CN and Amtrak reach eight-year operating agreement
CN and Amtrak finalize an eight-year framework that settles a long-running STB case and adds new safety technology on shared U.S. routes.
UK & World
iFood to invest $4.66 billion in Brazil through March 2027
Brazilian delivery app iFood, owned by Dutch investment group Prosus, said on Wednesday it will invest 24 billion reais ($4.66 billion) in the South American country in the fiscal year through March 2027, a 41% increase…
London Metal Exchange to launch electronic options trading
The London Metal Exchange plans in two weeks the latest upgrade to its electronic trading platform, a key component in the group’s ongoing efforts to modernise its trading infrastructure after the controversial nickel c…
Buying stocks ahead of today’s Fed decision? See what our AI models say first!
Stocks are selling off globally this morning as unhappy investors see the price of oil rising again—because of renewed conflict in the Middle East—and President Trump’s inability to rein in Israeli Prime Minister Benjam…
Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
Andy Burnham has insisted he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" on the economy, after a former Bank of England chief economist said investors were worried about his willingness to cut spending.
U.S. import prices rise, retail sales rebound in August
U.S. retail sales jumped 1.2% in August 2026, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday, September 16, showing unexpectedly strong consumer demand even as inflationary pressures intensified across the economy. The numb…
Fed Hikes: Then What?
Federal Reserve decisions can sometimes feel like the only events that determine whether the stock market rises or falls. Yet the marketâs response has rarely been that simple. Historically, stocks havenât moved in …
UK inflation rises to 3.1% as fuel costs put Bank of England in focus
There's nothing like talk of energy prices and potential higher borrowing costs to remind us that the summer holidays are well and truly over.
AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
A series of social media adverts for AI apps have been banned by a UK watchdog for promoting "the creation of sexually explicit content and objectification of women".
The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
In late May, a chemical storage tank with more than 7,000 gallons of toxic material began heating up â fast. The tank belonged to GKN Aerospace, a company that supplies parts to the aviation industry, including aircra…
Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
Research suggests, external anywhere between a third to a half of people in the UK work even when sick - something experts call presenteeism.
We are all new job starters - here's how we got through the first few days
Adjusting to a new job is always nerve-wracking, especially if it's a role you've wanted for a while.
UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
The UK government is in discussions about joining a global investment bank, aimed at raising more money for defence spending.
Japan trade deficit widens in August as soaring imports offset export strength
Japan’s July 2026 trade deficit widened to ¥634.5 billion due to soaring crude oil imports. However, the figure came in below market expectations, while robust exports of artificial intelligence (AI) chips helped lift t…
OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
OpenAI boss Sam Altman thinks people should have more faith in his company and others like it to do the right thing when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) development amid rising public concerns about all the ris…
US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
US government borrowing costs climbed to their highest level since 2007 after a jump in oil prices further fuelled concerns about inflation.
Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%
The number of complaints made by households about water companies to the industry watchdog has risen by a record 84% in a year, driven by customer concern and confusion over rising bills.
The Fed Is Behind the Curve Again—and the Bond Market Is Making It Pay
A toxic mix of a potential slowing in AI spending, rising oil prices, and increased Fed rate hike bets see markets fall, but they end well off the lows.
Inflation Signals Clash Ahead of High-Stakes Fed Decision
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Friday that inflation is still too high and that interest rates may need to rise in the coming months. He said recent data show inflation has cooled but…
These 2 European IT stocks could benefit from tighter AI regulation: BofA
How could the macroeconomic realities in 2026 impact the banking and capital markets industry’s revenues and profitability?
UK payrolls fall 26,000 in August as jobs market weakens ahead of BOE
[LONDON] Britain’s weak jobs market saw employers shed more workers last month, according to figures released ahead of the Bank of England’s latest interest rates decision on Thursday (Sep 17).
Market Wrap: AI Hits the Brakes
On July 29, Microsoft and Meta announced their earnings reports on the same day, delivering two AI performance reports with completely opposite trends.
AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
When President Donald Trump responded to mounting calls for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) on Monday, he was unequivocal.
State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April
The state pension is likely to rise by £488 next April to £13,036.40 a year, new official figures suggest.