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China services activity beats forecast in Aug as new orders rise - RatingDog PMI
For AUD traders, the practical point is that China's PMI complex is really four data points a month, not one, and each carries a different weight.
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London's first robotaxis are here: 15 self-driving Ubers, a human backup, and a reporter's ride
For the first time, Londoners can request a robotaxi through Uber. The ride-hailing firm has become the first operator to launch a self-driving minicab service in the UK, though the rollout is deliberately modest: just …
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B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage
DIY store B&Q and the fast food chain Five Guys are among hundreds of UK businesses named by the government for paying staff below the minimum wage.
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Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Almost half of people in Britain live in areas where economic growth does not translate into a better quality of life with a "stark" North-South divide in the spending power of households, a new report finds.
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The office whip-round dilemma: giving when you barely know the colleague
A colleague's birthday rolls around, someone is leaving, or wedding bells are ringing—and suddenly an envelope or online link appears on your desk or in the team chat. Whether you adore them, tolerate them, or barely kn…
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How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable
For almost two decades, Lady Victoria Beckham has been trying to prove that she is more than simply Posh Spice. Now, her fashion and beauty business has reached a milestone many doubted it would achieve: profitability.
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Is France Becoming Another Fiscal Flashpoint?
France’s mounting debt has become a flashpoint in economic debates, with critics blaming decades of high public spending and subsidies for the country’s burden. The numbers underline how France’s trajectory has diverged…
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Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring
Uber is cutting more than 3,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major overhaul designed to shrink management layers and refocus spending on its core business.
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Germany and France commit €300 million to South Africa services
In the shadow of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU and its Member States are undertaking the biggest rearmament effort to take place in Europe since the 1950s. Many now call for more European cooperatio…
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There Are ’Warsh’ Things I Could Do
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is a rough transcript of the responses of the new Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, to reporters’ questions in his first post-Federal Open Market Committee news conference Wednesd…
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Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
The Dutch central bank (DNB) has confirmed that billions of dollars in gold has been taken out of north America and relocated to London, citing "increasing geopolitical unrest".
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Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK
A group of peers is calling for the British government to be able to deactivate powerful AI systems and switch off the country's data centres in the event of the tech posing a threat to national security.
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FTSE 100 today: Stocks slide as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates
Oil and gas prices have surged as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel.
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The Ternus Era Begins at Apple
In late July, current and former Apple product developers gathered for a reunion at the company’s Cupertino, Calif., headquarters. As evening fell and guests sipped drinks and ate hors d’oeuvres, John Ternus slipped int…
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ECB Preview: How to Hike Rates Without Creating More Market Turmoil
The international environment remains volatile, and the euro area – an open economy that is well integrated into global supply chains and international financial markets – could face strains ahead. While the acute risk …
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Why is SoftBank Group stock sliding today?
The Tokyo stock market on the 24th saw active stock-picking driven by earnings announcements and forecast revisions. In the semiconductor sector, a stark contrast emerged as Disco (6146.T) plunged while KOA (6999.T) sur…
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Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
Consumer group Which? says it was able to create a fake listing for 10 Downing Street on travel giant Booking.com.
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Australia Q2 GDP beats forecast, strengthens case for RBA rate hike
US mix. US Q2 GDP held at 1.5% annualized, but consumption was revised up to 3.4% and private domestic demand to 4.2%. July core PCE held at 3.3% y/y, while real spending was flat and consumer confidence fell to 89.4 vs…
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Apple Maps follows Google in renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America
US President Donald Trump ordered the change after trade talks with Canada collapsed in August.
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Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can net you cheaper deals.
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Range Rover launches first fully electric model
The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.
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Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
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Fed Hike Odds Make a Full Round Trip
A Fed emergency meeting is the one macro event nobody can put on a calendar, which is exactly why Kalshi lists a contract on it. That contract is offered at 13.1 cents tonight against an 8.1-cent bid, and read alone it …
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France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees
France has started imposing fees on fast fashion items which could reach almost â¬20 per garment by 2030, as the government tries to curb sales of cheap clothing sold by e-commerce sites.