether the U.S.

September 04, 2026

Hedge fund giant Citadel seeking to buy US shale oil production assets, sources say

Citadel has held talks to buy U.S. oil production assets, as the hedge fund and commodities trader considers expanding further into owning physical assets,

September 04, 2026

Economy|Stock Markets

TSX futures muted ahead of domestic, US jobs reports

Futures tracking Canada's blue-chip stocks were subdued on Friday, as investors refrained from placing large bets ahead of crucial U.S. and Canadian jobs reports that could

September 04, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance

Global money funds draw biggest inflow in nearly a month as investors turn cautious

Global money market funds attracted significant inflows in the week through September 2, as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and a selloff in global bonds prompted investors to

September 04, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World

Labor Day gas has never been this expensive. Trump is scrambling for answers

September 04, 2026

Economy|Sports|Technology

US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports

U.S. military officials say they have disabled advertising trackers on a range of phones and computers, according to letters released on Friday by U.S.

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of England's Bailey sees long-term pressures driving up government debt

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that weak productivity and shocks such as COVID-19 were behind a climb in public debt across advanced economies, which

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US directs Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to approve VantageScore for all lenders

U.S.

September 04, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

US companies face rise in cyber attacks

Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations.

July 17, 2026

Economy

More Argentines turn to apps for loans as debt stress hits record

When traffic authorities confiscate a delivery rider's motorcycle in Buenos Aires, getting back to work can depend on taking out costly digital loans,

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|World

Nepal floods could cost insurers over $130 million even before death, injury claims

The devastating flood in Nepal last week could result in commercial insurance losses exceeding 20 billion Nepali rupees ($132.3 million), with

September 04, 2026

Economy

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

September 04, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment

Yen's changing fortunes might finally be spooking the bears

Six weeks after hitting a four-decade low against the dollar, the tide appears to be turning for the battered

September 04, 2026

Economy|Environment|Europe

France gives farmers €1 billion to recover from record heatwaves

France on Friday announced more than €1 billion ($1.16 billion) in aid for farmers after this summer's record heatwaves and droughts devastated crops, pastures and water

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

Volkswagen's surprise turnaround deal averts showdown as job cuts loom

Volkswagen shares hit an 11-week high after the supervisory board of Europe's largest automaker late on Thursday struck an

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares log weekly losses on inflation worries; Volkswagen jumps

European shares ended the week lower on Friday, though a rally in Volkswagen helped steady the market after the automaker agreed on a major

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Chinese banks purchasing Treasuries after wooing dollar deposits, sources say

Chinese banks have been buying U.S.

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar leader begins Vietnam trip with visit to defence-telecom group

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visits Vietnam on Friday with meetings that include top telecommunications, defence and auto companies as the two countries seek to boost

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

This city is one of the world’s most important AI hubs. It’s not where you’d expect

September 04, 2026

Russia’s Sechin says China, not OPEC, calls shots on global energy markets

Igor Sechin, chief of Russia’s top oil producer Rosneft, said on Thursday that China, not OPEC, has stabilized global oil markets by reducing crude imports by 5.5

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

China rare earth firms halt some US shipments over geopolitical worries, sources say

Some Chinese rare earth suppliers are declining to ship to the U.S. for fear of

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

UK firms plan slightly smaller price rises, BoE survey shows

British businesses expect to increase their prices slightly less quickly in the year ahead, according to a survey published by the Bank of England on Friday.

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|World

UK construction slides again, pulled down by weak housebuilding, PMI shows

Britain's construction sector marked its 20th month of contraction in August, dragged down by a severe downturn in the housebuilding sector, a survey showed on Friday.

September 04, 2026

Arts|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance

Greek PM to unveil plan to boost incomes ahead of elections

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will announce more than €2 billion ($2.33 billion) in tax breaks, pay rises and other handouts on Saturday, officials said, as he

September 04, 2026

India regulator presses ahead against Hindenburg, others in Adani case, sources say

India's markets regulator has started hearing representations as it seeks to recover gains from trades it suspects benefited from prior knowledge of

September 04, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei steps up Falklands sovereignty claims with oil sanctions

Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Islands, stepping up the

September 04, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Citi eyes China brokerage unit licence as soon as this month, sources say

Citigroup expects to get regulatory approval for its wholly-owned China brokerage business as soon as this month and plans to add several dozen staff at the

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas forecast December ECB rate hike as energy risks linger

J.P.

September 04, 2026

Indonesia's top rights body calls for police to probe poisoning of more than 2,000 students

Indonesia's top human rights body urged the police on Friday to investigate several new outbreaks of food poisoning linked to President Prabowo Subianto's

September 04, 2026

Two people rescued alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel

Two people were pulled out alive on Friday from a tunnel linked to a hydropower station on the Trishuli River, nine days after a ice, rock and mud slide swept through a

September 04, 2026

Asia|Economy|Environment

Nepal flood losses estimated at $2.56 billion, official says

KATHMANDU, Sept 4 - Property, housing and infrastructure worth at least 387.5 billion Nepalese rupees ($2.56 billion) was lost in Nepal's catastrophic floods last week, the country's disaster

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Seems payrolls isn't the data you are looking for

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu U.S.

September 04, 2026

Economy|Science|Technology

South Korea says chip investments under discussion with US amid tariff concerns

South Korea and the United States are discussing semiconductor investments in the U.S. as part of broader bilateral talks, a Seoul official told

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US job growth expected to rebound in August; unemployment rate forecast steady at 4.1%

U.S. payrolls growth likely rebounded in August as the drag from local government education reversed, but the anticipated recovery could be limited by

September 04, 2026

Economy

US pressure on Iran starting to tell, as sanctions and blockade bite

A U.S. campaign to throttle Iran's economy by blockading its oil exports and stopping sanctions evasion is growing increasingly difficult

September 03, 2026

Economy|Finance

Japan budget requests swell to pandemic-era scale under Takaichi

Japan's budget requests for the next fiscal year have ballooned to a size similar to during the pandemic era, as Prime Minister Sanae

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, drawing US safety agency interest

Tesla said on Thursday it was offering rides in "limited areas of Austin, Texas" in its two-seater Cybercab, a

September 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Brazil's Vale drops IPO plans for critical minerals unit, The Globe and Mail reports

Miner Vale SA is shelving plans for an IPO of its critical minerals unit amid political pushback in Brazil over the country potentially losing control over strategic mining assets,

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Japan July household spending falls at fastest pace in 2-1/2 years

Japanese household spending fell in July at the fastest annual pace in 2-1/2 years, government data showed on Friday, highlighting lacklustre private

September 04, 2026

EU ban on animal products affects $1.8 billion in Brazilian exports

An EU ban on animal products from Brazil that took effect on Thursday affects Brazilian exports worth about $1.84 billion annually, mainly beef and poultry, as the bloc seeks

September 04, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Trading food for medicine and crossing the river by zip line are part of life in Nepal flood zone

Some survivors in Nepal's relief camps after deadly floods are struggling to obtain essential medicine and cash

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy

Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort

September 04, 2026

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

September 04, 2026

US hits Cuba with new sanctions as island's crises multiply

The U

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US SEC proposes scrapping 'pay to play' rule for pension fund advisers

Wall Street's top regulator on Thursday proposed doing away with "pay-to-play" regulations intended to prevent investment advisers from winning business from public pension funds by

September 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Interview|World

Greer says agriculture, non-tariff barrier announcements likely during Xi visit

The United States and China are set to make some announcements on agriculture and non-tariff barriers during a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington this month, U.S.

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy

Brazil's Congress upholds zero-tax policy on imports under $50

Brazil's Congress voted on Thursday to uphold an executive order by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that scrapped federal import taxes on foreign purchases worth up to

September 04, 2026

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says investigation underway after clash between two security agencies

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that an investigation would determine what caused a dispute between two of Ukraine's security agencies to escalate into a shootout in

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

T-Mobile CFO Peter Osvaldik to step down in February 2027, Jessica Uhl to succeed

T-Mobile said on Thursday that Peter Osvaldik will step down as chief financial officer in February 2027, and named Jessica Uhl his successor.

September 04, 2026

US diesel prices hit record high as conflicts intensify supply crunch

Average U.S. diesel prices jumped to record highs on Thursday, as a global supply crunch intensified after renewed hostilities between the U.S. and

September 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Trading Day: Waller cools Fed hike hoopla

Remarks from Fed Governor Christopher Waller that he is inclined to hold interest rates steady later this month sparked a strong stock market

September 04, 2026

ICE whistleblower warned of 'unprecedented lowering of standards' during hiring spree

A supervisor overseeing background checks warned last year that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was hiring scores of new officers without basic vetting, violating federal rules and putting the agency at risk of misconduct

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Lululemon cuts outlook again, highlighting to-do list for new CEO

Lululemon Athletica on Thursday slashed its full-year forecasts again, underscoring that incoming CEO Heidi O'Neill has her work cut out —

September 04, 2026

US court says Gulf of Mexico fishery council has too much power, but overfishing rule can stand

A federal appeals court said a council created by Congress to help the U.S. commerce secretary manage the nation's fisheries exercised unconstitutional powers,

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Adobe names insider Chakravarthy CEO, Narayen transitions to executive chair

Adobe named Anil Chakravarthy as successor to long-time CEO Shantanu Narayen on Thursday, charging the insider with taking on a wave of new AI rivals threatening its design software

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Main points of Volkswagen's restructuring plan

Volkswagen AG's supervisory board agreed to a comprehensive restructuring plan dubbed "Future Plan 2030" which it said was essential to restore competitiveness and secure

September 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Volkswagen flags 50,000 job cuts across group as board approves turnaround plan

Volkswagen's supervisory board on Thursday approved a transformation plan that will include

September 04, 2026

Bond yields fall, stocks rally as Fed's Waller comments curb rate hike bets

Stock markets rallied while bond yields fell on Thursday as comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Sports|World

FIFA accuses European body UEFA of 'smear campaign' in filing related to World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA has accused European soccer body UEFA of a “smear campaign” in a court filing

September 04, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science

The Trump administration halted a Great Lakes project. Then Whitmer called Trump

The Trump administration is allowing construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes to move forward

September 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a ‘war,’ even as he refuses to say when it will end

September 04, 2026

Fact check: Vance repeats Trump’s fictional ‘$19 trillion’ investment figure

September 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Volkswagen board approves cutting 50,000 more jobs and ending production at 4 plants

Volkswagen’s board has approved a major cost-cutting plan to counter low-cost competition in China and U.S. tariffs

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Tech stocks lead a rally on Wall Street as bond yields ease some more

Stocks rose on Wall Street as bond yields eased further and a rally in big technology companies helped the market recoup its losses from earlier in the week

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Smart ring maker Oura reveals revenue surge in US IPO filing

Oura, the maker of smart wearable Oura Ring, filed the paperwork for its U.S. initial public offering on Thursday, revealing a revenue surge and adding to a growing list of consumer

September 04, 2026

FACT FOCUS: Trump claims US banks cannot operate in Canada. That's not true

President Donald Trump falsely claimed on Wednesday that U.S. banks are not allowed to do business in Canada

September 04, 2026

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan climb to over 14,700, state health officials say

Michigan health officials reported 14,718 cases linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis on Thursday, an increase of 208 cases since its last update a week earlier.

September 04, 2026

Americas|Arts|Economy|World

Proud of their oil, Venezuelans view US stake in their reserves as a surrender

Many Venezuelans see the deal giving the United States control of roughly one-fifth of their country's oil reserves as a surrender

September 03, 2026

Economy

US imposes new sanctions on Raul Castro's grandson, Cuban companies

The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Thursday on five Cuban companies and the grandson of 95-year-old revolutionary leader Raul Castro, as the Trump administration

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science

US Forest Service closing 23 research facilities as part of reorganization under Trump

The U.S. Forest Service is closing 23 research stations in more than a dozen states as part of an organizational overhaul under President Donald Trump

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy

Trump turns to a dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze Iran

Confronted by an intransigent Iranian government that has refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach

September 03, 2026

Maryland launches family and medical leave insurance program with payments of up to $1,000 a week

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Sports

Edouard’s flood threat finally wanes after dumping 20+ inches on east Texas

August 31, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars

A group representing major automakers on Thursday urged Congress to pass legislation permanently barring Chinese vehicles from the U.S. market before

September 03, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment

US fixed 30-year mortgage rate rises to highest since July 2025

The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose this week to its highest in more than a year, a fresh pain point for households already dealing

September 03, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

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

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

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil investors need democratic Venezuela for stability, opposition leader says

Only a "serious, democratic government" can provide the stability needed by investors in Venezuela's oil sector, opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner

September 03, 2026

US labor market remains stable; services input price rises point to elevated inflation

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week amid low layoffs, pointing to stable labor market conditions

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy

Fed's Waller says safety premium for Treasuries is gone, pushing neutral rate higher

There is no more premium for safe, liquid U.S. government debt, pushing the neutral level of interest rates higher, Federal Reserve

September 03, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Revolut wins conditional US banking license

British fintech Revolut said on Thursday it has received conditional approval from the U.S.

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Oil prices mixed as investors weigh Middle East escalation, chance of Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Oil prices were mixed on Thursday, supported after U.S. strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran revived concerns about disruption to

September 03, 2026

Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland nearly $1 billion in unpaid tolls

September 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Will Federal Reserve hike rates later this month? Waller muddies the outlook

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller says that an inflation report next week will largely determine whether he supports an interest rate hike later this month or not

September 03, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Brazil’s Senate passes rare earth minerals regulation, paving the way for boosted exploration

Brazil’s Senate has approved a bill to regulate the exploration of critical minerals, including rare earths, marking a step toward exploiting its vast reserves

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Tesla keeps hyping robotaxis as its future. But it’s trailing rival Waymo in a field yet to prove profitable

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs to highest level in 13 months

Mortgage rates rose again this week, driving the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest level in more than a year

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Food

Tyson Foods cuts profit outlook again as pressure from cattle shortage worsens

Tyson Foods cut its annual profit forecast for a second time within a month on Thursday as tight U.S. cattle supplies, volatile prices and

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Strong demand boosts US services sector activity in August

U.S. services sector activity picked up in August as strong demand lifted new orders to a 3-1/2-year high and drove input prices higher, suggesting inflation could

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Mortgage rates hit a new high for 2026, marching closer to 7%

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Canada July trade surplus shrinks, US exports drop

Canada's trade

September 03, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Interview

Fed's Waller channels his inner John Lennon with a plea to 'give disinflation a chance'

By Michael S.

September 03, 2026

Economy|Finance

Bank of England's Pill says higher rates would help head off inflation pressure

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said that raising interest rates now would help reduce the chance that the central bank has to be more aggressive in future to tame

September 03, 2026

A Lebanese man held prisoner in Israel is released and handed over to Lebanon

A Lebanese man held in Israel has been released, marking the first such handover since the Israel-Hezbollah conflict began six months ago

September 03, 2026

Nvidia to spend $13 billion on Hugging Face, which will remain an open source platform

Nvidia is buying artificial intelligence software platform Hugging Face for $13 billion

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

High heat adds another obstacle to Indy flood recovery efforts

September 03, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science

Trump administration ratchets up its fight to get more oil flowing from California

The Trump administration has been fighting with California officials over offshore oil projects and the state's coastal commission, which works to protect the state's shores

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy

US trade deficit widens in July; capital goods imports hit record high

The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in July as strong domestic demand boosted imports, positioning trade to exert another drag on economic growth in the third quarter

September 03, 2026

Economy|Political|World

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

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

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy

Canada's services PMI hits six-month low as trade tensions grow

Canada's services economy contracted at its steepest pace in six months in August as rising trade tensions and geopolitical instability weighed on new

September 03, 2026

Wall St opens higher after Fed's Waller signals patience on rate policy

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he was open to leaving interest rates unchanged this month if data

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

China deploys first 2026 policy financing funds to spur investment

China Development Bank has disbursed 460 million yuan ($68.47 million) under the first tranche of China's 2026 policy-based financing tool, state media reported on Thursday

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Health

Haleon secures better shelf space at Walmart, Target in bid to boost market share

Sensodyne toothpaste maker Haleon has quietly negotiated better spots on shelves at U.S. retailers including Walmart and Target, to gain more visibility at a

September 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Food

Campbell's taps price hikes, cost cuts as results 'remain unacceptable'

Campbell's said on Thursday it has closed plants, cut jobs and planned more price increases on select products as the soup-and-snacks maker seeks to

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Blackstone private credit fund maintains 5% cap as redemption requests remain elevated

Blackstone is continuing to cap withdrawals at its flagship private credit fund as requests to pull money remained elevated in the third quarter, according to

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Snowflake's AI-powered results send shares soaring, buoy software stocks

Snowflake shares surged nearly 25% on Thursday after the company raised its annual product revenue forecast, strengthening investor confidence that AI-related

September 03, 2026

Billionaire investor Leon Black sues and declines to testify in House committee’s Epstein investigation

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

What to expect from Friday’s jobs report – and AI in the future

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US second-quarter productivity growth unrevised

U.S. worker productivity growth picked up in the second quarter, the government confirmed on Thursday, helping to keep labor costs in check.

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Aircraft lessor Azorra sees engine issues improving, strong demand for regional jets

Aircraft lessor Azorra sees signs that Pratt & Whitney's engine troubles are easing and expects strong demand for smaller, fuel-

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Airbus slows A330 deliveries after stray object found in plane

Airbus has been forced to slow deliveries of its A330neo jet after a stray tool was discovered in the tail section of an aircraft in production, a person

September 03, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Putin cites chance of peace deal, Zelenskiy says US negotiators to visit both countries

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was a chance of reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while Ukrainian

September 03, 2026

Tech pilgrims flock to China as global innovation race heats up

Humanoid robots working on factory floors, AI models challenging global rivals and electric-vehicle plants

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy

Shoppers are less peeved by cost hikes due to scarcity – but retailers more often blame their own rising costs

Shoppers are increasingly hunting for value, which puts the onus on businesses to tread carefully when justifying price hikes.

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy

Unemployment claims tick up to 206,000 but remain at historically low levels

More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs are still rare and jobless claims remain at historically low levels

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Labor days

Some calm has returned to world markets over the past 24 hours as oil prices steadied and the angry bond market cooled down a bit.

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Polestar cuts full-year delivery forecast after US bars China-linked EV maker

EV maker Polestar on Thursday cut its full-year delivery forecast, hurt by Washington's crackdown on Chinese-linked vehicles that forced it out of the United States, sending its

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB to raise rates a second time in September, but then done, say economists: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will raise interest rates on September 10 for the second and final time in what would be its shortest hiking campaign in 15

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Analysts raise Canadian dollar forecasts, expecting trade tensions to ultimately fade: Reuters Poll

Canada's dollar will edge lower in coming months before notching moderate gains in a year if a resolution is reached in the trade conflict with the United

September 03, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

ECB's Schnabel may leave early for IMF job, Handelsblatt reports

European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel is in talks with the International Monetary Fund to take a senior role and may leave the bank before her term in Frankfurt

September 03, 2026

S&P Global Ratings warns of risks from China's generous credit ratings

Generous credit ratings are baking risks into China's booming bond market as Beijing attracts foreign issuers, S&P Global Ratings' Asia-Pacific ratings chief said on

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|World

Russia can manage its growing budget deficit, Putin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the size of the budget deficit, which grew by 40% from January to July this year to

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Why India's strong GDP growth is raising eyebrows

India's unexpectedly strong economic growth has sparked a debate after an ex-bureaucrat questioned whether the expansion was overstated and a former

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Travel|World

With Japan tightening rules for foreign residents, some wonder if it’s time to say ‘sayonara’

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone overall business growth held steady in August, PMI shows

Growth in the euro zone's dominant services industry slipped to a two-month low in August though solid and broad-based demand kept overall private sector activity on an even

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK economy gathers pace but cost pressures intensify, PMI shows

Activity in Britain's dominant services sector grew for the second month in a row in August and confidence rose, according to a survey on Thursday that also showed more

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

France services activity contracts faster in August on weaker demand, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted more than expected in August, as weaker demand and extreme heat weighed on sales and inflationary pressure crept back up, a business

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German services sector downturn eases in August on stronger demand, hiring

Germany's services sector contracted marginally in August as tougher financial conditions, high costs and customer caution weighed on activity, a business survey showed on

September 03, 2026

Swiss economy grows at fastest rate in nearly five years

The Swiss economy grew by 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, the government said on Thursday, its fastest growth rate in nearly five years.

September 03, 2026

Economy|Technology

Taiwan proposes extra $4.6 billion in defence spending for this year

Taiwan's cabinet on Thursday proposed an additional T$145.7 billion ($4.59 billion) in defence spending for this year for systems including drones and anti-ballistic

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy

Kenya private sector activity slows in August, PMI shows

Kenya's private sector activity contracted for the first time in three months in August, as supply constraints and cost pressures led companies to reduce output and

September 03, 2026

Oil prices hit fresh 6-week highs on renewed Middle East tensions

Oil prices hit fresh six-week highs on Thursday after new U.S. strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran heightened concerns about

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

European stocks recover from one-month lows as bond yields retreat

European stocks rose on Thursday after three straight sessions of losses, as a global bond selloff eased and investors looked

September 03, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Ukraine's drone attacks caused turmoil for Russians throughout summer

Russians have experienced a summer of turmoil because of the war in Ukraine

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy

Italy weighs the results as Giorgia Meloni’s government sets a longevity record

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s conservative administration became Italy’s longest-serving uninterrupted government since World War II at 1,413 days on Thursday

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

South African private sector activity expands slightly in August, PMI shows

South African private sector activity expanded slightly in August as higher new orders supported output and purchasing, a business survey showed on Thursday.

September 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Chinese e-commerce moves to next phase after delivery price war changes shopping habits

China's meal-delivery subsidy war may have ebbed but its biggest legacy could be a shift in consumer expectations, as electronics,

September 03, 2026

Beijing accuses Pacific forum host Palau of 'hype' over its missile test

Beijing has accused Palau of "hype" over its Pacific missile test, after the host of the regional Pacific Islands Forum on Thursday urged the group to

September 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Technology

VinFast-linked taxi firm GSM eyes US, EU expansion ahead of Hong Kong IPO

Vietnamese electric taxi operator Green and Smart Mobility (GSM), a partner of VinFast, the country's largest carmaker, plans to

September 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy

India's services growth picks up in August but stays near four-year low, PMI shows

India's dominant services sector accelerated slightly in August but persistently subdued new business kept overall activity near its weakest in more than four years, a

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Bonds breathe sigh of relief

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Battered bond markets licked their wounds on Thursday, with yields in the U.S. and Japan edging lower, but little has changed to

September 03, 2026

Arts|Economy|Education|Health

Hundreds of thousands of eligible kids are waiting for childcare assistance

Childcare costs are straining families

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Trump signs bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections

U.S.

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy

China services activity quickens on stronger domestic demand, private PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at a faster pace in August, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday, with stronger domestic demand helping firms add staff for a

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Chinese official hails prospect for cooperation with Russia in far east

China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang told Russian President Vladimir Putin that prospects were "broad and promising" to strengthen cooperation on development in the far east,

September 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|World

Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast

China’s President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade

September 02, 2026

Economy|Election|Political

Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message

President Donald Trump is urging Republican lawmakers to run on his White House record despite his sagging popularity

September 03, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Interview

IMF's Georgieva says rising bond yields threaten progress on developing country debt

Ballooning debt and rising bond yields in advanced economies are threatening to undo developing and low-income countries' progress in

September 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia raises capital requirements for ING's local unit after overstating liquidity position

Australia's prudential regulator said on Thursday that it set license conditions for ING's local unit, requiring the bank to hold more liquidity and capital after it overstated its

September 03, 2026

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child health

Intan Permatasari's mother simply couldn't refuse her daughter's pleas for food.

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy

Japan services growth hits five-month high, PMI shows

Japan's services sector expanded at its fastest pace in five months in August, as stronger domestic demand lifted business activity and new work, a private survey showed on

September 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Food

US Justice Department expands beef price probe to eight retailers

The U.S.

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Olympus-backed Accelevation files for US IPO

Olympus-backed data center infrastructure firm Accelevation filed for a U.S. initial public offering on Wednesday, seeking to tap into the investor demand for companies serving the

September 03, 2026

60 targets struck, 18M barrels of oil protected: The US military’s record day in the Strait of Hormuz

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Pet food platform Golden Pet Brands taps banks for IPO, sources say

Golden Pet Brands, which owns Dr.

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Snowflake lifts annual revenue forecast on cloud and AI demand, shares soar

Snowflake on Wednesday beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly results and raised its full-year product revenue forecast as demand rises for its cloud data platform

September 03, 2026

Elliott builds stake in Deutsche Telekom, source says

Elliott Investment Management has built a stake in Deutsche Telekom, a person with knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.

September 03, 2026

HPE raises forecasts on AI demand, shares fall on supply concerns

Hewlett Packard Enterprise raised its annual forecasts on Wednesday after reporting quarterly results that beat Wall Street expectations, as surging AI-related demand

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Hershey names insider Dave Hulays as CFO

Hershey on Wednesday named insider and industry veteran Dave Hulays as its finance chief, as the Reese's chocolates maker navigates a tough macroeconomic environment while

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy

The Latest: Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Oil giant Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela as some details emerge about President Donald Trump's separate deal for a U.S.-controlled joint venture to develop more of the nation's proven reserves

September 02, 2026

Police chief fired amid controversy in aftermath of child's shooting in a small Mississippi city

Leaders of a Mississippi city where police shot and killed a 1-year-old Black child in June have unanimously voted to fire its police chief amid a new controversy

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street rises as tech stocks climb and oil prices, bond yields hold relatively steady

Stocks rose on Wall Street as gains by big technology companies and relatively steady oil prices and bond yields helped boost the market after a downbeat start to the week

September 02, 2026

Former Baltimore County soccer coach indicted on more counts of child sexual abuse

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Waymo taps Pimco, Blackstone to raise $3 billion debt, Bloomberg News reports

Alphabet's Waymo is in the final stages of talks to raise debt for the first time, seeking more than $3 billion from lenders including Pacific Investment Management and Blackstone,

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Sports

Private equity firms Carlyle, Bain, Oaktree readying bids for Serie A international media unit, sources say

Carlyle and Bain are among private equity funds preparing to bid for a minority stake in a company holding the international media rights of Serie A, three

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Fed survey shows economic activity edged up, prices rose moderately in recent weeks

U.S. economic activity increased modestly, employment rose slightly and prices increased moderately in recent weeks, according to a mixed report published on Wednesday

September 03, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment

Yosemite, again in corporate crosshairs, embodies the long war over US national park privatization

Debate over turning public national park land into private profit dates back more than a century.

September 03, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

US-Iran strikes raise fears of renewed war across the Middle East

Fears of renewed escalation gripped the Middle East on Wednesday after the United States and Iran exchanged their biggest barrage

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Wall St ends higher as stocks reclaim some shine

Wall Street advanced on Wednesday, notching a partial rebound from a three-day losing streak as investors searched for deals among stocks

September 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Boeing paid $3.1 million fine to FAA over widespread safety violations

Boeing paid a $3.1 million fine to the U.S.

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

DIW raises German economic growth forecasts as exports beat expectations

The German Institute for Economic Research, DIW Berlin, sharply raised its growth forecasts for Europe's largest economy on Wednesday,

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times' copyright case over training of chatbots

The Trump administration is backing OpenAI over the New York Times in a closely watched case over how it builds its AI technology using millions of news articles

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Travel

American Airlines boosts premium seating on 777 jets as carriers chase higher-spending travelers

American Airlines is adding more premium seats to its Boeing 777-300ER planes used on long-haul routes as U.S. carriers increasingly chase higher-

September 02, 2026

Democratic US senator asks Capital One for details on Trump account anti-money laundering review

A Democratic U.S. senator has pressed Capital One Financial for details about an internal anti-money-laundering review that the bank said last month led it

September 02, 2026

17,000 SF residents facing SNAP cuts: Here's how city's new job program could save their benefits

September 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Sports

New Jersey takes fight over Kalshi's prediction market to US Supreme Court

New Jersey authorities on Wednesday asked the U.S.

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

India's GDP revisions reflect new data and methodology, statistics secretary says

India's statistics secretary defended the country's latest 7.8% growth estimate and large revisions to recent GDP data, saying the changes reflected the

September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment

Yen gains sharply, dollar eases from two-week high

The Japanese yen gained sharply against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday after having retraced approximately half of the increases made following a rare joint

September 02, 2026

Stocks climb and US yields ease; yen jumps against dollar

Stock indexes mostly rose on Wednesday after three days of declines as investors watched for new developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict, while the

September 02, 2026

Lula's lead over Flavio Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil election, Quaest poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead over right-wing challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro narrowed further ahead of October's election, a Quaest poll

September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Technology

Rise in US factory orders beats expectations in July

New orders for U.S. factory goods increased more than expected in July amid a rebound in demand for aircraft.

September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast

Ethiopian Airlines nears Boeing cargo plane order, sources say

Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal to buy up to 10 long-haul Boeing freighters as plans edge forward for a

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Fed's Williams ties rising bond yields to strong economy, CNBC reports

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September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance

US private credit firms mark down more loans

U.S. private-credit portfolio values showed signs of stabilising in the second quarter after a broad deterioration early in the year,

September 02, 2026

S&P 500, Dow post slim gains at open as Iran tensions clash with AI optimism

The benchmark S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow indexes opened marginally higher on Wednesday, as investors weighed renewed U.S.-Iran clashes against signs of strength in the AI trade.

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|US

US private payroll growth slows in August; factory orders rebound in July

U.S. private payrolls increased less than expected in August as strength in the education and health services sector was offset by job losses in manufacturing and a few

September 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance

Mexico presses US on auto, steel tariffs in meeting with Lutnick

Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard met U.S.

September 02, 2026

Jack Daniel's maker flags soft alcohol demand for year, sees no respite in Canada

Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman said on Wednesday alcohol demand, especially in developed markets, is likely to remain under pressure this year, while renewed

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Uber to lay off 10% of staff in biggest cuts since COVID

Uber Technologies will lay off about 3,300 employees, or 10% of staff, in its largest cuts since the COVID-19 pandemic, to better navigate the rise of robotaxis

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of Canada holds key rate, says multiple hikes might be needed

The Bank of Canada kept its key policy rate on hold at 2.25% on Wednesday, as widely expected, but Governor Tiff Macklem said

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

US 10-year yield touches highest level since 2023

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move

The Dutch central bank has moved billions of dollars worth of its gold reserves from North America to London

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

PG&E launches review, defers $2 billion in spending after wildfire bill setback

California utility PG&E said on Wednesday it will defer about $2 billion in spending for next year and launched a strategic review, after an

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

KKR to acquire A1 Garage Door Service for around $2 billion, sources say

Investment firm KKR & Co has agreed to buy residential garage door repair and replacement company A1 Garage Door Service for around $2 billion,

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

China never deliberately pursues trade surplus, central bank governor says

China never deliberately pursues a trade surplus and insists on expanding domestic demand and maintaining a high level of opening up to the world, its central bank governor

September 02, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blackout risk rises as heat wave stresses largest US electric grids

The risk of power outages is expected to escalate across a broad swath of the United States on Wednesday as intense heat will test the capacity of electricity

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Rising Treasury yields could rattle US stocks as earnings season ends

U.S. stock investors are warily watching the rise in Treasury yields as a stumbling block for Wall Street's record-setting rally, with particular

September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Technology

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

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

September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast

Ships adopt makeshift anti-drone defences as Black Sea attacks intensify

Tankers and cargo ships are transiting the Bosphorus strait adorned with nets, water tanks and tyres to try to fend off growing Russian and Ukrainian

September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Travel|World

From street names to supply chains, Canadians pull away from US as rift grows

For more than 20 years, Diane Hosker has lived on Trump Avenue in Ottawa’s leafy west end, a neighborhood with New York-themed street names including Central

September 02, 2026

Chevron pledges to double its Venezuelan oil production

September 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

AI boom heats up Bay Area housing market as wealthy buyers drive demand for high-end homes across US

Here’s another place the AI frenzy is making itself felt: the market for luxury homes

September 02, 2026

Toyota RAV4 vs. Hyundai Tucson, an Edmunds plug-in hybrid SUV comparison

If you’re looking to reduce your gas bills but buying an electric vehicle just isn’t for you, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid or 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid might be a smart solution

September 02, 2026

Economy|Political|Sports

Hegseth’s culture war fixation disrupting Army progress, sources say

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Tesla's China-made EV sales extend growth streak, but momentum fades

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales slowed to a gain of 3.6% year-on-year in August, down sharply from the prior month, as divergent trends persisted across the U.S.

September 02, 2026

Economy|Political|US

Trump pledged fiscal restraint. Instead, debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs rise

Donald Trump returned to the White House promising to get the United States' financial house in order by slashing the scope of the federal government,

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Warsh's Jackson Hole encore may put Trump's inflation record under a microscope

After opening the door to higher interest rates last week, U.S.

September 02, 2026

Once symbols of war on Islamic State, Kurdish women fighters seek role in new Syria

Female Kurdish fighters who became global symbols of the fight against Islamic State are negotiating with Syria's new authorities to retain a

September 02, 2026

Bond selloff deepens as oil prices and public debt fears jolt markets

Bond prices continued to slide in Asia and Europe on Wednesday, pushing borrowing costs to multi-

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Berkshire CEO Abel says AI to help power growth

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel said on Wednesday he sees significant opportunities for the conglomerate from the buildout of AI data centers, after

September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Education

Georgia college graduate's degree withheld by New York university over health insurance charge

September 02, 2026

EU struggles to find an effective response after Germany blames Russia for a failed drone attack

The European Union is grappling with how to respond to an attempted drone attack at a German airport blamed on Russia

September 02, 2026

EU's Kallas says Leipzig attack had hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism

The attempted attack in Leipzig had all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism, the European Union's foreign policy chief

September 02, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

Germany approves tax cuts for families, partly funded by top earners

Germany's cabinet approved tax cuts worth about €10 billion ($11.6 billion) on Wednesday aimed at boosting disposable income for low- and middle-income

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

How Japan's bond rout is turning the tide of global capital

With benchmark Japanese bond yields breaking through a three-decade-old barrier, higher returns are starting to tease capital home,

September 02, 2026

Edouard brings heavy rain, gusty winds to southeast Texas

Video shows heavy rain and gusty winds in southeast Texas as Tropical Storm Edouard swept through the area. Edouard has weakened to a tropical depression after making landfall Tuesday afternoon near the border of Texas and Louisiana.

August 31, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korean FX authorities bought $20 billion in repatriated SK Hynix funds, source says

South Korean foreign exchange authorities bought about $20 billion in U.S. dollars that SK Hynix sold after its $26.5 billion American depositary receipt

September 02, 2026

Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sides

The Indian government is facing fierce opposition on proposed food warning labels from both health experts and food giants - activists say many items will

September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Education|Finance

Hong Kong court rejects lawyer's request to use Evergrande founder's funds for legal costs

Hong Kong's High Court on Wednesday rejected a request from the lawyer for the founder of embattled Chinese property company Evergrande to use funds controlled by

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|World

What are Iran's options to retaliate as open warfare resumes with the US?

The United States launched a new wave of attacks on Iran late on Tuesday six months into a deadlocked conflict, prompting Iranian missile fire at what it called U.S. assets

August 24, 2026

Business|Economy

Dollar rises to 2-week high, Middle East conflict and rate paths in focus

The dollar hit a two-week high on Wednesday as investors turned to the U.S. currency amid growing concerns about the economic impact of the energy shock and

September 02, 2026

Economy|Science|Technology

US tech firms may crowd out others in euro bond market and raise credit risk

U.S. tech giants are flooding the euro zone bond market to fund huge AI investments, potentially crowding out other borrowers, pushing up financing costs even for

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Shein shares slide more than 5% on second day of Hong Kong trading

Shares of online fast-fashion retailer Shein fell more than 5% on Wednesday, a day after a lacklustre debut session following a long-awaited initial public offering.

September 02, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares hit by rising bond yields, energy-driven inflation concerns

European shares edged lower on Wednesday, pressured by elevated bond yields as escalating tensions in the Middle East stoked

September 02, 2026

Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Germany probes second power grid sabotage case, fears of hybrid warfare grow

German police were on Wednesday investigating a second sabotage attempt on the electricity grid within 24 hours, a day after Berlin blamed Russia for an attempted drone

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another $20 billion in US

Taiwanese companies are planning another $20 billion of investments in the U.S. driven by demand for AI applications, the island's economy minister said on Wednesday without

September 02, 2026

Italy has started exporting a delicacy prized abroad, reviled at home

Fishermen in Italy have shifted from incinerating invasive Atlantic blue crabs to commercializing them

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Shein shares slip more than 3% on second day of Hong Kong trading

Shares of Shein slipped more than 3% on Wednesday, a day after a lacklustre debut session following a

September 02, 2026

Indonesian officials suspect food poisoning from free school meal after more than 500 fall ill

More than 500 students in Indonesia's East Java were hospitalised with food poisoning suspected to have been caused by free meals provided by the government, and an

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

What's behind the selloff in world bond markets?

Government borrowing costs from the United States to Germany and Japan are at or near multi-decade peaks on heightened worries about

September 01, 2026

Who will police the bond vigilantes?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Bond yields are hitting new milestones as fighting resumes between the U.S. and Iran and oil prices surge, sending

September 02, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Russia, US see grounds for financial ties, Russian finance minister says

Dialogue between Russia and the U.S. should continue to find common ground in economics, which should make it easier to discuss political issues, Russian Finance Minister Anton

September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|Science

Banks rush to swap higher-risk credit assets for Bank of England cash

British banks are increasingly pledging higher-risk assets such as loans linked to high-interest store cards and vehicle

September 02, 2026

Australia, US commit $580 million to support Pacific Island nations

Australia and the United States on Wednesday announced a combined $580 million in funding for the Pacific Islands as they

September 02, 2026

Economy

Defence spending shows determination to protect Taiwan, president says

Taiwan's plan for defence spending next year to exceed T$1 trillion ($31.47 billion) for the first time shows the international community the island's determination to

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Honda tells suppliers to cut costs in $9 billion push to fend off China, documents show

Japan's Honda aims to cut more than $9 billion in costs over the next four years and has instructed suppliers to drastically reduce their prices, according to

September 02, 2026

Economy

BOJ's Takata urges nimble rate hikes, says 2026 marks a turning point

The Bank of Japan should conduct interest rate hikes nimbly to counter intensifying inflationary pressures, rather than adhere

September 02, 2026

America's story intertwined with its military history, but a military-civilian disconnect persists

The story of the U.S. is intertwined with its military history, from its creation in 1776 to the expansion of its physical borders to its role in the global political and economic order

September 02, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Carney tells Trump ‘Stop trying to be tough'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Trump administration needs to “stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough.”

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ chief signals chance of September rate hike, debate on price risks

The Bank of Japan will debate raising interest rates including in September with a focus on whether inflationary risks were heightening,

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Panama Canal sees $5.56 billion revenue in FY2027 budget proposal

The Panama Canal Authority expects to generate $5.56 billion in revenue and contribute $3.61 billion directly to the national treasury for fiscal year 2027, according to a budget

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Not just Nvidia: these power and cooling firms are riding the trillion-dollar data centre boom

While Nvidia is synonymous with the AI boom, a lesser-known group of power and cooling equipment suppliers is cashing in on a global data centre construction

September 02, 2026

Economy|Environment|Travel

Grand Canyon flooding harms an economy that's still recovering from a fire

Tourists are scrambling to find lodging elsewhere after deadly flash flooding in the Grand Canyon

September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance

Tyson disputes claim by USDA's Rollins, says shuttered beef plants can go to any buyer

U.S. meatpacker Tyson Foods has disputed a claim by U.S.

September 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

South Korea inflation quickens on one-off factor, misses expectations

South Korea's consumer inflation quickened in August due to low-base effects from the previous comparable period a year ago, data showed on Wednesday, but was lower than

September 02, 2026

Economy

Democrats shocked after 2 members cross aisle to help Republicans

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US urges hands-off approach to AI regulation at G20 tech meeting

The U.S. pressed G20 members on Tuesday to take a hands-off approach to AI regulation and avoid creating rules for

September 02, 2026

Economy|Political|World

US launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran hits back in widening conflict

The U.S. launched a barrage of airstrikes against Iran on Tuesday, prompting Iranian retaliation, in the most serious

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Brazil's Congress approves tax exemptions to attract data center investments

Brazil's Congress on Tuesday approved a bill exempting data-center-related equipment from federal taxes, part of the government's plan to lure such projects to the country

September 02, 2026

Venezuela’s main airport partially resumes commercial flights after deadly earthquakes

Venezuela’s main airport has partially resumed operations nearly 10 weeks after two devastating earthquakes

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, US official says

Oil giant Chevron is expected to soon announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, a U.S. official said

September 01, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political

California lawmakers' last-minute deal on compensation for wildfire victims falls apart

The California Assembly has opted not to vote on legislation meant to help wildfire victims

September 01, 2026

Honduran court drops charges against former president pardoned by Trump

A Honduran court has dropped charges against former President Juan Orlando Hernandez over fraud and money laundering, judiciary

September 02, 2026

UK economic outlook improves but firms wary of investment, BCC says

Britain's economy is set to grow a bit faster than previously expected in 2026 after withstanding the initial impact of the Iran war but firms remain wary about investment,

September 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Technology

Oracle licensing practices on EU antitrust regulator's radar, source says

The licensing practices of U.S. cloud computing company Oracle are on the radar of EU antitrust regulators, a person familiar with the matter said, in a case similar to

September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Investors argue against novel ETF label in letters to US SEC

Market participants raised concerns over the U.S.

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's assembly backs oil deal announced with U.S

Venezuela's ruling party-dominated National Assembly backed the country's oil deal with the Trump administration in a vote on Tuesday, ahead of a visit to Caracas by the

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Some G20 differences remain over imbalances, sovereign debt, US Treasury official says

A Group of 20 joint statement reflecting U.S. priorities on reducing global imbalances and sovereign debt restructurings may not be

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Dell again lifts annual forecasts as AI demand powers record results

Dell Technologies on Tuesday boosted its annual revenue forecast by $25 billion while also raising its profit outlook for the second time this year, driven by

September 02, 2026

Arts|Economy

Turkish economy grows 2.3% yr-on-yr in Q2, below forecast

Turkey's economy expanded 2.3% year-on-year in the second quarter, official data showed on Monday, less than forecast, with growth slowing for the fourth consecutive quarter

August 31, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Barclays sees two more Fed rate hikes this year after Warsh speech

Barclays expects the U.S.

August 31, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy

China reins in rising yuan as weak domestic demand clouds outlook

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

August 31, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

India's April-July fiscal deficit at 26.8% of 2026/27 target

India's fiscal deficit in the months of April-July stood at 4.55 trillion rupees ($47.81 billion), or 26.8% of the target for the financial year ending March 31,

August 31, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care

Interest rates on government bonds are rising again around the world, making borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses and heightening concerns about whether governments are issuing more debt than financial markets can handle

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Booming weight-loss drug demand in Brazil fuels thriving black market and health fears

When Brazilian customs agents opened jars of dulce de leche aboard a tourist bus arriving from Paraguay in April, they discovered hundreds of vials

August 31, 2026

Crime|Economy|Travel|World

US carrier visit to Thailand's Pattaya lifts hope and sex-tourism risk

After a long deployment in the Middle East, a U.S.

August 31, 2026

Africa|Economy|Travel

Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers

Flight delays at Kenya's main international airport on Monday affected thousands of travellers as airport workers' go-slow strike action continued into its second day, with

August 31, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Adobe to offer free access to AI tools in Saudi Arabia in $4 billion deal

Adobe said on Monday it has expanded its tie-up with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Saudi government-backed AI firm Humain to provide

August 31, 2026

Justice Department seizes more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations for Hamas

The Justice Department says it has seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas

September 02, 2026

Economy|Science|Technology

USDA to test satellites, AI to try to improve crop estimates amid farmer criticism

The U.S.

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Mercado Pago unfazed by Brazil consumer debt worries as it expands credit card business

Mercado Pago, the fintech arm of Latin American e-commerce giant MercadoLibre, said it remains comfortable expanding its credit card business despite the

September 02, 2026

Economy|Political

US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections

The U.S.

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks slip on Wall Street under pressure from higher oil prices and rising bond yields

Stocks fell on Wall Street as another round of U.S. military strikes on Iran sent oil prices higher, stoking worries about stubbornly high inflation

September 01, 2026

Economy|Education

Schools reopen across Cuba as fuel, water and power shortages persist

Cuba has reopened most of its schools despite a shortage of transportation, uniforms and teachers as the island's crises deepen

September 01, 2026

G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade

The Trump administration won backing from all G20 financial leaders except China's on Tuesday to act against "non-

September 01, 2026

Economy

Bessent pitches US-backed financial literacy competition to world's largest economies

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pitching a financial literacy campaign to the world's largest economies

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street ends lower as higher yields, rising oil prices mark shaky start to September

U.S. stocks extended their slide on Tuesday, as the global bond selloff deepened and crude prices spiked amid fading hopes for a near-

September 01, 2026

Economy|Finance

House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

The House has passed a short-term measure to fund the federal government into early December

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Travel|World

China's Xi lands in Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday, his first visit to the Arab world's most populous nation in a decade, as countries across the Middle East reassess

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy

Bessent urges BOJ chief to combat weak yen with 'decisive' monetary steps

U.S.

September 01, 2026

USPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public

September 01, 2026

Economy|Finance

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

September 01, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Government borrowing costs rise anew, adding to pressure on global policymakers

A selloff in global bond markets deepened on Tuesday, reflecting investor angst over

September 01, 2026

Economy

Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes his House of Commons debut as UK leader

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has faced lawmakers in the House of Commons for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

CSX Corp has named veteran executive Steve Angel its CEO, replacing Joe Hinrichs, as the U.S. railroad operator fends off pressure from an activist investor against the

September 29, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Global bonds extend selloff, oil prices surge on renewed US-Iran strikes

Global bond yields rose on Tuesday, extending a broad-market selloff in government debt fed by inflation fears, while

September 01, 2026

Schools reopen in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers

A new academic year has started across Congo despite concerns by parents and teachers that the Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicenter

September 01, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Political|World

Canada's Carney says US needs to start being serious before trade talks can resume

The U.S. needs to start being serious and stop trying to be tough before talks on a possible trade deal with Canada can restart, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on

September 01, 2026

Alligator on Central Florida highway causes chain-reaction crash, leaving woman dead

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Interview

Bank of England's Mann sees signs of stronger economic growth

Bank of England interest rate setter Catherine Mann said Britain's economy had shown signs of stronger growth since the central bank's last monetary policy meeting when she

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Tesla touts European supervised self-driving safety data ahead of EU vote

Tesla's supervised self-driving technology recorded 4.1 times fewer collisions than manually driven Tesla cars in the five European countries where it is permitted, the

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Political

Train blockages in Calera fuel frustration as city leaders push for $32 million bridge project

September 01, 2026

Oil prices jump 4% as fresh US-Iran fighting stokes supply fears

Oil prices jumped about 4% to a one-week high on Tuesday as a resumption in fighting between the U.S. and Iran renewed fears of supply disruptions from

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US construction spending drops to nearly three-year low in July

U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in July, hitting the lowest level in nearly three years as higher mortgage rates weighed on single-family homebuilding.

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US Treasury yields are rising — Why does it matter?

A selloff in U.S. government bonds is pushing up borrowing costs, which could squeeze households, companies, financial markets and the federal budget

September 01, 2026

Whistleblower says USPS mail-in voting restrictions could discard thousands of legal ballots

A whistleblower told Congress that the U.S.

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Dollar gains as oil, rising bond yields stoke inflation fears

The dollar strengthened on Tuesday as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities sent oil prices higher, fuelling inflation worries and sparking a global bond

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US job openings rise slightly to 7.3 million as labor market remains sturdy despite higher costs

Employers posted slightly more job openings in July but as the American labor market remained sturdy in the face of higher costs that are squeezing household budgets

September 01, 2026

Arts|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US job openings rise in July after sharp downward revision in prior month

U.S. job openings increased in July amid a surge in manufacturing vacancies, but weak hiring suggested the labor market remained in a holding pattern.

September 01, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe

Volkswagen management proposes shutdown of four German plants by 2034, WiWo reports

Volkswagen's management board plans to propose ending production at four German plants between 2031 and 2034, German business outlet WirtschaftsWoche reported on Tuesday.

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

US factory activity slows in August; input prices remain elevated

U.S. manufacturing activity eased in August amid a slowdown in new orders and some manufacturers worried that higher prices because of the Middle East

September 01, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's Q2 GDP tops forecasts but slowdown looms

Brazil's economic growth slowed in the second quarter as elevated borrowing costs continued to weigh on activity and household consumption shrank, with

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|World

Global pharma companies that have publicly announced Trump drug pricing agreements

U.S.

April 03, 2026

Canadian factory PMI dips in August but shows sector still expanding

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded for a fifth straight month in August as output and employment rose but the recent increase in trade tensions between

September 01, 2026

Blockade succeeds where sanctions failed as Iran oil exports stall

For the first time on record, Iran has gone about seven weeks without shipping meaningful crude exports through the Strait

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Keurig Dr Pepper to sell back Chobani stake, manufacturing site for $925 million

Keurig Dr Pepper said on Tuesday it

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance

Ukraine parliament fails to pass parcel tax law tied to IMF, EU funding

Ukraine's parliament failed on Tuesday to pass a law to introduce taxes for foreign parcels that is required to unlock IMF and EU funds, dismissing government

September 01, 2026

Israeli special forces capture Hamas official in raid on Gaza City

Israeli special forces captured a Hamas militant leader in a raid in Gaza City on Tuesday while Israeli air strikes meant to protect those troops killed

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Tesla's European sales mixed in August, strong in France and Denmark

Tesla's August registrations across several European markets painted a mixed picture on Tuesday, with strong gains in France and Denmark contrasted by declines in

September 01, 2026

Submersible joins search for 20 missing in deadly Cypriot ferry disaster

A submersible vessel has joined the search for 20 people missing for two days following a ferry disaster off the coast of Cyprus

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The greenest building is the one still standing after a disaster

A ‘green’ building has to last for its intentionally small carbon footprint to pay off. That includes surviving flood, storm or wildfire damage.

September 01, 2026

Deadly floods test Nepal's hydropower ambitions

Deadly floods that wiped out a tenth of Nepal's electricity generation capacity last week have cast doubt on the

September 01, 2026

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Inexpensive new cars are becoming tougher and tougher to find

September 01, 2026

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Private sector steps up as India's growth engine broadens

India's economy is showing early signs that a long-awaited private investment revival is taking hold, broadening the growth engines and

September 01, 2026

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New foreign investment in Mexico stalls as companies fret over USMCA uncertainty

When Randy Carr opened a factory in central Mexico in 2005, he was drawn by the country’s low wages and free-trade agreement with the

September 01, 2026

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Cook hands Apple to Ternus: bigger and richer, but catching up in AI race

When Tim Cook took over as Apple's CEO, he did not try to fill the big shoes of its legendary founder and product visionary Steve Jobs.

September 01, 2026

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Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure that saw the company’s value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone’s enormous popularity

September 01, 2026

September storm

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets World markets enter September with another government bond storm

September 01, 2026

They were building infrastructure in Nepal. Their families in China want to know what happened to them

September 01, 2026

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Texas' halt on powering data centers reflects US reckoning over 'ghost' demand

Data centers have requested roughly as much electricity across the middle swath of the United States as it takes to power every home in the country, but much of that demand may be

September 01, 2026