The 2029 tipping point: Western populations are about to start shrinking, piling pressure on public finances
As Western populations age, fewer workers and higher costs will strain public finances, credit rating agency Moody's has warned.
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BT strikes deal to rescue broadband firm TalkTalk; euro slides amid France debt burden fears – business live
The UK’s culture Lisa Nandy stepped in to intervene in BT Group ’s acquisition of TalkTalk , citing risks to public services and vulnerable customers if the broadband provider’s services were disrupted.
Rivian Automotive earnings beat by $0.03, revenue fell short of estimates
After U.S. markets close on Wednesday, an online brokerage and a video game developer are scheduled to report quarterly results.
Wall Street Enters a Seasonally Strong Quarter With Yields and Earnings in Focus
Nyxoah NYXH reported 13% sequential worldwide net revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026, driven primarily by continued adoption of its Genio system in the United States, where the company is in its second full qua…
Trump tells South Korea to sign on to Alaska LNG deal or 'I'll just charge them more'
U.S. President Donald Trump said he "didn't jump the gun" in announcing South Korea's participation in a $50 billion Alaska LNG project, warning Seoul could pay "double" if it does not sign on soon.
Stocks upbeat, dollar wobbles as Fed hike bets recede
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Surging Treasury yields don’t signal a U.S. 'fiscal apocalypse' — yet
U.S. government borrowing costs have risen to their highest levels in decades, stoking concerns that the country's growing debt burden could eventually trigger a fiscal crisis. Will it?
They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record pace
Founded in 1858, Japanese sesame oil maker Kadoya Sesame Mills has witnessed the country transform over generations — surviving world wars and Japan's asset bubble.
All U.S. bombers leave UK air base on concerns of suspected terror plots; more tankers struck near Iran in the Middle East
The U.S. Air Force withdrew all of its B-1 bombers stationed at an air base in southern England that is used by American military forces to strike Iran after an investigation discovered a planned terror attack, The Asso…
Trump reiterates pledge to send $5,000 checks, and hands out smaller payments, as midterm elections loom
With Election Day less than a month away, President Donald Trump is touting two federal cash-payment programs already underway while renewing a much larger $5,000 check promise contingent on Republicans retaining Congre…
Supreme Court Justice Alito said he's 'thought about' retirement as Senate control hangs in balance
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he has "thought about" retiring after the high court's last term but decided against it, believing he could still make "a valuable contribution," he said in an interview with CBS …
A 'weird' IPO pull, a tainted reputation and the stalled breakout moment for AI wearables
The 24-year-old master's student instantly recognized the frames as the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses she had seen on social media. She told him to delete the recordings.
Corporate America has never been this upbeat about future profits
As third-quarter earnings kick off this week, more companies than ever have expressed optimism about their bottom lines.
Why brands like E.l.f., Wendy's and Gap are branching out into original music
E.l.f. Beauty announced late last month the release of "Mirror Mix," an original album featuring music from seven rising artists. The album comes as the makeup company ramps up its marketing spend, fueled in part by tar…
Sports betting is increasingly the norm for Gen Z. Here’s why some financial and mental health experts are worried
Wagering on sports outcomes has exploded in the 2020s, but recent surveys show just how widespread gambling has become for Generation Z.
Fed minutes coming this week could give markets important clues about future rate hikes
Minutes from the September meeting may provide extra context, as the real fed-funds rate is now surprisingly low.
Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region from rebels
Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia seized control of airports and battled federal troops in the neighbouring Afar region, multiple sources told AFP on Wednesday, as long-standing tensions spilled into open conflict.
Rafael’s Trappsol Cyclo Misses Primary Endpoint, Targets 2026 FDA Filing
Rafael (NYSE:RFL) reported top-line results from its pivotal Phase III TransportNPC study evaluating Trappsol Cyclo for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C, a rare, progressive genetic disorder. The company said it remains on t…
Inventiva Eyes Q4 2026 Phase III MASH Data as Lanifibranor Nears Key Test
Inventiva (NASDAQ:IVA) said it expects to report top-line results in the fourth quarter of 2026 from its fully enrolled Phase III NATiV3 trial of lanifibranor in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepa…
Japan’s Takaichi protests to US after Marine accused of murder in Okinawa
A US MARINE stationed on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of the murder of a Japanese woman, police said.
Singapore debuts a state-backed dating app for young government workers as it works to slow a demographic crisis
Singapore is asking its young government workers to trust the state to find them love matches.
The government can take 15% of Social Security benefits to repay student loans. These proposals seek to stop it.
Debt among older Americans is rising, both in terms of the number of older households carrying debt and the amount borrowed.
Corn Bulls Fail to Hold $5 on Friday
Corn futures fell under pressure on Friday, with contracts down 1 ½ to 5 ¼ cents across the board. December collapsed this week for a 30 ½ cent loss, of 5.77%. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 2 1…
Forecasts for Cooler US Weather Lift Nat-Gas Prices
November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Friday closed up +0.036 (+1.09%). Nat-gas prices recovered from early losses on Friday and settled sharply higher as forecasts for cooler US weather later this month could boost he…