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Japan, U.S. Eye Major Nuclear Project in $550B Investment Push

Japan and the United States are considering adding a major nuclear energy project to the next round of deals under Tokyo’s $550 billion investment package. Sources say the proposed project could involve

04/03/2026

Economy

Bath & Body Works Warns of Deeper Sales Decline as Shoppers Cut Spending

Bath & Body Works warned of a steeper decline in annual sales, citing cautious consumer spending as inflation pressures continue to weigh on discretionary purchases. The retailer said budget-conscious shoppers are scaling

04/03/2026

Economy

UK Growth Forecast Cut to 1.1% as Reeves Defends Economic Plan

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves said her economic strategy is working despite downgraded growth projections, citing global uncertainty and rising geopolitical risks. However, the OBR upgraded projections for 2027 and 2028 to 1.6%,

03/03/2026

Economy

Amazon Launches 15-Minute Grocery Delivery Service in Brazil

Amazon has introduced its Amazon Now service in Brazil, offering grocery and essentials delivery within 15 minutes as competition intensifies in rapid commerce. The rollout begins in São Paulo, targeting urban consumers

03/03/2026

Technology

Apple Unveils New MacBook Lineup Starting at $1,099 Amid PC Slump

Apple has launched a new generation of MacBook laptops, with prices starting at $1,099, aiming to spur demand in a shrinking global PC market. The refreshed lineup includes updated MacBook Air and

03/03/2026

Technology

China’s Consumption Challenge: Reform Options to Revive Domestic Demand

China has long pledged to boost domestic consumption, yet investment and exports still dominate growth as policymakers hesitate over costly structural reforms. Analysts warn sweeping changes could cost trillions and risk instability,

03/03/2026

Economy

Bond Yields Surge as Energy Shock Dims Rate-Cut Hopes

Global bond markets sold off sharply Tuesday as rising oil and gas prices rekindled inflation fears, shaking expectations for imminent rate cuts. Government debt across the euro zone, Britain, and the United

03/03/2026

Finance

Global Stocks Slide as Oil Surge Sparks Fresh Inflation Fears

Global markets tumbled Tuesday as a sharp energy price surge reignited inflation concerns, driving a broad selloff in equities and government bonds. U.S. futures signaled deeper losses ahead. S&P 500 e-minis fell

03/03/2026

Finance

Norsk Hydro Flags QatarEnergy Halt to Aluminium Output at Qatalum

Norway’s Norsk Hydro said QatarEnergy has announced a halt to production of several downstream products in Qatar, including aluminium. QatarEnergy stated it would stop output of urea, polymers, methanol and aluminium, according

03/03/2026

Technology

Oil and LNG Shipping Rates Soar as Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure

Global oil and gas shipping costs surged to record levels as Iran vowed to close the Strait of Hormuz, rattling energy markets. Supertanker rates in the Middle East hit all-time highs after

03/03/2026

Finance