Greenhouse Gas Levels Reach Record Highs in 2025Atmospheric greenhouse gas levels reached record highs in 2025 with carbon dioxide hitting 426 parts per million. The UN weather agency warns that a powerful El Nino could push concentrations even higher this year.Oct 27, 2026
Intel to Buy Classiq for $2.3BIntel has agreed to purchase Israeli quantum computing software startup Classiq for approximately 2.3 billion dollars. The acquisition allows the chipmaker to provide comprehensive hardware and software quantum systems.Oct 27, 2026IN
Brazilians face high credit card debt burdensLower income Brazilians allocate four times more earnings to credit card debt than wealthier earners. The central bank highlights rising household burdens and considers new macroprudential steps.Oct 27, 2026
Global Inflation Set to Persist Into Next YearEconomists in a recent Reuters poll warn that high inflation will persist globally into next year due to rising energy costs and persistent price pressures. Despite resilient economic growth driven by artificial intelligence investments, central banks face potential rate hikes.Oct 27, 2026BCHSMS
Apple Announces M6 MacBook Pro and iMacApple has introduced new MacBook Pro and iMac models powered by the M6 chip designed to deliver faster on-device artificial intelligence tasks and improved battery life. Customers can pre-order the devices starting Wednesday with shipping on November 6.Oct 27, 2026AA
EU Proposes Expanding Frontex PowersThe European Commission proposed expanding the powers of border agency Frontex to operate beyond EU territory. The plan aims to strengthen deportation efforts following large migrant arrivals in Ceuta, drawing criticism from rights groups.Oct 27, 2026
Gold Smuggling Funds Congo InsurgencyAn Islamic State aligned insurgency in eastern Congo generates millions from gold smuggling to fund operations. The Allied Democratic Forces relies less on external aid after facing US sanctions. Smuggled gold flows through Uganda while the group exploits local mining sites.Oct 27, 2026XA
Analysts trim gold price forecasts for 2026Analysts lowered their gold price forecasts for 2026 due to high Treasury yields and a strong dollar. However robust central bank demand is expected to support a recovery by next year.Oct 27, 2026XAXA
Big Tech Earnings Test AI Boom Amid Market TurmoilAmazon, Microsoft and Alphabet prepare to report quarterly earnings this week. Investors are closely watching cloud growth and surging artificial intelligence spending as market turbulence and rising bond yields weigh on sentiment.Oct 27, 2026AMMSGO+2
US Home Prices Rise Further in AugustUS single-family house prices rose 0.3 percent in August as the housing market faced pressure from rising mortgage rates. Prices increased 2.4 percent over the 12 months through August, driven by regional gains.Oct 27, 2026FM
Dutch regulator blocks Unox takeoverThe Dutch market regulator has blocked Zwanenberg Food Group from acquiring Unilever brand Unox. The authority cited concerns over a dominant supermarket position and potential price hikes.Oct 27, 2026ULMK
JetBlue Shares Rally on Solid Liquidity PositionJetBlue shares rose after the airline reported strong liquidity reserves and raised its revenue forecast. The carrier navigated surging fuel costs and a quarterly loss by highlighting billions in available assets.Oct 27, 2026JB
Hilton Misses Revenue Estimates on Mideast ConflictHilton Worldwide reported third quarter revenue below expectations and warned that regional conflicts and upcoming elections could impact its fourth quarter performance. Despite this, the hotel operator raised its full year revenue forecast.Oct 27, 2026HLMA
US Core Capital Goods Orders Rise in SeptemberNew orders for US-manufactured capital goods increased by 0.5 percent in September while shipments surged, indicating robust business equipment spending in the third quarter despite growing questions regarding AI infrastructure costs.Oct 27, 2026