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Ukraine and US warn Kyiv’s troops could face North Korean forces ‘in days’
New assessment finds as many as 8,000 soldiers have been deployed to Russia’s Kursk regionBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Adani begins to cut off power supplies to Bangladesh
Indian conglomerate threatens to halt flows from coal-fired plant over debt disputeBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Ryanair profit drops as airline cuts passenger forecast
European low-cost carrier blames pressure on consumers for fall in faresBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Which gold investment is best when rates are cut?
Some gold assets are better than others when interest rates are dropping, experts say.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
South Carolina women clear-cut betting favorites
South Carolina was viewed as a second-tier contender, not one of the clear favorites, entering last season. Oddsmakers aren't doubting the Gamecocks this season, though.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
Honda Motor Cuts Forecasts for Car Sales, Profit
The Japanese automaker cut its annual forecasts for car sales and net profit after posting a drop in first-half earnings due partly to weakness in its auto business in China.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Trump’s victory means fewer Fed rate cuts
“Trump is a president who likes to spend, he was a real-estate developer who loves to borrow. I don’t think he’s shaken either of those ideals,” notes one analyst.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come
Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Bangladesh staves off more Adani power cuts
Dhaka makes assurances to clear its bills after conglomerate threatened to halt electricity suppliesWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%
Central bank signals further reduction is unlikely before next year as it raises post-Budget inflation forecastWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?
The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point
The Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut Thursday.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Fed cuts interest rates days after election
The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.Top stories - ABC News - November 7 -
Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair
US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%World - Financial Times - November 7 -
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear
The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
U.K. government cuts NatWest stake by £1 billion
The British government on Monday said it further trimmed its crisis-era investment in U.K. bank NatWest.Business - MarketWatch - November 11 -
Seahawks shake-up: Leading tackler Dodson cut
The Seahawks waived starting inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson, who leads the team with 71 tackles, on Monday.Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
Astonish cut-price soaps clean up in supermarkets
A family manufacturer in Bradford has been propelled by the growth of discount retailersBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Southwest Offers Buyouts and Blames Boeing for Job Cuts
The embattled carrier will lay off airport workers in several locations as it cuts flights due to a shortage for Boeing 737 aircraft.Business - Inc. - November 12 -
Immigration cuts: Why prime ministers keep failing to meet their targets
Promises on net migration have been made for 15 years - but few kept themTop stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Advanced Micro Devices to Cut Global Headcount by 4%
The layoffs would affect about 1,040 employees and are part of a shift in AMD’s broader business strategy.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
Pharmacies vote to cut opening hours in funding protest
Pharmacists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to reduce opening hours and stop home deliveries.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Job cuts 'inevitable' over £30m university deficit
Dundee University has told staff it faces "an extremely challenging period" for the higher education sector.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
SNP plans to cut staff at party headquarters
The SNP's ruling body has proposed cutting staff the number of staff at its headquarters from 26 to 16.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Associated Press cutting staff through buyouts
The Associated Press is slashing a number of jobs as a cost cutting measure, the company confirmed this week. In a note to staff on Monday, CEO Daisy Veerasingham wrote the AP is will offer "a ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
UK’s largest retailers warn Reeves her Budget makes job cuts ‘inevitable’
Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
£100 payment to help pensioners with winter fuel cuts
Pensioners affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Medicaid May Face Big Cuts and Work Requirements
Republicans in Congress are eyeing cuts to Medicaid, which could threaten health coverage for tens of millions of poor Americans.Health - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Northern Rail to cut Christmas timetable to improve reliability
UK’s largest train operator outside London has breached its contract three times this year due to cancellationsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Ford’s troubles continue. Its stock price slumps as automaker plans job cuts
Ford outlined plans to lay off 4,000 employees in the U.K. and Germany in response to a series of losses it blamed on unprecedented competitive, regulatory and economic headwinds in Europe’s car ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday