Fed opts for first rate hike in three years despite Trump calls

Fed opts for first rate hike in three years despite Trump calls

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Federal Reserve reversed course on interest rates this week, hiking borrowing costs for the first time in three...

Japanese utility drops nuclear plants’ restart plans, bosses quit

Japanese utility drops nuclear plants’ restart plans, bosses quit

TOKYO, Japan: The president of Chubu Electric Power Co., Japan's third-largest power utility, said on September 14 that he and the...

U.S. stocks dive after Federal Reserve rate hike

U.S. stocks dive after Federal Reserve rate hike

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks tumbled on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised official interest rates for the first time since...

Canada courts global investors with more than 160 projects

Canada courts global investors with more than 160 projects

TORONTO, Canada: Canada is putting more than 160 projects before some of the world's largest investors on September 14 as Prime Minister...

AirBaltic seeks bankruptcy protection as jet fuel costs surge

AirBaltic seeks bankruptcy protection as jet fuel costs surge

RIGA, Latvia: Latvia's airBaltic has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York as it seeks to restructure...

AI stocks slide worldwide as industry chiefs warn of risks

AI stocks slide worldwide as industry chiefs warn of risks

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A wave of selling hit artificial intelligence-related stocks around the world on September 14 as warnings...

Dow Jones drops 328 points ahead of Federal Reserve rate decision

Dow Jones drops 328 points ahead of Federal Reserve rate decision

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell across the board Tuesday as Treasury yields surged and global bond markets dived. Investors are...

Oracle's Larry Ellison scraps plan to sell 50 million shares

Oracle's Larry Ellison scraps plan to sell 50 million shares

AUSTIN, Texas: Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison has scrapped a plan that would have allowed him to sell as many as 50 million...

Boeing reaches tentative contract deal with 17,000 workers

Boeing reaches tentative contract deal with 17,000 workers

SEATTLE, Washington: Boeing and the union representing about 17,000 engineers and technical workers have reached a tentative four-year...

Anthropic CEO calls for coordinated slowdown in AI advances

Anthropic CEO calls for coordinated slowdown in AI advances

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for leading artificial intelligence companies to deliberately slow...

Dow Jones slides 152 points as U.S. markets open week on negative note

Dow Jones slides 152 points as U.S. markets open week on negative note

 NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets traded lower on Monday as leaders of AI companies joined calls for greater guardrails and...

Bayer faces court test of $7.25 billion Roundup settlement

Bayer faces court test of $7.25 billion Roundup settlement

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Bayer's Monsanto unit will ask a Missouri state court on September 14 to approve a US$7.25 billion settlement...

Mexico, US push for interim trade deal ahead of midterms

Mexico, US push for interim trade deal ahead of midterms

MEXICO CITY/ WASHINGTON, D.C.: Mexico and the United States are accelerating efforts to reach an interim bilateral trade agreement...

US inflation picks up in August, boosting Fed rate-hike bets

US inflation picks up in August, boosting Fed rate-hike bets

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A sharp rise in gasoline prices helped push U.S. consumer inflation higher in August, while underlying price pressures...

Anthropic safety warnings spur bipartisan push for US AI rules

Anthropic safety warnings spur bipartisan push for US AI rules

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Calls for tighter U.S. regulation of artificial intelligence gained momentum this week after an Anthropic researcher...

Volkswagen sees 16-billion-euro cost from sweeping restructuring

Volkswagen sees 16-billion-euro cost from sweeping restructuring

BERLIN, Germany: Volkswagen expects to spend around 16 billion euros (US$18.6 billion) on job cuts and potential factory closures under...

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya calls for collective efforts to advance social justice for sustainable future

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya calls for collective efforts to advance social justice for sustainable future

New Delhi [India], Septmeber 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday...

Rising yields, AI monetisation uncertainty pose fresh risks to tech investment cycle: Report

Rising yields, AI monetisation uncertainty pose fresh risks to tech investment cycle: Report

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 17 (ANI): The global artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle is facing its first major...

India's infra engine recalibrating amid rising interest rates, says NaBFID MD Rajkiran Rai

India's infra engine recalibrating amid rising interest rates, says NaBFID MD Rajkiran Rai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 17 (ANI): India's infrastructure sector is adjusting to the global rise in interest rates,...

India should resist US tariff pressure, protect energy security amid risk of up to 100% tariffs: GTRI

India should resist US tariff pressure, protect energy security amid risk of up to 100% tariffs: GTRI

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): India should protect its energy security, continue buying Russian crude as long as it remains...

HCLTech unveils dedicated unit HCLTech Pulse to drive AI-led growth for mid-market enterprises

HCLTech unveils dedicated unit HCLTech Pulse to drive AI-led growth for mid-market enterprises

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Global technology services provider HCLTech announced the launch of HCLTech Pulse, a dedicated...

Southeast Asia growth picture diverges as Vietnam, Malaysia gain momentum: McKinsey

Southeast Asia growth picture diverges as Vietnam, Malaysia gain momentum: McKinsey

Singapore, September 17 (ANI): Southeast Asia's economic growth is showing a growing divergence, with technology and export-driven...

Baloch Voice Association President urges UN, international community to act on Balochistan situation

Baloch Voice Association President urges UN, international community to act on Balochistan situation

Geneva [Switzerland] September 17 (ANI): President of the Baloch Voice Association Munir Mengal has raised concerns over the situation...

Mirae Asset Capital Markets (India) Marks Strategic Expansion into GIFT City with Launch of Mirae Asset GIFT Sharekhan

Mirae Asset Capital Markets (India) Marks Strategic Expansion into GIFT City with Launch of Mirae Asset GIFT Sharekhan

BusinessWire India GIFT City (Gujarat) [India], September 17: Mirae Asset Capital Markets (India) has launched Mirae Asset GIFT Sharekhan,...

Tata Electronics set to sign 16 MoUs at SEMICON India 2026 as ecosystem expands: CEO Randhir Thakur

Tata Electronics set to sign 16 MoUs at SEMICON India 2026 as ecosystem expands: CEO Randhir Thakur

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Tata Electronics is set to sign 16 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) at SEMICON India 2026,...

Microsoft, CPX expand 'She Protects' with second cohort at GISEC Global 2026

Microsoft, CPX expand 'She Protects' with second cohort at GISEC Global 2026

DUBAI, 17th September, 2026 (WAM) -- Microsoft and CPX, a G42 company, today launched the second cohort of 'She Protects' at GISEC...

Hong Kong unveils maiden 5-year plan, charts roadmap for high-quality development

Hong Kong unveils maiden 5-year plan, charts roadmap for high-quality development

HONG KONG, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday unveiled its first five-year plan...

"Can't afford to ignore their concerns": UN Secy Gen reiterates international cooperation to make AI safe, amid slowdown calls

"Can't afford to ignore their concerns": UN Secy Gen reiterates international cooperation to make AI safe, amid slowdown calls

New York [US], September 17 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for stronger international cooperation...

US Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh calls for task force to assess AI's implications for future monetary policy

US Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh calls for task force to assess AI's implications for future monetary policy

Washington [US], September 17 (ANI): US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh called for a task force to be established to assess the...

PM Modi visits SEMICON India 2026 exhibition, interacts with participants

PM Modi visits SEMICON India 2026 exhibition, interacts with participants

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the SEMICON India 2026 exhibition and interacted...

"It's of geopolitical significance": Netherlands envoy Marisa Gerards hails SEMICON India; wishes PM Modi on birthday

"It's of geopolitical significance": Netherlands envoy Marisa Gerards hails SEMICON India; wishes PM Modi on birthday

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Netherlands Ambassador to India Marisa Gerards on Wednesday welcomed the hosting of  SEMICON...

"Misleading public, insulting country": Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao slams Rahul Gandhi over 'Modi Tax' remarks

"Misleading public, insulting country": Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao slams Rahul Gandhi over 'Modi Tax' remarks

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 17 (ANI): Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Ram Chander Rao on Thursday slammed...

Fed hike, high crude could push RBI towards tighter policy: Experts

Fed hike, high crude could push RBI towards tighter policy: Experts

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): The US Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate hike, coupled with crude oil prices above USD 100...

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's UK tour yields Rs 15,300 crore in investments, over 10,000 jobs

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's UK tour yields Rs 15,300 crore in investments, over 10,000 jobs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 17 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's visit to England has been a successful...

US-Canada trade war heats up as Trump signs memorandum to exclude Canadian products from federal procurement

US-Canada trade war heats up as Trump signs memorandum to exclude Canadian products from federal procurement

Washington DC [US], September 17 (ANI): The trade dispute between the United States and Canada continues to intensify after US President...

Trump warns "hostile act" could trigger "very heavy tariffs" on Europe as Canada seeks closer EU ties

Trump warns "hostile act" could trigger "very heavy tariffs" on Europe as Canada seeks closer EU ties

Charlotte (North Carolina) [US], September 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned that EU could face...

Fed rate hike may pressure US stocks near term, history points to rebound: Goldman Sachs

Fed rate hike may pressure US stocks near term, history points to rebound: Goldman Sachs

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): US stocks may face near-term pressure as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, but history...

"Will have disastrous impact on humanity": MicrosoftAI CEO flags Anthropic's AI development model, says it will make alignment difficult

"Will have disastrous impact on humanity": MicrosoftAI CEO flags Anthropic's AI development model, says it will make alignment difficult

Palo Alto (California) [US], September 17 (ANI): Mustafa Suleyman the CEO of Microsoft AI has raised questions on Anthropic's development...

PM Modi's 76th birthday: UP CM Yogi, BJP leaders extend greetings as party set to launch Seva Sankalp campaign across states

PM Modi's 76th birthday: UP CM Yogi, BJP leaders extend greetings as party set to launch Seva Sankalp campaign across states

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other BJP leaders and Union Ministers extended...

"We're the best credit": Trump calls for lower US interest rates after Fed's first rate hike since 2023

"We're the best credit": Trump calls for lower US interest rates after Fed's first rate hike since 2023

Washington DC [US], September 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump called for sharply lower interest rates following a decision by the...

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Romance scam suspects extradited to US from Johannesburg
Romance scam suspects extradited to US from Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: Six Nigerian nationals accused of being part of an organized criminal network that allegedly stole more...


Dodgers, in finale vs. Reds, take another shot at clinching NL West
Dodgers, in finale vs. Reds, take another shot at clinching NL West

(Photo credit: Frank Bowen IV) After missing out on their first chance to clinch a 13th division title in 14 years, the Los Angeles...


Brewers have more goals to achieve as they seek sweep of Pirates
Brewers have more goals to achieve as they seek sweep of Pirates

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster) Clinching the National League Central title Tuesday night hasn't changed the Milwaukee Brewers' determination...


Wisconsin building strong ground game ahead of EMU's visit
Wisconsin building strong ground game ahead of EMU's visit

(Photo credit: Dan Powers) Wisconsin will look to build on a solid bounce-back victory when it hosts Eastern Michigan on Saturday...


MLB roundup: Guardians overtake White Sox for 1st place in AL Central
MLB roundup: Guardians overtake White Sox for 1st place in AL Central

(Photo credit: David Dermer) Rookie Petey Halpin belted a three-run homer in the sixth inning to help the host Cleveland Guardians...


High-scoring Bears, Vikings prep for early NFC North showdown
High-scoring Bears, Vikings prep for early NFC North showdown

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon) The only thing that could stop the Chicago Bears' offense last week was the game clock turning to all...


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