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The energy portfolios of 20 major private equity firms produce 1.5bn tons of greenhouse gases yearly, exceeding the annual emissions of all but China, the U.S., India, and Russia…
U.S. stock futures tumbled as oil prices surged past $108 and the 10-year Treasury yield hit over 5%, signaling heightened market anxiety ahead of the Federal…
The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) issued a warning to mining operators in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region after a fatal attack at the Tulu Kapi gold project on September 4, 2026, forcing…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) received the Nigerian Economic Society’s (NES) Distinguished Organisation Award in September 2026 for its economic reforms, including foreign…
Jerónimo Martins Polska, owner of Polish supermarket chain Biedronka, faces a 121 million euro fine for allegedly colluding with transport companies to restrict driver mobility…
The Bank of England faces mounting pressure to slow or halt its bond-selling program, with economists and officials warning the policy is inflating UK borrowing costs and costing…
The central Puget Sound region lost nearly 7,000 jobs in 2025, marking the first annual regional job loss outside a major recession or pandemic in at least two decades, according…
Elpais has identified 25 products to ease the return to routine, including Bluetooth labelers, AirTag sets, and foldable drying racks, as of September 2026.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) forecasts a strong El Niño event intensifying in 2026, while Meridian Energy reports robust hydro storage levels in New Zealand despite…
India’s retail inflation surged to a 20-month high of 4.82% in August, driven by rising food, fuel, and global oil prices, prompting speculation that the Reserve Bank of India…
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield touched 5% on Monday, reaching multiyear highs, as surging oil prices, escalating Middle East instability, and anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate…
Welsh pubs, hotels, and gyms are preparing for business rates changes starting April 1, 2026.