US Payrolls Slowdown Cools Federal Reserve Rate Hike Bets
Global stocks rose on Friday, October 2, 2026, as a sharp bond sell-off eased and weaker-than-expected U.S.
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FTI Urges Thai Factories to Activate Plans for Oct Rainfall and High Tides
Thailand’s industrial sector faces 4,216 businesses affected across 55 provinces as heavy rainfall and high tides are predicted between October 5 and 13, 2026.
Schneider Electric Agrees to Acquire PTC for $22.6 Billion
Schneider Electric has agreed to acquire the U.S. software group PTC for $22.6 billion in an all-cash deal expected to close by the third quarter of 2027.
Global Stock Markets See Mixed Results Amid Rising Bond Yields and Oil Prices
Global financial markets experienced a turbulent week marked by sharp swings in government bond yields, volatile energy prices, and rapidly shifting expectations regarding…
Amazon to Fund $1 Billion in US Communities
Amazon pledged $1 billion over five years to communities near its data centers and announced it would no longer use NDAs, as backlash against its AI infrastructure buildout…
Markets bet on RBI rate hike as inflation pressure builds
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is poised to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points in its October 5-7 meeting, driven by rising inflation, elevated…
Ireland Services Sector Expands Despite Rising Price Pressures
Ireland’s services sector activity expanded in September despite rising inflation, with the AIB Services PMI falling to 54.1 from 55.4 in August, according to multiple reports.
Nippon Paint Holdings to Acquire Akzo Nobel’s Southeast Asia Decorative Paints Business for $1.35 Billion
Japan’s Nippon Paint Holdings has finalized a $1.35 billion acquisition of Akzo Nobel’s Southeast Asian decorative paints business, a key step in the Dutch firm’s Asia portfolio…
Alaska Airlines to Expand Premium Seating With New Suites and Cabins
Alaska Airlines is accelerating its shift toward premium travel, unveiling new lie-flat business-class suites and premium economy cabins on long-haul flights, with key…
New Balance Opens First Permanent Flagship Store in Auckland
New Balance opened a flagship store on Auckland’s Queen Street, marking a strategic move to enhance its brand presence in New Zealand.
CSCG International Gets License to Open Dubai Office
CITIC Securities International announced that its new presence inside the Dubai International Financial Centre will target cooperation across government agencies, sovereign wealth…
Social Security Benefits Could Top $2,000 With Projected 2027 COLA Bump
Social Security checks for more than 71 million Americans are on track for a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment in January 2027, which could push average retirement benefits past the…