Goldman Sachs economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be weighing on consumer sentiment, even as the economy continues to perform solidly.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 12:50
Tunisia’s boating sector is expanding quietly despite a sluggish economy. Since its reorganisation through a trade association in 2024, foreign factories have opened in the country, turning it into a hub for building everything from pleasure craft to sophisticated yachts.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 12:40
JPMorgan and Citi are moving billions of dollars in tokenized deposits between their own branches, rather than offering them to ordinary consumers. A U.K. challenger bank is about to pursue an approach neither bank has tried.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 12:00
As interest rates rise, heavily indebted consumers could face a tipping point.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 09:30
China has introduced measures to expand recreational vehicle tourism and stimulate tourism-related consumption. They promote dedicated routes and infrastructure, including parking, water, charging and sewage services; extend the permitted service life of rental RVs; and encourage deposit-free rentals, one-way returns, customized products, and new-energy, smart and green vehicles.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 09:02
China’s market regulator is investigating Meituan unit Beijing Sankuai Information Technology over suspected violations of unfair competition laws, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday. An Alibaba unit is also named in the headline, but no further details are provided here.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 07:15
Bolivia has cut diesel subsidies as Congress ratified a $1.9 billion deal with the IMF to help ease the country’s deep economic crisis. La Paz hopes final approval by the IMF executive board will unlock additional financing from institutions including the World Bank and help restore its struggling credit standing.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 06:54
Bolivia’s Congress approved a $1.9bn IMF loan, a major win for President Rodrigo Paz. Unions warn that the agreement’s required fuel-subsidy cuts and spending restraint will raise living costs and could trigger renewed unrest. The loan still requires approval from the IMF’s Executive Board.
A broad alliance of automakers, suppliers and dealers is pressing President Donald Trump to block Chinese cars from entering the US. The appeal has intensified ahead of a planned US-China summit next week, where Chinese electric-vehicle giant BYD Co. could potentially play a role.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 04:00
The FCC has approved Paramount’s request involving indirect ownership by Gulf funds as Paramount pursues a takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The company has secured billions of dollars in financial backing from three Gulf countries.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 03:00
Saudi Aramco has told at least two European refining customers that they will receive no crude next month under their long-term agreements, according to people familiar with the decision, after an attack on the kingdom’s key pipeline to the Red Sea.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 03:00
The shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline following an attack is forcing European buyers to scramble for alternative cargoes. With fuel prices soaring, the region’s oil refiners are paying eye-watering premiums for supplies.
Jet fuel prices in parts of the US have climbed back close to their highest level since the US-Iran war began, renewing cost concerns for airlines and travelers.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 01:00
Airlines are cutting flights as jet fuel costs surge. Points Guy managing editor Clint Henderson explains what travelers should do if a flight is canceled and whether some flights face a higher cancellation risk than others.
Yatsen Group, the Chinese beauty company behind Perfect Diary, plans to expand skincare and new-product research to sustain growth after years of restructuring and overseas-brand acquisitions. It will pause its acquisition spree for now, focus on its existing skincare portfolio and maintain or potentially increase R&D spending.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 01:00
Tata Sons’ board has defied its 66% shareholder, Tata Trusts, by reappointing N Chandrasekaran as chairman and backing a public listing. Tata Trusts calls the move illegal and opposes the listing, raising the prospect of a prolonged governance and legal battle over leadership and the group’s future structure.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 23:07
Tesla’s most popular electric car costs less in Tokyo than anywhere else in the world.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 23:00
Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt said the artificial-intelligence race is already slowing because developers cannot build enough infrastructure to keep up with the demands of AI companies.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 22:30
British cloud provider Nscale said on Friday that its revenue jumped 1,252% in the first half of 2026 as it seeks to capitalize on investor enthusiasm for AI stocks through a US listing. The company is backed by chip giant Nvidia.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 22:10
British data centre start-up Nscale has filed to list in the US at a targeted valuation of $35bn. The company has also won a major contract to supply computing power to Anthropic.
Nscale is the latest artificial intelligence neocloud provider to turn to the public markets.
The crypto industry watched uneasily as its landmark bill stalled on the Senate floor Tuesday. Democrats initially took the blame after none voted to advance it, but some industry supporters pointed instead to President Donald Trump and the roughly $1.4 billion he earned from crypto ventures last year.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 20:30
Polish parcel-locker operator InPost said 89.81% of its shares were tendered into a takeover offer from a consortium comprising FedEx, Advent International and other InPost investors.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 20:10
Volkswagen lowered its profit forecast after a sharp contraction in China and a €6 billion ($6.9 billion) writedown linked to sports-car maker Porsche, adding to concerns about mounting pressure on the global auto industry.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 20:00
Warren Buffett is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman and will immediately become chairman emeritus. His son Howard will succeed him, while Greg Abel remains CEO, completing a long-planned transition at the top of the conglomerate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 18:32
After decades leading Berkshire Hathaway, 96-year-old Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman and become chairman emeritus, while remaining on the board. His son Howard takes over the non-executive chair, following Greg Abel’s appointment as chief executive. The company says day-to-day operations will remain steady.
Legendary investor Warren Buffett, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, marking the end of an era that reshaped modern investing.
Berkshire Hathaway says 96-year-old Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman, with his 71-year-old son Howard Buffett set to succeed him. Buffett left the company’s CEO role last year, when Greg Abel took over.
Warren Buffett, who ended his decades-long tenure as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at the end of last year, is giving up the chairmanship he has held since 1970.
Warren Buffett announced that he will leave his position as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades with the company. Investopedia editor-in-chief Caleb Silver examined Buffett’s influence on the investment world.
Berkshire Hathaway said in a statement released early Friday that Warren Buffett had stepped down as chairman, a role he had held since 1970.
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after holding the position for more than 50 years.
Berkshire Hathaway said on Friday that Warren Buffett, its former CEO and one of the world’s most revered investors, had been named chairman emeritus with immediate effect.
Warren Buffett is leaving his post as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after more than 50 years in the role. The company said Friday that the 96-year-old will immediately become chairman emeritus.
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than six decades leading the company, which made him a household name among millions of investors worldwide.
Berkshire Hathaway said Warren Buffett will step down as chairman, with his son Howard set to replace him under a long-standing succession plan.
Saudi Aramco has told European customers they will receive no crude in October under long-term contracts after a drone attack shut down the East–West pipeline to the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia says the drones were launched from Iraq. Aramco expects partial service within days and full capacity within six weeks.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 18:23
The Berlin branch of the German-Russian Friendship Society supports Kirill Dmitriev’s initiative to hold a Russia-US-Germany business forum. Its head, Torsten Rexin, said any effort to revive economic cooperation was welcome after relations had steadily deteriorated since at least 2014. More than 20 German companies have reportedly applied for the planned 2027 forum.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 18:10
Howard Buffett, the eldest son of legendary investor Warren Buffett, is taking over as Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman. He brings extensive familiarity with corporate governance and the company’s operations to the role.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 17:30
PizzaExpress is preparing a sale that could value the company at up to £500mn. Its owners, including Bain Capital’s special situations unit and Cyrus Capital Partners, are working with bankers at Rothschild.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 17:24
Volkswagen cut its outlook on Friday after flagging €10 billion ($11.5 billion) in one-off costs linked to its stake in luxury sports-car maker Porsche, provisions for job cuts and a weak Chinese market.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 17:10
Major automakers, suppliers and dealers urged President Donald Trump on Friday to keep Chinese automakers out of the U.S. market, ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 17:05
Leaders of six major auto trade groups jointly signed a letter urging President Trump not to allow Chinese automakers into the United States ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit.
Former Apollo executive Imran Siddiqui admitted improperly using company documents. The buyout group’s Athene unit had sued him over his rival start-up.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 16:41
Abu Dhabi’s index ended higher on Friday as healthcare and consumer staples shares rose, while Dubai’s market moved in the opposite direction and closed lower.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 16:40
Air France’s costly push into luxury, marked by generous servings of caviar and champagne, appears to be paying off. CEO Ben Smith told Reuters that the strategy is helping the Paris-based airline weather the impact of the Iran war.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 16:30
A federal judge rejected claims that criticism of the bank’s executives was based on hindsight, offering further clarity on responsibility for Silicon Valley Bank’s implosion.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 15:34
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said a new report shows central bank staff failed to spot warning signs before Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in 2023.
The Kremlin has moved to seize the Russian assets of Nestlé and French retailer Auchan as part of a broader nationalization drive. The campaign has brought a surge in government takeovers of privately owned companies.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 15:30
Assets belonging to Auchan, Lemana Pro and Nestle in Russia have been placed under the temporary management of L.E.V. Management under a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin. The companies are seeking clarification, while saying their operations and facilities continue as usual; Nestle says it will take steps to protect its rights.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the current decision concerns only placing the Russian assets of Auchan, Lemana Pro and Nestle under external management, with L.E.V. Management chosen as temporary administrator. He also called the planned MC-21-310 aircraft supply agreement a breakthrough and highly important for Russia.
Russia has put the local operations of Nestlé, Auchan and other Western-linked companies under temporary administration. Nestlé is considering its options, while Auchan and Lemana Pro say their Russian businesses are continuing as usual.
Nestlé says it is assessing President Vladimir Putin’s decree placing its Russian business under “temporary external administration” and will take necessary steps to protect its rights. Auchan says its Russian subsidiary and all outlets continue operating normally while it seeks clarification.
Air France is using lavish first-class offerings, including caviar and champagne, to keep wealthy travellers spending as high fuel costs and disrupted travel patterns pressure airlines worldwide. The Paris-based carrier says premium bookings and revenue have increased this year despite broadly higher fares.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 15:23
Aeroflot and three Rostec companies signed a contract for 90 domestically produced MC-21 medium-haul aircraft, to be delivered from 2029 to 2032. The deal is described as the largest in Russian civil aviation history. The first 18 aircraft from an earlier contract are expected from 2027.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 15:15
China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that Beijing would closely monitor EU action against its electric vehicle industry and take measures to protect the rights and interests of Chinese companies. China opposes a “voluntary limit” on exports.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 15:15
At a national conference in Beijing, officials and industry representatives said Xi Jinping’s instruction to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing has set the direction for building a manufacturing powerhouse. They pledged to pursue industrial upgrading, breakthroughs in core technologies, smarter and greener development, and more resilient supply chains.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 14:51
Near-record fuel and gas prices are driving European governments to discuss a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy companies. Germany’s finance minister, Lars Klingbeil, accused oil firms of exploiting the Middle East situation and urged the European Commission to propose taxation models. High energy costs have become a major political issue in France and Italy.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 14:42
EU ministers meeting in Dublin on Friday and Saturday are considering a windfall tax on energy companies as continuing price volatility destabilises the economic outlook.
Toys ‘R’ Us is planning to open 120 new stores as adult collectors help fuel toy sales. Some people, it suggests, never quite grow up.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 14:37
As Russian attacks on Ukrainian businesses intensify, Kyiv’s effort to attract investment to the wartime economy is being overtaken by the need to keep companies operating. Businesses report destroyed equipment, burned inventory and deaths. The government is considering expanded financing and state-backed war-risk insurance, funded partly by raising VAT from 20% to 21%, a plan businesses oppose.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-18 14:33
Allspring, the former Wells Fargo asset manager, is exploring a sale valued at $4bn by its private equity owners. A deal would follow a string of transactions that have reshaped the industry.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 14:12
State-owned China Rare Earth Group is negotiating to acquire Shenghe Resources, according to two people familiar with the matter. The deal would strengthen Beijing’s control of the sector and give the group a stake in one of Washington’s rare-earth companies.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 13:10
York Holdings is expanding its range of lower-cost products to draw shoppers whose finances have been hurt by inflation, the supermarket and retail group’s chief executive said.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 12:05
Banks including JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander are arranging more than £1 billion in debt financing to support Drax Group’s acquisition of renewable-energy company Bluefield Solar Income Fund.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 11:30
Nestlé is weighing its options after Russia placed the Swiss food giant’s local assets under temporary external administration.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 11:28
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Auchan, Nestle and Lemana Pro are from unfriendly countries that assist Ukrainian forces in strikes on civilian economic facilities in Russia. He said that status was among the factors considered when their Russian assets were placed under temporary management.
Uzbekistan’s investment fund, UzNIF, is preparing major telecoms, aviation, banking and energy companies for potential listings. Uztelecom is currently the leading candidate as governance reforms progress and efforts to attract fresh capital accelerate.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 11:14
Renewable energy company Ningbo Green Light Energy plans to go public within weeks through a backdoor listing, in what would be Pakistan’s first transaction involving a blank-check company.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 11:00
Germany’s rapid shift to electric vehicles is reducing revenue from gasoline and diesel energy taxes. As EV sales grow, policymakers face pressure to find new funding for roads and transport infrastructure. An expert warned that without tax changes, the road system could cost the federal government billions of euros.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 10:55
Investors put money into US stocks at the fastest rate in three months while pulling funds from corporate bonds during the latest week, according to a Bank of America Global Research report.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 10:30
Nearly one in five Asia-Pacific companies surveyed by CBRE believe broader AI adoption will reduce their real estate needs. Some 56 per cent are neutral, saying AI has no effect on office demand or that it is too soon to tell, while 25 per cent expect AI adoption will require…
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 10:00
AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes pushed back against a report questioning the airline’s financial health and indicated that the company plans to resume growth.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 09:44
Over the next decade, India’s leading multinational conglomerate Tata Group is facing a new power struggle between the chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Trusts.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 09:29
Wine production in occupied Crimea fell 24.7% year-on-year from January through August 2026, while sparkling wine output dropped 38%, according to data cited by Kommersant. Producers face delayed deliveries of bottles and corks, higher transport and packaging costs, power outages, fuel shortages, a poor white-grape harvest, and fewer tourists. After Ukraine intensified attacks on the R-280 highway, carriers began refusing trips and fuel deliveries declined.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 09:25
Japan’s oil refiners have secured enough crude supplies to last through November, the Petroleum Association of Japan said on Friday, despite concerns that renewed fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis could deepen tensions in the Middle East.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 09:25
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday transferring the assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups to LEV Management. After Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, most Western companies quickly sold their Russian operations and holdings, while the Kremlin has since made exits more difficult.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-18 09:11
The Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate increase pushed the one-year Treasury yield to 4.45%, putting pressure on crypto lending returns. Coin Metrics found Aave USDC lenders earned 31 basis points less than Treasuries on average, while Morpho’s median USDC vault exceeded the benchmark by 65 basis points but had about 3.3 times the volatility. The article argues CDOR may better measure on-chain credit conditions than SOFR.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:50
China’s fiscal revenue increased 5.7% year on year in the first eight months of 2026, finance ministry data showed, easing slightly from the 5.8% growth recorded in January-July.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:50
Childhood friends from Wales who founded the viral spirit brand Au Vodka after leaving school are each taking home at least £75 million ($101 million) from its sale.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:45
The pound edged higher on Friday after data showed UK retail sales unexpectedly increased in August. The latest upbeat figures add to pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:35
The company behind the Philippines’ largest mobile wallet, GCash, has received approval from the country’s stock exchange operator for an initial public offering of up to 92.3 billion pesos ($1.47 billion), clearing the final regulatory hurdle for what could be a record debut.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 08:30
Stablecoin payments company dtcpay has completed a $25 million Series A funding round with a strategic investment from Japan’s SBI Group.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 07:37
Stablecoin payments company dtcpay has closed a $25 million Series A backed by SBI Group. The funding will support expansion of its product suite and merchant network, including a revamped business portal for enterprise customers.
Senior HSBC bankers are set to lose a key employment benefit while also facing possible job cuts as the lender pursues cost reductions and what it calls fair treatment for staff. An internal memo says the bank will end its education subsidy programme for newly hired or promoted senior executives from Friday.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 06:51
Pizza Hut Inc. is considering selling bonds backed by fees from its franchised restaurants to help finance its $1.5 billion buyout, people familiar with the transaction said.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 06:30
Shares of Tata Group companies lost about $3.2 billion in market value on Friday as investors reacted to heightened uncertainty over a possible Tata Sons listing and the holding company’s leadership after a public dispute.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 06:25
The Canadian government has hired Morgan Stanley and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to advise on selling operating rights at the country’s four largest airports, people familiar with the discussions said.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 06:00
Corporate treasuries bought only 5,900 bitcoin over three months, while broader indicators of demand remained weak.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 05:43
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
