Today: September 30, 2026
Today: September 30, 2026

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Orion180 Insurance valued at $1.14 billion as shares fall in debut

Orion180 Insurance was valued at $1.14 billion after its shares fell in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, setting a cautious tone for other insurers

Economy|Europe|Political

Italy's debt burden rising at alarming rate, economy minister says

The cost of servicing Italy's public debt is rising at "an alarming rate" in the wake of geopolitical tensions, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on

Arts

Cross-border property investment jumped 56% in first half, data shows

Cross-border investment into commercial property globally jumped 56% to $71.8 billion in the first half of this year, driven by more deals in Asia and

Arts|Economy|Entertainment

Thailand to extend its consumer subsidy programme, PM says

Thailand will extend its consumer subsidy programme using 40 billion baht ($1.20 billion) remaining from the first phase, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday

Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ struggling to keep pace with hiking partners

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The Bank of Japan raised interest rates, as expected, though it knocked the yen by sounding a fraction less hawkish than its

Arts

Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%

Japan’s central bank has raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease

The U.S. stock market rallied to its best day in six weeks after oil prices fell and pressure from the bond market eased

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Why the Federal Reserve is lifting rates now, and what it means

About six weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced that a divided central bank was keeping its key interest rate unchanged

Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of England shifts tone toward rate hikes as inflation set to top 4%

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday but warned they might have to go up if the Iran war drags on, while predicting

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Struggling US home buyers, and market, face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac's latest snapshot of mortgage rates is due out later Thursday and expected to show that the average rate for a 30-year mortgage rose again this week, moving closer to 7%

Arts

European stocks rise after Fed hike as oil slips, yields stabilise

European shares rose on Thursday as lower oil prices and a pause in the global bond selloff lifted risk appetite after the US Federal Reserve

Business|Economy|Finance

South Africa's consumer confidence rises despite economic uncertainty, survey shows

South Africa's consumer confidence improved in the third quarter, a survey showed on Thursday, although consumer spending is expected to remain subdued in the coming months due to

Business|Election|Finance

Deep in Trump country, a revolt against corporate money could reshape political spending

More than 15 years after the U.S.

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.

Business|Economy|Political

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

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

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Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, citing a global shortage

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel infrastructure, saying attacks are causing a global shortage

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

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

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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

Stock Markets

European shares dip as higher crude revives inflation worries; Novartis drags

European shares edged lower on Tuesday as rising oil prices fuelled inflation worries and supply concerns over a prolonged Middle East conflict, while Novartis came under pressure

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

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

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

Business|Finance|World

US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries in latest pressure on Iran

The U.S.

Business|Economy|Finance

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

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

Economy

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

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

Business|Finance|Technology

Musk super PAC wades into US midterms with $800,000 for Republicans in close races

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has spent more than $800,000 in recent days on over a dozen key congressional races through his super PAC, funding direct-mail and

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

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The bond market rout is global. Here’s what’s driving it

The bond market rout is global. Here’s what’s driving it

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

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.

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

Economy|Finance

Global bonds sell off as Middle East conflict escalates, further stoking inflation fears

Global bonds sell off as Middle East conflict escalates, further stoking inflation fears

Arts

Nepal's flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild

Nepal may need $4 billion to $5 billion to rebuild after this week's devastating floods, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle told Reuters on Saturday, a bill equal to