Monday, 2 November 2026
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France endured its worst unrest in years this weekend as nationwide protests over high living costs and declining public services turned violent ahead of a key government vote on the budget.
China's economic growth accelerated to 4.5% in the third quarter from a year earlier, as robust foreign demand for the country's technological goods largely offset drags from a deepening property slump and sluggish cons…
Excess liquidity in India's equity market has contributed to underperformance and may continue to do so, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2-week low on Friday and finished down by -0.19%. The dollar came under pressure Friday after Fed Chair Powell refrained from providing guidance on monetary policy or the economy d…
Roth individual retirement account conversions can potentially reduce lifetime taxes. But the strategy isn't right for everyone, and the choice is now more complex amid updates from President Donald Trump's "big beautif…
Boeing, Meta and EchoStar recorded steep charges and expenses a year ago, which are expected to make this latest quarter’s results look especially strong by comparison.
A senior Iranian security official warned Sunday that Tehran has prepared a new response plan for any renewed U.S.-Israeli attack, as maritime authorities reported several separate attacks on commercial vessels around t…
These actively managed funds have different underlying assets and strategies. But the premise is generally the same. Covered call funds hold equities and sell call options or use related derivatives to generate income. …
Notably, the guidance already factors in contributions from recent deals and acquisitions, implying that the underlying organic business could decline further, raising concerns about near-term growth visibility.
The idea that the AI trade has been mostly immune to rising bond yields isn’t quite right, one strategist notes.
Thomas, 43, wears a pair of Meta's camera-equipped glasses, a Fieldy note-taking pendant around his neck and a wristband from Amazon's Bee, all of which record his daily life. A Pittsburgh-based business owner and a liv…
Hedge funds' increased presence in global bond markets makes the likelihood of a broader market shock "greater than what it was," Bank of England deputy governor Sarah Breeden told CNBC Thursday.
The selling plan is dated May 18, 2026, and is described as intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1(c).
In December 2023, residents in Perth, Australia, noticed a huge banner hanging from a city crane. It’s message: “Stop Woodside!” A Greenpeace activist named Joe Palmer had climbed the crane and hung the sign to protest …
Lean hog futures found some strength to close the week, with contracts up 27 cents to $1.25 on Friday. December was still down 90 cents for the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $67.09 on Friday after…
Soybeans are trying to pull off the early near double digit losses on Friday, with contracts down 1 to 3 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 1 ¼ cents at $12.03 1/2. Soymeal futures a…
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Aon Plc is close to an agreement to acquire insurance brokerage USI Insurance Services from private equity firm KKR for about $17 billion, including debt, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, c…
Tau Robotics’ humanoids vacuumed my floors and wiped my counters — with some help from humans behind the scenes.
November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +3.44 (+3.51%) on Friday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed up +0.552 (+1.74%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Friday, with crude posting a 1-month hi…
Summary: AI remains a structural opportunity, but in Q3 investors may need a more selective approach as capex, funding, valuation and monetisation risks rise. The article investigates maintaining long-term growth exposu…
South Korea's finance minister said semiconductor growth can last at least through 2027 as supply remains tight despite a global chip sell-off.
Government debt worries are rising, but it’s still not time to panic. Here’s what to keep in mind if you’re worried about a debt crisis.
Investors may want to rethink their bond allocation and opt for managed futures exposure.
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