Iron ore futures prices edged lower on Thursday, pressured by soft demand from China’s manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, though inventory replenishment ahead of the Chinese national day holiday capped losses. The most-traded January iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) TIO1! was down 0.12% at 800 yuan ($112.55) a metric ton. The benchmark…
Former US President Barack Obama was apparently interrupted during a discussion at the Jefferson Educational Society’s Global Summit on Wednesday by pro-Palestine slogans. Responding to the person, Obama clarified, “I am not the current President” and added, “Sir, don’t shout at me!” Speaking on Wednesday at the Jefferson Educational Society’s Global Summit in conversation with…
To stay grounded in the present moment and practice mindfulness, I’ve tried all the breathing exercises and meditation apps designed to help with this sort of thing. But what has helped me the most in my quest to stay grounded is an app I never expected: one for identifying the birds around you. Merlin Bird ID was launched…
Next warned that sales will slow in the second half as the retailer forecast that the UK economy is set for anaemic growth in the coming years from increased regulation, higher taxes, government spending and declining job opportunities. The British fashion and homewares retailer, headed by Simon Wolfson, said it first raised concerns about a…
U.S. President Donald Trump and King Charles III during a state banquet at Windsor Castle for the State visit by the President of the United States of America on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. Wpa Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump is due to leave Windsor Castle, where…
WaterBridge Infrastructure signage during the company’s IPO on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (Bloomberg) — WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC shares rose 14% in their trading debut after the water infrastructure company raised $634 million in an initial public offering that priced at the top end the marketed range. Most Read from Bloomberg The…
Facebook Tweet Email Link London — When Laura Weir made her first speech as the British Fashion Council’s new CEO this summer, she put inclusivity at the heart of her mission. She addressed issues that have long been discussed among the city’s fashion designers: whether it is possible to run a viable brand if you…
The benchmark Hang Seng index surpassed the 27,000 mark for the first time since July 2021, before edging down 0.18% by midday. (EPA Images pic) HONG KONG: China stocks extended gains to touch another 10-year high today, as domestic artificial intelligence (AI) chip-related developments and a report that local tech giants were banned from buying…
The development of fintech and the strong desire of mainland Chinese companies to go global are conducive to Chinese and international banks setting set up operations in Hong Kong, according to the head of the city’s de facto central bank. “While many international and mainland banks already use Hong Kong as a base to develop…
ED conducts searches at 20 locations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi NCR ED Hyderabad is conducting searches at 20 locations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi NCR in connection with Rs 3500 Crore AP Liquor Scam. The searches are being conducted at the premises of entities / individuals who have…