Ex-Deutsche Bank trader Christian Bittar had his rate-rigging conviction quashed, becoming the eighth banker cleared after unfair trial instructions.
Goldman Sachs raised its 3-month global stock view to "overweight," citing solid earnings and attractive valuations despite bond yield and oil risks.
At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, European and Chinese carmakers unveil 60 models as competition spikes, amid new EU hybrid curbs and rising Chinese auto exports.
Aiming to counter Chinese rivals, Stellantis unveiled a retro €15k Citroen 2CV concept and new models at the Paris Motor Show to fuel its European turnaround.
Driven by soaring AI chip demand, TSMC is forecast to post a record Q3 profit of T$746.3B, marking a 65% jump and its sixth straight record quarter.
TotalEnergies is adding a $1.2B, 700 MW solar portfolio to its US venture with KKR, bringing total capacity to 2.1 GW across Texas and Ohio.
Carlsberg Britvic plans to close the nearly 200-year-old Marston's Brewery in Burton upon Trent by summer 2027.
British banks tightened mortgage availability and saw falling loan demand in the quarter to August as higher interest rate expectations weighed on housing.
Nvidia-backed Firmus pulled its $5B Australian IPO amid valuation, debt, and execution concerns, shifting to private funds ahead of a planned US Nasdaq listing.
Bitcoin steadied above $80,000 following a Fed rate hike, as upcoming Brazilian regulations target cross-border stablecoin settlements and exchange licensing.
The ECB may hike interest rates further amid persistent upside inflation risks from energy costs, though stable core prices offer some comfort.
India dismissed claims of a biased satellite internet approval process after Elon Musk accused local "oligarchs" of blocking Starlink's launch to preserve a monopoly. The telecom ministry called the remarks baseless, noting that all three applicants—including Jio and Airtel—face identical security reviews.
US and Russian officials, including Jared Kushner, explored bringing US investors into Nord Stream, though Western sanctions and European opposition pose hurdles.
An IRGC adviser said Iran will soon close "illegal" Strait of Hormuz routes used for oil smuggling, asserting full naval control over the strategic waterway.
Elon Musk thanked Germany after Transport Minister Steffen Bilger backed EU approval for Tesla's driver-assistance tech, agreeing to allow it to exceed speed limits by up to 10%. To address safety concerns and misleading naming debates across hesitant member states like France and Sweden, Tesla also offered to rebrand the system as "Tesla Assisted Driving."
The European Union has signaled a potential path to lift import suspensions on Brazilian poultry and honey following positive audit results regarding its strict food safety standards.Audit and Compliance: A recent European Commission audit found Brazil's poultry and honey production systems compliant with EU rules banning the use of antimicrobials for animal growth promotion. Regulatory Decision: EU Trade and Economic Security
Flavio Bolsonaro led incumbent Lula da Silva in Brazil's first round, setting up an October 25 runoff.
Australian consumer confidence has plunged to its lowest level since the 1990s recession following the Reserve Bank of Australia's fourth interest rate hike this year. Driven by borrowing costs reaching 2011 highs and surging fuel prices, family finances took the hardest hit, leaving mortgage holders the most pessimistic and raising concerns over declining household spending, even as job vacancies remain
BT has agreed to buy loss-making broadband supplier TalkTalk out of administration in a £400 million rescue deal, securing 900 jobs and 1.5 million retail customers.
Peru will pursue US$149M in untapped exports at Sydney's IMARC 2026 mining fair, expanding ties in metals, tech, and investment via its FTA.
Peru's mining investment rose 45% year-on-year to US$4.117 billion through July 2026, driven by accelerated project execution. Infrastructure and development led spending, with Arequipa capturing the largest share.
Schneider Electric agreed to buy US software maker PTC in an all-cash $22.6B deal, its largest ever, expanding into industrial software and data center tech.
Goldman Sachs says US data center growth through 2027 remains intact despite rising political backlash, projecting 38% annual power demand increases.
Huawei agreed to a multi-year patent deal with Qualcomm covering 5G and AI, including US patent sales, pushing Huawei's licensing total past $6.9B.