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ASX climbs as US Treasury bond buyback lifts gold miners

The S&P/ASX 200 snapped a six-session slide, rising 19.8 points as a U.S. Treasury debt buyback initiative sent bond yields lower and boosted gold miners.

Business ·20 Aug 2026, 05:39 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Years recalls fresh dog food after reports of pets losing sight

Years recalls fresh dog food after reports of pets losing sight

A premium dog food company has issued a voluntary recall of all fresh meals following reports of pets developing severe eye conditions and losing their sight.

Business ·20 Aug 2026, 04:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Moderna skin cancer vaccine trial shows promise in preventing recurrence

Moderna skin cancer vaccine trial shows promise in preventing recurrence

A phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Moderna and Merck's personalized mRNA skin cancer vaccine has met its primary goals in delaying recurrence.

Business ·20 Aug 2026, 03:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Moderna's melanoma vaccine meets primary goal, sparks growth hopes

Moderna's melanoma vaccine meets primary goal, sparks growth hopes

Moderna's personalized mRNA cancer vaccine Intismeran met its primary endpoint in a late-stage trial combined with Merck's Keytruda, sparking a major market rally.

Business ·20 Aug 2026, 01:34 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US stocks rise as Treasury move eases bond market pressure

US stocks rise as Treasury move eases bond market pressure

US stocks rebounded on Wednesday following a Treasury Department intervention designed to relieve severe pressure on the bond market.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 22:34 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Federal Reserve Signals Interest Rate Hikes Unless Inflation Improves

Federal Reserve Signals Interest Rate Hikes Unless Inflation Improves

Federal Reserve minutes reveal central bank officials may need to raise interest rates further unless inflation shows sustained improvement, driven by ongoing energy uncertainties.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 21:41 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
KOSPI slips below 7,000 as US yields hit 19‑year high

KOSPI slips below 7,000 as US yields hit 19‑year high

South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index dropped back below the 7,000 mark after morning gains were erased by surging U.S. Treasury yields hitting a peak.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 21:38 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Years recalls dog food after recipe change linked to vision loss

Years recalls dog food after recipe change linked to vision loss

Dog food brand Years has recalled all of its fresh meals following reports linking a recent buckwheat recipe change to sudden bilateral dry eye in dogs.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 14:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
NATO warns it is prepared to respond to potential Iranian threats in Europe

NATO warns it is prepared to respond to potential Iranian threats in Europe

NATO has stated it is ready to defend member states after intelligence indicated that Iran has assessed potential attacks on US military assets in Europe.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 13:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK inflation jumps to 2.9% in July as Iran war spikes energy costs

UK inflation jumps to 2.9% in July as Iran war spikes energy costs

UK consumer-price inflation rose to 2.9% in July after conflict in the Middle East sent gas and electricity prices sharply higher, threatening household budgets.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 09:39 ·Maeve Turner 6 min read
UK inflation rises to 2.9% in July after energy bills spike

UK inflation rises to 2.9% in July after energy bills spike

UK inflation climbed to 2.9% in July following a sharp increase in household energy bills driven by Ofgem's price cap adjustment.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 09:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Skoda Superb Returns to Diesel Power with 150hp TDI in India

Skoda Superb Returns to Diesel Power with 150hp TDI in India

Skoda has announced the return of diesel power to the Indian market with the fourth-generation Superb, powered by a 2.0-litre 150-hp TDI engine.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 08:38 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Sensex down 320 pts, Nifty below 24,100 as bond yields rise; Brent near $92

Sensex down 320 pts, Nifty below 24,100 as bond yields rise; Brent near $92

Indian equity markets extended their losing streak as the Sensex dropped 319.79 points and the Nifty fell below 24,100 amid rising global bond yields and spiking crude prices.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 07:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Meta rejects US states' claims it designed apps to hook children

Meta rejects US states' claims it designed apps to hook children

Meta Platforms has rejected allegations in an Oakland trial that it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to foster compulsive use among children.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 06:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US stocks fall for 3rd straight day as bond yields, oil weigh

US stocks fall for 3rd straight day as bond yields, oil weigh

Wall Street extended its recent losses as surging global borrowing costs, geopolitical tensions, and rising oil prices weighed heavily on equity investors.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 23:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta faces 29 US states in landmark trial over addictive teen algorithms

Meta faces 29 US states in landmark trial over addictive teen algorithms

Twenty-nine US states have gone to trial against Meta in a high-stakes legal battle accusing the tech giant of designing addictive algorithms that harm youth mental health.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 20:41 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta faces US trial over youth social media addiction and privacy claims

Meta faces US trial over youth social media addiction and privacy claims

A federal trial has begun in California where state attorneys general are pursuing claims against Meta over youth social media addiction and privacy violations.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 18:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens with new safety and study features

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens with new safety and study features

OpenAI has introduced a dedicated ChatGPT experience for teenagers aged 13 to 17, combining automated safety filters, parental controls, and a specialized study mode.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 16:46 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US stocks open lower as Iran stalemate lifts oil prices and Treasury yields

US stocks open lower as Iran stalemate lifts oil prices and Treasury yields

Wall Street equities slipped in morning trading as a breakdown in cease-fire talks between Washington and Tehran pushed crude oil near three-week highs and Treasury yields to levels not seen since 2007.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 16:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Bond markets from US to Japan whacked as inflation and fiscal worries take hold

Bond markets from US to Japan whacked as inflation and fiscal worries take hold

Long-term sovereign debt yields surged globally from the US to Japan and Europe, driven by mounting inflation pressures and ballooning government deficits.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 15:39 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read