Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid said the Federal Reserve will need to determine whether the growing web of AI companies and contracts could become so large that it is too big to fail as the sector’s boom unfolds.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 16:30
Ukraine’s largest steelmaker, ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, says it cannot resume steel production amid intensified Russian strikes on factories. The industry is seeking more state and international support as attacks, closed seaports, EU trade rules and costly transport threaten its survival and could raise reconstruction costs.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 15:23
Belgian depository Euroclear has filed two cassation appeals with the Moscow Arbitration Court against the Bank of Russia’s lawsuit seeking 18.2 trillion rubles ($216 billion). The complaints were submitted on September 24 as Euroclear challenges a court ruling issued on May 29.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 15:15
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar exchange rate at 84.3414 rubles for September 26–28, down 56.43 kopecks from the previous figure. The euro rate fell to 95.8709 rubles and the yuan rate to 12.5355 rubles.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 14:54
Electricity consumption in Russia’s unified energy system has fallen 0.2% year to date, System Operator CEO Fyodor Opadchiy said. He said consumption could be lower than in 2025, when it declined 0.8% to 1.161 trillion kWh.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 14:53
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo argues that regulatory clarity is not merely a legal or political matter, but an economic one as well.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 14:37
Markets in Khartoum are struggling to recover as soaring prices squeeze consumers and make it harder for traders to restock. Annual inflation rose from 44.50% in May to 51.28% in June, while food and beverage prices climbed 8.39% monthly. Many residents now struggle to afford healthcare, medicine and food.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 14:27
Hungary’s central bank could still cut interest rates before year-end if external market conditions remain favourable and the government produces a credible deficit-reduction plan aimed at joining the euro, a senior central bank official said.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 14:15
U.S. on-highway diesel rose to $6.529 a gallon on Sept. 21, up 24.4 cents in a week and setting another nominal record. Falling distillate inventories and tight global supply raise the risk of higher freight costs. If fuel and shipping prices keep inflation elevated, investors may expect the Federal Reserve to hold rates higher for longer, potentially weighing on Bitcoin.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 14:00
Romania is running one of the world’s most unusual debt-financing campaigns, offering people who donate blood a boosted 7% interest rate for participating in the bond program.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 12:45
Economist Dmitry Polevoy estimates that extending Russia’s progressive personal income tax to deposits, dividends, investments, and property sales could raise an extra 500–700 billion rubles annually. Rates would rise from the current 13–15% to a 13–22% scale, affecting about four million people. Polevoy says the measure may have a weaker anti-inflation effect and could even be mildly inflationary.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 12:16
Ukraine expects to receive $29.5 billion from Western partners by the end of the year through several support programs, Finance Minister Sergey Marchenko said. He believes the funds should help avert a budget shortfall. Government data puts the deficit at about $57.4 billion.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 11:26
The Bank of Russia is prepared to provide additional capital to the Russian National Reinsurance Company if necessary, First Deputy Governor Vladimir Chistyukhin said. RNRC suffered significant losses amid intense attacks on Russian facilities, vessels, oil and gas infrastructure and warehouses. The regulator has already approved a 165 billion-ruble injection.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 11:18
French markets are coming under increasing pressure as concerns over high debt and political gridlock intensify ahead of next year’s presidential election. Investors are focusing on five key market hot spots.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 10:30
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is pushing rapid changes in some areas, while his emerging policy framework indicates that additional rate hikes remain possible.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 10:30
UK consumer confidence edged up only slightly in September, according to GfK. The reading suggests that the lift in sentiment following Andy Burnham’s rise to prime minister is beginning to fade as concerns over the cost of living mount.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 08:30
The Bank of Russia bought 2 billion rubles ($23.56 million) worth of yuan on the domestic market, with settlement on September 24, 2026. Purchases settled the previous day amounted to 1.9 billion rubles. The operations are conducted through the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange currency market.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 08:03
As trade ties with the United States continue to fray, Canada is looking for a new place and new partners in an increasingly fragmented global economy. Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing more foreign investment and closer relationships with the European Union and Asian economies.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-25 07:46
European governments are responding to record petrol and diesel prices by cutting fuel taxes, offering subsidies and changing energy rules. France, Germany and Spain are expanding assistance, while the EU also faces the risk of possible US limits on diesel exports.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:51
As the third quarter ends, investors are preparing for a busy week. U.S. payrolls and inflation figures from the United States and the euro zone will be closely watched because they could shape expectations for interest-rate moves on both sides of the Atlantic.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:40
The dollar was on track on Friday for its first consecutive weekly gains in more than three months. Surging Treasury yields and growing expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes kept the currency near multi-month highs.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:35
A new global ranking of tax systems for people moving abroad places two European countries in the top 10 and Germany at the bottom. It also highlights why low taxes alone do not necessarily make a country attractive for living.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:50
Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at a lavish White House state dinner, where both leaders praised each other and promised to keep talking to preserve stability between the US and China. Experts said the discussions had produced little concrete progress so far. Tech billionaires, officials and business leaders attended, while protesters outside the gates were arrested.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:42
Donald Trump is set to conclude his summit with Xi Jinping by taking him on a tour of U.S. archives. China has not commented, while analysts say Xi may be interested in records about Washington’s 1979 switch in recognition from Taiwan to communist China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at a White House state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. Xi thanked the Trumps for their hospitality, offered Mid-Autumn Festival greetings, and said the two leaders had held candid, in-depth talks and reached common understandings on many issues, giving new substance and strategic guidance to constructive China-US relations of strategic stability.
Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at a White House state banquet attended by prominent figures from US technology and finance. Anthropic, which has recently issued strong warnings about AI risks, was not represented. Analysts said the visit had yet to produce a major breakthrough, while disagreements over trade, AI, arms sales to Taiwan and critical minerals remained in focus.
US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a White House state dinner, capping a day of ceremony and diplomacy between the two leaders.
At a grand Washington state banquet, Donald Trump presented Xi Jinping with a bald eagle statue, saying it represented the spirit of America soaring freely. Analysts describe gifts and protocol as carefully choreographed tools for building personal ties and maintaining stable US-China relations.
Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping a lavish welcome, including a red carpet, a personal airport reception and a state dinner. Yet China and the US only agreed to extend their trade truce to January, leaving disputes over tariffs, rare earths and advanced chips unresolved. Trump also delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. The leaders discussed AI, with Xi stressing that it must remain under human control, while two pandas promised to Atlanta are due to arrive within days.
Speaking at a White House state dinner, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing-Washington ties are at a new historical juncture. He called on the two countries to act as responsible major powers, keep pace with the times and seek a new way to build relations, saying their ambitious development goals can complement each other.
Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping a lavish welcome, but China made less progress than it hoped on trade, technology and Taiwan. The tariff truce was extended for only a few months, leaving disputes over tariffs, rare earths and advanced chips for further negotiations. Xi again opposed Taiwan independence, while no clear AI safety deal emerged.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he had a sincere and comprehensive exchange of views with U.S. President Donald Trump. Xi said the talks gave new meaning to the two countries’ strategic-stability relationship, added substance to constructive China-U.S. ties and set new strategic guidelines for bilateral relations.
President Donald Trump’s state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping brought together senior US officials, prominent technology billionaires and executives from some of America’s best-known companies.
Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at a technology-focused state dinner in Washington, closing a day of talks between the leaders. Trump praised their relationship and urged continued cooperation, while the two powers seek more dialogue despite differences over Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and trade.
At a state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump highlighted what he described as improving US-China relations. Xi called the two presidents’ exchange of state visits in less than six months a historic development in bilateral ties.
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday. Xi urged the United States to cooperate with China on artificial intelligence.
As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping begin dinner, neither side is expected to resolve all of its disagreements. Still, Beijing and Washington appear committed to easing tensions.
Just two months ago, President Donald Trump used a prime-time speech to accuse China of interfering in the 2020 election. He is now extending an elaborate welcome to Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite that earlier portrayal of China as a global threat.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the United States and China to turn their vision of a constructive relationship marked by strategic stability into concrete action during a White House meeting with Donald Trump. He called for expanded economic cooperation, dialogue on artificial intelligence and careful handling of the Taiwan question.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China-US relations had reached another historic juncture. He made the remarks at a welcome banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, with the guest list detailing who attended the event.
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at a welcome banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping presented their White House meeting as part of an effort to stabilize US-China ties and maintain dialogue. Yet disagreements over Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and trade remain unresolved, with no reported breakthrough on the Iran war or reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump spoke on Thursday at a White House welcome banquet held for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan.
Donald Trump met Xi Jinping at the White House on Sept. 24 for a three-hour private meeting covering the Ukraine war, trade, AI, the U.S. war in Iran and Taiwan. China said they also discussed the Middle East, Ukraine and the Korean Peninsula, but neither leader publicly detailed their exchange on Ukraine. Zelensky had urged Trump to use Xi’s influence on Putin to advance peace efforts.
Chinese Americans held a rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this week to express support for President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States.
Jing Qian of the Asia Society-Center for China Analysis says the leaders’ personal relationship is encouraging, but lasting progress will require stronger connections between the two countries’ systems.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said during talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House that the new trade agreement reached by the two countries was good news for their industries, citizens and the global economy.
Al Arabiya News Bureau Chief Nadia Bilbassy-Charters and ARD German TV journalist Sandra Ratzow share their views on the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump.
ANSWER Coalition’s Brian Becker offered his view of the Xi-Trump summit, saying that relations between the United States and China will have a “big impact on the future.”
José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs of the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean says the United States and China should reach an understanding through the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to deliver remarks at a welcome banquet at the White House on Thursday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, attended a welcome banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived at the White House for a welcome banquet hosted by US President Donald Trump and Melania Trump. The Trumps greeted Xi and Peng upon their arrival.
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit rich in symbolism but limited in substance. There was no indication that their closed-door meeting produced breakthroughs on difficult issues including AI, trade, Taiwan and the war with Iran.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, will attend a welcome banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday.
Professor and author Jessica Chen Weiss discusses President Trump’s meeting with Xi and what China hopes to gain from it.
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for discussions on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and Iran. The two leaders stressed dialogue and efforts to manage competition between the world’s two largest economies despite differences over key issues.
Business leaders are hoping that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with US President Donald Trump will succeed. Tariffs and other trade barriers are among the key issues under discussion.
As Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to the United States for a state visit with President Trump, China is calling for strategic stability in bilateral ties. Tensions between the two powers have eased in recent months, particularly after Trump’s visit to Beijing in May, but the summit still faces many issues requiring management.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held talks in the White House Oval Office. Trump also personally showed Xi several favorite features of the White House, including Marine One, its new granite landing pad and the large construction site where a ballroom is planned.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed at a Washington meeting to support each other in hosting the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and G20 summit, China’s Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the United States have more reasons to cooperate than compete in artificial intelligence. During talks with Donald Trump at the White House, Xi urged both sides to use their respective strengths, continue dialogue on AI risks and benefits, prevent misuse, and keep the technology under human control for the benefit of people.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that a constructive China-US relationship grounded in strategic stability is neither a short-term expedient nor something that can be achieved overnight. During talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House, he called for involvement across both governments and implementation of their shared consensus.
Chinese President Xi Jinping left the White House on Thursday after concluding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a welcome ceremony hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. The two presidents and their wives later walked to the Rose Garden, where they reviewed the guard of honor.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China wants the United States to maintain what he called the correct position of opposing “Taiwan independence” and approach the Taiwan question cautiously. During talks with Donald Trump at the White House, Xi said China’s position on protecting national unity and territorial integrity is clear.
Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed a White House welcome ceremony hosted by Donald Trump. He called for stronger communication, sincere cooperation and peaceful coexistence between China and the United States, including expanded work on artificial intelligence, counternarcotics, direct flights and military crisis communication, while saying the Thucydides Trap can be overcome.
On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping joined U.S. President Donald Trump for a small-group exchange inside the White House Oval Office.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, joined U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, in watching a U.S. Marine Corps performance at the White House on Thursday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held small-group exchanges with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday. The two leaders shook hands and posed for photographs, while Trump showed Xi around the office.
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered remarks on Thursday at a welcome ceremony hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House.
On Thursday, Xi Jinping entered the White House’s Oval Office accompanied by his wife, Peng Liyuan.
When Xi Jinping reached the White House on Thursday, American ceremonial guards were standing by to greet China's president.
Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewed the honor guard at the White House on Thursday while accompanied by President Trump.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, entered the White House on Thursday alongside US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, joined US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, in watching a performance at the White House on Thursday.
On Thursday, China’s President Xi Jinping reached the White House alongside his wife, Peng Liyuan.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to guide China-U.S. relations steadily into the future. Speaking at a White House welcome ceremony, Xi called for stronger communication, sincere cooperation and peaceful coexistence, along with closer contact across government and legislative bodies.
US President Donald Trump spoke on Thursday at a White House welcome ceremony held for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are set to deliver remarks on Thursday during a welcome ceremony at the White House.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, entered the White House on Thursday alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
An unprecedented power struggle has erupted between the board of Tata Sons, the Tata Group’s holding company, and its majority shareholder, Tata Trusts. The dispute centres on extending Chairman N Chandrasekaran’s term and potentially listing Tata Sons, while also involving a planned exit for second-largest shareholder Shapoorji Pallonji. The listed Tata companies together are valued at $277bn and operate across more than 100 countries.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:22
J.P. Morgan says investors should keep watching for signs of stagflation, even if the economy avoids a significant slowdown.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:12
Japanese money has started returning home, but uncertainty over where bond yields will peak and how much further the central bank may raise interest rates is holding back a much larger repatriation of overseas assets.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:00
Yields on the US government’s longest-dated bonds reached their highest level in more than two decades. The move marks the latest milestone in a global bond selloff fueled by inflation fears and concerns over the burden of government debt.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 03:30
Gold prices edged higher on Friday but were headed for a weekly decline as a firmer dollar and rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates high to curb inflation pressured the metal.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 03:20
Oracle Japan shares surged after the company reported record fiscal first-quarter sales and profits, bucking a selloff in its U.S. parent.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 01:56
Changes unfolding in the bond market may seem distant and abstract, but their effects will be felt by nearly everyone.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 01:30
As US Treasury yields climb past one high after another, Wall Street and Washington are increasingly recognizing that the move may be more than a downturn—it could mark a fundamental shift.
Argentina’s poverty rate rose from 28.2% to 32.3% in the first half of 2026, while extreme poverty climbed to 7.5%, according to INDEC. The Catholic University of Argentina estimates poverty could reach 35% by year-end, potentially weakening Javier Milei’s support among lower-income voters as he seeks re-election in 2027.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 00:23
Argentine President Javier Milei played down concerns about the economy losing momentum, saying steady annual growth has left him “very calm” about his chances of winning another term next year.
China’s electric-vehicle makers and battery manufacturers are negotiating over which side should bear a consumption tax that Beijing is restoring on lithium-ion batteries and related products. The levy returned at 2% on September 1 after an 11-year exemption and is due to be fully restored in a year, as weak domestic demand adds pressure to carmakers.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 00:00
Britain’s food and drink trade deficit has exceeded £21bn, its highest level since 2000. Industry leaders say Brexit, the war in the Middle East and US tariffs have weakened exports while imports surged, urging the government to protect domestic production as a matter of national security.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:01
The average U.S. long-term mortgage rate climbed above 7% this week for the first time since January 2025. The fifth consecutive weekly increase adds another affordability setback for prospective homebuyers.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:00
Two price reductions came within days for Alton Bradshaw’s $1.28 million listing in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
The Federal Reserve proposed regulations to put last year’s GENIUS Act into effect, including rules governing stablecoin yield programs.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 22:28
The Federal Reserve has proposed new rules for stablecoin issuers that would limit reserve assets and establish standardized capital requirements under the GENIUS Act.
A year ago, Sydney property stylist Joanne Cauchi was turning away work, buying new furniture and supervising home installations nearly every day. Australia’s housing slowdown is now exposing less visible economic costs.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 21:35
For most Australian homeowners, the cost of the country’s sharpest housing downturn in years has been a modest decline in property values since interest rates began rising in February.
The 10-year Treasury yield is surging to levels not seen in years, potentially signaling trouble for financial markets. History suggests that rapid increases in interest rates can precede financial calamities, with something eventually breaking.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 20:57
PepsiCo will raise prices on some chips to keep up with inflation, a company spokesperson said. The Lay’s maker is seeking to revive sales in the United States as input costs increase.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 20:50
US new-home sales climbed in August at their fastest pace of the year, indicating that lower prices and sales incentives are helping to ease affordability pressures.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 20:00
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes surged to an eight-month high in August as buyers took advantage of price cuts and other incentives. Rising mortgage rates linked to the war in the Middle East continued to weigh on the housing market.
Russian state asset seizures are discouraging large companies from investing in their core operations because they fear confiscation, senior state banker Andrei Kostin said on Thursday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 19:45
Two Federal Reserve policymakers said on Thursday that the U.S. central bank will probably need to raise interest rates again to restrain inflation they consider unacceptably high.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 19:00
NYSE has signed a memorandum of understanding with Blockchain.com that could make the crypto platform a gateway to its planned 24-hour venue for tokenized US stocks and ETFs, subject to regulatory approval. The agreement also creates a two-way market-data relationship. NYSE is pursuing crypto-native distribution ahead of the venue’s launch as Wall Street anticipates rapid growth in blockchain-based assets.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 19:00
Igor Yushkov of the Financial University and National Energy Security Fund said setting the budget’s base oil price at $50 per barrel shows Russia’s Finance Ministry is factoring in a scenario in which the Strait of Hormuz is open. The deliberately low price is intended to reduce the risk of unexpected deficits and in-year budget revisions.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:26
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts an average 11% increase in utility rates on July 1, 2027, up from its earlier 8.7% projection. It also expects increases of 8.6% in 2028 and 7.6% in 2029, citing higher inflation and larger projected gas and electricity hikes. The planned 9.9% increase in October 2026 remains unchanged.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:22
A senior Brazilian central bank official said on Thursday that slower economic activity next year will be essential for inflation to return to its 3% target.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:15
Homebuyers may have more options than they realize for reducing mortgage costs in 2026, including assuming a seller’s loan or using investment assets.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 17:30
The Russian government has approved a draft federal budget for 2027 and the planning period covering 2028 and 2029. It will be submitted to the State Duma, with priorities including social obligations, families with children, defense and security, support for participants in the special military operation and their relatives, and national goals such as technological leadership.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 17:29
Germany’s economy has regained growth, with research institutes forecasting expansion of 1.3% in 2026 and 1.1% next year. Global demand, the AI boom and heavy government spending on infrastructure and defense are supporting the recovery, but high energy costs, labor shortages, an aging population, weak private investment and rising debt remain concerns. Growth is expected to slow to 0.4% in 2028.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 17:04
War and economic instability have weakened the Sudanese pound and driven up the cost of bread, sugar, meat, transport, healthcare and education. A tea and coffee seller in Port Sudan says higher earnings have been overwhelmed by rising business and household expenses. Annual inflation exceeded 41 percent in July, while black-market traders quoted 7,500 pounds to the dollar by September 22.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:03
Azerbaijan is introducing new measures for its technology sector covering taxation, investment and innovation, as it seeks to expand its digital economy and attract more international business.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:55
Copper is becoming a strategic resource as power grids, electric vehicles and the new energy sector require more of the metal, political scientist Ilya Grashchenkov said. But production cannot be expanded quickly, and record prices signal strong demand rather than guaranteeing years of growth because copper remains tied to industry and construction.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:46
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Russia’s federal budget deficit will reach 2.2% of GDP in 2027. Spending is planned at 48.8 trillion rubles and revenue at 43.3 trillion rubles. He said the budget can withstand different scenarios, with Urals crude priced at $50 per barrel for the next three years to fund commitments.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:28
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Russia’s federal budget deficit would reach 2.2% of GDP in 2027, with expenditures of 48.8 trillion rubles and revenues of 43.3 trillion. The minimum wage is set to rise 6.8% to 28,935 rubles, while 520 billion rubles will fund R&D and production facilities in 2027-2029.
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Russia’s draft federal budget for 2027 and the 2028-2029 planning period reflects current challenges. He highlighted security concerns, growing global trade imbalances, changes in energy markets, stronger regional protectionism and rising transport and logistics costs, while stressing the importance of overall fiscal stability.
Russia’s Finance Ministry has submitted a draft 2027 budget and spending plans for 2028 and 2029. The proposal would raise taxes on passive income to 13–22% and impose 22% VAT on cross-border e-commerce purchases. The budget is projected to run deficits of about 2% of GDP in each year, with defense, security, and support for SVO participants and their families identified as strategic priorities.
Russia’s Finance Ministry has submitted a package including the draft federal budget for 2027-2029 and related tax legislation. The plan prioritizes defense, security and support for special military operation participants and their families. The federal deficit is projected at about 2% of GDP annually, alongside proposed changes to income, dividend, VAT, customs and mining taxes.
Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said consumer demand would remain a key growth driver, rising by 4.1% in 2026 as household incomes increase. He said domestic-demand industries would lead expansion, with manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, engineering, tourism, IT and agriculture growing at above-average rates.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:27
New research finds that markets respond not only to ECB policy decisions but also to policymakers’ speeches and interviews. Their combined impact can rival that of formal announcements.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:22
Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, delivering another setback to Americans seeking to purchase a home.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:13
US mortgage rates have risen above 7% as surging government bond yields and higher oil prices linked to the war in Iran fuel inflation fears. The pressure comes as national elections approach.
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry raised its year-end inflation forecast to 6.8% and lifted its 2026 GDP growth estimate to 0.6%. It projects real household income growth of 0.8% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027, while Brent crude is forecast at $73 per barrel in 2027 and $66 by 2029.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:45
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts Brent crude at $73 per barrel in 2027, declining to $66 by 2029, Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said. Urals crude is projected at $53 in 2027 and $51 in 2029, with the ministry describing its external assumptions as conservative.
Europe’s anomalously hot summer reduced total production by €113 billion this year, Allianz said, citing its Climate Risk Tracker study. Italy suffered the largest loss at €28 billion, followed by Germany at €25 billion, while France’s projected GDP decline is €20 billion. The losses reflect lower productivity, work stoppages and missed workdays.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:01
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Russia’s federal budget non-oil and gas deficit will fall to 5% of GDP in 2027-2029, its lowest level since 2008. Non-oil and gas revenues are expected to remain above 80% of total revenue. Draft-budget priorities include social commitments, defense and security, support for special military operation participants and their families, and technology and infrastructure development.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:54
Russia’s international reserves fell by $10 billion, or 1.3%, to $748.2 billion as of September 18, the Bank of Russia said. The decline was mainly caused by negative revaluation; reserves stood at $758.2 billion a week earlier.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:39
A new study argues that differing national rules and systems for transport, energy, technology and skills are holding back investment across Europe, costing the continent €120 billion a year.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:31
Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian president’s special envoy and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said that rising debt and debt-servicing costs in the UK and Europe together form an “explosive financial cocktail.” He called the warning a “finance lesson for warmongering EU bureaucrats.”
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:19
Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said the digital ruble rollout faces technical difficulties and cases in which clients do not fully understand the process, with participating banks working to resolve them. She said high inflation remains a concern for both the regulator and Russians, while cash demand has risen only slightly and the situation is stabilizing.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:15
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the central objective of Russia’s unified monetary policy for the next three years is to keep inflation close to 4%. He forecast GDP growth of 1.4% in 2027, accelerating gradually to 2.4% in 2029.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 13:23
The 10-year yield on US government debt cannot sustainably rise much further.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 13:11
Fewer Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week, suggesting that the labor market is firming.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 12:50
Applications for US unemployment benefits fell to 197,000 last week, the lowest level since mid-July. Claims remain historically low, layoffs are uncommon, and most Americans continue to have job security.
The Bank of Russia is actively discussing the sale of a fairly large stake in the National Payment Card System and plans to begin consultations with potential buyers in October, Governor Elvira Nabiullina said. VTB says it is ready to purchase a 5% stake.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 12:47
HIFI raised $37 million in Series A funding led by Left Lane Capital to scale its tokenized settlement infrastructure.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 12:00
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia has formally appealed to Maldivian Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Ameen and notified Russia’s Economic Development Ministry about a new 17% goods and services tax. The association says the measure, effective October 1, 2026, could tax Russian operators’ margins twice and reduce the Maldives’ competitiveness as a premium destination.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 11:40
Traders see four Federal Reserve rate hikes by June 2027 as the most likely path. Rising bond yields and a stronger dollar are weighing on bitcoin and gold, with bitcoin slipping below $83,000.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 10:11
New York Fed President John Williams said Thursday at the London Macro Policy Forum that it is reasonable to expect another rate hike by the end of the year.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 09:06
The US 10-year real yield rose from 2.63% to 2.76% after stronger business activity prompted investors to reprice interest rates. Bitcoin fell as low as $83,500, triggering about $280 million in long liquidations. Glassnode identifies $84,000–$85,000 as the nearest key support zone, with $77,000 as the main downside reference if it breaks.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 08:59
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.
