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Could two more RBA rate hikes push Australia into recession?

Could two more RBA rate hikes push Australia into recession?

Economists warn that further RBA rate hikes could stall economic growth and push Australia into a technical recession as inflation remains above target.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 07:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
State Pensioners Warned Over £10,000 Savings Limit Impacting Pension Credit

State Pensioners Warned Over £10,000 Savings Limit Impacting Pension Credit

UK state pensioners are being warned that personal savings above £10,000 can significantly reduce or eliminate their entitlement to Pension Credit top-ups.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 06:12 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Researchers call fossil fuel subsidies the worst energy policy — Mongabay

Researchers call fossil fuel subsidies the worst energy policy — Mongabay

Energy experts warn that emergency fossil fuel subsidies undermine climate goals and drain public funds, with data showing 70% of reform attempts fail in their first year.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 06:10 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US mortgage rates jump past 7 percent as oil prices rise on Houthi attacks

US mortgage rates jump past 7 percent as oil prices rise on Houthi attacks

American mortgage rates surged past the seven percent threshold, driven upward by escalating global energy costs and conflict in the Middle East.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 05:10 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan tour Washington museum in diplomatic outing

Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan tour Washington museum in diplomatic outing

Melania Trump and China's first lady, Peng Liyuan, stepped away from political talks to tour the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 03:46 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
EU says Trump plan to ban US diesel exports would ‘negatively impact both sides’

EU says Trump plan to ban US diesel exports would ‘negatively impact both sides’

The European Commission has warned Washington against implementing a temporary ban on refined fuel shipments, arguing it would carry negative consequences for both economies.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 02:49 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump gifts bald eagle statue to Xi Jinping at White House state dinner

Trump gifts bald eagle statue to Xi Jinping at White House state dinner

US President Donald Trump gifted a custom bald eagle statue to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high-profile White House state dinner attended by top tech executives.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 02:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Starbucks to close 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of cuts

Starbucks to close 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of cuts

Starbucks is closing roughly 250 stores across North America this week, marking the second major wave of retail contraction under CEO Brian Niccol.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 02:14 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump hosts Xi with tech leaders at White House state dinner

Trump hosts Xi with tech leaders at White House state dinner

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks at the White House and attended a state dinner featuring U.S. technology leaders.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 01:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump's state dinner for Xi to feature sea bass and a long list of tech titans

Trump's state dinner for Xi to feature sea bass and a long list of tech titans

President Donald Trump welcomed China's leader Xi Jinping to Washington for a multi-day visit, highlighted by a star-studded state dinner in the White House East Room.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 00:49 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Sensex tanks 493 points; Nifty falls sixth day as crude jumps to $91

Sensex tanks 493 points; Nifty falls sixth day as crude jumps to $91

Indian equity markets faced a sharp sell-off as crude oil prices climbed to $91 a barrel following renewed Middle East conflicts and U.S.-Iran tensions.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 23:34 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US Treasury yields surge to fresh two-decade highs as oil prices hit $105 per barrel

US Treasury yields surge to fresh two-decade highs as oil prices hit $105 per barrel

Global financial markets reeled as US Treasury yields surged to multi-decade highs and crude oil prices climbed past $105 per barrel amid Middle East conflict.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 20:38 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Florida Governor Candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly Fact-Checked at Summit

Florida Governor Candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly Fact-Checked at Summit

At the WLRN Sunshine Economy Summit, Florida gubernatorial candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly debated affordability and faced PolitiFact checks.

Cost of Living ·24 Sep 2026, 19:43 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Oracle shares drop after invoking force majeure on New Mexico data center

Oracle shares drop after invoking force majeure on New Mexico data center

Oracle shares dropped sharply in morning trading after the company invoked a force majeure notice regarding its massive New Mexico AI data center project.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 19:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Oracle Invokes Force Majeure for Project Jupiter

Oracle Invokes Force Majeure for Project Jupiter

Oracle has issued a force majeure notice for Project Jupiter, its massive AI data center campus in New Mexico, to shield itself from potential construction delays.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 17:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
More Than 167,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Across the U.S.

More Than 167,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Across the U.S.

Federal regulators have issued a Class I recall for over 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat distributed nationwide with a fraudulent USDA inspection seal.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 13:42 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
OECD upgrades India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1 per cent on robust demand

OECD upgrades India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1 per cent on robust demand

The OECD has upgraded India's fiscal year 2027 real GDP growth projection to 7.1 per cent, reflecting strong domestic demand and investment.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 10:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Is Pornhub allowing under-18s access? UK regulator investigates

Is Pornhub allowing under-18s access? UK regulator investigates

Britain's media regulator has launched a formal investigation into Pornhub parent company Aylo over whether children can bypass age verification controls.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 08:47 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
HMRC clarifies State Pension tax rules

HMRC clarifies State Pension tax rules

HMRC has reaffirmed that the State Pension is legally taxable, clarifying rules as rising payments push retirees toward the frozen personal allowance threshold.

Cost of Living ·24 Sep 2026, 08:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Bathla Group halts all construction and reduces staff as lenders withdraw

Bathla Group halts all construction and reduces staff as lenders withdraw

Housing developer Bathla Group has halted construction and reduced its workforce to a skeleton crew after nearly all lenders withdrew their financial support.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 07:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read