• Ashutosh Sureka
  • 2 hours ago
U.S. rate markets price in higher odds of Fed hike as oil surge revives inflation risks
Rising energy costs and renewed geopolitical tension are pushing investors to reassess the Federal Reserve's next move before its meeting next week. The shift leaves markets assigning a 38 per ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 16 hours ago
UK childcare costs keep rising as summer holiday cover strains family budgets
Rising childcare bills are adding to the financial pressure on UK families during the school summer break, with costs especially heavy in London and the South East. Parents are facing higher ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 23 hours ago
Thomas Goldstein sentenced in U.S. tax evasion and mortgage fraud case
Federal prosecutors have secured a prison sentence against appellate lawyer Thomas C. Goldstein after a case centered on concealed income, unpaid taxes and false borrowing disclosures. The ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 23 hours ago
Senate Democrats challenge DOE project cuts after court filing on political criteria
A newly public court filing is intensifying scrutiny of the Trump administration's termination of nearly 300 energy projects during the October 2025 government shutdown. The dispute centers on ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • Yesterday
JD Wetherspoon gaming machine profits draw focus amid regulatory risk debate
JD Wetherspoon’s gambling machines appear to generate a small share of revenue but could contribute a disproportionately large slice of operating profit. The question has gained relevance after ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • Yesterday
CFTC issues guidance on event contract self-certification procedures
U.S. derivatives markets are facing tighter expectations on how they submit event contract listings for regulatory review. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Division of Market Oversight ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • Yesterday
UK Conservatives tighten candidate rules around human rights and net zero pledges
The opposition Conservative Party is requiring prospective parliamentary candidates to back Kemi Badenoch's policy platform as it pushes a sharper ideological shift ahead of the next general ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • Yesterday
Old Second Bancorp ratings affirmed as KBRA lifts outlook to positive
Old Second Bancorp is entering the second half of 2026 with a stronger earnings profile and funding mix after integrating Evergreen. The outlook revision signals that credit and capital trends are ...
  • Parshwa Turakhiya
  • Yesterday
NSE Indices will make changes to the Nifty Fixed Income indices from July 31
Key benchmarks of the Indian debt market are undergoing several rebalancing measures at the end of this month, impacting the composition of government securities and certain debt sub-indices. ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • Yesterday
Rajasthan Royals ownership dispute triggers UK shareholder lawsuit over Mittal deal
A planned acquisition of the Rajasthan Royals cricket franchise by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is triggering a shareholder dispute in London over the value of minority stakes. The claim centers on ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • Yesterday
Augusta recipient turns basic income into business stability
After losing her social work job during the pandemic, an Augusta, Georgia resident used a local guaranteed basic income program to stabilize her finances and launch a business. Four years later, ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • Yesterday
ETF providers accelerate product launches as U.S. issuers chase high-demand trades
Exchange traded fund launches are climbing to a fresh annual high in 2026 as asset managers rush to capture investor appetite for narrowly targeted and higher-risk strategies. More than 1,000 new ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • Yesterday
AstraZeneca pipeline faces investor scrutiny after Wainua trial setback
Investor attention is shifting toward AstraZeneca's late-stage research pipeline as the drugmaker prepares to report second-quarter earnings on Monday. The focus follows this month's unexpected ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • Yesterday
Maine Democrats race to install Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate challenge
Maine Democrats are moving to replace a collapsed Senate candidacy with Troy Jackson as they try to keep a key pickup opportunity in play for control of the U.S. Senate. His expected nomination ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • Yesterday
UK tax threshold freeze intensifies pressure on workers as reform debate grows
Britain's debate over the cost of living is increasingly shifting toward the tax burden facing workers as frozen income thresholds pull more people into higher liabilities. The issue is gaining ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • Yesterday
UK consumer confidence index posts biggest monthly rise since November 2023
British consumer sentiment improves in July as households respond to a shift in political leadership, warmer weather and the World Cup after a prolonged period of economic uncertainty. The GfK ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 23.07.2026
Ontario Securities Commission alleges fraud and cease-trade order breaches by BG Wealth Group respondents
The Ontario securities regulator is pursuing allegations tied to fundraising activity at BG Wealth Group and related entities in a case centered on investor protection. The claims cover conduct ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 23.07.2026
New York Life ratings affirmed by AM Best with stable outlook
The latest rating action keeps New York Life and several subsidiaries at the top end of AM Best's scale, underscoring the insurer's capital strength and earnings capacity. The affirmations also ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 23.07.2026
S&P 500 earnings beats lose usual market lift as investor rotation deepens
Investor reactions to stronger-than-expected corporate results are softening this earnings season, even as the share of companies topping forecasts remains high. The pattern suggests profit-taking ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 23.07.2026
Nasdaq profit rises as listings and data revenue strengthen quarterly results
Volatile trading conditions and a run of prominent new listings lift Nasdaq's second-quarter earnings and support growth across its exchange and data businesses. The results also highlight how the ...