Today: October 09, 2026
Today: October 09, 2026

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Spain's gambler PM Sanchez seeks to defy the odds again on a snap election

Spain's Socialist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, on Monday lived up to his reputation as a political gambler by calling a snap

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Brazil benchmark stock index soars as Bolsonaro tops first-round vote

Brazil's benchmark stock index Bovespa gained more than 8% in early Monday trading, exceeding 205,000 points after right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro led leftist

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Euro zone investor morale falls in October, Sentix survey shows

Investor morale in the euro zone fell to 2.7 in October, as easing expectations cast doubt on a possible economic upturn, a survey showed on Monday.

Business|Economy

South Africa private sector contracts at fastest pace since December, PMI shows

South Africa's private sector contracted in September at its fastest pace since December as new orders fell sharply and supply bottlenecks and fuel-driven cost

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French services sector returned to growth for first time since December, PMI shows

France's dominant services sector grew in September for the first time since the end of last year, helped by a rebound in output after businesses had been impacted in August by an

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Italy services growth slows in September as costs rise, PMI shows

Italy's service sector grew in September at the slowest pace in three months, a survey showed on Monday, as cost pressures intensified once again, driven by turmoil in the

Business|Economy

India seen kicking off rate hike cycle as inflation broadens, peers turn hawkish

Investors have loaded up on bets that the Reserve Bank of India will raise rates this week, warning that it risks falling behind the curve as inflation

Economy|Education

Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood

Many college students today are feeling anxious about their future

Business|Economy|Election|Political

Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race

President Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio

Economy

The Latest: Trump hits the campaign trail, kicking off blitz before midterms

President Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail in heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month’s midterm elections

Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Logan calls for '50 bps or more' in rate hikes

The US central bank will need to raise short-term borrowing costs by at least another half of a percentage point to turn monetary policy "modestly restrictive" and get

Business|Technology

Fed's Cook sees AI inflationary push as a top 2027 risk

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said on Thursday that she sees AI, and its inflationary push, as a top risk for 2027, and noted that increasingly frequent supply shocks have had

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8 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump on inflation. That’s extremely rare for a president

8 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump on inflation. That’s extremely rare for a president

Business|Economy|Finance

How are higher interest rates and rising prices affecting you?

How are higher interest rates and rising prices affecting you?

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Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here's what to know if you're one of them

Americans are increasingly using buy now, pay later plans for everyday expenses like groceries and bills

Business|Economy

UK factories report growing inflation pressures, PMI shows

British manufacturing cost pressures increased for the first time in four months in September, even as output grew at its slowest pace since March, according to purchasing

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Bond market bust: The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2002

Bond market bust: The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2002

Arts

Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living

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Investors wary of slowdown in US corporate profit boom

A massive year for corporate profit growth is driving US stock market gains, but investors' hesitancy that the good times will roll on without a hitch is

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Instant View: Bond markets take a drubbing again, 10-year Treasury yields highest since 2002

Borrowing costs from the US to France, Britain and Japan hit their highest in decades on Thursday, squeezing already pressured government finances, and threatening stocks,

Business|Economy

German manufacturing upturn holds firm in September, PMI shows

Germany's manufacturing sector sustained its upturn in September as production levels and new orders once again registered strong growth despite renewed inflationary

Arts

Japan PM vows to underpin yen by boosting economic competitiveness

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the administration's efforts to boost the country's economic competitiveness will help ensure market confidence in

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Fed seen on pause in October after inflation data

A Federal Reserve rate hike next month looked less likely Wednesday after fresh government data showed inflation rose less than expected in August, easing pressure on

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Global stocks weather third-quarter AI, bond and crude maelstrom

Stock market investors might have been expected to run for the hills in the face of an extraordinary surge in global borrowing costs, currency interventions,

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Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending

Inflation slowed a bit last month as Americans ramped up their spending, though price gains remained elevated and are a challenge for many voters as the midterm elections approach

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BOJ's policy pivot opens scope for faster rate hikes

The Bank of Japan expects interest rate increases to happen faster and more regularly in future as it pre-empts risks of an inflation overshoot, sources said

Business

OPEC+ oil producers set to keep output targets steady at Sunday meeting, sources say

(Adds missing word, paragraph 6) By Olesya Astakhova and Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON, Sept 30 - OPEC+ oil-producing countries are likely to keep their oil production targets steady for November when they

Business|Economy

UK economy grew faster than thought in second quarter, cementing G7 lead

Britain's economy grew more quickly than previously thought in the second quarter, consolidating its position as the fastest-growing Group

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French preliminary inflation up at 3.4% in September

French consumer prices rose more than expected in September, preliminary data from the INSEE statistics agency showed on Wednesday.

Arts

Fed's Williams sees no urgency for next rate hike

By Michael S.

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Fed's Barr says more rate hikes likely to be needed to curb inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr on Tuesday made a renewed case for further interest rate hikes, noting that high energy prices and a surge in AI-related

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Bank of England's Taylor views case for rate hike as 'not compelling'

The case for raising interest rates will remain weak until high energy prices translate into clearer signs of inflation spreading across the broader economy, Bank of

Economy|Education

Students protest and public sector workers strike ahead of French budget

French high school students blockaded dozens of schools and public sector workers went on strike on Tuesday, voicing discontent

Election

Britain’s PM is on a ‘Burnham bounce.’ When will he fall to earth?

Britain’s PM is on a ‘Burnham bounce.’ When will he fall to earth?

Finance

Brazil debt profile worsens as floating-rate share hits fresh high

Brazil's share of debt linked to the benchmark Selic rate jumped to 52.7% in August from 51.1% in July, Treasury data showed on Monday, extending a deterioration in the

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Chile's Kast unveils $1.3 billion plan to create 100,000 jobs

SANTIAGO, Sept.

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Fed's Cook sees further inflationary pressures ahead 

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said on Monday she expects continued inflationary pressure in coming months stemming from AI-related demand and higher oil

Economy|Finance

Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show

By Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW, Sept 28 - Russia plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles ($202.58 billion) on defence in 2027, around 27% more than the 13.5 trillion roubles originally budgeted and the

Business|Economy

China's cabinet pledges stronger policy support to meet growth target

China's cabinet pledged on Monday to step up counter-cyclical policy support to address rising economic strains, signalling greater urgency to shore up growth and keep the

Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Entering the home stretch

Nervy bond markets face another test this week as they navigate the ends of both the month and the third quarter on Wednesday, with the September US employment report

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Why the AI boom makes inflation harder to tame

Why the AI boom makes inflation harder to tame

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A new neutral rate, much like a decades-old one

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a bit of a random walk in Asia so far, with oil and yields up, stocks mixed, gold down and the dollar flat.

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Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes show

Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to focus on mounting inflation risks, with some calling for faster interest rate increases, minutes of their

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Wall Street week ahead: consumer confidence, inflation, employment updates

Wall Street has a busy week ahead with important updates on inflation, the jobs market and consumer confidence

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Americans still feel worse about the economy than at almost any point in modern history

Americans still feel worse about the economy than at almost any point in modern history

Business|Finance

Brazil mid-September inflation exceeds forecasts ahead of tight election

Brazil's mid-September inflation accelerated more than expected, official data showed on Friday, adding to concerns about persistent price pressures as voters head into

Economy

Rush of money, campaign stops show Republicans feel vulnerable in Iowa, Kansas

With midterm elections just over a month away, Republican heavyweights have been jetting across the country to campaign and outside groups have

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BoE's Bailey says high energy prices make it harder to leave rates on hold

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that persistently high energy prices would make it harder for the central bank to leave interest rates on hold, underlining a

Arts

Singapore population hits record 6.21 million, driven by rise in foreign residents

Singapore's population rose 1.6% in June compared to a year ago, hitting a new high of 6.21 million, government statistics released on Friday showed.