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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.