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US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
US diesel prices surged past $6 per gallon, driven by Middle East supply disruptions, raising transportation costs for groceries and consumer goods while straining household budgets.
‘We can see into the other room’: insurers face surge in subsidence claims
UK homeowners are filing a surge of subsidence claims following record-hot summers, with insurers reporting claims up 140% in some cases and average payouts hitting record levels.
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump’s DOT attacks Ford for China ties
General Motors is developing next-generation battery cells using domestic materials to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese battery supply chains, while Ford faces Trump administration criticism for its ties to Chinese battery producers.
‘Skimpflation’ warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
Supermarkets are increasingly replacing traditional tinned mackerel with jack mackerel, a cheaper alternative with less nutritional value, prompting consumer advocates to warn of “skimpflation.”
The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here’s what it’s up against
The U.S. government awarded $500 million in battery funding this August, but analysts say the amount is insufficient to meaningfully reduce China’s dominant position in global battery supply chains.
Sapporo to move some production to US after 50% tariff
Japanese brewer Sapporo will relocate non-alcoholic beer production from Canada to the US following a 50% tariff on Canadian beer imports.
As data centers spread, not all U.S. housing markets react the same way
A National Association of Realtors study finds that data centers’ effects on U.S. housing markets vary significantly by region, with concentrated impacts in areas like Northern Virginia and Texas.
US consumers faced more high prices in August as Iran war raised energy costs
US consumer inflation held steady at 3.4% in August as the end of a ceasefire with Iran drove energy prices higher, particularly gasoline and heating fuel costs.
Billionaire family offices back healthcare and biotech startups in August
Billionaire family offices invested in biotech startups during August, with prominent investors including Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office and Jeff Bezos backing gene therapy and drug discovery companies.
Interest rates could rise again across the world – here’s why
Central banks globally are responding to surging oil prices and inflation concerns by signaling potential interest rate increases, with the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England set to decide next week.
Trouble in US bond market could mean higher prices are here to stay
Rising US government bond yields driven by inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions could result in sustained higher borrowing costs for consumers across mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards.
Wealthy investors seek oil and gas assets, but bargains are scarce
Ultra-high-net-worth investors are increasingly interested in oil and gas assets, but deal valuations have become less attractive as competition intensifies among institutional and private-equity buyers.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league could rework TV packages in next media deal
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell indicated the league may reconfigure its media packages in future negotiations, accounting for evolving television consumption patterns and the rise of streaming services.
Air traffic chaos and compensation: ‘Shutdown cost us more than £1,000’
A couple lost over £1,000 after their UK flight was cancelled during the air traffic control shutdown on Tuesday, with hotels and excursions non-refundable and travel insurance claiming the disruption was outside policy coverage.
Home sales fall in August despite the highest supply in over a decade
Previously owned home sales fell 2% in August to their slowest pace since June 2025, despite housing supply reaching its highest level in over a decade at 4.9 months.
The hospitality industry fears a tourist tax will deter visitors – the evidence says otherwise
European cities have successfully implemented tourist taxes without deterring visitors, contradicting UK hospitality industry warnings that such levies would significantly reduce bookings and jobs.
OpenAI targets work of Wall Street junior bankers with new ChatGPT for Financial Services
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Financial Services, a specialized tool designed to automate research, financial analysis, and presentation creation tasks traditionally performed by junior Wall Street bankers.
Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet
The UK’s first battery-electric trains for long-distance service will be built by Alstom in Derby, with manufacturing set to begin in 2028 and service entry expected in 2034.
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
The UK’s spending watchdog warns that without accelerated electricity grid upgrades, consumer energy bills could rise by billions annually through 2030 amid the nation’s renewable energy transition.
‘Just worry upon worry’: Europe faces a bleak winter as supply shock pushes factories to the brink
European factories face mounting pressure as natural gas prices doubled in two months due to Middle East conflict, threatening jobs and competitiveness across energy-intensive industries this winter.
Automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles in U.S.
Major U.S. automakers are pressing Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles, hardware, and software from the domestic market before the current legislative session ends.
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