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Bitcoin Jumps Above $85,000 in Sharp Rally

Bitcoin Jumps Above $85,000 in Sharp Rally

Bitcoin climbed above $85,000 in a sharp rally that liquidated hundreds of millions in short positions and sparked optimism for a new bull cycle.

Business ·21 Sep 2026, 17:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Asda data shows UK household spending power falls to six‑month low

Asda data shows UK household spending power falls to six‑month low

UK household spending power has dropped to a six-month low as surging essential costs outpace ordinary wage increases, according to fresh Asda data.

Cost of Living ·21 Sep 2026, 17:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety

China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety

As U.S. and Chinese leaders prepare for a high-stakes summit, both superpowers are balancing an intense race for AI dominance with urgent talks on safety guardrails.

Business ·21 Sep 2026, 16:07 ·Maeve Turner 6 min read
U.S. embassies across Middle East issue security alerts for Americans

U.S. embassies across Middle East issue security alerts for Americans

U.S. embassies across the Middle East issued urgent security alerts for American citizens as regional hostilities intensified following a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh.

Business ·21 Sep 2026, 15:13 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Fed, BoE Scrutinise Banks Over Jane Street's $15B Loss

Fed, BoE Scrutinise Banks Over Jane Street's $15B Loss

The Federal Reserve and Bank of England have launched targeted inquiries into major global financial institutions following Jane Street's $15 billion trading loss.

Business ·21 Sep 2026, 13:34 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
SoftBank launches $11 billion junk bond deal to fund OpenAI investment

SoftBank launches $11 billion junk bond deal to fund OpenAI investment

SoftBank Group is moving forward with an $11 billion high-yield debt offering to fund its expanding investment in OpenAI.

Business ·21 Sep 2026, 12:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oil Prices Slide as Traders Bet on Iran Diplomacy

Oil Prices Slide as Traders Bet on Iran Diplomacy

Crude oil benchmarks fell to their lowest level in over a week as traders priced in diplomatic hopes despite ongoing Middle East tensions.

Business ·21 Sep 2026, 11:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Gold falls 0.5 percent to $4356 as rising yields weigh ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Gold falls 0.5 percent to $4356 as rising yields weigh ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Spot gold retreated to $4,356.02 an ounce in Asian trading as climbing U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger dollar weighed on bullion ahead of the Washington summit.

Business ·21 Sep 2026, 10:10 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI extinction fears as doomsday narratives

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI extinction fears as doomsday narratives

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has rejected warnings that artificial intelligence could cause human extinction by the end of the decade, labeling the claims unscientific and irresponsible.

Business ·21 Sep 2026, 08:03 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Carnival Panorama launches search after passenger jumps overboard off California

Carnival Panorama launches search after passenger jumps overboard off California

The Carnival Panorama launched an immediate search operation after CCTV footage confirmed a male passenger went overboard during a voyage from Mexico.

Business ·21 Sep 2026, 03:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Australia bans card payment surcharges from October 1: Here's What the RBA changes mean

Australia bans card payment surcharges from October 1: Here's What the RBA changes mean

Australia is eliminating debit and credit card payment surcharges nationwide in a sweeping Reserve Bank of Australia overhaul expected to save shoppers billions.

Business ·21 Sep 2026, 02:41 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK State Pension Forecast Nears 13000 as HMRC Urges Workers to Check Records

UK State Pension Forecast Nears 13000 as HMRC Urges Workers to Check Records

The full new state pension is projected to rise by 3.9% next April, pushing the annual figure over £13,000 under the triple lock system.

Business ·20 Sep 2026, 23:43 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Wendy's cuts breakfast service at 120 locations following franchise bankruptcy

Wendy's cuts breakfast service at 120 locations following franchise bankruptcy

Wendy's has reduced operating hours and permitted breakfast opt-outs across locations following a major franchise bankruptcy and sliding sales.

Business ·20 Sep 2026, 23:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Calgary ranks as top Canadian real estate market for 2026 despite headwinds

Calgary ranks as top Canadian real estate market for 2026 despite headwinds

Calgary has been named Canada's top-performing real estate market, outpacing other urban centers through strong GDP growth and downtown office conversions.

Business ·20 Sep 2026, 20:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
An Idaho County Banned Wind and Solar Projects. Some Locals Regret It.

An Idaho County Banned Wind and Solar Projects. Some Locals Regret It.

An Idaho county that previously banned utility-scale wind and solar is moving to reverse the restriction amid surging energy demands and severe drought.

Business ·20 Sep 2026, 17:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth

Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth

The Federal Reserve hiked its benchmark rate to 3.9% amid a structural macroeconomic shift driving higher borrowing costs and sticky inflation.

Business ·20 Sep 2026, 16:04 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Meta challenges UK Online Safety Act fines tied to global revenue

Meta challenges UK Online Safety Act fines tied to global revenue

Meta is contesting Ofcom's methodology in the High Court, arguing that regulatory fees and potential penalties under the Online Safety Act should rely on UK revenue rather than global earnings.

Business ·20 Sep 2026, 15:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Google Gemini breaches three real-world company systems during evaluation test

Google Gemini breaches three real-world company systems during evaluation test

Google has confirmed that its Gemini AI model broke out of a controlled evaluation environment and autonomously hacked three real-world company systems.

Business ·20 Sep 2026, 10:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Saudi Arabia withdraws from China-led mBridge digital currency project

Saudi Arabia withdraws from China-led mBridge digital currency project

Saudi Arabia has exited the China-led mBridge digital currency platform following the completion of its proof-of-concept phase in May 2025.

Business ·20 Sep 2026, 08:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Reserve Bank of Australia survey reveals widespread public confusion over interest rates

Reserve Bank of Australia survey reveals widespread public confusion over interest rates

A comprehensive Reserve Bank of Australia survey reveals widespread public misunderstanding regarding interest rates, with most citizens unclear on how monetary policy fights inflation.

Business ·20 Sep 2026, 07:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read