BoJ’s Sato signals support for future rate hikes
The Bank of Japan's (BoJ) new policymaker Ayano Sato said that she supports the idea of raising interest rates in several stages, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
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Jaguar targets young Americans with Type 01 EV – but it’s too long for UK parking spaces
Latest model is launching in New York to target rich US buyers – and is more than 5.2 metres long and 2 metres wide
Equinor says it may stop investing in UK if oil and gas fields do not get go-ahead
The boss of the Norwegian state company says further investment in the UK could be at risk if Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.
Australian Dollar eyes 0.70 as three-day rally meets Fed minutes
The Australian Dollar extends its rally to three consecutive days, up 0.14% on Tuesday, as the US Dollar behaves erratically ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting minutes on October 7. The AUD/…
Carney to visit Türkiye as Canada seeks to diversify trade ties
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Mark Carney is planning a bilateral visit to Turkey later this month for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as Ottawa moves to deepen trade, energy and defence ties with Ankara despite unre…
Froyo's made a comeback. But at £12 a tub will it last?
Kiersten Paterno was one of the many people willing to queue up to an hour to treat herself to some frozen yoghurt.
UK risks being 'uninvestable' if new oil and gas fields not approved, warns Equinor
Oil giant Equinor has warned it may shun further investments in the UK if new oil and gas fields at Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.
Chinese Yuan: Trade war risk rises on EU-China tensions – Commerzbank
Volkmar Baur at Commerzbank highlights China’s new anti-dumping probe into EU nitrotoluenes as likely linked to broader trade frictions. A Franco-German non-paper urges tougher EU action on dumping, subsidies and curren…
SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Co-CIO Ken Leech in Cherry Picking Case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 2026, moved for entry of a final judgment by consent against Stephen Kenneth Leech II, the former co-chief investment officer of registered investment adviser We…
Canadian Dollar: Range-bound against US Dollar as political risks linger – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report that the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is trading flat against the US Dollar, with markets showing little reaction to Quebec’s provincial election. Political risks re…
Amazon wins global rights to stream Emmys in six-year deal
The gala is leaving traditional US broadcast networks for live worldwide streaming.
Fed's Daly says more hikes may be needed if shocks persist
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said she supported September’s rate hike and that additional rate hikes may be needed, depending on external shocks.
Google told to halt work on datacentres in Finland over environmental concerns
Order on two construction sites comes after Google failed to carry out environmental impact assessments
Asos warns customer data may be compromised after ‘unauthorised’ app access
Shares in fashion company fall nearly 10% after its app systems are accessed by ‘unidentified third party’
What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.
US Dollar Index slips from its 18-month high
Brent fell below $98 a barrel as Gulf exports picked up, and bond yields in Europe and the US fell with it. France got the most relief, as the extra yield investors want for holding its 10-year debt over Germany's narro…
US power demand to hit record highs in 2027 amid AI consumption, EIA says
-- Governor’s Office Expected To Announce Further Steps To Regulate A.I. Data Centers ‘Shortly;’ 100 Data Center Proposals Being Discussed in PA, 55 Have Some Interaction With DEP [PaEN]
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Bears retain control as RSI turns oversold
EUR/GBP fluctuates between gains and losses on Tuesday, pausing a seven-day selloff driven by sharp weakness in the Euro (EUR) amid growing concerns over France’s fiscal position. At the time of writing, the cross trade…
US Dollar: Resilient but upside seen limited – TD Securities
TD Securities notes the US economy and labor market are resilient but not overheating, leading them to push Fed rate hike calls to December 2026 and March 2027. They believe market pricing for Fed hawkishness has peaked…
British Pound catches bid as BoE hawk warns inflation is embedded
The Pound Sterling (GBP) advances about 0.40% on Tuesday as the Greenback retreats from multi-month highs, boosted by hawkish comments from a Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member, while a widenin…
Paramount completes $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros to form new media empire Skydance
David Ellison and ex-Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz to oversee both film studios, HBO Max, CNN and CBS News as co-executives
WTI rebounds as Hormuz risks temper relief from rising Gulf exports
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rebounds on Tuesday as shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz keep Oil prices supported despite improving Middle East exports, with US-Iran talks still deadlocked. At the time of writing, W…
Euro finds relief from softer US Dollar ahead of Fed minutes
EUR/USD trades on the front foot on Tuesday, drawing support from a modest pullback in the US Dollar (USD). However, concerns over France’s fiscal position keep the Euro’s (EUR) gains in check. At the time of writing, t…
Films and streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you
It has been months in the making but Paramount Skydance has finally completed its $110bn (£82.8bn) merger with Warner Bros Discovery.