Strong dollar set to hit emerging market bonds, warn investors

U.K. government bond yields hit 2024 highs as traders balk at increased debt sales

Benchmark U.K. bond yields hit their highs of the year on Thursday as investors balked at the increased borrowing set out in the government’s budget.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Corporate bond spreads hit a record low last week — and may be an early sign of a bubble

Investment-grade and high-yield spreads tightened to record levels over Treasurys.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Israel's Strike on Iran Also Hit Russian Arms Industry's Once-Strong Image

Iran’s Russian-made air-defense equipment stopped few if any of the missiles that Israel launched from 100 jet fighters.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 28

Strong typhoon prompts more evacuations in Philippines, the fifth major storm to hit in three weeks

The fifth major storm in three weeks has hit the northeastern Philippines, prompting more largescale evacuations and a United Nations call for emergency funds to help the government ease the plight ...

World - ABC News - November 14

Warning 'pain' of tax hikes to hit jobs and pay rises

The chancellor says businesses will "contribute more" as she raises employer National Insurance to 15%.

Charities, universities and GPs warn NI tax rise will hit jobs and services

Funding boost will be wiped out by cost of meeting higher employer levy, say contracted service providers and education bodies

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Musk has parked his Tesla on the White House lawn

The opinionated billionaire is not on the ballot, but he has turned the US election into an effective pulpit

Business - Financial Times - November 4

What will happen to Trump’s criminal cases if he wins?

Historic indictments against the former president will be derailed — or disappear entirely — if he returns to the White House

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Thames Water’s emergency loan could cost £800mn in interest and fees

Mooted £3bn loan will hit customers and drain troubled utility’s resources, warn experts

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

UK retailers warn Reeves of £7bn hit from Budget changes

Changes to national insurance, national living wage and an existing packaging levy set to raise costs in the sector

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Putin warns West as Russia hits Ukraine with new missile

Russia's president says the attack on Dnipro is a response to Ukraine's use of long-range US and UK weaponry.

BP's Profit Hits Four-Year Low on Commodity Market Weakness

BP’s profit tumbled in the third quarter, although less than expected, as weak oil prices and refining margins continue to weigh on the energy sector.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

US adds just 12,000 jobs as storms and strikes hit labour market

October figure far below average forecast of 100,000 job gains and comes just four days before US election

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Musk's Tesla hits $1T market cap after Trump win

Tesla’s stock continued its massive rally Friday, bringing the electric vehicle maker’s market capitalization above $1 trillion. The company’s share price was up 7 percent as of midday Friday ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Tesla hits $1tn market value after Musk-backed Trump win

Car company’s valuation saw sharp rally on growing bets CEO would reap the benefits of his support for president-elect. Tesla’s market value breached the $1tn mark in a sharp rally on Friday, on ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Former SEC chair Jay Clayton tapped as Wall Street’s top cop

Donald Trump also selects lawyers from criminal cases for other high-level posts in his administration

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Susanna Clarke Wrote a Hit Novel Set in a Magical Realm. Then She Disappeared.

Twenty years after the publication of her fantasy debut, “Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell,” Clarke is returning to her richly imagined world of magical England.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Philippines set to be hit by fifth major storm in less than a month

Tropical Storm Usagi is days away from making landfall, after Typhoon Toraji, Severe Tropical Storm Trami, Typhoon Yinxing and Super Typhoon Kong-rey. The Philippines issued new weather warnings on ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Can livestreamed DJ street sets shake up UK music for new artists?

There is hope street sets streamed on social media can help provide opportunities for aspiring artists.

Tee Higgins to Patriots? Here are the top WRs set to hit free agency

The Patriots need to surround their rookie QB Drake Maye with playmakers this offseason. Here are the top wide receiver options for New England in free agency.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 21 hours ago

Here’s one reason investors should stick with stocks — despite warnings of a ‘lost decade’ ahead

Stocks have been on such a spectacular run lately, it’s easy to forget that it wasn’t always this way.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Stock-market investors have ‘no clear playbook’ for Harris election win. Here’s why.

A victory by Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump next week might leave investors temporarily lost, says a closely followed Wall Street research analyst.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

What top financial advisors are telling investors about the market impact of the U.S. presidential election

Many investors worry the election may shake up their investments. Top financial advisors say it's best to take a long-term view on Election Day and beyond.

Business - CNBC - November 5

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