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Volkswagen in Drive to Cut Costs as Earnings Plunge

The automaker said it needed to urgently cut costs after reporting a sharp fall in third-quarter earnings hurt by weaker car sales in China.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Bill Gates criticises Budget cut to overseas aid

Hidden in the Budget was a decision not to renew a Tory-era £2.5bn top-up to the UK's overseas aid budget.

Stellantis Says Moving Quickly to Cut U.S. Inventories

Stellantis said third-quarter group shipments fell 20% on the year as the company works to reduce the number of cars stocked at U.S. dealers and as it suffered from gaps in its product line-up ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

STMicroelectronics Cuts Outlook Again on Continued Weak Demand

STMicroelectronics slashed its annual guidance for the third time this year after posting a slump in net profit and sales, as demand for chips in cars and industrial equipment remained weak.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Smith & Nephew cuts outlook on China weakness

FTSE 100 medical manufacturer reports price pressures and worse-than-expected demand

World - Financial Times - October 31

Brewers Struggle as Drinkers Cut Back on Beer Worldwide

Consumers around the world are drinking less beer, putting brewers in a bind.

Business - Inc. - October 31

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 region

Business - 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 dispute

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Ryanair profit drops as airline cuts passenger forecast

European low-cost carrier blames pressure on consumers for fall in fares

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Which gold investment is best when rates are cut?

Some gold assets are better than others when interest rates are dropping, experts say.

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 - 3 days ago

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 - Yesterday

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 - Yesterday

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.

Bangladesh staves off more Adani power cuts

Dhaka makes assurances to clear its bills after conglomerate threatened to halt electricity supplies

World - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

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 forecast

World - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

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 - 6 hours ago