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Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
Donald Trump's decision to import Russian fuel to the US represents a remarkable about-face from the president.
Hormuz, Hurricanes, Hikes and the Price of Credibility
Corporate America has delivered seven consecutive quarters of double-digit profit growth, and consensus is looking for roughly 25% year-on-year growth in Q3 S&P 500 earnings. When the earnings engine is throwing off tha…
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'
US President Donald Trump says he has reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin allowing Moscow to "immediately release" diesel into the global market.
US Consumers Remain Under Pressure as Sentiment Slides
Wall Street's major indexes traded mixed to lower on Wednesday as investors grappled with a continued selloff in technology stocks, rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and expectations that the Federal Rese…
Ex-Deutsche Bank trader jailed for rigging rates has conviction overturned
Another former banker sentenced in one of the biggest scandals of the financial crisis has had his conviction overturned following a long-running legal battle.
U.S. consumer sentiment inches lower in October, UMich survey shows
Of the numerous economic trends filling column inches over the last few years, few have gained as much traction as the “vibecession.” Coined by Kyla Scanlon in July 2022, the term refers to the phenomenon of people feel…
Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'
Three former OpenAI researchers sacked for allegedly mishandling information claim they were instead let go because they raised safety concerns at the tech firm.
'You cannot build this car anywhere else in the world'
A British carmaker has unveiled plans to start production of its hand-built electric sports car in Warwickshire.
Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?
Prices for gasoline and diesel have more than doubled since the US-Israel conflict with Iran began in February, affecting transport businesses, farmers and anyone who drives a vehicle in America.
Nvidia-backed AI data centre firm scraps landmark listing over market fears
Artificial intelligence (AI) data centre company Firmus has scrapped its plans for what would have been one of Australia's biggest-ever stock market listings.
'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" - where a recorded voice asks you to add them on WhatsApp - that are suspected to lead to a recruitment scam.
'I don't know what my partner earns': How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?
You know their favourite restaurant, what happened with their ex and their most embarrassing childhood story. But do you know how much your partner earns?
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Some people in the US "still hate the look of solar", Kate Collardson acknowledges.
Japan household spending drops slightly less than expected in August
Tariff Revenue: New 2025 tariffs have raised $88 billion in revenue year-to-date through August so far, with the new tariffs responsible for about $23 billion in revenues in August alone.
White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring program
An international visa program has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.
Form 4 BillionToOne Inc For: 7 October
The reported Class A share acquisitions and sales were under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted June 5, 2026.
U.S. weekly initial jobless claims edge down to 197,000
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Chrysler Building to get its crown restored after being sold
The Chrysler Building, one of the most distinctive high-rises in Manhattan's skyline, will undergo a major renovation as part of a multi-million-dollar sale deal.
America’s Jobs Market Has Stopped Hiring Without Starting to Fire
Experts have been predicting that AI will decimate knowledge workers for several years, but the overall unemployment rate in the U.S. remains near historic lows. Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and his co-authors say that the…
Plans to shut Marston's Brewery in Burton revealed
Marston's Brewery could close in Burton-upon-Trent, under plans revealed by its owners.
Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
Asos has told its customers hackers are in possession of detailed profiles of potentially millions of the online store's users.
'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
French finance minister Roland Lescure has invited Britain to "come all the way" back to the EU, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham signalled a second Brexit referendum was "possible" in a future Labour election manifest…
AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn
Samsung Electronics says it expects a nine-fold surge in its quarterly profits compared with a year earlier, driven by surging demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) data centres.