Fed minutes coming this week could give markets important clues about future rate hikes
Minutes from the September meeting may provide extra context, as the real fed-funds rate is now surprisingly low.
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Sports betting is increasingly the norm for Gen Z. Here’s why some financial and mental health experts are worried
Wagering on sports outcomes has exploded in the 2020s, but recent surveys show just how widespread gambling has become for Generation Z.
Japan’s Takaichi protests to US after Marine accused of murder in Okinawa
A US MARINE stationed on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of the murder of a Japanese woman, police said.
Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region from rebels
Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia seized control of airports and battled federal troops in the neighbouring Afar region, multiple sources told AFP on Wednesday, as long-standing tensions spilled in…
Singapore debuts a state-backed dating app for young government workers as it works to slow a demographic crisis
Singapore is asking its young government workers to trust the state to find them love matches.
Inventiva Eyes Q4 2026 Phase III MASH Data as Lanifibranor Nears Key Test
Inventiva (NASDAQ:IVA) said it expects to report top-line results in the fourth quarter of 2026 from its fully enrolled Phase III NATiV3 trial of lanifibranor in patients with metabolic dysfunction-as…
Ukraine’s surprise robot offensive exposes a vulnerability in Putin’s war machine
A surprise Ukrainian robot offensive in the eastern Donbas region appears to have reversed over a year of Russian territorial gains, according to security experts, dealing a strategic blow to Russian …
Rafael’s Trappsol Cyclo Misses Primary Endpoint, Targets 2026 FDA Filing
Rafael (NYSE:RFL) reported top-line results from its pivotal Phase III TransportNPC study evaluating Trappsol Cyclo for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C, a rare, progressive genetic disorder. The company s…
Corn Bulls Fail to Hold $5 on Friday
Corn futures fell under pressure on Friday, with contracts down 1 ½ to 5 ¼ cents across the board. December collapsed this week for a 30 ½ cent loss, of 5.77%. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn…
Trump taps Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as AI czar: WSJ reports
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton has been chosen as the Trump administration's new AI czar, leading its response to artificial intelligence amid growing concerns about the risks of this r…
The government can take 15% of Social Security benefits to repay student loans. These proposals seek to stop it.
Debt among older Americans is rising, both in terms of the number of older households carrying debt and the amount borrowed.
Soybeans Showing Weaker Trade Heading into the Weekend
Soybeans are trading with contracts down 5 to 7 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 6 cents at $12.23 3/4. Soymeal futures are trading with contracts $5 to $7 lower…
FlyDubai copilot lost earlier job over radical views
CAIRO (AP) — The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of an Israel-bound flight with an ax and trying to seize the controls was an Omani national who had been barred from flying on his country’s …
Forecasts for Cooler US Weather Lift Nat-Gas Prices
November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Friday closed up +0.036 (+1.09%). Nat-gas prices recovered from early losses on Friday and settled sharply higher as forecasts for cooler US weather later this m…
Stocks Settle Higher as Fed Rate Hike Concerns Ease
The S&P 500 Index SPY closed up by +0.73% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average DIA closed up by +0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index QQQ closed up +1.00%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26) rose +…
Iraq’s state tanker firm moves crude through Hormuz strait
The New Corolla loaded up in Iraq on Feb. 24 — just days before U.S. and Israeli forces launched attacks on Iran, plunging the region into turmoil and sparking a double blockade of commercial shipping…
Genmab reports trial results for ovarian cancer drug candidate
Genmab A/S is an innovative biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of differentiated antibody therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. By leveraging its proprietary technologi…
The No. 1 mistake beginners make with travel cards, according to The Points Guy
The Points Guy’s Brian Kelly gave me a crash course in annual fees and redemptions to offset rising travel costs
Stocks Settle Higher as Fed Rate Hike Concerns Ease
The S&P 500 Index SPY closed up by +0.73% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average DIA closed up by +0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index QQQ closed up +1.00%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26) rose +…
Novig credits Sydney Sweeney-backed campaign for platform’s surge in growth
Novig's "Just Sports" campaign drew backlash from some female athletes but also brought in a rush of trading volume.
Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil vote, CNT/MDA poll shows
SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro narrowed ahead of Sunday’s first-round vote, a CNT/MDA poll showed on Saturday, while also pointing to a…
Lula or Bolsonaro: Wall Street braces for two wildly different results in Brazil election
With the first round of Brazil's presidential election taking place Sunday, Wall Street is gearing up with starkly different market predictions depending on the outcome of the neck-and-neck race.
Private capital is reshaping Hollywood moviemaking
As Hollywood's financing structures diversify, private capital is increasingly funding the big screen and changing the types of movies that are being made.
David Ellison just brought in a co-CEO to run his new empire: Meet Ynon Kreiz
David Ellison has spent two years fighting to build his media empire. Now, he's bringing in a heavyweight to help him run it.