Economics
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Bank of America Disappoints: A $1.2 Billion Fine and Weaker Trading Weigh on Earnings
Key takeaways The second-largest U.S. bank is paying the price for its negligence in money laundering — its stock is…
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ASML disappoints on revenue but delivers stronger profits and raises guidance. What’s next for the AI sector
The Dutch AI-sector giant ASML reported Q3 revenue of EUR 11.66 billion versus EUR 11.72 billion expected, while the company’s…
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US Inflation Set to Accelerate on Rising Energy Prices
The US annual inflation rate is expected to accelerate to 3.6% in September 2026, up from 3.4% in each of…
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BoE’s Pill says a bit more sceptical about market pricing of four rate hikes over the next year
Bank of England (BoE) Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Wednesday that he is a bit more sceptical about market…
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Finnish Inflation Rate Highest Since 2024
Finland’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.5% in September 2026 from 2.2% in the previous month, marking the highest reading…
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Germany Wholesale Inflation Hits More Than 3-Year High
Germany’s wholesale prices jumped by 8.7% year-on-year in September 2026, accelerating from 6.8% in the previous month. The latest figure…
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UK Finance Minister Healey to fund budget giveaways without extra borrowing — FT
UK Finance Minister John Healey is set to finance all new measures announced in the October 28 budget, including a…
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China Exports Outlook: Record Trade Surplus and AI Demand Strengthen Economic Momentum
China’s export performance is accelerating, with September 2026 shipments reaching a record $447.18 billion as global demand for artificial intelligence…
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Lagarde speech: We’re not seeing any second round effects yet
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday that inflation has been rising predominantly but not exclusively as…
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Australia Leading Index Edges Lower
The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Leading Economic Index fell 0.1% month-on-month in September 2026, after remaining flat for the previous two months,…
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