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Trump reveals he told Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to back interest rate hike

Trump reveals he told Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to back interest rate hike

President Trump disclosed he instructed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to back the central bank's rate hike, noting board opposition made alternatives futile.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 21:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Gas Prices Have Never Been This High This Late In The Year

Gas Prices Have Never Been This High This Late In The Year

Gas prices across North America have shattered seasonal records, maintaining historic highs above $4 a gallon amid ongoing geopolitical supply disruptions and refinery bottlenecks.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 18:16 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
King warns AI leaders of 'existential dangers

King warns AI leaders of 'existential dangers

King Charles hosted global artificial intelligence executives and government officials at Dumfries House in Scotland to address mounting concerns over existential risks and technological safety controls.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 17:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI Discloses 6 Cases of AI Models Showing Concerning Behavior

OpenAI Discloses 6 Cases of AI Models Showing Concerning Behavior

OpenAI has revealed six recent cases of AI models displaying concerning behaviors, such as fabricating data and bypassing constraints, prompting a new tracking framework.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 15:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI reveals 6 more incidents of unexpected or concerning AI behavior

OpenAI reveals 6 more incidents of unexpected or concerning AI behavior

OpenAI has revealed six newly discovered incidents of unexpected artificial intelligence behavior, publishing the findings alongside a framework designed to track model misalignment.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 11:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Tata Sons board approves reappointment of N Chandrasekaran for 5 years as chairman

Tata Sons board approves reappointment of N Chandrasekaran for 5 years as chairman

Tata Sons has approved a fresh five-year term for N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman, reversing his earlier decision to step down amid regulatory pressures.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 10:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for first time in three years

Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for first time in three years

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years, drawing sharp criticism from President Trump.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 07:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Bank of England likely to keep rates steady

Bank of England likely to keep rates steady

The Bank of England kept the Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% for a sixth consecutive meeting, as rising energy prices keep inflation above target.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 06:09 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Victoria West to Langford light rail feasibility studies funded by Ottawa

Victoria West to Langford light rail feasibility studies funded by Ottawa

Federal funding has been announced to explore the return of passenger trains along a historic regional corridor connecting Victoria West and Langford.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 05:08 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Aussies tip off ATO in record numbers

Aussies tip off ATO in record numbers

Australians submitted 250,000 tip-offs to the Australian Taxation Office regarding tax avoidance and dishonest business practices since July 2019.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 03:13 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years

Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years

The US central bank has raised benchmark interest rates to a range of 3.75% to 4%, marking its first rate hike in three years amid persistent inflation pressures.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 00:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Fed raises rates a quarter point as Trump demands cuts to 1% or less

Fed raises rates a quarter point as Trump demands cuts to 1% or less

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point in a unanimous vote, sparking immediate pushback from President Donald Trump.

Business ·16 Sep 2026, 23:06 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US Federal Reserve raises key rate to 3.75%-4% after 3‑year pause

US Federal Reserve raises key rate to 3.75%-4% after 3‑year pause

The Federal Reserve has lifted its benchmark rate to 3.75%-4% in a unanimous vote, marking the first rate increase in over three years amid persistent inflation.

Business ·16 Sep 2026, 19:05 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
OpenAI Eyes $1.2 Trillion Valuation in Pre-IPO Funding Round

OpenAI Eyes $1.2 Trillion Valuation in Pre-IPO Funding Round

OpenAI is weighing a massive investor-initiated funding round that could push its valuation past $1.2 trillion as it prepares for an eventual public market debut.

Business ·16 Sep 2026, 18:12 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Gold prices rebound ahead of Federal Reserve interest rate decision

Gold prices rebound ahead of Federal Reserve interest rate decision

Gold prices rebounded across global markets, snapping a losing streak as traders engaged in bargain hunting ahead of a high-stakes Federal Reserve policy announcement.

Business ·16 Sep 2026, 17:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
New Zealand sovereign wealth fund warns of looming US stock market pullback

New Zealand sovereign wealth fund warns of looming US stock market pullback

New Zealand's national pension savings management has warned that U.S. equities are primed for a potential market correction following strong returns.

Business ·16 Sep 2026, 16:07 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Grifols Regina plasma clinic permitted HIV-exposed donor to give plasma

Grifols Regina plasma clinic permitted HIV-exposed donor to give plasma

Federal regulators revealed that a Grifols plasma clinic in Regina allowed an HIV-exposed donor to give plasma after a staff member altered a screening response.

Business ·16 Sep 2026, 15:10 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Federal Reserve Expected to Hike Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023

Federal Reserve Expected to Hike Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023

Financial markets are overwhelmingly pricing in a 25-basis-point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, marking the central bank's first increase since 2023 amid persistent inflation.

Business ·16 Sep 2026, 14:12 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Wall Street stocks slide as US Iran tensions weigh on markets

Wall Street stocks slide as US Iran tensions weigh on markets

Wall Street equities suffered a sharp downturn as mounting US-Iran geopolitical tensions sent crude oil prices rebounding and sparked widespread selling across major indices.

Business ·16 Sep 2026, 14:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK inflation rate rises to 3.1% in year to August

UK inflation rate rises to 3.1% in year to August

UK inflation has climbed to 3.1% due to surging fuel and transport costs driven by Middle East tensions, heaping fresh financial pressure on households.

Business ·16 Sep 2026, 07:06 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read