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Oil, Interest Rates and Government Debt Likely to Drive Market Risks in September
Global financial markets are entering September with several risks developing at the same time, leaving investors to navigate an unusually complicated combination of geopolitical uncertainty, persistent inflation, elevated government borrowing costs, central bank decisions and increasingly expensive technology stocks. The… Read More ›
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BIS Chief Questions Stablecoins as Large-Scale Payment Money
Stablecoins are gaining a larger role in digital finance, but their growing use does not necessarily make them suitable as a mainstream payment instrument, according to Pablo Hernandez de Cos, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements. Speaking at… Read More ›
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India Moves Toward Stronger Food Warnings After Regulatory Delays
India’s long-running debate over how packaged food should disclose health risks has entered a new phase, with the country’s food regulator proposing a prominent warning system after years of hesitation and mounting pressure from the Supreme Court. The Food Safety… Read More ›
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Tech Industry Pushes Faster Cyber Defences Against AI Threats
The technology industry’s latest warning about artificial intelligence and cybercrime reflects a growing concern that conventional cybersecurity practices may not improve quickly enough to match the capabilities of increasingly advanced AI systems. More than 100 technology, financial, infrastructure and industrial… Read More ›
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Glacier Instability Raises Nepal’s Flash Flood Risk
A catastrophic flash flood along Nepal’s northern border has highlighted how quickly instability in the high Himalayas can turn a geological event into a humanitarian disaster. Satellite imagery and preliminary scientific assessments indicate that a large section of glacier and… Read More ›
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UniCredit Turned Commerzbank Resistance Into a Negotiating Advantage
For almost two years, UniCredit chief executive Andrea Orcel has pursued a larger stake in Germany’s Commerzbank despite repeated political resistance in Berlin. What began as an unwelcome investment has gradually developed into a situation in which German officials and… Read More ›
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Low Gas Stocks Increase Europe’s Winter Price Risks
Europe is entering the final months before winter with natural gas inventories well below levels seen in recent years, increasing the possibility of higher prices if supplies remain constrained or temperatures become unusually cold. European Union storage facilities were around… Read More ›
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Nvidia’s Bet on Hugging Face Expands Its Reach Beyond AI Chips
Nvidia has reportedly agreed to acquire artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, according to a report based on a person familiar with the agreement. Neither company had publicly confirmed the transaction at the time of reporting, and separate… Read More ›
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New Proposed Semiconductor Tariffs by US Could Raise Costs Across US Technology
The United States is considering another round of tariffs on semiconductor imports, according to a report based on people familiar with discussions inside the administration. The proposal could extend beyond individual chips to products that contain semiconductors, including laptops, gaming… Read More ›
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Middle East War Raises Energy and Inflation Risks for Markets
Six months into the Middle East war, financial markets have absorbed a shock that initially appeared capable of triggering a much broader global crisis. The conflict disrupted oil production, restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and damaged energy infrastructure… Read More ›
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Amazon Uses India Investment to Close the Quick Commerce Gap
September 27, 2026
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Meta Uses Charm to Move AI Beyond the Smartphone
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Bentley Uses Its First EV to Redefine Luxury Electric Driving
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Diesel Prices Threaten to Keep European Inflation Elevated
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AI Fraud Exposes the Weakest Link in Banking Security
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India Uses Captive Coal Plants to Strengthen Power Supply
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Europe’s Energy Crisis Is Turning Demand Into a Policy Tool
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Global Shocks Push IMF Toward Fewer, Deeper Loan Reforms
September 25, 2026
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Rapid Rate Rises Expose Banking and Debt Risks Hidden by Cheap Money
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