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Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets
President Trump calls for interest rate cuts later this month, claiming higher rates disadvantage the US, as stronger-than-expected August job figures fuel expectations for potential rate increases.
Virgin’s Richard Branson: Flight price rises due to ‘foolish leaders’ starting wars
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson attributed rising flight prices to geopolitical conflicts, specifically citing Middle East tensions that have driven up oil and jet fuel costs globally.
GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers’ century-old rivalry
General Motors and Ford are expanding beyond automobiles into U.S. military contracts and energy storage systems, seeking new revenue sources as EV sales underperform expectations.
How landscape gardening is being electrified
Cities across the US are banning petrol landscaping equipment and encouraging electric alternatives due to noise pollution, emissions, and health concerns affecting both residents and workers.
Why some US restaurants are banning tips
Some US restaurants are eliminating tipping and raising menu prices instead, allowing them to pay service and kitchen staff higher hourly wages and reduce pay inequity based on customer bias.
OneRail launches AI platform with Nvidia for retailers to make faster delivery decisions
Logistics company OneRail launched OmniStar, an AI platform built with Nvidia technology, enabling retailers to optimize delivery decisions at scale and compete more effectively with major e-commerce players.
Toyota’s hybrid RAV4 is in demand as dealers wait for more supply
Toyota’s hybrid RAV4 faces strong demand with limited inventory, leaving dealers with only days of supply despite the vehicle’s popularity as the third best-selling model in the country.
American Airlines continues premium push with redesigned Boeing planes
American Airlines launched its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER with 144 premium seats, including 70 lie-flat Flagship Suite seats, as part of its push to compete with rivals in premium travel.
Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
Recent MBA graduates are bypassing traditional career paths by borrowing hundreds of thousands of dollars to acquire established companies and install themselves as CEOs, a practice known as search-fund investing.
Goodyear burning rubber and cash as turnaround plan continues
Goodyear CEO Mark Stewart is executing a turnaround plan to reposition the tire maker as a premium brand, but the company continues burning significant cash while carrying over $7 billion in debt.
Autonomous aircraft: Pilot-free crop dusters lead the way
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the race to bring self-flying planes into commercial service, with companies like Pyka already operating in Brazil and gaining regulatory approvals in the US.
Britain is OK with public ownership, but only by foreign powers. Why?
A new book examines Britain’s energy system history, arguing that public ownership once delivered efficient infrastructure but privatization since 1979 has created a costly, fragmented crisis.
BP appoints new chair after contentious ousting of Albert Manifold in May
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair following the controversial ousting of Albert Manifold in May. Tyler, who served as interim chair since April 2025, takes over the role immediately.
Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high
Ryanair warns European air fares will rise significantly in 2027 if oil prices remain elevated, cautioning that some competitors may struggle financially during the winter season.
A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one
The delayed Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger due to antitrust challenges has created a regulatory chill in media dealmaking, with executives citing concerns that state-level scrutiny could freeze other major transactions.
Victoria Beckham’s company makes its first profit after 18 years
Victoria Beckham’s fashion and beauty company achieved its first operating profit in 18 years, posting £7.3m in 2025 after years of losses since its founding in 2008.
OneRail launches AI platform with Nvidia for retailers to make faster delivery decisions
OneRail launched OmniStar, an AI platform developed with Nvidia that helps retailers optimize delivery decisions at scale, reducing routing time from 20 minutes to 2½ minutes per order.
Ikea cuts prices as customers struggle with rising cost of living
Ikea is cutting prices on hundreds of products across Europe by up to 28% to help customers facing cost-of-living pressures, spending €1.2bn on the reductions despite expected profit impacts.
Toyota’s hybrid RAV4 is in demand as dealers wait for more supply
Toyota faces unprecedented demand for its new hybrid RAV4, with dealers reporting only days of inventory available despite the vehicle’s historical popularity in the U.S. market.
How one of the largest investors in student housing is playing this school year
Student housing pre-leasing improved to 89.1% nationally ahead of the fall semester, though market conditions are diverging significantly across regions and universities, creating opportunities for specialized investors.
UK long-term borrowing costs could halve chancellor’s budget headroom
UK long-term borrowing costs have surged to levels unseen since 1998, potentially cutting the chancellor’s fiscal headroom in half ahead of the October budget if the sell-off continues.
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