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German business morale grew more than expected in October, a survey showed on Monday.The Ifo institute said its business climate index rose to 90.2 in October from 89.9 in September.Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast an increase to 90.0.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has dropped a key hint over a major change potentially incoming on Wednesday for customers of major energy suppliers including Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.ON Next, OVO Energy,...
Ugandas central bank executed the worlds largest rate hike this year, raising its benchmark interest rate by 2 percentage points to fight rising inflation and a sharply weakening shilling. | Business Insider Africa
Due to the boom in artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors, the Korean economy's external report card has improved to an all-time high. The current account surplus in the second quarter of this ye..
Canada's economy is weak, but inflation is rising. The Bank of Canada has to choose which problem to take on. Raising interest rates will weaken the economy further while lowering rates would make inflation worse. The central bank decides what to do on Wednesday.
South Africa leads the world in online gambling participation, with 32.3% of its internet users aged 16+ engaging in such activities monthly, according to GWI’s Q2 2025 survey. | Business Insider Africa
The South African (SA) Rand was steady in early trade on Monday as investors awaited a series of domestic economic data releases and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later this week. The Rand traded...
Protests have spread across several European countries over rising living costs, unaffordable housing, low wages and pressure on public services in recent weeks. In France, students and young people have been...
Good morning. Chances are you woke this morning to news of two momentous election results. In Serbia, a student-led movement has ousted the country’s long-serving leader, Aleksandar Vučić (which you can read...
Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen notes that EUR/USD has remained relatively stable as both the Euro and US Dollar have weakened broadly against other currencies. However, rising oil prices and stronger Euro-area...
House prices rose 84.6% between 2015 and 2025, against 27.85% for average wages. Lack of affordable housing, rent burdens and saving difficulties deepen the crisis as experts call for structural reform.
For nearly two years, restaurants, hotels, and other parts of the local economy have grappled with the effects of international Geneva job and budget cuts, particularly around the Nations quarter. Two publicly backed studies are now seeking to quantify the losses.
Indonesia has cut natural gas exports to Singapore, escalating a row over the haze from its wildfires.The cut began on Saturday and totals 31 million standard cubic feet a day, with 15 million from the Natuna...
Thousands took to Sao Paulo’s streets to celebrate Lula’s re-election victory over Flavio Bolsonaro, describing the result as a triumph for democracy and an obstacle to a rightward shift in Brazil.Brazilian...
As Kanangwa Newlove walked through her 10-acre farm just outside Lusaka, Zambia, one day in October 2025, she felt as if her dreams were withering away in front of her. The spinach, lettuce and mustard wilted...
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth non-consecutive term after defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the run-off election.Bolsonaro called for the vote to be annulled...
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has pulled off a political comeback that no Brazilian presidential candidate has managed in nearly four decades.On Sunday, the 80-year-old leftist president won a record fourth...
French riot police intervene as protests continue across the country, with officers seen charging into the crowdFrench police arrested over 1,000 people during nationwide protests, as demonstrations over the...
Canada tariff deal coming 'soon' - Trump at Michigan border rally Updated / Monday, 26 Oct 2026 02:52 ...
Anticipation is growing for Edison International's (EIX) Q3 2026 earnings release, with a current share price of US$57.35 following a recent rebound. Analysts view the stock as 10.3% undervalued, largely due to a planned US$38b to US$41b capital program for grid upgrades. However, this optimistic outlook is tempered by ongoing wildfire liability and California policy decisions, creating mixed messages on the company's valuation.
The minister emphasises reliability of supply as a key requirement to the Republic’s central gas buyer[SINGAPORE] Singapore will have to brace for greater risk of energy supply disruptions amid “resource...
With a hold almost fully priced, the euro’s reaction will turn on whether Lagarde validates December hike expectations or keeps full optionality, and a noncommittal message could see some tightening priced out and weigh on the single currency. The Fed decision a day earlier sets the backdrop for EUR/USD, so a hawkish Fed followed by a cautious ECB would be the most euro-negative combination. Higher oil linked to the Middle East conflict remains the main upside risk to eurozone inflation and to hike pricing. French government bonds are exposed to any sign that the ECB sees the recent rise in yields as a concern rather than welcome tightening, and Friday’s flash inflation and GDP data could quickly reprice December either way.
Lula wins fourth term in Brazil but faces hostile Congress and divided country39 minutes agoMarina Rossi,BBC News Brasil in São Paulo,Leandro Prazeres,BBC News Brasil in BrasíliaandVanessa Buschschlüter,Latin...
Duke Energy (DUK) has recently gained investor attention with a 10% share price increase over the past month, despite a mixed performance over the year. The utility group, valued near US$97.4 billion, is considered modestly undervalued by analysts at $133.94, compared to its last close of $124.98. Key drivers include significant economic development wins and executed electric service agreements that are expected to boost load growth and regulated revenue, although potential equity issuance and rising financing costs present risks.