Dow Drops 458 Points as U.S. Stocks Retreat Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Hike
U.S. stocks retreated on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve prepared to announce its September interest rate decision.
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Irish House Price Inflation Hits Lowest Annual Rate Since January 2024
Irish house price inflation eased to 5.5% in July, marking the lowest annual increase since January 2024.
African Civil Society Demands Just Finance and Local Action Ahead of COPs
Ahead of major global environmental negotiations, African civil society organizations meeting in Addis Ababa have united behind a shared agenda prioritizing just environmental…
Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday morning, attempting a recovery after a two-day slide as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s crucial interest rate decision…
FCA to Bring Cryptoassets Under FSMA Framework by October 2027
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is bringing cryptoassets into its traditional Financial Services and Markets Act framework under the principle of same risk, same regulatory…
Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Interest Rates for First Time in Over 3 Years
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time in more than three years, as the central bank moves to combat stubborn…
Uganda Targets French Tourism Growth at IFTM Top Resa 2026 in Paris
Uganda is targeting a bigger share of the French tourism market at the International and French Travel Market Top Resa 2026 in Paris, backed by a 19.7 per cent surge in…
OpenAI in Early Talks for New Funding Round Targeting $1.2T Valuation
OpenAI is in early discussions with investors regarding a fresh funding round that could value the artificial intelligence company at more than $1.2 trillion.
India Mid- and Smallcaps: Record Highs Mask Sharp Market Polarization
India’s mid- and smallcap stock indices are hitting fresh record highs while the broader market consolidates, exposing a sharp polarization between companies delivering actual…
South Korean Retail Traders Lose $250 Million to Stock Scams in H1 2026
South Korean retail traders reported losing approximately $250 million to financial fraud during the first half of 2026, as scammers exploited volatile market swings.
Grab aims for 'next level' in financial services with purchase of buy-now pay-later platform Atome
Grab Holdings agreed to acquire a controlling 60 percent stake in Singapore-based buy now, pay later provider Atome Financial for $1.49 billion in cash.
Trump and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Clash Over Potential Rate Hike
President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh are on a collision course over monetary policy as the central bank approaches its September 15-16 FOMC meeting.