Gloomy forecast for tenants as rent rises set to speed up
The rising cost of renting a home in the UK has accelerated after a three-year slowdown - with tenants told to expect more pain to come.
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Oil prices jump over 3% on more M.East action, Hormuz meeting delay
Why are global oil prices rising now and will Brent crude go from $72.48 to $80 per barrel in next jump? Global oil prices are rising sharply as the United States and Israel have launched a large-scale military operatio…
How to protect your laptop, phone and bike from thieves at uni
Laptops, phones and bikes are top of the shopping list for thieves as students head off to university, according to insurer Aviva.
Zipalertinib plus chemo shows survival benefit in lung cancer trial
Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cancer therapies using its proprietary platform. The company aims to address unmet medical needs by advancing a diverse pipeline…
Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China
US President Donald Trump has downplayed risks posed by artificial intelligence following days of dire warnings by experts.
Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
US President Donald Trump announced he will lift all tariffs on Irish whiskey at the end of his two-day visit to Ireland.
Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
Each September, a who's who of executives from across Silicon Valley descends on San Francisco's Palace Hotel to charm investors at a conference hosted by the investment bank Goldman Sachs.
AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
An artificial intelligence researcher who quit AI firm Anthropic has said people working on the technology were "genuinely frightened" about the speed of its advancements and what it could mean for humanity.
What the largest chocolate company says about cocoa bean prices
An investigation by Global Witness links some of the world’s most popular chocolates, including Mars, Magnums, KitKat, Hersheys and Dairy Milk, to a new deforestation crisis in Liberia
Iceland to open first store in the Falklands
Supermarket Iceland is opening its first branch in the Falkland Islands, according to boss Lord Richard Walker.
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
The head of AI company Anthropic has called for the pace of development of artificial intelligence models to slow down and to be closely monitored.
Hot CPI Report Puts a Fed Rate Hike Squarely Back on the Table
This was a decently boring week that ended just about where it began. The S&P 500 closed Friday at 7,718.60, up a rounding-error 0.1% for the week; however, that flat headline hid a decently bumpy five sessions. Stocks …
SharonAI Holdings updates executive agreement, Andrew Leece named head of strategic partnerships
NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SharonAI Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SHAZ) ("Sharon AI" or the "Company"), a leading Australian Neocloud and trusted AI infrastructure partner, today announced an expansion of its exec…
Sure Fed Hike Ahead as Inflation Stays Sticky and Central Banks Move in Tandem
Sam Azzarello: What's next for markets and the global economy after a year defined by escalating tariffs, persistent geopolitical tensions, and the rise of artificial intelligence across industries?
Fed Rate Hike Looks Locked In After Hot CPI
Gold is building on the previous recovery from one-week lows near $4,350 early Thursday, stretching beyond $4,400. Gold buyers now look forward to the US Producer Price Index (PPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) data du…
We’re Forecasting Fewer Rate Hikes Than Markets: Could We Be Wrong?
Domain's FY27 forecast has Sydney and Melbourne house prices falling over the year to June 2027, while Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane are tipped to reach record highs.
U.S. consumer price growth firm in August, boosting Fed rate hike bets
U.S. inflation risks are back in focus just as financial markets were hoping the Federal Reserve might avoid another round of monetary tightening. The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.4% in August 2026 and 5…
FTSE 100 today: Stocks climb as strong UK GDP offsets Mideast war fears
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Gates Foundation, with talks spannin...
The CPI Surprise Looks Worse Than the Inflation Trend
Headline inflation edged higher in September, reaching 2.4% year-over-year, up from 1.9% in August, slightly exceeding our expectations for a 2.3% reading. The acceleration was concentrated in a smaller decline in energ…
Market Wrap Hot Take: Oil Blinks, Bonds Breathe, CPI Holds the Match
Brent slipped back toward $104/bbl after briefly pushing close to $110/bbl, easing some of the immediate heat from the inflation trade. The move looks less like Washington suddenly waving an olive branch and more like t…
Why the Bank of England Might Not Be as Hawkish as You Think
With the Bank of England sounding more hawkish again and short term rates in focus, cash is no longer just a parking spot. It is part of the story driving winners and laggards across UK markets. Higher policy rates can …
Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has refused to apologise to a rape crisis centre which criticised him for describing rival airlines as "high-fare rapists".
Raymond James initiates Rocket Lab stock with outperform rating
Baird initiates Rocket Lab as Outperform Baird began coverage of Rocket Lab (RKLB) with an Outperform rating, saying the company stands out as one of the best positioned players in commercial space travel. The firm set …
US Debt Trap: A Crisis Without a Calendar
With a pin of Javier Milei’s signature chainsaw affixed to her jacket, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva threw her support behind Argentina’s new administration in Washington last…