Global Markets Recover as Democrats’ Midterm Victory Raises AI Regulation Concerns
Global stock markets recovered on Wednesday after an initial decline triggered by the Democratic Party’s sweeping victories in the US midterm elections, which raised concerns over tighter regulatory scrutiny of the artificial intelligence sector....
Global Central Banks Pause Rate Hikes in October Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns
Global central banks largely maintained interest rates in October following a series of rate hikes in September, as policymakers continued to grapple with persistent inflationary pressures. The Bank of Canada was the only central...
US Economic Growth Gets Boost from AI Investment, but Long-Term Gains Remain Uncertain
US President Donald Trump’s promise of a new golden age for the American economy remains uncertain, as economic growth continues at a moderate pace despite sweeping policy changes. The administration expects tariffs, tax cuts,...
American Express Raises 2026 Profit Forecast, Plans 5% Workforce Cut
American Express raised its 2026 profit forecast above Wall Street expectations on Friday after reporting stronger-than-expected third-quarter results. The company now expects full-year adjusted earnings of $17.60 to $17.90 per share, exceeding analysts’ estimates...
eBay to Cut 9% of Global Workforce Amid Restructuring
eBay announced on Thursday that it will cut approximately 9% of its global workforce, affecting around 1,000 employees, as part of a restructuring plan to simplify operations and redirect resources towards its key strategic...
European Luxury Sector Loses $350 Billion as China Weakness Persists
European luxury companies have lost approximately $350 billion in combined market capitalisation since the beginning of 2026, as hopes of a sector recovery fade amid persistent weakness in China. The downturn has weighed on...
Wall Street Futures Steady as Investors Eye Bank Earnings, Inflation Data
Wall Street futures were little changed on Monday as investors monitored oil prices and geopolitical developments ahead of key US bank earnings and inflation data due this week. At 5:36 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis...
Netflix Reportedly Plans to Cut 5% of Its Workforce
Netflix is planning to cut approximately 5% of its workforce, with an announcement expected as early as next week, according to a report by Puck News on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter....
WTO Raises Global Trade Forecast as AI Boom Offsets Middle East Disruptions
The World Trade Organization has upgraded its forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2026 to 3.9%, more than double its previous estimate of 1.9%. The stronger outlook reflects robust demand for semiconductors and...
Oil Prices Top $100 as Middle East Conflict Deepens Supply Fears
Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time in six weeks, as escalating fighting involving U.S. and Iranian forces heightened concerns over oil supplies from the Middle East. Brent...