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Live: Wall Street dips as consumer sentiment slumps, ASX to keep sliding

Wilting consumer confidence has halted Wall Street's recent rally and the ASX is priced to slide lower again today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Licence loss, fines for companies hosting migrants in shoddy housing

Victorian labour hire companies that house migrant workers in substandard accommodation will risk losing their licence under changes aimed at protecting vulnerable workers.

Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step

‎Ganduje’s son returns to APC after 3 months in Kwankwaso’s NDC

‎Abdulaziz Umar Ganduje, the eldest son of former Governor of Kano State and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has returned to the ruling party after a brief defection to the New…

Skyrocketing Beef Prices Finally Have Americans Reaching Their Spending Limit

Aaron Kaufman used to meet his lofty daily protein goals — a gram for each pound he weighs — with ground beef.

Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on USS Lincoln

Cooper's visit and statement come after reports of widespread morale and mental health concerns aboard the Lincoln.

Alex Cooper Leaves Long-Time Agent, Seeking New Help to Build Media Empire

Alex Cooper is leaving her long-time talent agent for CAA after raising money to expand her business

Stripe Nears Deal to Buy AI Firm OpenRouter for Over $7 Billion

Stripe Inc. has finalized an agreement to acquire OpenRouter Inc., a startup that helps companies switch between artificial intelligence models, for more than $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Mexico US Tariffs: Ebrard Presses T-MEC Review in Washington

Mexico is pressing the US to reduce Section 232 tariffs on autos and steel as T-MEC talks continue. Ebrard's persistent strategy aims to influence key decisions. The post Mexico US Tariffs: Ebrard Presses T-MEC Review in Washington…

Cencosud Don Salva: Chile Hard-Discount Push Expands

Chilean retail giant Cencosud is rolling out its new hard-discount banner Don Salva at home, and Colombian media are already calling it a rival to D1 and Ara. Meanwhile, Cencosud's Q2 results show Colombia soaring, and Grupo Angelini makes…

Lula fiscal package 2027: What investors should know

Brazil's economic team is prepping a post-election fiscal adjustment for 2027, but the painful details stay under wraps until after the vote. The post Lula fiscal package 2027: What investors should know appeared first on The Rio Times .

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