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Global energy market shock not over yet — IMF

As the IMF warned in an analytical note published in mid-July, a significant portion of the capacity to mitigate the global energy crisis sparked by the war involving the US, Israel, and Iran has already been exhausted

US home sales slowest in more than a year as mortgage rates and prices climb

The Guardian

US home sales slowest in more than a year as mortgage rates and prices climb

Housing market has been stymied by borrowing costs, as Iran war pushed mortgage rates higher Sales of previously occupied US homes declined in August to their slowest annual pace in more than a year as home shoppers grappled with rising…

The Guardian

How would Trump’s $5,000 voting payout work?

Financial Times

How would Trump’s $5,000 voting payout work?

President’s pledge to give cash to all American adults if Republicans win midterms will be at heart of his party’s campaign

Financial Times

NASCAR CEO, 23XI Racing on Motorsport Growth

Steve O’Donnell, CEO of NASCAR and Tyler Reddick, Driver for 23XI Racing discuss the next phase of NASCAR’s growth on and off the track with Bloomberg’s Hannah Elliott at Bloomberg Power Players 2026 in New York. (Source: Bloomberg)

Here’s a rapid-fire update on our 33-stock portfolio, including Cramer’s 6 favorites to buy

Here’s a rapid-fire update on our 33-stock portfolio, including Cramer’s 6 favorites to buy

Jim's current faves include three tech names and a bank stock.

Gas prices in Europe reach levels seen during late 2022 energy crisis — Gazprom

Gas prices in Europe reach levels seen during late 2022 energy crisis — Gazprom

The holding company believes that high gas prices and lagging storage injection rates increase risks to the reliability of gas supplies for European consumers during the cold season

Vehicle overloading endangers lives, damages roads, FRSC warns

The Punch

Vehicle overloading endangers lives, damages roads, FRSC warns

The FRSC warns that vehicle overloading in Nigeria threatens lives, damages roads, and undermines the economy. Learn about the risks and shared responsibil Read More…

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The 30-year mortgage rate just crossed 7% for the first time in over a year

The 30-year mortgage rate just crossed 7% for the first time in over a year

Mortgage rates reached a new high in 2026, making it even more expensive to buy a home with a loan today.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

BSP moves to build Islamic finance market

Philippine Daily Inquirer

BSP moves to build Islamic finance market

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is easing some regulatory requirements and offering temporary incentives to help build a market for Islamic financial instruments, as it seeks to expand Shari’ah-compliant banking…

Elon Musk is pulling in even more cash. Meet his $23 billion underground venture.

Elon Musk is pulling in even more cash. Meet his $23 billion underground venture.

The Boring Company, a tunneling startup that works closely with Tesla, just raised $3 billion through a private funding round.

Elon Musk's Boring Co. turns to Middle East for expansion in reaching $23 billion valuation

Elon Musk's Boring Co. turns to Middle East for expansion in reaching $23 billion valuation

The Boring Co.'s latest $3 billion financing round was led by the United Arab Emirates.

Treasury Takes Less Than Expected at Buyback, Pushing Up Yields

The US government repurchased fewer 10- to 20-year securities than the maximum amount it outlined under Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s expanded buyback program, driving US government debt yields higher.