Today: September 24, 2026
Today: September 24, 2026

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US eases screwworm ban on Mexican cattle, but beef prices unlikely to budge

The United States plans to reopen the biggest port for livestock inspections along the US-Mexican border on Thursday, expanding America's cattle supplies

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Mexican economy grows 0.8% in July from June

Mexico's economy picked up in July, expanding by 0.8% from the prior month, official data showed on Thursday. That was faster than a Reuters poll forecast for 0.2% growth.

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Mexico's inflation picks up more than expected in early September

Mexico's 12-month inflation rate accelerated more than expected in the first half of September, while core inflation continued to ease, data from national statistics

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Saudi-led coalition says 6 ballistic missiles are intercepted and blames Houthi rebels

Saudi Arabia's military says it has intercepted six ballistic missiles targeting the country's Red Sea port of Yanbu and the city of Taif

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How the world's biggest bond managers are investing in a tumultuous market

A tumultuous ride for bonds this year has left Vanguard's senior bond fund manager Arvind Narayan with one unequivocal message: "This is

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Brazil central bank sees inflation near target at key horizon, trims growth outlook

Brazil's central bank on Thursday projected inflation close to its 3% target at the policy horizon relevant for its next interest-rate decision,

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MGM Resorts shares tumble after Diller's People withdraws $18 billion bid

Shares of MGM Resorts slid 10% on Thursday after media mogul Barry Diller's People Inc withdrew its more than $18 billion proposal to buy the casino operator.

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Starbucks to shutter 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings

Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week

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Hedge funds sour on basis trade as Treasury selloff continues

Like Treasuries themselves, the Treasury basis trade has fallen out of favor lately.

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Global rate-hiking cycle reaches Scandinavia as war fuels inflation

Norway's central bank raised interest rates on Thursday and Sweden's signalled it was likely to follow suit before the end of the year, as policymakers around

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US new home sales jump to eight-month high in August

Sales of new US single-family homes surged to an eight-month high in August as buyers took advantage of price cuts and other incentives, but rising mortgage rates

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Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare

Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security

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US, Japanese officials discussed China's yttrium curbs ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, document shows

US and Japanese government officials and company officials met to discuss supply bottlenecks affecting access to Chinese yttrium, a rare earth metal

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Financing of historic AI buildout raises systemic risks in US, researcher says

The artificial intelligence buildout is on track to require a larger share of US output than the rollout of electricity, railroads, interstate

Economy|Election

Brazil's two main presidential candidates promise fiscal fixes, but leave hard choices unsaid

The two leading candidates in Brazil's tightly contested presidential race differ sharply on how fast they would tackle the country's

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US farmers push for China commitments on imports as Trump and Xi talk trade

Soybeans, sorghum and other US farm goods are expected to be high on the agenda at this week's summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President

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Fed again hoping for a pain-free landing from current inflation spike

US Federal Reserve officials, who have begun hiking interest rates to tame high inflation, believe they can do so

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Bonds bomb

Just as some investors were wondering whether it was time to return to battered bond markets, Wednesday's fresh rout offered a clear answer: not yet.

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Poverty rate tests Argentina's Milei ahead of election

Overflowing soup kitchens, a resurgence of cash-free barter clubs and families taking out short-term loans for groceries are highlighting growing social strains in

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Russia's Krasnodar region declares state of emergency as drone attacks slow grain exports

The governor of Russia's southern Krasnodar region, a major agricultural producer, has declared a state of emergency over Ukrainian drone attacks that have inhibited the

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German institutes lift growth forecasts, business morale rises

Germany's leading economic institutes raised their growth forecasts for this year and next, while business morale rose more than expected in September,

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‘Makes very little economic sense’: Ex-Trump energy secretary warns Trump against diesel export ban

‘Makes very little economic sense’: Ex-Trump energy secretary warns Trump against diesel export ban

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German business morale rises more than expected in September, Ifo finds

German business morale rose more than expected in September, a survey showed on Thursday, signalling that Europe's largest economy is weathering an energy price shock that

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BoE's Lombardelli sees rates rising if energy prices stay high

Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said on Thursday that interest rates will likely have to rise if energy prices stay elevated, unless there is clear evidence of a

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Bank of America plans additional apprentice hiring

Bank of America said on Thursday it plans to hire 1,000 additional apprentices over the next two years, expanding its skills-based hiring in local communities.

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White House pushes for speedy review of voter rolls in hunt for noncitizen voters

The White House has pushed federal agencies to accelerate their review of at least 47 state voter rolls obtained by the Department of Homeland

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Norway central bank raises interest rate, may hike again

Norway's central bank raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.50% on Thursday as expected by a narrow majority of

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For Pope Leo, the risk of an AI apocalypse is a major concern

The Vatican warned about the risk of an apocalypse spurred by artificial intelligence years before major American firms sounded the alarm at the

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More than 167,000 pounds of meat with false inspection labels recalled nationwide

More than 167,000 pounds of meat with false inspection labels recalled nationwide

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Scottsdale's water recycling program hits election-year backlash

Election-season politics have stalled efforts to expand wastewater recycling to residents' taps in an affluent Phoenix suburb

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OpenAI's breach of Australian health department website prompts rebuke from Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is extremely concerned about OpenAI's security breach of a government website, and that the artificial intelligence company took too long to reveal the incident

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Oil gains on little sign of progress in US-Iran talks

Oil prices rose around 2% on Thursday as diplomatic talks between the US and Iran showed little sign of progress, while investors focused on uncertainty

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Diplomacy takes a back seat

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

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Qantas workers begin 24-hour strike at four Australian airports, union says

Qantas airport workers launched a 24-hour strike on Thursday at the Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth airports demanding higher pay, more secure jobs and improved safety

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BOJ could raise rates every quarter, ex-policymaker says

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

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Australia housing runs out of rescuers as RBA is set to hike rates

For decades, whenever house prices in Australia fell, the central bank rode to the rescue with rate cuts to shore up economic demand and keep households

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What we know about the rogue AI-agent security breaches

Australia said on Thursday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorised access to files, in what could be the first known instance of AI

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US and Indian top diplomats discuss Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister S.

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US will make up to $7 billion in loans to help Trump ally Milei tap Argentina’s oil and minerals

The Trump administration wants to put billions of dollars into Argentina’s energy and mining industries

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Japan's factory activity growth slows in September, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity rose at a slower pace in September from the previous month as output and new orders softened, while solid overseas demand helped firms'

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Australian shares trim declines after jobless rate tops forecasts

Australian shares pared early losses on Thursday after data showed the unemployment rate rose more than expected, though investors continued to price in the risk of a hawkish move

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Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost

Taiwan has upgraded its maritime patrol capacity around the Pratas Islands in the disputed South China Sea, including regularly sending larger ships there, the government

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Australia's jobless rate hits five-year high, RBA hike still seen

Australia's jobless rate unexpectedly rose to a five-year high in August even as employment enjoyed a solid rebound, a mixed report that left

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Hope fading for new Boeing deal during US-China summit, sources say

Hopes for a new China commitment to buy Boeing planes are sinking ahead of a Thursday summit between the US and Chinese presidents, two

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McDonald’s bets $8.5 billion on a sweeping restaurant makeover and new protein-focused menu

McDonald’s said Wednesday it will spend $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize its restaurants globally

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Top dairy exporter Fonterra flags El Niño risks to milk supply

New Zealand's Fonterra on Thursday warned that El Niño could affect milk volume growth at the end of the 2026/27 season, as the weather phenomenon heightens risk

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Venezuela's Rodriguez promises elections in transition to 'full democracy'

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that the country

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Son of Israel's ambassador to US critically injured in ramming attack in the occupied West Bank

The son of Israel’s ambassador to the United States has been gravely injured in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank

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Zelenskyy, at UN, urges leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues and impede its war efforts

Ukrainian President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging world’s leaders to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts

Economy|Environment

Senators from both parties ask Trump to release emergency heating oil as prices surge

The two US senators from Maine, the state most reliant on home heating oil, asked President Donald Trump this week to tap the country's emergency stash of the fuel as

Economy|Political

Trump to raise detainees with Xi, but other rights issues may not come up

President Donald Trump is expected to press Chinese leader Xi Jinping to free two US citizens held by China,

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US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit that will test relations between

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US FAA says error messages in telecommunications circuit prompted shift to backup on Sunday

The head of the US Federal Aviation Administration said a series of error messages in a telecommunications circuit prompted the agency on Sunday to

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Barry Diller's People withdraws bid for MGM Resorts

Media mogul Barry Diller's People Inc on Wednesday withdrew its proposal to purchase all public shares ​of MGM Resorts International, sending the casino operator's shares down 8%

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US, China agree to extend 'the Busan agreement' until January, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday the United States and China agreed on Wednesday to extend "the Busan agreement."

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Facebook accused of deceiving users in New Mexico as trial over privacy scandal wraps up

Closing arguments have taken place in a New Mexico trial over Facebook's alleged failure to protect users from a third-party quiz that harvested data from 87 million profiles

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Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach

Diesel prices are hitting record highs as the Middle East conflict intensifies, affecting American farmers and rural residents

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Newsom talks climate with world leaders in New York, accuses Trump of abdicating that responsibility

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has met with world and business leaders to advance climate action and clean energy in New York

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Israeli bulldozers smash Palestinian olive trees ahead of annual harvest

Palestinian villagers wailed over the mangled remains of their olive trees on Wednesday after Israel's military uprooted them with bulldozers, days ahead of

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US, China agree to extend trade truce by two months, work on bigger deal, Bessent says

The United States and China have agreed to extend by two months a trade truce that was due to expire on November 10, allowing more time to work on a

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AI firms should not get regulatory waivers, Nvidia CEO says on podcast

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes AI firms should not receive exemptions from antitrust or liability laws, according to a podcast released on

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Ethiopia has achieved progress, shown restraint despite interference, president says

Hours after renewed fighting in Tigray shattered a four-year-old peace deal, Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde told the UN his

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McDonald’s to create tiered loyalty program to lure repeat visitors

By Waylon Cunningham Sept 23 - McDonald’s will shift its loyalty program to a new tiered system, chief marketing officer Morgan Flatley said at the chain’s investor day on Wednesday, in a bid to more

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As 5% Treasury yields lose shock value, investors start worrying about 6%

For years, 5% on the benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield was viewed as the point at which global financial markets would start hitting

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Trump, Venezuela's Rodriguez discuss debt overhaul, Rubio says

US President Donald Trump and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez discussed restructuring the South American nation's

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Conagra shareholders vote for proposed changes to executive pay

Conagra Brands shareholders voted on Wednesday in favour of proposed changes to the US packaged food maker's executive compensation program.

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ECB not seeing any big wage response to surging inflation

The European Central Bank is not seeing significant wage pressures in response to this year's energy-driven inflation surge, the bank's chief economist said on

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US diesel futures fall after report of export ban plan, which the White House denies

US ultra-low-sulfur diesel futures fell 4% on Wednesday after Politico reported that the White House is preparing a plan to ban diesel exports for 90 days, which the Trump

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Wall Street ends down as oil prices, Treasury yields rise

Wall Street ended lower on Wednesday, pulled down by Alphabet and Amazon, as Treasury yields climbed and Iran's president said Tehran would never surrender to US

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White House denies report US is considering a diesel export ban

A White House official on Wednesday denied a news report that said the US is preparing a 90-day ban of diesel exports in an attempt to control record prices for fuel

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10-year Treasury yield hits 5.1% for first time in 19 years

10-year Treasury yield hits 5.1% for first time in 19 years

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Xi heads into Trump visit after making China into a global force since 2015

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to Washington this week marks a shift in relations

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Disney+ and Hulu now cost more than $20 a month without ads

Disney+ and Hulu now cost more than $20 a month without ads

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Caesars stockholders approve $6 billion merger with Fertitta

Caesars Entertainment shareholders have voted to approve a multibillion-dollar merger with Fertitta Gaming that once complete would create one of the largest gaming empires