Today: October 30, 2026
Today: October 30, 2026

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Mexico's economy slows less than expected in third quarter

Mexico's economy slowed in the third quarter from the previous three-month period, a preliminary estimate from national statistics agency INEGI showed on Friday, beating

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German inflation cools on fuel tax cut, economy grows more than expected in Q3

German inflation slowed more than expected in October, the first month of a government fuel tax cut, adding to evidence that Europe's largest economy could

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Euro zone growth beats projections but headwinds mount

The euro zone economy grew faster than predicted last quarter, displaying exceptional resilience to headwinds from expensive energy, even as surging

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BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday, but declared victory in a nearly 14-year battle to hit its price target and signalled vigilance against

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French output shrinks and inflation accelerates, leaving economy at standstill, minister says

The French economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter, while October inflation accelerated to the highest level since late 2023, due to what Economy Minister Roland Lescure

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Trading Day: Communication breakdown

The big three US stock indices fell on Thursday, despite weaker oil prices, lower bond yields and upbeat economic growth data, as a record fall

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ECB governors see December hike likely followed by pause, sources say

European Central Bank policymakers expect to increase interest rates in December to fight high, energy-led inflation and then pause as a rise in bond yields is set to

Business|Economy

Cheniere boosts forecast as Middle East gas disruptions buoy demand for US LNG

Cheniere Energy raised its full-year earnings forecast on Thursday, driven by higher LNG export volumes as Middle East supply disruptions pushed

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US inflation heats up in September; consumer spending rises

US inflation accelerated in September as consumers paid more for gasoline and other goods, supporting economists' expectations of an interest rate increase from the

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Japan weighs government-backed bank lending scheme to spur strategic investment

Japan's government said on Thursday it is considering a scheme to channel public funds through private lenders to support corporate investment, seeking to

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FOMC holds rates steady, markets rise modestly

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, awaiting further data on the path of inflation, and said it would reduce its policy-meeting schedule starting

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Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, but two officials dissented in favor of a rate hike

Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, but two officials dissented in favor of a rate hike

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US goods trade deficit widens as AI-related demand pushes imports to record high

The US trade deficit in goods unexpectedly widened in September as imports surged to a record high, driven by strong demand for capital goods linked to

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World Bank sees commodity prices up 23% in 2026 due to Middle East war, other shocks

Global commodity prices are set to surge 23% in 2026, the World Bank said on Wednesday, citing rising energy prices and disruptions to cargo shipping

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High inflation to persist globally into next year, Reuters poll shows

High inflation will persist in the global economy well into next year, according to hundreds of economists polled by Reuters, who are now increasingly concerned that

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Poorer Brazilians devote four times more income to credit card debt, central bank says

Lower-income Brazilians are devoting an increasing share of their earnings to interest on credit-card- and other high-cost consumer borrowing, prompting

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Taiwan central bank sees strong tech demand driving exports into 2027

Taiwan's central bank said on Tuesday that strong technology demand would drive exports into next year, though economic growth in 2027 will likely moderate after this year's

Economy|Finance|Political

Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda backs more rate hikes, his former deputy urges caution

The Bank of Japan will likely consider raising interest rates at each upcoming meeting, according to a new book by former bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda, who

Economy|Finance

Fed to hit pause on rate hikes, but maybe not for long

Federal Reserve policymakers have telegraphed they will not raise US short-term borrowing costs again this week, but with inflation concerns still front and center,

Business|Travel

Sydney's new international airport opens to passengers

Sydney's new A$5.6 billion ($3.94 billion) airport opened to passengers on Sunday after more than a decade of planning, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said was a

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Stocks fall, but tech shares steady after selloff; oil hits highest in nearly six months

Major stock indexes ended lower on Friday even as tech shares mostly steadied, while Brent crude oil rose to its highest

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Bank of Canada to raise rates to 2.50% on October 28 and once again by end-March

The Bank of Canada will raise its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on October 28 and follow with one more hike by the end of March to pre-empt any

Business|Economy

China aims to stabilise number of new births with policy support

China should offer more support to families to stabilise the number of new births, the cabinet said on Friday, as policymakers seek to address the country's population

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China's BYD plans to double capacity at Brazilian plant

Chinese electric carmaker BYD is seeking permits to double annual production capacity at its Brazilian plant to 600,000 vehicles, as it nears