Johnson gambles on ambitious summer agenda as GOP anxiety rises ahead of midterms
El Salvador’s ruling party clears the way for Bukele’s 3rd term
4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown
Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor?
Americans expect prolonged US-Iran war as ceasefire falters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby
Sheboygan teen makes miraculous recovery after nearly losing legs in farming accident
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Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight
Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight
July 10, 2026Economy
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Wall Street banks rule on staff betting on prediction markets, sources say
Wall Street banks have added rules on prediction-market betting to their employee codes of conduct, with some barring employees from bets on contracts linked to financial markets
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives
From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Investors to grapple with packed week of earnings, CPI, Iran headlines
An eventful coming week of economic data, corporate earnings reports and Middle East developments will test a resilient U.S. stock market that has
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Inside the U.S. race for drone delivery dominance
By Waylon Cunningham and Nicholas P.
July 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology
South Korean billionaire's risky bet pays off, as SK Hynix debuts in New York
When South Korean billionaire Chey Tae-won rang the Nasdaq's opening bell for SK Hynix's $26.5 billion listing on Friday, it marked the ultimate payoff of a
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Who is on Fed chief Warsh's review taskforces?
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday announced those he has tapped to lead a sweeping review of how the U.S. central bank conducts its policy operations.
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
SK Hynix options to trade two business days after Nasdaq debut, sources say
U.S. exchange operators including Cboe Global Markets and Nasdaq expect to list options on SK Hynix's U.S.-listed shares two business days after
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Nvidia supplier King Yuan Electronics to invest up to $1.4 billion in US facility
Taiwanese chip-testing company King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) plans to invest up to $1.4 billion to establish a facility in the United States, the supplier to
July 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is poised to order 15 Boeing 787-10 aircraft and nine Airbus A350-1000 jets, marking its first Boeing purchase
July 10, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Greece arrests two over deadly 2010 protest fire-bombing
Greek police said they had arrested two people over a 2010 arson attack that killed three workers trapped inside a bank building in Athens during a massive general strike
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Global equity fund inflows surge to three-week high on AI optimism
Global equity funds attracted their largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week to July 8, as strong demand for AI-linked technology products and cooling expectations for
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Canada's economy posts modest job gains in June, unemployment rate dips
Canada's economy added a net of 18,200 jobs in June and the unemployment rate edged down to 6.5%, data showed on Friday, slightly beating estimates and
July 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?
Two communication scholars explain how what Americans eat became shorthand for who they are.
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel
Jet fuel costs have plunged. Here’s why Delta says cheaper flights aren’t on the way
Jet fuel costs have plunged. Here’s why Delta says cheaper flights aren’t on the way
July 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions
Amid growing political pushback against data center development, more evidence is emerging of their impact on local economies.
July 10, 2026
Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Opinion
Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive
Regardless of whether Americans think socialism is bad or good, or how they define it, most of them embrace socialist policies and programs – as long as no one calls them that.
July 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
IEA cuts Russian oil output forecasts on Ukrainian attacks
Russian oil output will decline by about 3% to 8.9 million barrels per day this year because of Ukrainian drone attacks on energy infrastructure, the International Energy
July 10, 2026
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BOJ may raise growth forecast, maintain vigilance to inflation risk, sources say
The Bank of Japan may revise up its economic growth forecast for fiscal 2026 and keep its focus on the risk of an inflation overshoot as
July 10, 2026
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Italy industrial output ends three-month positive streak with May fall
Italian industrial output fell by more than expected in May, with a 0.3% month-on-month drop, official data showed on Friday, in a renewed sign of weakness for manufacturing
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
Two Polish central bankers see no rush to cut rates after summer
Two Polish central bankers said on Friday it was too early to say whether interest rates could be cut in September, but one of them indicated that
July 10, 2026
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Japan's pension pivot puts Abe-era outpouring of capital in reverse
Japan is calling its capital home, a move investors say will ripple across markets, could finally lift the yen and send money into the
July 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World
Volkswagen deliveries suffer biggest drop since 2022 on China slump
Volkswagen reported an 8.6% fall in global vehicle deliveries in the second quarter on Friday, the steepest quarterly decline in four years, as a sharp downturn in
July 10, 2026
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Trump makes the stock market his scoreboard, but many Americans aren't even in the game
U.S. President Donald Trump began this week with an Oval Office first: ringing the stock market's opening bell.
July 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World
Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands
Volkswagen has reported weak sales numbers, with a significant drop in China
July 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
SoftBank, PayPay in talks to invest in Seven & i, Bloomberg reports
SoftBank Corp and mobile payments operator PayPay are in talks to invest in retail giant Seven & i Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Rare earths startup ReElement no longer seeking $80 million Pentagon loan, administration sources say
Rare earths startup ReElement Technologies has stopped seeking an $80 million Pentagon loan that was part of a broader
July 10, 2026
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‘L.A. at rush hour.’ ‘Disney World.’ American national parks feeling the strain this summer
‘L.A. at rush hour.’ ‘Disney World.’ American national parks feeling the strain this summer
July 10, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him
Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir
July 10, 2026
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|World
Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns
A cholera outbreak in Sudan could get worse as war, displacement and the onset of the rainy season threaten to exacerbate a humanitarian crisis in the
July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026
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Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles
The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia was in touch with Turkey about the fate of Russian S-400 missile systems which Ankara owns after a news outlet reported that Turkey
July 10, 2026
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Fed officials fret over inflation risk, weigh rate hikes
The leanest readout of a Federal Reserve policy meeting in years still made clear how concerned U.S. central bank
July 10, 2026
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British police investigate donations to Farage's Reform party
British police are investigating at least £500,000 ($671,000) in donations to Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK party made by the mother of a close
July 10, 2026
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Circle wins final regulatory approval to establish US trust bank, shares rise
Circle said on Friday it has received a final regulatory approval from the U.S.
July 10, 2026
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UK to regulate cloud service providers Microsoft, Google and others to protect financial stability
Britain has designated cloud service providers Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as critical third-party suppliers to its financial sector, bringing them under direct
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Quills and conflict: How protection in the Strait of Hormuz is bought and sold
Quills and conflict: How protection in the Strait of Hormuz is bought and sold
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
New York construction scare highlights the challenges of converting offices into housing
The buckling of two steel columns at the former Pfizer headquarters in Manhattan has raised questions about one of the nation’s largest office-to-apartment conversions
July 10, 2026
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One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says
At least one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving support within the last year due to global donor aid cuts, a new United Nations
July 10, 2026
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Audi half-year deliveries fall on China competition, US tariffs
Audi, German carmaker Volkswagen's premium brand, reported on Friday a 7% year-on-year fall in global deliveries during the first half of the year, as competition in China and U.S.
July 10, 2026
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Meme ETF rally leaves many underwater
Investors chasing market themes are learning a familiar lesson: a hot investment doesn't necessarily make for a profitable one.
July 10, 2026
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Chips, banks and volatility
The results season is kicking off with the world's largest chipmaker and key U.S. banks reporting, while data out of the U.S. and China will give a fresh perspective on the state
July 10, 2026
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SK Hynix's US listing sparks rush of single-stock ETF filings
At least 10 fund managers, including major issuers Direxion and ProShares, have filed registrations to list single-stock exchange-traded funds
July 10, 2026
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Japan's GPIF holds about $931 billion in foreign assets
Japan is steering its Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's biggest pension fund, to boost investment in domestic assets, Finance
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China
The Philippines may have won a landmark victory against China's claims in the South China Sea 10 years ago, but today local
July 10, 2026
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French tycoon Niel becomes Vodafone's top shareholder in $6 billion deal
PARIS/DUBAI - French billionaire Xavier Niel is set to become Vodafone Group's largest shareholder, after UAE telecoms group e&
July 10, 2026
Asia|Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World
Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28
Sri Lanka's efforts to reduce prison overcrowding by reopening a colonial jail and recruiting more staff after a deadly riot left 28 people dead need
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|World
BMW deliveries slide in Q2, as sales in China drop nearly a third
BMW reported a 4.9% decline in global vehicle deliveries in the second quarter on Friday, hit by a sharp drop in sales in China.
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports
The US and Mexico are out of the World Cup. Ticket prices are plunging
The US and Mexico are out of the World Cup. Ticket prices are plunging
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
EU regulators hit US wall in quest for private credit data
European financial supervisors seeking a clearer picture of banks' exposure to private credit markets are running into resistance from the U.S.
July 10, 2026
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ECB is back to square one as US-Iran war resumes
The European Central Bank is back to square one in its fight against high inflation in the euro zone after new hostilities between the U.S. and Iran caused energy prices to rise
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
French inflation rises 2.0% in June
Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in June on an EU-harmonised basis, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, confirming a preliminary reading published earlier this
July 10, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|World
UNESCO urges wider use of debt-for-education swaps
UNESCO has urged governments and international lenders to expand debt-for-education swaps to help tackle a worsening education financing crisis, warning that
July 10, 2026
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European shares muted on AI valuation concerns; Middle East tensions linger
European shares were muted on Friday as broader gains were largely offset by declines in technology stocks while investors assessed renewed Middle East tensions that put the
July 10, 2026
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SK Hynix advisors win big fee windfall after modest SpaceX payday
Global investment banks and brokerages leading SK Hynix's mega share sale earned nearly $260 million in fees, a boost for the industry which took in a relatively
July 10, 2026
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Anti-migrant protests risk economic blowback for South Africa
Frustrations over unemployment, crime and years of weak growth are driving South Africa's anti-migrant protests.
July 10, 2026
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Japan signals massive pension shift to domestic assets, sparking rally in yen, bonds
Japan's finance minister said on Friday the government aims to steer the country's vast state pension funds to "substantially" increase
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
A once-obscure chip maker has landed the largest US listing by a foreign company
A once-obscure chip maker has landed the largest US listing by a foreign company
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan calling capital home
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Japanese markets got a shot in the arm after the government indicated it wants the country's state pension funds to increase
July 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan's wholesale inflation spikes as fuel costs, weak yen bite
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in June at the fastest pace in more than three years and the government brushed aside market concern over political
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan encourages GPIF to boost domestic investment
Japan is seeking to encourage its Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's biggest pension fund, to boost investment in domestic assets, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama
July 10, 2026
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|World
Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments
African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Fast Retailing shares slide in Tokyo after Uniqlo operator's results, yen warning
Shares in the Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo slid sharply on Friday after the company raised its profit forecast but warned about
July 10, 2026
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?
Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Food|Stock Markets|US
USDA lowers beef export sales by 90% amid growing doubts over data
The U.S.
July 10, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
Brazil police target executive linked to Banco Master's communication efforts
Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation targeting executive Thiago Miranda, who had been hired by banker Daniel Vorcaro to run a communications campaign in defense
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Global EV demand rises again as Europe offsets China, U.S. weakness
Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a fourth straight month in June, driven by strong growth in Europe as sales weakened in China and North America,
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in US offering after pricing ADRs at $149
South Korea's SK Hynix priced its American Depositary Receipts at $149 on Thursday raising about $26.5 billion, a U.S. regulatory
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Geopolitical shifts drive sovereign funds towards national priorities, study finds
Shifting geopolitical alliances are pushing sovereign wealth funds to place greater emphasis on strategic national priorities — from resilient
July 10, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Slain Iranian leader buried as successor remains out of sight
Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in the country's holiest shrine, state media said early on Friday, after
July 09, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|World
Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says
Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken about Turkey as well as U.S. moves in the Persian Gulf
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
US ends probe into imported airplanes, parts without seeking new tariffs
The U.S.
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Coinbase's top attorney who has led crypto's Washington fight to step down
Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, is stepping down after six years at the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange where he fought off a major lawsuit
July 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds
Victims of last month's powerful earthquakes in Venezuela are flooding relief services
July 10, 2026
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Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending
Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World
Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis
Volkswagen plans to drastically cut its model lineup and further pare back capacity, as Europe's largest automaker considers a
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|World
Vinci Airports expects slow traffic growth through year-end, remains bullish on Mexico
Vinci Airports, a subsidiary of France's VINCI Group, expects air traffic growth to slow through the end of the year as higher jet fuel prices and
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity, memo shows
(Corrects figure in paragraph 11 to 2.5 gigawatts by end of year, not 5.5 gigawatts.) By Katie Paul, Max A.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Nasdaq ends sharply higher; chip surge offsets Iran worries
The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday, as Micron Technology fueled a rally in chip stocks that eclipsed fears that renewed U.S. and Iranian
July 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide
Stocks rose, and oil prices eased as financial markets calmed a day after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Andreessen, Chetty among leaders of Fed's new task forces evaluating operations
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, economist Raj Chetty and former Bank of England governor Mervyn King are among a slate of names released by the Federal Reserve Thursday that will help develop recommended changes to the central bank’s operations
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces
Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed's Perli reiterates flexible path of reserve management buying
By Michael S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
French central bank revises growth forecast higher despite heatwave disruption
French economic growth strengthened in the second quarter as activity increased in June across industry and rebounded in services and construction, the Bank of France said on
July 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Stocks climb, oil slides as tech hopes outlast Middle East worries
Wall Street surged on Thursday while oil prices retreated, as investors rekindled their enthusiasm for technology shares, shaking off worries about
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules
The U.S.
July 09, 2026
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War-driven inflation fears fail to shake U.S. Treasury yield outlook: Reuters poll
Renewed hostilities in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and revived inflation risks have done little to sway most bond strategists surveyed by Reuters
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed's Warsh taps broad group of Fed outsiders to oversee review
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh tapped a broad and intellectually diverse group of economists and former central bankers to
July 10, 2026
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UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June
Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine and injured 1,816 in June, the highest combined casualty count since the first months after Moscow's full-scale
July 10, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei
Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports
Man United reveals latest plans for new stadium to replace Old Trafford
Manchester United has revealed latest details about its proposed new stadium, including the precise location of the 100,000-seat arena
July 10, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy
Trump promotes ‘Freedom Fuel’ stations that sell cheap gas. How they’re able to do so is unclear
Trump promotes ‘Freedom Fuel’ stations that sell cheap gas. How they’re able to do so is unclear
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World
EQT, Advent, KKR explore takeover of diagnostics firm Qiagen, Bloomberg News reports
Diagnostics company Qiagen is drawing early takeover interest from buyout firms, including EQT AB, Advent and KKR, with potential offers from some suitors reaching at least $50 per
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US direct-lending activity falls even as private credit firms raise more cash
Direct lending by U.S. private credit firms fell sharply in the second quarter even as fund-raising by such firms rebounded, underscoring the deviation between capital raised for
July 09, 2026
Economy|Finance|World
IMF's Georgieva, Venezuelan acting president discuss use of SDRs for earthquake needs
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva spoke to Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez about
July 09, 2026
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Oil prices settle 2% lower as economic worries outweigh supply risks
Oil prices slid about 2% on Thursday on worries that rising inflation and other economic concerns could weigh on global oil demand despite continuing supply
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Former Fed chair Ben Bernanke joins Anthropic's AI oversight trust
Anthropic said on Thursday it has appointed former U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Global M&A activity on track to eclipse 2021 deal boom, Morgan Stanley says
Morgan Stanley expects global mergers and acquisitions activity to hit a record $6.4 trillion in 2026, overshadowing the levels seen in 2021 as buoyant equity markets
July 09, 2026
Crime|Economy|World
South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes
Groups of anti-immigration South Africans seized foreigners from their homes in Johannesburg on Thursday and handed them to police in a hardening of protests that have
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
US existing home sales fall as house prices hit record high
U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in June as tight inventory boosted house prices to a record high and the Middle East conflict kept mortgage
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Airbus workers in Spain strike over working conditions
Employees of aircraft maker Airbus have gone on strike across most of Spain until the end of July over what unions describe as
July 09, 2026
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Fed's Logan says Fed open market operations would benefit from voluntary central clearing
By Michael S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology
News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a legal fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 6.49%, pushing up homebuyers' borrowing costs
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate drew closer this week to 6.5%, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
George E
July 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually
Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce
Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill on Thursday, according to data and sources, as shipping risks escalated after the
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as chip stocks gain; US-Iran tensions in focus
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged higher at the open on Thursday, as gains in chip stocks helped offset renewed geopolitical jitters after fresh exchange of attacks threatened to
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
IMF looks forward to engaging with Fed on its review of communications, forward guidance
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it looks forward to engaging with the U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Fed's Williams expects energy prices to abate even as Iran war flares
By Michael S.
July 09, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US
New York Times-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute
A group of newspapers including the New York Times and New York Daily News asked a federal court in Manhattan on Thursday to sanction OpenAI in their high-stakes
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
US markets brace for renewed funding pressure as leverage rises
U.S. equity funding markets remain stretched in the wake of last month's spike in short-term borrowing costs, as near-record stock prices and a
July 09, 2026
Economy|World
Dollar slips as labor market remains stable, US-Iran tensions flare
The dollar dipped for a second straight session on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran carried out renewed attacks, while a stable reading on the labor
July 09, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO
Madrid said on Thursday U.S.
July 09, 2026
Economy|Health|World
Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say
Migrants deported from the U.S. and detained in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say authorities have used the facility to quarantine a suspected Ebola patient
July 09, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
Ukrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced
Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World
Hugo Boss urges shareholders to reject Frasers' 'inadequate' bid
German fashion brand Hugo Boss on Thursday urged shareholders not to accept a €2 billion ($2.3 billion) takeover offer from Britain's Frasers Group, saying it was "
July 09, 2026
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EV maker Polestar's quarterly sales volumes slide amid looming US market exit
Sweden's Polestar reported a 4% fall in quarterly sales volumes on Thursday, weeks after a ban that effectively pushes the EV maker out of the U.S. market
July 09, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|World
Kenya economy to grow 4.3% in 2026, 4.4% in 2027 - World Bank
Kenya's economy is expected to expand 4.3% this year and 4.4% in 2027, the World Bank said on Thursday, with this year's forecast being 0.6 percentage
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Coinbase restores prediction markets trading after technical issue
Coinbase has restored prediction markets trading on its platform after users were unable to place trades, the company said in a status message on Thursday.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
Micron boosts U.S. investment plan again, commits $250 billion through 2035
Micron Technology said on Thursday it plans to invest more than $250 billion in the U.S. through 2035, driven by surging demand for memory chips in the AI era and President Donald
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to prospective homebuyers’ affordability challenges
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Stock Markets
PepsiCo warns of higher commodity costs amid faltering North American food sales
PepsiCo on Thursday warned of higher commodity costs in the second half of the year, at a time when the snack and beverage giant is
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
AI selloff drives quant funds' worst performance since August
Some hedge fund managers have in recent weeks posted their worst trading results in almost a year, as many got caught in crowded trades
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June
U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in June as house prices hit a record high and mortgage rates remained elevated, pushing potential buyers to the sidelines.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Japan to add BOJ independence reference to economic blueprint, source says
Japan's government plans to add an explicit reference to Bank of Japan independence in its economic blueprint after concerns over
July 09, 2026
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Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership
Nominations have opened in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister
July 09, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology|World
Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough
Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian attacks, straining tense global market
Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian attacks, straining tense global market
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
French competition authority's Nvidia probe nearing end
The French competition authority said on Thursday its probe into chipmaker Nvidia Corp is coming to an end.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Honeywell Aero to develop more defense products for Europe outside US export controls
U.S. supplier Honeywell Aerospace is looking to add more products designed without restricted U.S. technologies as mounting European defense spending drives
July 09, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
ASEAN foreign ministers to hold meeting with Myanmar counterpart at weekend
Foreign Ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN will hold an informal meeting with their Myanmar counterpart in Bangkok on July 12, Thailand and Vietnam said on Thursday.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
US relies more on foreign stock than debt flows, a dollar risk, Deutsche Bank warns
The United States is relying more than ever on international flows into its companies' shares than investments in its debt to fund itself, a shift that
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Citigroup expands cross-border instant payments to partner banks
Citigroup said it completed its first instant international payment in dollars with a partner bank, Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank.
July 09, 2026
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Markets remain long TACO
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters
July 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Australia, India strike deal on uranium exports during Modi visit
Australia and India reached a deal on Thursday to export Australian uranium to India for use in the nuclear energy
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Mexico's annual inflation hits lowest level in over five years
Mexico's annual inflation rate fell in June for the third consecutive month, to its lowest level since December 2020,
July 09, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology
Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'
U.S. tech firm Palantir is challenging a decision to block a contract with London police, arguing on Thursday that London mayor Sadiq Khan's office wrongly took into account
July 09, 2026
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ECB saw inflation rising despite nearly three expected hikes, accounts show
European Central Bank policymakers gathering last month were presented with projections showing inflation staying above target into next year despite nearly three ECB
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports|Technology
PepsiCo says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter
PepsiCo reported stronger than expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it said consumers tightened their budgets due to economic concerns
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health
Trump cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder
President Donald Trump's cancellation last year of a government food security survey could make it difficult to assess whether his cuts to the food stamp
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say
President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Russia's oil
July 09, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political
Zambia election will put Hichilema's economic record to the test
Zambia is gearing up for an August election in which President Hakainde Hichilema is favoured to win a second term but may face a strong challenge from
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Higher bar for corporate profit growth poses challenge for US stock market rally
Rising optimism over corporate earnings has driven the U.S. stock market to new heights in 2026.
July 09, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|World
Ukraine says it hits more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies
Ukrainian drones hit a dozen more Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, Ukraine's military said on Thursday, the latest in a campaign aimed at disrupting fuel supplies to
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies
Skyrocketing demand from artificial intelligence data centers is exacerbating shortages of critical grid equipment like transformers across the U.S., driving up
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel
SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets
Aviation lawyer Amanda Applegate skipped her annual vacation last month as a surge of wealth from AI startups and SpaceX
July 09, 2026
Economy|US|World
New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war
President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political
A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Democratic socialists have recently won elections in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver
July 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
China’s passenger car exports are up 80% in June as EV demand grows, while sales drop at home
China has reported its exports of passenger cars surged 80% in June from a year earlier, while domestic sales sank 26%, according to an industry group
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
The year’s hottest rally is losing steam. Investors are asking what comes next
The year’s hottest rally is losing steam. Investors are asking what comes next
July 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World
Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing cautions on yen and heatwaves, but raises profit forecast
The Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday on strong global sales but warned about the impact of the weak yen at
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Europe's financial stability watchdog examining private credit risks, adviser says
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July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German exports rise unexpectedly in May on surge in US demand
German exports rose unexpectedly in May, driven by a sharp increase in exports to the United States, data showed on Thursday.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Tech rebound lifts European shares after three-day slide
European shares gained for the first time this week on Thursday, as a rebound in technology stocks tempered lingering
July 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Asia seeks strategic flexibility amid US-China rivalry
Asian policymakers, investors and business leaders are increasingly portraying themselves as active participants in navigating a more fragmented global
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Asian investors eye firms benefiting from but resilient to AI
Asian investors struck a cautious tone on artificial intelligence as they increasingly wager on businesses that can withstand the AI-led disruption and look for firms
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
HSBC lowers 2026-27 gold price forecasts on hawkish Fed tilt
HSBC cut its average gold price forecasts for 2026 and 2027 on Thursday, citing a hawkish shift in U.S. monetary policy expectations and a stronger dollar.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Quake-hit Venezuela's push for a swift debt deal raises fears of future crisis
Venezuela is seeking to push through in record time one of the most complex debt restructurings ever attempted, with claims approaching
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Kalshi in talks with regulators to expand never-expiring derivatives to new areas
Kalshi, a prediction markets platform that allows people to bet on events such as sports, election outcomes and weather, aims to expand into never-expiring
July 09, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years
Fishermen sheltered in harbours, residents queued for sandbags and farmers raced to bring in crops on
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World
Bank of Japan sees growing inflation pressures from Iran war
The Bank of Japan said on Thursday the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is likely to prod more firms to raise prices later this year, signalling caution over mounting
July 09, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
July 09, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
Australia agrees to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate
Australia has agreed to sell uranium to India for peaceful purposes
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan in 'early innings' of more corporate buyout activity, Goldman Sachs says
Corporate buyout and private equity activity in Japan is in the "early innings" and the country's stock market is well placed for
July 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
India consumer inflation likely topped RBI's 4% target in June: Reuters poll
India's consumer inflation likely breached the central bank's medium-term target of 4% in June for the first time in 16 months, according to a Reuters
July 09, 2026
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|World
New Zealand to consider joining Australia and Fiji in defence alliance, PM says
New Zealand will consider joining a defence alliance between Australia and Fiji that both countries entered earlier this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Gulf companies are set to reveal the unequal toll of Iran war
By Hadeel Al Sayegh and Federico Maccioni DUBAI, July 9 - Companies in the Gulf, some of the most directly affected by the Iran war, will provide one of the clearest insights so far of its regional
July 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
China's producer inflation jumps to 4-year high, squeezing manufacturers
China's producer price inflation surged to its highest level in four years in June, piling pressure on manufacturers' profit margins as weak domestic demand limits their
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Lifestyle
Back-to-School spending to dip 6% amid economic worries, Deloitte forecasts
Back-to-school spending among U.S. households with school-age children is expected to decline about 6% this year on an inflation-adjusted basis, as consumer sentiment weakens amid
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan benchmark bond yield extends rise after hitting 30-year high
The benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond yield hit a 30-year high on Thursday, driven by concerns over inflation from renewed tensions in the Middle
July 09, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping,
July 08, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Australia's Steadfast exclusivity period extended as US consortium reaffirms $5.3 billion bid
Australia's Steadfast said on Thursday that Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment had reaffirmed their takeover proposal valuing the insurance broker at A$7.7 billion ($5.34 billion
July 09, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Indonesia's Pertamina, Boeing sign MoU on sustainable aviation fuel development
Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with U.S. planemaker Boeing to explore opportunities in developing a
July 09, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political
"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore
"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore
July 09, 2026
Economy|Environment|MidEast|US|World
Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon
U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence
Russia denounced NATO's decisions at a summit in Turkey on Wednesday, saying they could have catastrophic consequences, after the alliance announced military aid to Ukraine and
July 09, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology
US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say
U.S. states concerned that Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Oil rises more than a dollar per barrel as US launches fresh strikes against Iran
Oil prices rose more than a dollar a barrel in post-settlement trade on Wednesday after the U.S. military began launching fresh strikes on Iran.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
UK housing market downturn eased a little in June, RICS reports
The downturn in Britain's housing market abated slightly last month, although sentiment remains fragile and prone to uncertainty, a survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|World
New Zealand's manufacturing index hits five-year high in June on renewed confidence
New Zealand's manufacturing activity rose sharply in June as businesses reported a renewed sense of confidence amid stronger sales and fuller order books despite the
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US|World
Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know
Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know
July 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
John Deere owners should soon feel free to fix their own machines
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Senate committee to vote on bill to tighten US ban on Chinese vehicles
The U.S.
July 09, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran
The U.S. military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran, the U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Honeywell Technologies raises profit guidance after one-for-two reverse stock split
Automation firm Honeywell Technologies on Wednesday raised its second-half and full-year profit targets for 2026 after completing a one-for-two reverse stock split.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: War on, risk-off: Stocks drop, crude jumps as Trump calls Iran peace deal 'over'
The S&P 500 and the Dow followed their global counterparts lower on Wednesday, and crude prices surged as U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets
Levi Strauss raises forecast as premium denim gains traction, but shares fall
Levi Strauss on Wednesday raised its annual net sales forecast, betting that its premium denim products would appeal to higher-income shoppers
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Big Tech joins Calgary Stampede oil bash, as Canada courts data centers
Big Tech has joined the party at the Calgary Stampede, a sign of growing interest in Canada from U.S.-based hyperscalers as the province of Alberta
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Food
US coffee industry asks Trump to keep tariff exemption on Brazil beans
The U.S. coffee industry asked the Trump administration on Wednesday to keep Brazilian green coffee exempt from tariffs, during a session of public
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada
Tech giant Meta announced Wednesday it will build a massive data center in central Alberta, the company's first in Canada, as it rapidly builds out
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment
Paramount will not close Warner Bros deal before July 22 amid Oregon probe
Paramount has said it will not close its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros before July 22, the Oregon attorney general's office said, pushing out the timeline
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Michael Burry buys Flutter, DraftKings shares betting prediction-market threat will fade
Michael Burry, the investor famed for predicting and profiting from the 2008 U.S. housing market collapse, has bought shares of sports-betting platforms Flutter Entertainment and
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than 13 billion Canadian dollars ($9.1 billion) to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Visualizing the buckling at an NYC high-rise and how teams are working to stabilize
Visualizing the buckling at an NYC high-rise and how teams are working to stabilize
July 09, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico are prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
IMF's Georgieva to visit Argentina in late July
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit Argentina at the end of July, IMF spokesman Pierre Mejlak said on Wednesday.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US SEC removes legal obstacle to UBS' crisis-resolution plan
The U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Venture Global's second-quarter liquefaction fee jumps 69% as Iran war lifts LNG prices
U.S.-based LNG producer Venture Global said on Wednesday average liquefaction fees jumped 69% in the second quarter from the previous three months, benefiting from higher global LNG
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Global economy resilient to Middle East war shock, agencies say
The global economy has been broadly resilient to the shock from the war in the Middle East, the heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund,
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US diesel futures post biggest daily gains in four years after Russia bans exports
U.S. diesel futures were set for their biggest daily gains in four years on Wednesday after Russia announced a ban on exports of the industrial fuel,
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US
US judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags'
A federal judge on Wednesday approved the U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran
July 08, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference
Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference
July 09, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US
Officials ‘confident’ temporary shoring has stabilized NYC high-rise
New York officials said they are “confident” that installation of temporary shoring on a high-rise in Midtown Manhattan has stabilized the building after officials warned of a partial collapse Tuesday when structural columns buckled.
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes
Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of measures to support the domestic fuel market after systematic Ukrainian drone attacks on oil
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank as battle enters endgame
One of Europe's most cantankerous banking battles in decades is becoming more a question of how and when, not if, UniCredit secures its
July 08, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Venezuelan fashion workshop swaps gowns for body bags after deadly earthquakes
Seated in his office alongside sketches of elegant dresses, fashion designer Efrain Mogollon starts the workday in Venezuela like any
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Investors get inflation 'wake-up call' as Trump fires up oil prices
Global investors have had a stark reminder of how quickly the oil market can reignite concern about inflation and volatility, after U.S.
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Swiss official sees good chance 15% US tariff rate maintained
A senior Swiss trade official said on Wednesday she saw a good chance that Switzerland could maintain a U.S. tariff rate set by an initial deal with Washington in November.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously
OpenAI on Wednesday launched GPT-Live, a new family of voice models capable of listening and speaking simultaneously in real time.
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
Fed policymakers' inflation concerns grew at June meeting, minutes show
Concern about high inflation mounted at the U.S. central bank's meeting last month, as officials followed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's lead
July 09, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Pentagon seeks to rally Latin America behind new Monroe Doctrine
President Donald Trump's administration sought on Wednesday to rally Latin American nations behind a revamped Monroe Doctrine, the 19th-century policy asserting U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Etihad nearing deal to order 10 Boeing 787 jets, sources say
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is nearing a deal to order 10 Boeing 787 wide-body jets, with an announcement expected as early as this
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
S&P 500 ends down after Trump says Iran deal is 'over'
The S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday after U.S.
July 08, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
President Donald Trump on Wednesday informed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa that he had decided to remove
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Ireland's Manna begins push into U.S. drone delivery "battleground"
Ninety percent of Tulsans will be able to order deliveries by autonomous drone within the next year, operator Manna said on Wednesday after beginning a push into the
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Deere settles lawsuit by US FTC, states over equipment repair restrictions
Deere agreed on Wednesday to settle a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and five U.S. states accusing the farm equipment maker of illegally requiring
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflation
The Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday
July 09, 2026