Finance
Iran War Threatens Global Stagflation, EBRD Economist Warns
The Iran war's ongoing hostilities are raising concerns of global stagflation, according to EBRD chief economist Beata Javorcik. She warns that sustained...
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Home Depot Boosts Delivery Speed with SIMPL Automation Acquisition
Home Depot acquires SIMPL Automation, leveraging its AI and engineering to accelerate same-day and next-day delivery, enhance storage, and optimize fulfillment.
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QVC Files for Bankruptcy, Its Core Idea Won
QVC, the pioneering live shopping network, announced its bankruptcy filing, yet its foundational model of interactive, host-led commerce has triumphed, migrating to...
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Bangladesh Pushes IMF on Key Reforms for $5.5 Billion Loan Balance
Bangladesh's Finance Minister met with IMF officials in Washington to continue negotiations on key reforms tied to the balance of a $5.5...
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Mortgage Rates Decline as Iran Truce Hopes Emerge
Major lenders are reducing mortgage rates on new deals, offering relief to buyers as money markets react positively to potential truce developments...
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Global Finance Chiefs Seek Equal Mythos AI Briefings
Non-U.S. finance leaders express concern over unequal access to Anthropic's Mythos AI model information, urging broader international sharing for financial stability.
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Alcoa Faces Rising Costs: $135M Interest, $360M Environmental Outlays
Alcoa anticipates a significant increase in financial obligations, projecting $135 million in interest expenses for 2026, alongside approximately $360 million for environmental...
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AI Fuels 71% Jump in Insurance Fraud
Insurers grapple with a surge in fraudulent claims, as AI-generated images of fake damage and non-existent items become a growing threat.
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US Mortgage Rates Dip for Second Week, Easing Buyer Costs
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates have fallen for a second consecutive week, offering some relief to potential homebuyers during the peak housing...