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Wall Street Journal publisher convicted for blocking reporter’s bid to lead union

The publisher of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has been found guilty of violating Hong Kong’s labour laws by illegally preventing a former reporter from running for the chairmanship of a local press union. However, Eastern Court on…

OPEC once again cuts forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026

Demand is expected to increase by 0.4 mln barrels per day

Volvo Cars to become Lynk & Co's European distributor starting 2027

China says yuan’s global rise is ‘irreversible’ – and has a strategy to back it up

Chinese financial authorities have pledged further steps to expand the yuan’s global use amid a broader de-dollarisation trend, while vowing to make listing on mainland stock exchanges the “primary” choice for top-tier domestic companies…

India launches tap-and-pay option for real-time payments ahead of full Apple Pay rollout

2027: Obi pledges to retain Tinubu’s naira float policy if elected

Peter Obi says he will retain Tinubu’s naira float policy if elected in 2027, but will focus on boosting productivity to strengthen the currency. Read More…

Saudi Arabia cuts oil output to lowest this year on Houthi threats

Rebels announced ‘maritime embargo’ against kingdom’s exports in July, forcing world’s biggest exporter to cut production

Liberia: CBL Opens Nat'l Confab On Non-Performing Loans

[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. formally opened the National Conference on the Resolution of Non-Performing Loans on Tuesday at the EJS Ministerial Complex, telling bankers, regulators, lawmakers, judges, and…

Egypt inflation eases to 12.7% in August as food prices fall

Egypt's annual inflation rate decreased to 12.7% in August, down from 13% in July, driven by falling food prices despite rising costs in housing and utilities. The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics reported a static…

Bending Spoons Agrees to Buy Miro for $1.36 Billion

Bending Spoons SpA agreed to acquire workplace-collaboration platform Miro in an all-cash transaction valuing the business at $1.36 billion, as the Italian technology group continues its acquisition spree.

Apple’s stock rises after iPhone reveal. The company is walking a ‘tightrope’ on pricing, say analysts.

Product launches show cost-conscious consumers remain a focus for the iPhone maker.

Wall Street Is Betting On a Split Congress With Midterms on Tap

The midterm election season has entered its final stretch, and Wall Street is busy drawing up game plans for a range of scenarios. Yet, in a fortuitous turn of events, the best outcome for markets is also looking like the likeliest one.