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Warsh’s Rate Hold Signals Patience as AI Investment Broadens
The Fed kept rates at 3.75 to 4 per cent as Warsh pointed to tighter financial conditions, AI-driven productivity and stubborn inflation risks.
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Singapore Must Anchor Deeper Operations to Compete for Global Capital
Tax incentives still matter, but companies increasingly weigh stability, talent and substantive operations when choosing where to place capital and senior funct...
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Hyundai Q3 Operating Profit Rises 5.5% as 2026 Targets Are Cut
Hyundai’s third-quarter profit beat forecasts, but lower sales, margin and vehicle targets point to pressure from model age, work stoppages and EV competition.
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Vietnam to Keep Full Ownership of EVN and PetroVietnam Through 2030
Vietnam plans to retain control of energy groups while trimming stakes in two major banks under a restructuring plan covering state-owned firms.
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UK High Street Faces £250m Business Rates Rise Despite Healey’s Freeze
Healey’s relief changes help some firms, but retail, hospitality and leisure businesses still face a £250m rates increase next April.
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CMA CGM’s Electric Barge in Vietnam Secures Eight-Year Nike Cargo Commitment
Nike will fill 90% of CMA CGM’s electric barge capacity for eight years, supporting a service built around Vietnam’s inland waterways.
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UltraGreen.ai Shares Fall 15.9% as FY2026 Revenue Outlook Weakens
UltraGreen.ai shares closed down 15.9% after it forecast FY2026 revenue below guidance, as US competition and pricing pressure cloud growth.
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Gold Holds Near US$4,050 After Rate Hold Leaves December Path Unclear
Gold recovered its losses after rates stayed unchanged, but firm yields and energy-led inflation continue to limit a rebound.
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UK Shop Price Inflation Climbs as Retailers’ Discounting Gives Way
Shop price inflation reached 2.1% in October, with non-food prices rising faster as retailers absorb higher costs and rely on promotions.
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London Banks Face Higher Tax Costs as Khan Urges Continued Investment
A proposed surcharge increase could lift banks’ tax rate to 33 per cent, while London’s mayor argues the capital can contribute more if its wider economy thrive...
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AI Brings Institutional Market Data Tools to More Retail Investors
Nasdaq’s Brandon Tepper sees AI widening access to market intelligence, while stressing data quality, safeguards and preparation for longer trading hours.
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Sainsbury’s CEO Links Youth Jobs Push to Rising Retail Employment Costs
Simon Roberts says Sainsbury’s will offer 10,000 work experience places and urges support for hiring as retailers face cost and food inflation pressures.
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Sainsbury’s Shares Fall as Sales Growth Slows Despite Higher Profit Target
Sainsbury’s raised its profit floor, but slower grocery growth and a small market share decline weighed on its shares.
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UK Consumer Confidence Weakens as Retailers Warn of Rising Costs Ahead of Budget
Economic and personal-finance sentiment fell in October as shoppers braced for higher grocery bills and retailers called for cost relief.
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Amazon Sets 30,000-Role Youth Hiring Goal as Employers Expand Entry-Level Offers
Amazon targets 30,000 youth jobs by decade’s end, with roles paying at least £31,000. Other employers are making large entry-level commitments.
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Remodeling Costs and Delays Make Finished Homes More Competitive
Long timelines and rising project costs can erase the fixer discount, making a finished home worth considering for buyers weighing time and expense.
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FINRA Adds Market Research and Fraud Awareness Tools for Investors
FINRA’s new Explorer combines market and company data with education, while redesigned quizzes help users assess fraud vulnerabilities and spot scam tactics.