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IMF cuts Australia growth forecast as RBA signals readiness for further rate hikes
The IMF downgraded Australia's 2026 growth forecast to 1.9%, with RBA officials signaling potential rate hikes and higher unemployment as necessary to combat p…
HighBorsa Milano chiude in calo dello 0,84%: Tim tra i peggiori, Juve crolla dell'8,85%
Piazza Affari chiude in ribasso con il Ftse Mib a 51.371 punti (-0,84%). Tim tra i peggiori, Juve in forte calo dopo un nuovo aumento di capitale da 250 milion…
MediumHong Kong luxury rents set to rise 5% in 2026 as expats return
Hong Kong's luxury residential rents are projected to rise 5% in 2026 as expatriates return to the city, driven by expansion of financial services firms reloca…
HighManovra 2023: pacchetto famiglia, bonus bollette e pensioni sul tavolo del Consiglio dei ministri
La manovra 2023 da 32 miliardi, con 21 miliardi di extra deficit per il caro energia, è attesa al Consiglio dei ministri. Sul tavolo IVA, pensioni, cuneo fisca…
MediumSanDisk Surges 9% Following Power Inflow Trading Signal
Sandisk shares rose nearly 9% after triggering a Power Inflow alert, a proprietary trading signal indicating strong institutional and retail buying interest th…
MediumApple Seeks Publisher Deals to Feed Siri AI Accurate News Content
Apple is negotiating multiyear content agreements with publishers to provide current news for Siri AI, proposing a nine-figure budget with per-use payments rat…
HighWarsh anuncia força-tarefa com Arminio Fraga para reformas estruturais no Fed
Kevin Warsh, presidente do Federal Reserve, anunciou cinco grupos de trabalho para estudar reformas estruturais no banco central americano, incluindo o ex-pres…
HighIndian Markets Set for Weak Open as Oil Surge, Iran Talks Stall Weigh on Sentiment
Indian equity markets expected to open lower as GIFT Nifty signals subdued start, pressured by rising crude oil prices near $108-109/barrel and continued forei…
HighBorse in rialzo, Milano +0,9% mentre Wall Street tocca nuovi record
Le borse europee chiudono in positivo con Milano che guadagna lo 0,9%, mentre Wall Street stabilisce nuovi massimi storici. La tregua sui rendimenti sostiene i…
HighIndian markets open higher as Sensex gains; Infosys slides post-earnings
Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty opened in green on July 24, 2025, with cautious optimism despite mixed global cues. Infosys fell post-earnings despite r…
HighU.S. Hits Highest 30-Year Borrowing Costs Since 2001
The U.S. government sold 30-year bonds at its highest borrowing costs since 2001, signaling rising investor concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability and…
HighNew Zealand's real wage growth worst among OECD nations, report finds
An OECD employment outlook report reveals New Zealand has experienced the worst real wage growth among 37 OECD countries over the past five years, with wages 6…
HighFed Poised for Rate Hike as Goldman Sachs Reverses Forecast
The Federal Reserve faces a decision on raising interest rates for the first time in years, with Goldman Sachs now forecasting a September hike despite potenti…
HighFed Survey: Economic Activity Edges Up as Price Pressures Remain Moderate
The Federal Reserve's latest survey indicates economic activity edged upward with moderate price increases in recent weeks, suggesting steady but restrained ec…
HighBarney Frank, Trailblazing Congressman and Financial Reform Champion, Dies at 86
Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank, the first House member to openly come out as gay and architect of post-2008 financial reforms, has died at 86.
HighGold Gains as Investors Weigh Fed Rate Hike; Oil Rally Loses Momentum
Gold prices rise following Federal Reserve rate increase, while oil rally loses momentum. Investors reassess portfolio positioning amid shifting monetary polic…
MediumSouth Africa's Central Bank Chief Expects Treasury Deal on 3% Inflation Target
South Africa's central bank governor expects to reach agreement with Treasury on a new 3% inflation target after the finance minister's initial terse reaction…
HighWeek ahead: Galp earnings, Big Tech results, and ECB rate decision
Portugal's financial week features Galp operational data, major US tech earnings (Alphabet, Amazon), and key central bank decisions from ECB and Bank of Englan…
HighPoco X3 Pro review: Solid budget phone overshadowed by better Poco F3
The Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is a capable budget smartphone with strong performance and battery life, but faces stiff competition from the superior Poco F3 in the sa…
HighApple and LG partner on smart home devices including lock, doorbell, thermostat
Apple and LG are collaborating on new smart home products including a doorbell, lock, and thermostat, with leaked images revealing the upcoming devices.
HighAsian stocks retreat from peaks as Iran peace talks stall; oil holds steady
Asian markets fell 0.6% from record highs as U.S.-Iran peace negotiations stalled and investors took profits after an AI-driven rally, while oil remained stabl…
HighChargePoint Stock Surges 70% on Earnings Beat, CEO Eyes Sustained Growth
ChargePoint's stock jumped 70-74% after beating Q2 revenue estimates with record results and narrower losses, signaling momentum toward profitability.
HighBig Caring Prices Main Market IPO at RM1.08 a Share, Targeting RM2 Billion Raise
Pharmacy chain operator Big Caring Group has priced its Main Market IPO at RM1.08 per share, targeting RM2.03 billion, with 90% of primary proceeds earmarked t…
HighEnugu State Airline Gains Approval for Lagos-London Gatwick Route, with Omni-Blu as Operator
Enugu State-owned Enugu Air has been approved to operate Lagos-London Gatwick, with Omni-Blu Aviation as designated operator under a strategic partnership.
MediumCFTC Chair Vows Court Battle Over Prediction Market Jurisdiction
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig warned states challenging the agency's jurisdiction over prediction markets that they will face court battles, asserting federal re…
HighMercado Libre superó los USD 10.000 millones en ingresos, pero la acción cae más de 6% tras el balance
Mercado Libre superó los USD 10.750 millones de ingresos en el tercer trimestre, con crecimiento de ventas y crédito, pero sus acciones cayeron 6,7% tras un be…
HighEU and China agree to stabilize rare earth material flows
The EU and China have agreed to suspend rare earth export controls and establish a new licensing system to ensure stable trade flows of critical materials esse…
HighLilly Shares Rise on Next-Gen Weight-Loss Drug Trial Success
Eli Lilly's stock rises following positive late-stage trial results for next-generation weight-loss drugs, including oral GLP-1 Foundayo and triple agonist ret…
HighNifty Slips 81 Points as FII Outflows Persist; Fed Rate Cut Offers Limited Support
Indian benchmark indices ended lower for the third consecutive session on December 10, with Nifty falling 81.65 points to 25,758 despite a Fed rate cut. Persis…
HighTempsens Instruments IPO opens with 73% grey market premium; brokerages recommend subscribe
Tempsens Instruments' IPO opened August 20 with a 73.33% grey market premium, having raised Rs 194.5 crore from anchor investors including Temasek Holdings and…
HighDeFi Technologies faces class action over alleged investor deception on revenue guidance
Rosen Law Firm is pursuing a class action lawsuit against DeFi Technologies (NASDAQ: DEFT) alleging the company misled investors about business operations, rev…
HighRupee weakens as oil prices hold firm, Asian currencies falter
The Indian rupee faces depreciation pressure as oil prices remain elevated near three-week highs and Asian currencies weaken broadly. RBI's selective intervent…
HighThree-quarters of UK workers falling short of moderate retirement savings targets
A Pensions UK report warns 77% of workers won't save enough for a moderate retirement lifestyle, with costs rising due to inflation in food and socialising.
HighThree High-Risk Stocks With 100%+ Upside Potential, Per Analysts
Markets Insider highlights three volatile stocks with Strong Buy ratings and 100%+ upside potential: Archer Aviation in electric air-taxis, Serve Robotics in a…
MediumCanada's Inflation Climbs to 8.1% in June, Highest Since January 1983
Canada's annual inflation rose to 8.1% in June, its steepest yearly increase since January 1983, driven largely by gasoline prices up over 50% year over year.
HighAsia stocks surge on tech rally while oil prices remain flat
Asian stock markets gained momentum driven by technology sector strength, while crude oil prices remained subdued amid mixed market signals.
MediumCanada must accelerate DEPA membership to shape digital trade rules
Canada should accelerate its membership in the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement, a 2020 pact launched by Chile, New Zealand, and Singapore that addresses…
MediumNilesh Shah: Markets Look Fairly Valued, but $100 Oil Could Shift the Correction Picture
Kotak Mahindra AMC's Nilesh Shah says Indian markets lack strong signals for an imminent broad correction, though triple-digit oil or a severe El Niño could ch…
MediumSingapore sharply raises 2026 growth forecast to 5.5% on AI boom
Singapore upgraded its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5-5.5% from 2-4%, driven by stronger-than-expected first-half performance and surging global AI-related ca…
HighMortgage Rates Surge to 6.71%, Highest Since July 2025
Mortgage rates have climbed to 6.71%, their highest level since July 2025, intensifying affordability pressures on homebuyers amid persistent inflation concern…
HighRising entertainment costs push Americans indoors, widening wealth divide
Surging prices for concerts, restaurants, and live events are pushing Americans toward home-based entertainment, with younger generations cutting back most whi…
HighWomen's Football Boom Masks Player Crisis: Low Pay, Stress Despite Billion-Dollar Growth
Women's football is projected to become a billion-dollar industry by 2027, yet a Fifpro survey of 800+ players reveals many earn low wages, work insecure contr…
HighDemocrats embrace socialism while Americans doubt both parties on economy
A CBS News poll reveals Democrats are more favorable toward socialism than capitalism, while most Americans question the fairness of the current economic syste…
HighGovernment Challenges Trade Judge's Order to Refund Tariffs to All Importers
The U.S. government is appealing a trade judge's ruling that would require refunds of tariffs to all importers, challenging the scope of the court-ordered reli…
HighSwiss economy outpaces forecasts with 0.5% Q2 growth
Switzerland's GDP grew 0.5% in Q2 2024, exceeding economist forecasts of 0.2-0.4%. Industrial growth drove the expansion, outpacing the service sector.
HighThe 'Lazy Buffett' Pitch: Can Alaris Equity Partners Deliver Passive Income?
A Motley Fool Canada opinion piece argues that Alaris Equity Partners (TSX:AD) can replicate Warren Buffett's passive-income approach through preferred equity…
LowElon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk has reached trillionaire status, becoming the world's first person to achieve this wealth milestone. Multiple outlets are analyzing the magnitude of…
HighCerealto targets €600M revenue with aggressive expansion into US snacks market
Spanish food manufacturer Cerealto aims for €600M in sales by divesting its pasta business and acquiring US-based Fresca Foods to expand snacks and cereals pro…
HighSpaceX IPO oversubscribed 3.3x as Gulf funds bid billions
SpaceX's $75 billion IPO closing order books today shows 3.3x oversubscription with $250 billion in demand, positioning the company above all S&P 500 aerospace…
HighIndian shares rise on IT strength, Reliance gains despite COVID surge
Indian stock indices opened higher on Tuesday, driven by gains in IT stocks and Reliance Industries, rebounding from Monday's losses amid COVID-19 concerns and…
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