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Business - Financial Times
UK to raise bank ringfencing threshold to ‘improve competitiveness’
Wider package of reforms expected ‘as soon as parliamentary time allows’, says minister2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts
Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this month2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK wage growth falls to 4.9%
Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easing2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - ABC News
Soto, Stanton homers back Rodón as Yankees take advantage of wild Guardians to win ALCS opener 5-2
Juan Soto homered during New York’s three-run third inning, Carlos Rodón got his first postseason win and the Yankees took advantage of Cleveland’s wildness in a 5-2 victory in Game 1 of the AL ...2 days ago - MLB -
Top stories - BBC News
Burning rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power
Nearly half of waste is now burned for energy, but BBC analysis finds it is as dirty as coal.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Get ready for another mutual fund with a hedge-fund-style strategy. What investors need to know.
Eckhardt Trading Co., founded by longtime managed-futures trader Bill Eckhardt, is branching out into the mutual fund world with a strategy often associated with hedge funds.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
The Budget Game: Can you do better than Rachel Reeves?
Step into the chancellor’s shoes and devise your fiscal plan2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Podcaster Stebbings raises one of Europe’s biggest venture funds
British firm 20VC pulls in $400mn to invest in early stage tech start-ups2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Can you run the UK economy?
Step into the chancellor’s shoes and devise your Budget plan2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
China's premier inaugurates a Beijing-funded airport at the start of a Pakistan trip
China’s Premier Li Qiang has inaugurated a Beijing-funded airport built in restive southwestern Pakistan as he arrived for a regional security meeting in the capital, Islamabad2 days ago - China -
Politics - The Hill
SBA disaster loan fund running low
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SBA disaster loan fund running low Congress is facing more pressure ...2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Activist Investor Doubles Down on Calls for Executive Changes at BP
U.K. activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing BP to remove its chairman and lead independent director.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The dollar is rallying because investors are making a ‘down payment’ on a Trump election victory
The U.S. dollar has been strengthening in part because investors are growing more confident Donald Trump will be victorious in the Nov. 5 presidential election, according to one Wall Street ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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 economy2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - ABC News
WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement
The WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pie2 days ago - WNBA -
World - The Guardian
Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Martin Wolf on the UK economy: ‘Why I’m worried’
The FT’s chief economics commentator on how the UK can escape its low-growth trap2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Inc.
With its Cybercab Design, Tesla Confused Investors
The sporty two-seater robotaxi unveiled last week underwhelmed analysts, who wonder how it will actually serve riders’ needs.2 days ago - Tesla -
Business - Financial Times
Don’t bet on a taxing outcome for UK gambling companies
Fears that money would flow from the regulated sector has long deterred action against the industry2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
State attorneys general are stepping in to deal with ESG abuse of investors
Proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis have been using their position to further their own political preferences, resulting in a wave of proxy proposals promoting ESG objectives and discrimination ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Evening Standard kept afloat with £44mn in loans from Lebedev and other investors
Accounts show Russian-born peer also wrote to company promising to provide continued support2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
International investors descend on London as Labour tries to woo new business to Britain
Uncertainty around the event and suspected tax changes in the upcoming budget has left many investors in the dark.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Trend-tracking funds have now turned positive, Goldman Sachs says
Commodity-trading-advisor funds are up 1.4% in the year-to-date, following a tough start to the year.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Banks and fund managers call on EU to commit to shorter settlement plan
Industry lobby groups urge Brussels to set timetable for modernisation of securities market3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The strange past of the real estate investor who bought Kanye West’s gutted Malibu mansion
The investor who purchased the Malibu home has come forward to share more details about his plans for it—and how his criminal past led him to get involved in real estate.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
EU and UK security is ‘indivisible’, says David Lammy
Foreign secretary joins European meeting to discuss defence co-operation as part of post-Brexit ‘reset’ in relations3 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Why the UK is failing to catch up with fraudsters
The UK must equip law enforcement to tackle increasingly sophisticated criminals and give victims confidence to report3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - The New York Times
An Artist Signed Over His Career to Investors. Now He Wants It Back.
Bjarne Melgaard’s rise in the art world came with strings attached and an unusual contract with investors. Now he’s suing to regain control of his artwork.3 days ago -
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 rates3 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Used EVs Sell for Bargain Prices Now, Putting Owners and Dealers in a Bind
The sharp drop in the value of preowned electric vehicles stands in contrast to the broader used-car market.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy
California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focus3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Bull market turns 2. Why fewer Fed rate cuts won’t rattle stock investors.
Even though concerns around a potential reheating of inflation have added to the uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, it may not stop stocks from going higher, analysts said.3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Top stories - CBS News
Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish disaster funds
Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.3 days ago