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World - The Guardian
Boeing seeks to raise up to $25bn through stock and debt offering
Planemaker also enters into $10bn credit agreement in ‘challenging environment’ amid strikes and safety concerns. Boeing is seeking to raise up to $25bn (£19bn) in an attempt to shore up its ...October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Global public debt to hit $100tn this year, says IMF; Boeing to raise up to $25bn to shore up balance sheet – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as IMF warns that future debt levels could be higher than currently projected. Cooling labour market adds to Reeves’s tax-raising ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Global public debt to pass $100tn this year, says IMF
Fund calls for tougher action by big economies, with debt set to approach 100% of world GDP by end of decadeOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Salmond’s death leaves Scottish independence cause further adrift
SNP battling multiple fronts despite John Swinney’s optimism he can win the 2026 Holyrood electionsOctober 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
Bill Clinton says election will come down to 'whether we can get an honest, open count'
While campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris, Clinton said that the November election will come down to whether there's a fair and transparent vote tally.October 15 -
Politics - NBC News
Bill Clinton says election comes down to 'whether we can get an honest, open count'
Former President Bill Clinton said the 2024 presidential election will come down to “whether we can get an honest, open count.” The remarks came while Clinton was campaigning for Vice President ...October 15 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure
The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive
Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economyOctober 14 -
World - The Guardian
US intervention points to growing concerns over Israel’s air defences
After Hezbollah drone strike, any tit-for-tat strikes with Iran could pose a bigger problem still for Israel’s defences. Middle East crisis – live updates As Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
3 ways to make your credit card debt cheaper this October
With rates averaging nearly 23%, credit card debt is expensive right now — but there are ways to reduce the costs.October 14 -
Business - CNBC
Pro-Palestine protestors cause disturbance outside the New York Stock Exchange
A pro-Palestinian protest erupted outside of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.October 14 -
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Politics - The Hill
Economists expect higher inflation, deficits, interest rates under Trump than Harris: Poll
Economists expect higher inflation, national deficits and interest rates under former President Trump’s proposed agenda than under policies proposed by Vice President Harris, a new survey by The ...October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
The United Nations is on the verge of irrelevance
There are two unpalatable truths about the U.N.October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $40,000 debt?
Getting rid of your credit card debt is important, but is debt forgiveness the right approach? Here's what to know.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
US raises concern over Chinese military drills near Taiwan
The United States said it is “seriously concerned” about Chinese military drills near Taiwan on Monday. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. is concerned by the joint military ...October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Trio of economists wins Nobel Prize for work on wealth of nations
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson commended for advancing understanding of inequalityOctober 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Suspected sabotage almost caused German plane crash, says spy chief
Intelligence bosses warn of sharp rise in ‘aggressive behaviour’ by Russian agentsOctober 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Whether it's natural or nuclear destruction, America must be prepared
With the damage wrought by these two hurricanes very much in mind, appreciating the power of fission (nuclear) and fusion (thermonuclear weapons) is important given Iran’s activities and China's ...October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
ECB challenges Serbian bank’s takeover bid over money laundering concerns
Stakebuilding in Austrian lender Addiko under scrutiny by central bankOctober 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Corporate debts mount as credit funds let borrowers defer payments
Use of payment-in-kind loan terms is growing as companies struggle with heavy leverage and high interest ratesOctober 14 -
Sports - ABC News
Texas NHRA Fall Nationals Results
Sunday at Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas Final finish order: TOP FUEL: 1. Justin Ashley; 2. Clay Millican; 3. Tony Schumacher; 4. Steve Torrence; 5. Shawn Reed; 6. Brittany Force; 7. ...October 13 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jerry Jones: I'm not considering coaching change after "very concerning" loss
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones turned 82 on Sunday, but it wasn't a birthday to remember.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?
The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.October 13 -
Top stories - CBS News
Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot process could cause vote count lag
Voters in Pennsylvania will likely need to wait until after Election Day to find out which presidential candidate won the state's 19 electoral votes.October 13 -
Top stories - CBS News
Face the Nation: Frost, Salvanto
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida has signed a letter urging Congress to return from recess to replenish relief funds, telling "Face the Nation with ...October 13