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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Stocks upbeat, dollar wobbles as Fed hike bets recede
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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.
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?
Corn Back to Weakness on Friday
Corn price action is down 3 to 4 cents so far on Friday AM trade. Futures were fighting to stay above $5 for much of the session despite hitting a low of $4.95 in the December contract. Bulls battled back to close with …
‘Unwelcome and unsafe’: Why Japanese companies are retreating from China at a historic rate
Japanese companies are leaving China in record numbers, as a slowing Chinese economy and a diplomatic freeze force businesses to reassess their presence in the world's second-largest economy.
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…
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 …
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…
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…
October can be a scary month for stocks. Here’s what investors need to watch this year.
October can be a scary month for stocks. Here’s what investors need to watch this year. If stocks see another big swoon this year, investors already know why. Read at source
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.
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.
Chick-fil-A wants to stay a family business even as it expands in the U.S. and abroad
With restaurants as far-flung as Singapore, Chick-fil-A has expanded far beyond its Southeastern stronghold in recent years, but CEO Andrew Cathy still wants the family-owned business to stay true to its roots.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
Soybeans Showing Weaker Trade Heading into the Weekend
Soybeans are trading with contracts down 5 to 7 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 6 cents at $12.23 3/4. Soymeal futures are trading with contracts $5 to $7 lower, with Soy Oil 125 …
Trump taps Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as AI czar: WSJ reports
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton has been chosen as the Trump administration's new AI czar, leading its response to artificial intelligence amid growing concerns about the risks of this rapidly evolving tec…