Global stock markets rise as investors continue to bet on AI
Asian stock markets rise, following gains on Wall Street.
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Trump’s beef tariff pause sparks anger among US ranchers
Just as American cattle went to market, Trump’s action added unease to an industry already facing uncertainty.
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Netanyahu’s pitch: Can Israel use crypto to evade economic sanctions?
Prime Minister Netanyahu mulls cryptocurrency as answer to economic sanctions on Israel, but there are few buyers.
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Bangladesh per capita GDP forecast to outstrip India’s: What does it mean?
Bangladesh expected to surpass India’s per capita GDP this year, but that’s not the complete economic picture.
Qatar official calls for peace and security to boost trade, investment
The Qatari minister of state for trade says peace and security are essential for prosperity in trade and investment.
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Why is the UK at the forefront of AI-driven job cuts?
AI-linked job losses in the UK are running at twice the rate of US and Germany.
Published On 23 Oct 2026
US consumer sentiment hits a near-record low before midterm elections
Independent voters’ economic anxieties highlight political implications of plummeting US consumer sentiment.
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Why Chinese families are rushing to buy gold
China is experiencing a gold rush as families buy more of it, but not necessarily to wear as jewellery.
Published On 23 Oct 2026
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As President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon, can he still rule?
Cameroonians are wondering who Biya will appoint as vice president and possible successor.
New electronics reach Iran, but prices soar as gov’t fees, US sanctions hit
Latest smartphones are finding their way into Iran despite sanctions and trade restrictions, but many can’t afford them.
Europe needs a war economy
With US support increasingly uncertain, Europe must mobilise its financial and industrial power to defend itself.
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