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Russia’s Plan to Break Ukraine automated-news
Russia’s Plan to Break Ukraine

What Kyiv needs to survive.

29 Sep 2026
The risks of HSBC’s return to its roots automated-news
The risks of HSBC’s return to its roots

Doubling down on Hong Kong offers a way to capitalise on wealth flowing out of China, but increases the risks of confrontation with Beijing

29 Sep 2026
Vanguard warns France is ‘degrading credit’ as borrowing costs surge automated-news
Vanguard warns France is ‘degrading credit’ as borrowing costs surge

Iran war has exacerbated fiscal pressures on Paris as budget battle looms

29 Sep 2026
Porsche boss rejects EV sceptic label as ‘unfair’ automated-news
Porsche boss rejects EV sceptic label as ‘unfair’

Michael Leiters says carmaker’s focus on new combustion engine models means a more ‘balanced offer’ of electric and petrol cars

29 Sep 2026
Why Is Oil at $100 If Trump Is Winning the Battle in Hormuz? automated-news
Why Is Oil at $100 If Trump Is Winning the Battle in Hormuz?

I don’t know who will win the US-Iran war. But if you ask me who’s prevailing in the battle over the Strait of Hormuz, it’s clear US President Donald Trump has the advantage. As much as Tehran says the opposite, the strait is effectively wide open. Crude oil exports from regional US allies via the w

29 Sep 2026
White House holds crunch talks on diesel export ban as midterms near automated-news
White House holds crunch talks on diesel export ban as midterms near

Trump at centre of lobbying fight between Big Oil and top Republicans warning of voter anger at high fuel prices

29 Sep 2026
Is the world really drowning in debt? automated-news
Is the world really drowning in debt?

We may not be on the eve of disaster but room for manoeuvre is shrinking for major economies

29 Sep 2026
Singapore, Malaysia Cloaked in Haze Ahead of Key Sporting Events automated-news
Singapore, Malaysia Cloaked in Haze Ahead of Key Sporting Events

Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are experiencing severe haze from wildfires in Indonesia, with air quality deteriorating ahead of major sporting events. Bloomberg's Mary Hui breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)

29 Sep 2026
The Big Bond Market Shift Is Impacting Europe automated-news
The Big Bond Market Shift Is Impacting Europe

The shifts in bond investors’ sentiment have created a much more difficult environment for Europe’s governments and companies.

29 Sep 2026
Singapore Power Rates to Fall From Record After Fuel Price Drop automated-news
Singapore Power Rates to Fall From Record After Fuel Price Drop

Power rates for Singapore households will decline from a record high as lower fuel costs provide some relief from inflation.

29 Sep 2026
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