US Stocks Surge as Fed Governor Waller Signals Potential Rate Pause
U.S. stocks surged on Thursday, led by the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping 624 points, or 1.2%, to close at 53,686.
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Global Bond Yields Surge to Multi-Year Highs Amid Rate Hikes and Inflation
Government borrowing costs surged worldwide as central banks in the US, Europe, and Japan raised interest rates to combat inflation.
McDonald's bets on hand-breaded chicken, AI drive-throughs to fend off Burger King
McDonald’s is rolling out an $8.5 billion modernization plan through 2036, introducing hand-breaded chicken, AI-powered drive-thrus, and classic PlayPlace upgrades across its…
Treasury Yields Hit 19-Year Highs as Oil Spikes Pressure US Stock Markets
U.S. Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels in nearly two decades on Wednesday, driven by spiking oil prices and robust economic data.
Honda Unveils 10 Models, Including Electric and Flex-Fuel Options
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has unveiled an expanded portfolio of 10 motorcycles and scooters for the Indian market, according to a company announcement on July 24…
SoftBank to Sell $11 Billion Junk Bonds to Fund AI Push
SoftBank Group Corp. is seeking over $11 billion in junk bonds, according to Bloomberg, in what would be one of the largest such deals ever by…
GCash Launches GStocks PH for Filipinos to Invest in Local Stocks
GCash has expanded stock market investing to Filipinos through GStocks PH, its in-app trading platform, allowing users to trade shares of 280 Philippine-listed companies directly…
Greenfield Lesbian Bar Faces Backlash After Lifting Mask Mandate for One Night a Week
A Massachusetts lesbian bar in Greenfield faced community backlash after lifting its mask mandate for one night a week, with critics accusing owners of ableism and threatening…
NZTA Suspend Driver Testing Officer Michaela Howe Over High Pass Rates for Filipino and Chinese Applicants
The suspension of Michaela Howe, a DTO based in Auckland, stems from an NZTA investigation into abnormal test results for both passenger and heavy vehicle drivers.
Over 113 cars launching in India in 2026, including SUVs, EVs and CNG variants
India’s car market is set for a surge of 2026 launches, with 113 upcoming models including EVs, CNG variants, and SUVs.
Montgomery County Malls to Enforce Curfews After Violent Incidents
The policy requires anyone under 18 to be accompanied by an adult after 3 p.m., with security officers conducting ID checks to enforce the rule.
Rising fuel prices hit Northern Ireland drivers
Northern Ireland drivers face escalating fuel costs, with petrol averaging 149.2p and diesel 167.2p per litre on 18 June 2026, despite slight weekly declines.