- Colombia Consumer Price Index (YoY) below forecasts (5.45%) in November: Actual (5.3%)
Colombia Consumer Price Index (YoY) below forecasts (5.45%) in November: Actual (5.3%)
- Colombia Consumer Price Index (MoM) came in at 0.07% below forecasts (0.2%) in November
Colombia Consumer Price Index (MoM) came in at 0.07% below forecasts (0.2%) in November
- EUR/USD consolidates at 1.1650 as US inflation and ECB risks shape outlook
On Friday, the EUR/USD remained steady, poised to finish the week with gains of 0.39%, trade subsided capped by the 1.1650 figure as traders eyed the Federal Reserve’s decision next week.
- United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions up to $2047K from previous $176.6K
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions up to $2047K from previous $176.6K
- Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions rose from previous ¥70.4K to ¥681K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions rose from previous ¥70.4K to ¥681K
- United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions down to £-203K from previous £-16.8K
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions down to £-203K from previous £-16.8K
- Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions down to $-739K from previous $-65.8K
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions down to $-739K from previous $-65.8K
- United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions climbed from previous 39.8K to 656K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions climbed from previous 39.8K to 656K
- Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions: €1073K vs €111.8K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions: €1073K vs €111.8K
- United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions fell from previous $-145.3K to $-1501K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions fell from previous $-145.3K to $-1501K
- A Chinese home-grown business jet is on the way. Will it rival Gulfstream?
China’s top aircraft maker is stepping up efforts to promote its first business jet as it looks to break into a market dominated by Western aviation firms like Gulfstream Aerospace. The Commercia…
- Meet the Illinois farmer sowing the seeds of the world’s biggest IPOs of 2026
Jeff Rowe grinned with satisfaction when the dashboard of his John Deere combine harvester showed the yield of the first run on his family’s farm during this year’s harvest: 253 bushels per acr…
- Huawei’s founder makes subtle dig at lofty pursuits in AI by the US
The United States and China are pursuing artificial intelligence in “different directions”, and the divergence is being reflected in the strategies that the governments and companies are adopti…
- BYD founder bets on new tech to win back customers as sales decelerate
BYD, China’s electric vehicle (EV) king, is pinning its hopes on next-generation technology to engineer a turnaround in sales amid fierce competition in the world’s largest automotive market, a…
- Hang Seng Bank co-founder’s kin pays US$9.3 million for Hong Kong luxury flat
Sun Hung Kai Properties’ (SHKP) luxury residential projects in North Point and Mid-Levels have attracted well-heeled buyers, including a granddaughter of Hang Seng Bank’s co-founder, who snappe…
- Chinese developer Country Garden gains Hong Kong court-backed debt lifeline
Country Garden Holdings has cleared a major hurdle this week after securing approval for both its onshore and offshore restructuring plans, offering the embattled developer a lifeline amid mainland…
- China’s risky shadow banks back in spotlight after debt crackdown
China’s crackdown on borrowing by local governments is forcing state-run entities in even some of the wealthiest provinces to tap costly credit from non-bank lenders, a stopgap that is increasing…
- Waste to wealth: why China is building incinerators around the world
With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, …
- CSRC vows deeper reforms to open China’s capital market and boost tech listings
China’s top securities regulator has pledged to widen foreign investors’ access to the mainland’s capital market while further lowering the fundraising threshold for technology firms, after a…
- Building long-term careers: how HKTE’s online fairs connect global talent to Hong Kong
For any business hoping to drive growth in Asia, Hong Kong is the partner of choice. As a global business hub, the city continues to attract the world’s best and brightest to its shores with proa…
- Waymo to issue recall after reports of self-driving cars illegally passing stopped school buses in Texas
Waymo said it will issue a voluntary recall of self-driving cars after Texas officials reported multiple incidents of vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses.
- Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A major pet food recall affects BeefiBowls products sold nationwide. The company has adopted new safety measures after plastic contamination complaints.
- DOT temporarily halts enforcement of Biden-era refund requirements for airline flight renumbering
The DOT temporarily suspended airline refund requirements for renumbered flights, allowing carriers to change flight numbers without triggering automatic refunds.
- Younger Americans turn to riskier investments, spend more on nonessentials as homeownership dreams fade: study
Young Americans are taking bigger investment risks and spending recklessly as a housing crisis forces them to abandon homeownership dreams, a new study suggests.
- Wealthy Americans 'ringing our phones off the hook' to help with Trump accounts, Hassett says
Wealthy Americans are rushing to help fund "Trump accounts" for newborns after Michael Dell and his wife pledged $6.25 billion, Kevin Hassett said.
- Crayola kits recalled nationwide over risk of 'serious injury or death'
Crayola-branded pip-Cubes magnetic building sets were recalled after loose magnets posed a serious injury risk to children. About 9,400 of the sets were affected.
- DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a property tax elimination plan "that can pass" with voters when it potentially hits the 2026 ballot, as he provides updates on the proposal.
- Fed's favored inflation gauge shows consumer prices remained elevated in September
The Commerce Department's delayed September PCE inflation report showed that inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target ahead of a central bank decision next week.
- Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in $72B deal
Streaming giant Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and HBO Max platform in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $27.75 per WBD share.
- Canada's Carney expected to meet Trump at World Cup draw amid stalled trade talks
Canadian PM Mark Carney expected to meet President Donald Trump at FIFA World Cup draw amid stalled trade talks and ongoing tariff tensions affecting Canada's GDP.
- The Canary is Coughing
US employment data has long served as an early warning system for the global economy. When American workers start losing jobs, trouble tends to follow…For markets, for Australia, and eventuall…
- The Backdoor Entry: Why Majors Buy 10% Stakes Years Before 100% Takeovers
When mining majors take strategic stakes in juniors, it signals serious interest. Learn why these small bites precede billion-dollar takeover deals.
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- Biocon integrates Biocon Biologics; to raise ₹4,500 crore via QIP to fund Viatris payout
Biocon Biologics was formed in 2017 as a separate subsidiary to house all biosimilar assets, with the intent of unlocking value at a later stage
- Netflix’s Warner Bros acquisition: Multiplex Association of India flags competition, content concerns
Analysts believe the acquisition will sharply strengthen Netflix’s positioning and market share in the overall India OTT market
- IndiGo cancels over 200 flights from Delhi, Mumbai on Saturday
109 IndiGo flights cancelled at Mumbai airport - 51 arrivals and 58 departures - and 106 flights at Delhi airport - 54 departures and 52 arrivals
- ED files chargesheet against Reliance Power, subsidiaries in 'fake' bank guarantee case
The case pertains to a bank guarantee of ₹68.2 crore submitted to secure a tender from the SECI on behalf of Reliance NU BESS Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, a listed company
- India can expand exports to Russia from $5 billion to $35 billion by 2030: GTRI
The report shows that even though bilateral trade is touching $70 billion, India's exports stay below $5 billion while imports from Russia remain dominated by crude oil
- BoB, Bank of India cut repo-linked interest rate after RBI’s policy rate cut, others to follow suit
With cheaper funding, banks can lower lending rates such as MCLR and base rates, making home, auto, and business loans more affordable
- SpaceX to offer insider shares at record-setting valuation
People briefed on the matter said that the share price under discussion is higher than $400 apiece, which would value SpaceX at between $750 billion and $800 billion, though the details could change
- SEBI aims to ease FPI registration process; floats consultation paper
Proposal aimed at enhancing ease of doing business, simplifying compliance requirements for global investors
- Chaos continue at Hyderabad airport as Indigo cancels 69 flights in the morning
While a few of the cancellations of departures have been informed to the passengers late yesterday night, the air commuters are facing difficulties with last minute cancellations of other flights
- Maharashtra poised to lead India’s natural farming revolution
If the State translates intent into execution, it will not only mainstream natural farming but set a national benchmark for an agriculture that is ecologically regenerative, economically rewarding …
- Bank of America forecasts strong Israel GDP growth
Bank of America sees strong GDP growth of 4.2% in Israel in 2026 followed by 4% in 2027.
- Cybersecurity AI agents co 7 AI raises $130m
The company was founded by Cybereason founders Lior Div and Yonatan Striem Amit.
- Finance Minister on 2026 budget: Banks will be taxed
At a press conference today in advance of the government discussion of the budget, Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich said the main aim was to reduce the cost of living.
- easyJet to resume Israel flights in March
The UK low-cost airline has said it could operate flights from Tel Aviv to more destinations than before the war.
- Average wage in Israel rising faster than inflation
The average wage for Israeli workers in October 2025 was NIS 13,620, according to initial estimates by the Central Bureau of Statistics, up 2.9% from October 2024.
- Tesla takes the biggest hit as UK EV growth stalls amid new road-tax fears
Ocado secures $350m Kroger payout as another US robo-warehouse is scrapped
AJ Bell hits out at ‘crazy’ Isa overhaul as tax fears trigger £600m pension exodus
Jobs growth collapses ahead of budget as businesses cut staff at fastest rate since the pandemic
Labour minister admits ‘life is s**t’ for young adults as housing, childcare and taxes squeeze living standards
Netflix seals £54bn takeover of Warner Bros in era-defining entertainment shake-up
Barclays Eagle Labs and Sustainable Ventures launch £500m-backed climate tech accelerator to scale UK innovators
Your next laptop could cost £300 more after AI land-grab triggers soaring memory prices
Business owners warn HMRC’s new ‘bounty’ tax reward scheme risks unleashing malicious claims
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- Filtronic secures £1.2m funding to build high power amplifier for satellite communications
Engineers at the firm's County Durham base will develop technology that could underpin the next decade of satellite-based services
- Amazon fast-expanding tech venture Veeqo unveils new global HQ in Swansea
It has moved into the city's new flagship 71/72 Kingsway office scheme
- Latest on plan for 300 homes on Swindon green field site
Hussey Family Trust has asked Swindon Borough Council for environmental impact assessment ruling on proposal for land east of The Marsh in Wanborough
- Truro and Penwith College announces new principal and chief executive
He will take up the post in March next year
- Netflix snaps up Warner Bros and HBO in £54bn blockbuster deal
The acquisition is subject to regulatory checks with completion not expected until 2027
- What will be the real impact of £16bn of projects for Wales confirmed at the Investment Summit
This week’s Wales Investment Summit arrives with a striking headline namely more than £16bn of investment and 10,000 jobs linked to projects being showcased to global investors.
- SkinBioTherapeutics narrows losses and expects growth in 2026
The Newcastle healthcare products creator has got momentum from a major deal with Superdrug
- Businesses cut staff at fastest rate since pandemic, says Bank of England
Employment fell 1.8% in November ahead of Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget
- Business Editor Sion Barry gives his verdict on the Wales Investment Summit
Will it in future years take on Max Boyce like "I was there" status?
- The 150 biggest companies in Devon in 2025
The findings were compiled by Grant Thornton and rank private businesses on turnover and profitability
- Far East Hospitality’s Arthur Kiong looks back on 4 decades in the hotel industry
He says the sector has provided him with more opportunities than he dared to dream of
- Manulife Singapore launches AI hub to groom talent
It is among 11 financial institutions working with IBF and MAS to pilot workforce development initiatives alongside adoption of artificial intelligence
- UOBKH initiates coverage on UltraGreen.ai with ‘buy’ on optimistic growth outlook
The company is well-positioned to benefit from potential expansion in the fluorescence-guided surgery market, say UOBKH analysts
- Singapore invests S$37 billion in RIE2030 research plan; semiconductors, ageing among focus areas
Of this, S$3 billion will be set aside for two new research programmes
- The Fed, the Yen and Singapore’s Surprise Tech Star
The Fed’s final meeting of 2025, Japan’s rate hike risks, Ultra Green AI’s standout IPO, and OCBC’s surprising surge to record highs....
- Ringgit boleh, rupiah frays: Divergent Asean currencies to hold steady in 2026 amid greenback blues
Renminbi remains anchor for South-east Asian currencies
- Tech, S-Reits among 30 most traded non-STI stocks in H2 to date
The 30 stocks have posted a median total return of 25%
- Where the flood line meets the bottom line for storm-hit South-east Asia
With climate volatility escalating, the region’s hard-won economic resilience is now on thin ice
- Not your typical 80-year-olds: Why more Malaysian seniors are trading in homes for resort-style living
Mindsets are shifting as retirees across the Causeway rethink what ageing can – and should – look like
- Singapore retail sales growth picks up to 4.5% in October
Most retail categories record higher sales, led by watches and jewellery, as well as recreational goods