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UK August Growth Beat Opens Door to Higher Interest Rates, Analysts Say
Stronger-than-expected UK growth in August has led analysts to suggest the Bank of England may raise interest rates …
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Oil Prices Slip as Investors Weigh Supply Outlook and Middle East Tensions
Crude prices fell as traders balanced expectations of rising supply against persistent geopolitical risk in the Middle East, …
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US Social Security benefits to rise 3.6% in 2027, adding about $75 a month
The Social Security Administration has projected a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, worth roughly $75 extra per month …
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IMF Urges Global Debt Tightening as Growth Falls Short
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says growth alone cannot resolve mounting national debt, calling for fiscal tightening as …
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EU Proposes Delay to Methane Rules for Oil and Gas Imports
The European Commission has proposed postponing the application of methane emissions rules for oil and gas imports, a …
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China's exports surge at fastest pace since early 2021 as trade surplus widens
China's exports rose at their fastest rate in more than three years in September, driven by strong demand …
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US Inflation Set to Rise as Petrol Prices Bite
Higher pump prices are expected to push US consumer inflation higher in September, adding pressure on household budgets …
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Ireland Proposes €1.62 Trillion EU Budget as Sweden Calls It «Wildly Unaffordable»
Ireland, holding the EU's rotating presidency, has proposed a €1.62 trillion budget for 2028-2034, a 30% increase over …
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Oil prices ease as traders weigh Russian diesel supply against Gulf risks
Crude prices slipped as the prospect of increased Russian diesel exports offset concerns over supply disruptions in the …
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Dollar Holds Near 18-Month High as Geopolitical Risks Mount
The US dollar remains close to its strongest level in 18 months, supported by safe-haven demand amid rising …
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US inflation data in focus as markets weigh September CPI
Investors are preparing for the release of US September consumer price figures, with the reading set to shape …
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Oil Prices Climb as Saudi Attacks Overshadow Trump's Russian Supply Plans
Brent crude rose above $108 a barrel as continued attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure outweighed signals from the …
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Bitcoin Edges Up to $83.5k as Falling Oil Prices Offer Support
Bitcoin recovered to around $83,500 as a decline in oil prices provided modest support to risk assets, though …
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Russian Budget Opens Door to Further Rate Cuts, Central Bank Official Says
A senior Bank of Russia official has indicated that the country's new budget creates room for additional monetary …
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IMF: AI Investment Keeps Global Growth Near 3% as Asia Benefits Most
The IMF says sustained investment in artificial intelligence is holding global growth at around 3%, with major gains …
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Gold Holds Near $4,200 as Traders Weigh Energy Truce and Middle East Risks
Gold prices edged higher to trade near $4,200 an ounce as investors balanced the prospect of an energy …
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HSBC names eight emerging markets to watch in 2027
HSBC has identified eight emerging markets it believes investors should consider in 2027, as global capital shifts toward …
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Romania Closes GDP Gap with Poland Two Decades After EU Accession
Romania has narrowed the GDP per capita gap with Poland to just three percentage points, but Poland still …
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European Shares Post Best Session Since July as Bond Yields Retreat
European equities closed sharply higher as falling government bond yields eased pressure on valuations, though the rally was …
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AI investment boom rivals China's post-WTO surge, economist warns
US hyperscalers are projected to spend roughly $800bn on capital expenditure in 2026 as global AI investment approaches …