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Today: December 05, 2025
Today: December 05, 2025

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Aeva shares soar after deal with European automaker 

Shares of Aeva Technologies, a Silicon Valley-based maker of lidar units that help autonomous vehicles sense their surroundings, rose more than 18%

Aeva shares soar after deal with European automaker 
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Citizens Bank sees resilient consumer finances and spending

U.S. consumer finances remain broadly healthy, even though there are some signs of stress for borrowers with lower credit scores, Brendan Coughlin, president

Citizens Bank sees resilient consumer finances and spending
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Bessent plans to push residency requirement for regional Fed bank presidents

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Bessent plans to push residency requirement for regional Fed bank presidents
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Retailers pull out the stops to neutralize inflation, tariff drag

Retailers are trying various strategies to counter the drag from inflation and tariffs,

Retailers pull out the stops to neutralize inflation, tariff drag
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil settles slightly higher as Moscow peace talks fail to reach breakthrough

Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday after the U.S. and Russia failed to reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine that could have eased sanctions on

Oil settles slightly higher as Moscow peace talks fail to reach breakthrough
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Fired employees file First Amendment lawsuit against EPA

Six former Environmental Protection Agency employees on Wednesday filed a First Amendment legal challenge against EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for

Fired employees file First Amendment lawsuit against EPA
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Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday that a lasting peace with Israel could pave the way to normalising ties with the country and

Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off
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Glencore to restart production at Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina

Glencore plans to restart operations at its Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina by the end of next year, it said on Wednesday, after it became the last to produce the

Glencore to restart production at Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Rescuers race in search for survivors after last week's floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Rescue teams are racing to reach communities isolated by last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as over 900 people remained missing

Rescuers race in search for survivors after last week's floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
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Macy's posts surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers

Macy’s posted a surprise third-quarter profit and its strongest comparable sales in more than three years as an extensive overhaul of the 167-year-old New York department store begins to resonate with shoppers

Macy's posts surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers
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Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works

Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works

Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works
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Why car prices won’t stop rising

Why car prices won’t stop rising

Why car prices won’t stop rising
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EU aims to improve defences against economic threats, such as China export curbs

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled plans to boost EU resilience to threats like rare earth shortages by strengthening trade measures and

EU aims to improve defences against economic threats, such as China export curbs
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Delta sees $200 million profit hit from US government shutdown

Delta Air Lines said on Wednesday it expects a hit of about $200 million to its fourth-quarter pre-tax profit due to the U.S. government

Delta sees $200 million profit hit from US government shutdown
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Hedge funds double down using near-record leverage in quest to boost returns

Hedge funds are using near-record levels of leverage to trade equities and betting on debt-backed strategies in efforts to juice returns,

Hedge funds double down using near-record leverage in quest to boost returns
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Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases

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Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases
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Mexican government hikes minimum wage, pushes shorter work week

Mexico on Wednesday announced it would boost the minimum wage next year and push to trim the country's long work week, the

Mexican government hikes minimum wage, pushes shorter work week
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Central Europe's currencies to back off highs in 2026: Reuters Poll

Central Europe's main currencies may be close to a ceiling after hitting fresh multi-month highs in the past month, a Reuters poll of economic analysts showed

Central Europe's currencies to back off highs in 2026: Reuters Poll
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals

Israel on Wednesday published a draft law that aims to boost state revenues from a concession for extracting minerals from the Dead Sea as well as

Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals
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Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence

Ukraine's Parliament approved the 2026 budget on Wednesday, planning to allocate nearly a third of the country's gross domestic product to defence as the war

Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence
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Bessent sees more private contributions flowing into 'Trump accounts' for children

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Bessent sees more private contributions flowing into 'Trump accounts' for children
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European Rearmament Bank seeks merger with JPMorgan-backed rival multilateral lender

By Maria Martinez and Iain Withers BERLIN/LONDON, Dec 3 - European Rearmament Bank (ERB), an initiative to create a state-backed lender for defence amid the region's worst conflict since World War Two

European Rearmament Bank seeks merger with JPMorgan-backed rival multilateral lender
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft denies report of lowering targets for AI software sales growth

Microsoft on Wednesday denied a report from The Information that multiple divisions at the company lowered sales growth targets for certain artificial intelligence products after

Microsoft denies report of lowering targets for AI software sales growth
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Euro hits almost seven-week high, dollar broadly lower

The euro hit an almost seven-week high against the dollar on Wednesday, boosted by data showing an expansion in euro zone business activity, while weaker

Euro hits almost seven-week high, dollar broadly lower
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Germany, France, Spain to tackle fighter dispute next week, says source

German, French and Spanish defence ministers are set to meet on December 11 to discuss FCAS, Europe's next-generation fighter project,

Germany, France, Spain to tackle fighter dispute next week, says source
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Volvo Cars sales fall 10% in November, says US market subdued

Sweden-based Volvo Cars on Wednesday reported a slump in November sales, continuing a decline this year amid pressure from trade tariffs and subdued demand in the

Volvo Cars sales fall 10% in November, says US market subdued
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

How hedge funds performed in a volatile November

Global hedge funds, including stock pickers, have generated returns of nearly 15% in 2025 to the end of November, according to a Goldman

How hedge funds performed in a volatile November
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Micron to exit consumer memory business amid global supply shortage

Memory chipmaker Micron Technology said on Wednesday it will exit its consumer business, as it doubles down on advanced memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers amid

Micron to exit consumer memory business amid global supply shortage
Economy|Election|Political|US

Republicans emerge victorious and anxious after Tennessee special election

Republicans have held onto a conservative U.S. House district in Tennessee

Republicans emerge victorious and anxious after Tennessee special election
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure

OpenAI has awarded $40.5 million to more than 200 nonprofits in the first round of grants it has made since it rebranded its nonprofit as the OpenAI Foundation in October

OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Russian central bank expected to cut key rate by 50 bps to 16% at December meeting

The Russian central bank is seen cutting its key interest rate by 50 basis points at a meeting on December 19 as inflation is slowing

Russian central bank expected to cut key rate by 50 bps to 16% at December meeting
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Zelenskiy seeks urgent renewal of supervisory boards in defence sector

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he had urged Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal to carry out an urgent renewal of supervisory boards in the defence sector

Zelenskiy seeks urgent renewal of supervisory boards in defence sector
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Spain plans wild boar cull amid swine fever outbreak that hit exports

Spain's Catalonia region has pledged to curb its wild boar population, including by ramping up culls, after African swine fever was detected in several animals

Spain plans wild boar cull amid swine fever outbreak that hit exports
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US import prices unexpectedly flat in September

U.S. import prices were unexpectedly unchanged in September as high costs for consumer goods, excluding motor vehicles, were offset by cheaper energy products.

US import prices unexpectedly flat in September
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World Bank warns developing world 'not out of danger' as debt costs hit record

The gap between developing nations' debt servicing costs and new financing hit a more than 50-year high of $741 billion between 2022 and 2024, the World Bank

World Bank warns developing world 'not out of danger' as debt costs hit record
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St opens lower as investors assess data, Microsoft falls

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday, as investors assessed data pointing to a weak jobs market, while Microsoft fell after a report said the tech giant lowered its

Wall St opens lower as investors assess data, Microsoft falls
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

AI-powered security firm Verkada valued at $5.8 billion in latest investment round

Verkada was valued at $5.8 billion in its latest investment round led by CapitalG, more than a billion dollars higher than its previous round in February, the AI-based security

AI-powered security firm Verkada valued at $5.8 billion in latest investment round
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Canada's services PMI falls to five-month low in November

Canada's services economy contracted in November at the steepest pace in five months as economic uncertainty led to declines for employment and new business,

Canada's services PMI falls to five-month low in November
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Swiss poll shows strong opposition to US trade deal

A clear majority of Swiss residents are critical of a preliminary trade deal struck with Washington, a poll showed on Wednesday, citing elements such as the entry of U.S.

Swiss poll shows strong opposition to US trade deal
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Nebius leverages Microsoft, Meta contracts for AI expansion 

Netherlands-based data centre operator Nebius will leverage recent multi-billion dollar contracts with Microsoft and Meta to build

Nebius leverages Microsoft, Meta contracts for AI expansion 
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

Brazil's 2025 chicken exports to rise despite bird flu trade bans

Brazilian chicken exports are expected to rise up to 0.5% this year to 5.32 million metric tons, meat lobby ABPA said on Wednesday, after exporters avoided

Brazil's 2025 chicken exports to rise despite bird flu trade bans
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Cracks appear in entrenched weak dollar outlook: Reuters Poll

FX strategists largely stuck to forecasts for a weaker U.S. dollar over the coming year on Federal Reserve rate cut bets but a sizeable minority have

Cracks appear in entrenched weak dollar outlook: Reuters Poll
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Two-thirds of NATO member states committed to PURL, Rutte says

Two-thirds of the member states of NATO have committed to the weapons for Ukraine through the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), which has received

Two-thirds of NATO member states committed to PURL, Rutte says
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Israel, Lebanon send civilian envoys to truce committee for expanded talks

Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to a military committee monitoring their ceasefire, top officials from both said on

Israel, Lebanon send civilian envoys to truce committee for expanded talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US services little changed in November, but orders slow

The U.S. services sector activity held steady in November, with employment still subdued and prices for inputs elevated, a survey showed on Wednesday.

US services little changed in November, but orders slow
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US private payrolls post largest drop in more than 2-1/2 years in November

U.S. private payrolls posted their biggest drop in more than two and a half years in November as small businesses shed jobs, but the weakness is

US private payrolls post largest drop in more than 2-1/2 years in November
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US manufacturing production flat in September

U.S. factory production was unchanged in September as manufacturing remained constrained by tariffs on imports.

US manufacturing production flat in September
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|US

Climate change will make you poorer, according to a new report

Climate change will make you poorer, according to a new report

Climate change will make you poorer, according to a new report
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI’s energy demand?

Rising electricity demand has researchers exploring a wide range of methods to generate more power, including a type of nuclear reactor that’s smaller than traditional nuclear plants.

What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI’s energy demand?
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Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms

A new Trump administration policy threatens free speech and association by targeting individuals and groups as potential domestic terrorists based on their beliefs rather than their actions.

Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms
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A first look at November hiring shows the private sector lost 32,000 jobs

A first look at November hiring shows the private sector lost 32,000 jobs

A first look at November hiring shows the private sector lost 32,000 jobs
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King Charles welcomes German president to UK for state visit

Britain's King Charles welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday at the start of his three-day state visit to Britain, the

King Charles welcomes German president to UK for state visit
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Sri Lankans sift mud to unearth victims four days after deadly cyclone

Villagers in Sri Lanka used spades on Wednesday to clear away mud as they searched for the bodies of relatives and friends days after 13

Sri Lankans sift mud to unearth victims four days after deadly cyclone
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's president calls on government to resign

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev has called on the minority government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov to resign following mass protests this week against its 2026 budget.

Bulgaria's president calls on government to resign
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Dollar Tree lifts annual profit target on steady demand for affordable items

Dollar Tree raised its annual profit forecast and beat quarterly estimates on Wednesday, as the discount retailer bets on steady demand for

Dollar Tree lifts annual profit target on steady demand for affordable items
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB's Lane flags 'upside surprises' to euro zone inflation

Euro zone inflation has delivered some "upside surprises" recently, raising some questions about the European Central Bank's expectations for a dip early next year, the

ECB's Lane flags 'upside surprises' to euro zone inflation
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

China, Russia discuss Ukraine, reach 'consensus' on Japan during Chinese minister's visit

China and Russia reached "broad consensus" on a range of issues during the Chinese foreign minister's trip to Moscow this week, amid a burst of diplomatic efforts to end the

China, Russia discuss Ukraine, reach 'consensus' on Japan during Chinese minister's visit
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SEC halts review of highly leveraged ETF plans, citing risk exposures

The U.S. securities market regulator has paused the review of proposals for new highly leveraged exchange-traded funds from several fund managers and sought more

SEC halts review of highly leveraged ETF plans, citing risk exposures
Business|Economy|World

Swiss close in on relaxing restrictions on arms exports

The Swiss parliament is poised to relax restrictions on weapons exports, a significant but delicate shift that aims to support the domestic arms industry without compromising

Swiss close in on relaxing restrictions on arms exports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks gain, US yields drop as markets weigh likely Fed rate cut

Global shares rose while U.S. Treasury yields fell after weak economic data solidified expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

Stocks gain, US yields drop as markets weigh likely Fed rate cut
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

LSEG to integrate financial data into ChatGPT in AI push

LSEG will integrate its financial data and analytics into ChatGPT and make OpenAI's enterprise tool available to its employees, it said on Wednesday, deepening its push to embed

LSEG to integrate financial data into ChatGPT in AI push
Business|Economy|Food|Health

Magnum Ice Cream expects free cash flow of up to 1 billion euros in 2028-29

Unilever's ice cream business, which is spinning off and listing in Amsterdam next week, expects to achieve free cash flow between 800 million and 1 billion euros ($933.2 million to

Magnum Ice Cream expects free cash flow of up to 1 billion euros in 2028-29
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

American Bitcoin steadies after share lock-up expiry sparks near 40% plunge

Shares of American Bitcoin, a bitcoin miner backed by two of U.S.

American Bitcoin steadies after share lock-up expiry sparks near 40% plunge
Economy|Health|World

Migrants in Lebanon hope Pope's peace message lingers amid fears of new war

Filipina worker Loren Capobres said the world stood still when she kissed Pope Leo's hand this week in Lebanon, but hopes his message for peace will

Migrants in Lebanon hope Pope's peace message lingers amid fears of new war
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|World

Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says

A majority of Australians, Japanese and Indians believe U.S.

Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says
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What you need to know about ‘Trump Accounts’ and Michael and Susan Dell’s $6.25 billion donation

What you need to know about ‘Trump Accounts’ and Michael and Susan Dell’s $6.25 billion donation

What you need to know about ‘Trump Accounts’ and Michael and Susan Dell’s $6.25 billion donation
Economy|Europe|World

Turkey says 'very scary' attacks on Russia-linked tankers threaten Black Sea safety

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday said the "very scary" attacks of recent days on Russia-linked tankers in the Black Sea threatened the

Turkey says 'very scary' attacks on Russia-linked tankers threaten Black Sea safety
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Macy's strikes cautious tone on holiday spending, posts surprise profit

Macy's on Wednesday warned of picky consumers during the crucial holiday season as inflation pressures spending on non-essential goods even as the department

Macy's strikes cautious tone on holiday spending, posts surprise profit
Business|Economy|Education

Federal funding cuts are only one problem facing America’s colleges and universities

Amid federal funding cuts, the enrollment of both domestic and foreign students is falling at American colleges and universities.

Federal funding cuts are only one problem facing America’s colleges and universities
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Researchers slightly lower study's estimate of drop in global income due to climate change

Researchers who examined climate change’s potential effect on the global economy say data errors led them to slightly overstate an expected drop in income over the next 25 years

Researchers slightly lower study's estimate of drop in global income due to climate change
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Yes, the government can track your location – but usually not by spying on you directly

A privacy researcher breaks down how your phone reveals your location, how that data is collected and sold, and how the government gets ahold of it – by simply buying it.

Yes, the government can track your location – but usually not by spying on you directly
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Just a blip for risk assets, more Fed pain for the dollar

By Yoruk Bahceli, markets correspondent What matters in U.S. and global markets today Risk assets are showing further signs of recovery on Wednesday from a

Just a blip for risk assets, more Fed pain for the dollar
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil's Lula expects more US tariff cuts after call with Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he expects U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to further cut tariffs on Brazilian products soon, following a

Brazil's Lula expects more US tariff cuts after call with Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Marvell shares soar as chipmaker boosts its AI drive with Celestial deal

Marvell Technology jumped 9.3% to a nine-month high on Wednesday after its $3.25 billion deal to acquire semiconductor startup Celestial AI bolstered investor confidence in the

Marvell shares soar as chipmaker boosts its AI drive with Celestial deal
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A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions

Minutes after Italy's powerful Court of Auditors rejected plans to build a bridge from the mainland to the island of Sicily, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Rivian to recall nearly 35,000 US delivery vans over seat belt issue

Rivian Automotive is recalling 34,824 electric delivery vehicles in the U.S. as their seat belt system may fail to properly restrain the driver, increasing the risk of injury during

Rivian to recall nearly 35,000 US delivery vans over seat belt issue
Business|Economy|Food|Political

Modelo and Corona are unexpected casualties of Trump’s immigration crackdown

Modelo and Corona are unexpected casualties of Trump’s immigration crackdown

Modelo and Corona are unexpected casualties of Trump’s immigration crackdown
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Foxconn, Luxshare plan to add millions to Vietnam's game console output, documents show

Foxconn and Luxshare plan to add millions of gaming devices to Vietnam's annual output, according to documents they submitted to local authorities,

Foxconn, Luxshare plan to add millions to Vietnam's game console output, documents show
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Global accounting body consults on new model for assessing bank risks

Banks could give investors a clearer view on how they manage risks, such as those associated with changing interest rates, under a new model proposed by a

Global accounting body consults on new model for assessing bank risks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India rupee falls to record low below 90, risks steeper slide without central bank help

The Indian rupee slid past 90 per U.S. dollar to a record low on Wednesday, declining for the sixth consecutive session as traders bet

India rupee falls to record low below 90, risks steeper slide without central bank help
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Norway government secures budget backing, preventing cabinet fall

Norway's governing Labour Party said on Wednesday it had reached agreement with four left-wing parties in parliament on a 2026 fiscal budget

Norway government secures budget backing, preventing cabinet fall
Economy|Europe|World

Serbian parliament adopts 2026 budget, sets deficit at 3%

Serbia's parliament on Wednesday adopted the country's 2026 budget, setting a fiscal deficit of 337 billion dinars ($3.35 billion), or 3% of gross domestic product.

Serbian parliament adopts 2026 budget, sets deficit at 3%
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Mexico's peso to trade within decade-old range in 2026: Reuters Poll

Mexico's peso will keep trading in 2026 close to the center of a range between 16.00-22.00 per U.S. dollar that recently turned 10 years old, a Reuters

Mexico's peso to trade within decade-old range in 2026: Reuters Poll
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SNB expected to avoid negative rates despite inflation downturn

The Swiss National Bank will stick to its 0% interest policy next week and well into 2026 rather than opting for negative rates, economists said on Wednesday,

SNB expected to avoid negative rates despite inflation downturn
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Pemex debt is red flag for potential partners as Mexico seeks to boost oil output

It has been over a month since the head of Pemex made a plea for partners to help Mexico's ailing state oil company on

Pemex debt is red flag for potential partners as Mexico seeks to boost oil output
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Fed data suggests central bank has stopped losing money

By Michael S.

Fed data suggests central bank has stopped losing money
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ECB urges Italy to reconsider proposal on central bank's $300 billion gold

The European Central Bank has urged Italy to reconsider a parliamentary amendment asserting that the national central bank's gold

ECB urges Italy to reconsider proposal on central bank's $300 billion gold
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How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US
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Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy

Iran's rial currency has fallen to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S. dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze the economy

Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Flood-hit Indonesian regions run low on fuel, funds for relief effort

Authorities battling floods on Indonesia's island of Sumatra that killed about 800 people this week have appealed for more central government help to tackle shortages of

Flood-hit Indonesian regions run low on fuel, funds for relief effort
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France's services sector returns to growth in November, PMI shows

France's dominant services sector expanded slightly more than first estimated in November, hitting a 15-month high as new business gained momentum in the euro zone's second-

France's services sector returns to growth in November, PMI shows
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Euro zone business activity expands at fastest pace in 30 months in November, PMI shows

Business activity in the euro zone expanded at its fastest pace in two-and-a-half years in November as a robust service sector more than offset manufacturing weakness, a survey

Euro zone business activity expands at fastest pace in 30 months in November, PMI shows
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China likely to chase 5% GDP growth in 2026 in bid to end deflation

China is likely to stick to its current annual economic growth target of around 5% next year, government advisers and analysts said, a goal that would require authorities to

China likely to chase 5% GDP growth in 2026 in bid to end deflation
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German service sector growth slows in November, PMI shows

Germany's services sector grew for a third consecutive month in November, albeit at a slower pace than October's two-year-plus high, due to softer increases

German service sector growth slows in November, PMI shows
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Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron has landed in Beijing for a three-day visit to China focused on trade talks and global crises

Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine
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Vikram Sahu approved as Bank of America India CEO by central bank, memo shows

India's central bank has approved the appointment of Vikram Sahu as chief executive officer of Bank of America N.A. in India, according to an internal memo reviewed by

Vikram Sahu approved as Bank of America India CEO by central bank, memo shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK services firms report slower growth, more job cuts in lead up to budget, PMI shows

Growth among Britain's services firms declined last month and employment contracted the most since February in the run-up to the government's budget,

UK services firms report slower growth, more job cuts in lead up to budget, PMI shows
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European shares end flat; Inditex jumps on strong November sales

European shares ended largely steady on Wednesday, aided by gains for technology that offset sharp declines in financials, while Inditex surged to a near one-

European shares end flat; Inditex jumps on strong November sales
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Toronto home sales hit five-month low in November

Greater Toronto Area home sales fell to a five-month low in November and prices declined as an uncertain economic outlook kept homebuyers on the sidelines,

Toronto home sales hit five-month low in November
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Inflation is catfishing you about the economy

Black Friday spending was strong, but the numbers don’t tell the full story. CNN’s David Goldman explains how inflation can make the US economy seem healthier than it actually is.

Inflation is catfishing you about the economy
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Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests

Bulgaria’s government has withdrawn a controversial budget proposal after protests erupted into clashes with police

Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target due to A320 fuselage panel issue

Airbus is expecting to deliver fewer planes this year due to an issue with fuselage panels on some A320 planes

Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target due to A320 fuselage panel issue
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Sentiment in German auto sector deteriorates in November, survey finds

Sentiment in Germany's automotive sector deteriorated once again in November as companies became more pessimistic in their business expectations, a survey showed on Wednesday

Sentiment in German auto sector deteriorates in November, survey finds
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Kenya private sector activity surges to five-year high, PMI survey shows

Kenya's private sector activity expanded for the third consecutive month in November to stand at a five-year high, boosted by better performance across all sectors, a survey

Kenya private sector activity surges to five-year high, PMI survey shows
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Spain services sector growth slows slightly in November as global trade weighs, PMI shows

Spain's service sector expanded robustly in November led by domestic demand, albeit at a slightly slower pace than in the previous month due to a decline in international

Spain services sector growth slows slightly in November as global trade weighs, PMI shows
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HSBC names interim chair Nelson as permanent in surprise move

HSBC Holdings' interim chairman Brendan Nelson will move into that role on a permanent basis, in a surprise move that came seven

HSBC names interim chair Nelson as permanent in surprise move
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South Korea's Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that he had found it "interesting and entertaining" speaking with Donald Trump during

South Korea's Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue
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Hugo Boss aims for long-term 12% operating profit margin in strategic overhaul

German fashion group Hugo Boss on Wednesday said that it aims to achieve an operating profit margin of around 12% over the medium-to-long term as part of a strategic overhaul

Hugo Boss aims for long-term 12% operating profit margin in strategic overhaul
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South Africa's private sector activity contracts for second month in November, PMI shows

South Africa's private sector activity contracted for the second consecutive month in November driven by sustained falls in output and new business volumes, an S&P

South Africa's private sector activity contracts for second month in November, PMI shows
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US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
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Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists say

Southeast Asia has been hit by unusually severe floods this year, with late storms killing more than 1,400 people and leaving hundreds missing across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand

Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists say
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Risk-on, risk-off, risk-on

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee There have been a couple of instances over the past month where a market rally was abruptly halted by sudden risk aversion -

Risk-on, risk-off, risk-on
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Taiwan says China sometimes stages mock attacks on foreign navy ships in strait

China's military sometimes simulates attacks on foreign naval vessels in the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan shares intelligence with international partners when

Taiwan says China sometimes stages mock attacks on foreign navy ships in strait
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

ANZ’s Nuno Matos named new Australian Banking Association council chair

The Australian Banking Association on Wednesday appointed ANZ Group CEO Nuno Matos as the new chair of its council, replacing National Australia Bank chief Andrew Irvine. 

ANZ’s Nuno Matos named new Australian Banking Association council chair
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India's services growth accelerates in November but export engine sputters, PMI shows

India's dominant services sector accelerated in November as robust domestic demand helped recover ground lost in the previous month, but export sales growth slipped to an

India's services growth accelerates in November but export engine sputters, PMI shows
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South Korea's Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday there was still work to be done to address the fallout from the failed martial

South Korea's Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice
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Russia's services sector growth accelerates in November, PMI shows

Russia's services sector experienced a resurgence in growth in November, driven by a renewed increase in new orders, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Russia's services sector growth accelerates in November, PMI shows
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Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says

Opium poppy cultivation in war-torn Myanmar has surged to its highest level in a decade, rising 17% in the past year as conflict and economic hardship push more farmers into the

Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says
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Rupee cracks below 90 to the dollar, hit by tariffs, capital outflows

The Indian rupee fell past the key psychological level of 90 to the dollar on Wednesday, extending an eight-month decline as dollar outflows for trade and

Rupee cracks below 90 to the dollar, hit by tariffs, capital outflows
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Trump will play a starring role heading into a big weekend at the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center, known for theater and opera, becomes the sports world's focus on Friday

Trump will play a starring role heading into a big weekend at the Kennedy Center
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Major Chinese banks cut high-yield deposit products to ease margin pressure

Some major Chinese commercial banks have removed five-year, large-scale certificates of deposit that carry a high yield from their offerings, in an effort to cut costs and

Major Chinese banks cut high-yield deposit products to ease margin pressure
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ASX outage deepens investors' doubts over tech overhaul

The Australian Securities Exchange's technology turnaround plan, touted by the firm's chair as being too important to fail, is facing

ASX outage deepens investors' doubts over tech overhaul
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Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data

The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance

Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data
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Balyasny Asset Management up over 15% so far in 2025, says source

Balyasny Asset Management posted a 2.5% return in November and is up 15.3% this year so far, a source told Reuters on Tuesday.

Balyasny Asset Management up over 15% so far in 2025, says source