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Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand
Chipmaker Nvidia has reported another huge jump in sales as the global push to build artificial intelligence (AI) systems continues at a rapid pace.
Fed’s preferred inflation metric floats above target range in July
The BoJ is expected to resume policy normalisation at its meeting next week, with money markets pricing an 89% chance that the central bank will raise its short-term policy rate by 25bps to 1.00%, and an 11% probability…
'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink
Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.
Druckenmiller Has a Warning: Don’t Mess With Markets
Famed investor Stanley Druckenmiller published a Wall Street Journal opinion piece (Let The Bond Market Speak) on Monday, in which he warns Treasury Secretary Bessent about long-dated bond buybacks. His core thesis seem…
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
Energy prices for millions of households will rise to the highest level for three years, under regulator Ofgem's price cap.
Meta agrees to pay up to $18bn to settle social media case
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.
Global energy stocks in the red as oil tumbles on Iran-Oman Hormuz talks
Oil prices staged their sharpest single-session drop in weeks on Monday after Washington and Tehran paused military strikes over the weekend, but the relief was clouded almost immediately: Houthi forces struck the Saudi…
Why we should all get used to high household energy bills
Energy bills may have been a long way from our minds through the sweltering summer.
ANZ says sticky Australia inflation raises risk of November RBA rate hike
Homeowners hoping the Reserve Bank would continue to deliver one rate cut after another have been dealt a brutal wake-up call, with experts warning a 2026 rate hike is no longer a remote possibility.
SoftBank weighs up to $20 bln bond sale to refinance OpenAI loan - Bloomberg
[HONG KONG] ByteDance, the developer of TikTok, is in preliminary talks with banks for a borrowing of about US$20 billion, sources familiar with the matter said, in what would be the firm’s largest offshore loan yet at …
Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China
The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.
Buying Nvidia ahead of today’s earnings? You must see what our AI models say first
Artificial intelligence stocks maintain their allure, thanks to industry momentum and appealing valuations.
Australia July inflation tops forecasts, boosting RBA rate-hike risks
As anticipated in our last global economic outlook, elections around the world have driven notable policy changes that altered the trajectories of inflation, borrowing costs, currency values, and trade and capital flows…
Musk's rocket firm SpaceX to build $100bn launch facility
Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX has announced that it will build its largest launch site yet in the southern US state of Louisiana.
Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
Back to school can stir up many emotions for parents, including anxiety about the extra costs it brings.
Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high
Energy bills for millions of households are expected to rise this winter to the highest level for three years, under a price cap to be announced by the industry regulator on Wednesday.
AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin
Companies that once filled warehouses with computers to earn Bitcoin - a process known as mining - are now using that computing power for AI.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
A massive power failure caused widespread chaos. People dug out lanterns and old radios, and companies scrambled to save what production they could.
New-Home Sales Fall 10.5% as High Mortgage Rates Keep Housing Stuck
High home prices and elevated mortgage interest rates are keeping some buyers on the sidelines.
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?
The US has said "the single greatest financial offensive ever" will help it and Israel end their ongoing war with Iran.
OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death
The late owner of streaming platform OnlyFans was paid more than $700m (£513m) in dividends before his death from cancer earlier this year.
TGA Could Turn a Small Buyback Into a Market Mover
The Treasury General Account (TGA) is Treasury’s cash balance held at the Federal Reserve. Its balance is the net of cash inflows like tax receipts and outflows to pay the government’s bills. On Monday, we learned that …