Daily Open: Who’s steering oil now?
Much for investors to digest as markets kick off another trading week as all U.S. bombers left a U.K. base over suspected terror attack, and more tankers were struck near Iran.
They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan’s century-old businesses are disappearing at a record pace
Japan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.
Trump tells South Korea to sign on to Alaska LNG deal or ‘I’ll just charge them more’
Trump is ramping up pressure on South Korea over Alaska LNG as Seoul remains cautious over investment projects announced by the U.S. president.
Yemeni government launches offensive to seize all areas from Iran-backed Houthis
Yemen’s government said it was launching a major military campaign to recapture all areas of the country controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis.
Nasdaq closes at fresh record as tech shares rise and traders look past higher yields
Stocks are coming off a week defined by surging Treasury yields and a surprisingly weak jobs report that helped ease concerns about another Fed rate hike.
Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, will face Lula in runoff
Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a runoff of the presidential election later this month.
Trump reiterates pledge to send $5,000 checks, and hands out smaller payments, as midterm elections loom
Trump is promoting two federal payment programs already underway while reiterating a $5,000 dividend promise contingent on Republicans retaining Congress.
Trump reiterates pledge to send $5,000 checks, and hands out smaller payments, as midterm elections loom
Trump renewed a $5,000 check pledge tied to Republican control of Congress as $500 ACA refunds go out and $90 Medicare rebates are scheduled.
Sports betting is increasingly the norm for Gen Z. Here’s why some financial and mental health experts are worried
Surveys show Gen Z increasingly views sports bets as a form of investment, and those who gamble too often face mental health risks.
OPEC+ agrees to keep November oil output targets steady
Gulf OPEC+ producers have been pumping well below output targets in the face of continuing export disruptions from the US-Israeli war on Iran.
