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US Treasury’s Scott Bessent ‘will lose’ battle with bond markets, former mentor warns
Stanley Druckenmiller, a former mentor to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, warns that efforts to suppress bond yields through increased Treasury buybacks will ultimately fail and mask deeper fiscal problems.
Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessed
Three UK airports operated by Manchester Airports Group were hit by a cyber-attack compromising data from approximately 8.7 million customers, including email addresses and vehicle registration numbers.
Energy prices: SSE gas price to increase by 19% from October
SSE Airtricity is raising natural gas prices by 19% from October, affecting 200,000 customers in Northern Ireland. The typical household bill will increase by approximately £172 annually.
Colman’s Mustard brand synonymous with Norwich put up for sale
Colman’s Mustard, the iconic brand linked to Norwich for 160 years, has been placed up for sale as Unilever prepares for a merger with McCormick.
How Taylor Farms became integral to America’s food supply system
A cyclospora outbreak has intensified scrutiny of Taylor Farms, the world’s largest fresh-cut vegetable supplier that controls roughly 40% of U.S. grocery store salad kits and serves major chains like McDonald’s and Chipotle.
Asda returns to growth after more than two years
Asda reported its first sales growth in more than two years, with a 0.2% rise at established stores, as the supermarket chain attributes improvement to stronger pricing and enhanced online services.
Fed chair says delivering ‘stable prices’ is central bank’s job as inflation persists
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said controlling inflation remains the central bank’s priority in his first major speech, though he avoided signaling specific interest rate moves amid persistent price pressures.
Wells Fargo and Citigroup have room to buy a big bank. These 5 regionals fit the bill
Wells Fargo and Citigroup have capacity to acquire large regional banks under current regulatory conditions, with five banks potentially fitting acquisition criteria as the industry consolidates.
UPS is investing $2 billion in international, healthcare and supply chain businesses
UPS is committing more than $2 billion toward international, healthcare, and supply chain solutions businesses through 2028, expanding facilities and capabilities globally.
Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails ‘encouraging’ signs
Royal Mail missed delivery targets again but reported improvement in first-class mail performance, up to 85% from 76% year-over-year, though still below regulator Ofcom’s 90% benchmark.
What does Tyson’s shutdown of two US beef plants mean for grocery costs?
Tyson Foods announced closure of two beef processing plants amid a 75-year low in US cattle supply, though economists say the shutdowns are unlikely to significantly impact consumer grocery prices.
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse just before deadline for tariffs
U.S.-Canada trade negotiations collapsed Friday night as a midnight tariff deadline approached, with both nations blaming each other for the breakdown and Canada pledging retaliatory measures.
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices globally have surged to unprecedented levels, with UK cafés now charging £4-£5 per cup due to commodity inflation, climate disasters, geopolitical tensions, and tariff policies affecting major producing nations.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion battery devices on flights after a passenger’s battery pack caught fire during a flight to Las Vegas, highlighting growing safety concerns in aviation.
Credit card issuer Synchrony announces partnership with OpenAI
Synchrony Financial announced a partnership with OpenAI to integrate artificial intelligence models into its consumer portals and customer-facing tools, aiming to enhance shopping experiences.
Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge
July inflation rose to 2.9% driven by higher energy bills, presenting Prime Minister Andy Burnham with a significant cost of living challenge heading into autumn as further price increases loom.
Retail sales in Great Britain fall despite heatwave increasing food and drink demand
Retail sales in Great Britain declined 0.5% last month despite record temperatures and World Cup excitement boosting food and drink purchases, with non-food stores experiencing the steepest drops.
Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China
Major American brands like Nike, Starbucks, and General Motors are losing market share in China due to geopolitical tensions, rising domestic competition, and failure to adapt products to local preferences.
Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency
Former JPMorgan Chase executive Matt Zames has joined the Trump administration as an unpaid advisor to the Social Security Administration, working with commissioner Frank Bisignano on modernization efforts.
Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has scaled back its return-to-office mandate following employee strikes across multiple countries, allowing staff to work remotely an average of two days weekly instead of restricting it to one.
Manitoba premier says Canada ‘should fight’ as US trade deadline looms
Manitoba’s premier urges Canada to reject concessions as negotiators work toward a US trade deal before Friday’s deadline, while other provincial leaders remain divided on the agreement’s terms.
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