Hailstorm Raphaela sets Europe convective storm loss record
PERILS puts the late-August storms at €3.3 billion, topping July’s €2.2 billion outbreak as Europe’s costliest on its…
UK unemployment rate falls in pre-budget boost, but firms keep cutting vacancies – business live | Business
Introduction: UK unemployment rate falls in pre-budget boost Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business,…
How does New Zealand’s pension system compare internationally?
New Zealand’s retirement system has moved up in a world ranking – but increasing contribution rates could push…
Retired Penn professor arrested for blocking Uber delivery robots
An emeritus Penn professor was arrested last week after blocking an Uber Eats robot in Center City. Carolyn…
AI Companies Have Piled On $88 Billion in Junk Debt This Year. Are Lenders Now Getting Nervous?
Low-rated AI borrowers face tougher terms as investors grow choosier. James Altucher points to one company tied to…
UAE expats without a will: What happens to your money, property and family?
Will your spouse automatically inherit everything? “I think the biggest misconception is that marriage automatically takes care of…
Iran deal remains elusive amid risk of renewed strikes
The killings come amid renewed calls to pass legislation aimed at protecting women from violence, which has remained…
BOJ spies a chance to pivot to sustaining inflation as 2% goal nears
Bank of Japan Japan’s central bank wary of sending mixed messages with government BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda was…
Social Security benefits are rising, but so is inflation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Social Security Administration announced late last week that Social Security checks will increase by…
Top venture capitalist sees big changes for startups pursuing IPOs
Jenny Lee, senior managing partner at Granite Asia, during the Bloomberg Invest summit in Hong Kong, China, on…
CNBC Daily Open: Tech investors buy the dip — but debt remains a concern
Pedestrians outside the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, US, on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg…
A major housing indicator just flashed its most negative reading in 14 years
Homebuilder sentiment fell three points to 29 in October, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells…