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US GDP Q3 2026: US Economy Grows 3.4% as Investment and Spending Accelerate
US GDP Q3 2026 grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in the July-to-September quarter, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) said in its advance estimate released on Thursday 29 October 2026. The figure beat the 3.2% pace forecast by economists polled by Reuters and marked a clear acceleration from 2.2% growth in the second quarter.The BEA said the…
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Israel Election 2026: Netanyahu Bloc Leads With 53 Seats, But No Side Reaches a Majority
Israel’s 2026 election has produced a clear leader but no winner, with partial results on Thursday, 29 October 2026 putting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc ahead yet short of the majority needed to form a government. The count, based on about 90% of votes tallied, gave Netanyahu’s right-wing and religious bloc 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, against 48 for…
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Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rate to 2.50% in First Hike Since 2023
The Bank of Canada raised its key policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, its first increase since July 2023. Governor Tiff Macklem said the move was needed to stop elevated energy prices spilling over into broader inflation, while warning that further increases may be needed but will be approached carefully. The decision,…
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Shell Q3 2026 Profit Nearly Doubles to $10.81 Billion as Buyback Jumps to $5 Billion
Shell reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted profit of $10.81 billion on Thursday, 29 October 2026, almost double the $5.43 billion recorded in the same quarter last year and above the $10.33 billion average analyst estimate compiled by the company. Reuters described the result as the oil major’s highest quarterly profit since 2022, driven by stronger refining margins and higher liquefied natural…
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Salmonella in Ukrainian Eggs: What UK Shoppers and Caterers Need to Check
Salmonella Enteritidis found in eggs imported from Ukraine has been linked to 78 confirmed cases in England and Wales, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported in its Health Protection Report on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has told businesses to withdraw and recall eggs from one Ukrainian producer, and consumers not to eat them. Eggs…
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Christine Lagarde to Leave the ECB Early: What Her 7 February Exit Means for Europe
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on 7 February 2027, the ECB announced on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Her departure comes months before her eight-year term was due to end in October 2027, and it opens a race to lead the central bank for the eurozone’s 21 member states at a moment of elevated inflation, volatile bond…
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Ukraine Peace Talks November 2026: Kyiv and Moscow Split Over Abu Dhabi Date
Ukraine peace talks November 2026 could resume in Abu Dhabi between 6 and 10 November, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, in The Hague. The proposed meeting would bring together negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States for the first trilateral talks in more than eight months. Moscow, however, has not confirmed any date, and…
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FTSE 100 Edges Higher After Budget as Gilt Yields Ease and Banks Rally
London’s blue-chip index edged higher on Thursday 29 October 2026 in the first full trading session after Chancellor John Healey delivered his first Budget, as calm bond markets and a smaller-than-feared tax rise on banks steadied investor nerves. The FTSE 100 opened up 0.25 per cent, or 27 points, at 10,721, after closing broadly level on Wednesday evening, while the…
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Poundland Administration Fears Put 12,000 Jobs at Risk
Poundland administration fears grow as bosses file a notice of intention, putting around 600 stores and about 12,000 jobs at risk. A notice of intention gives a company a short period of protection from creditor action while it explores its options. It does not, by itself, mean stores will close immediately, but it signals serious financial pressure and that administration…
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John Healey Welfare Bill Row: What the Chancellor Actually Promised Before the Next Election
Chancellor John Healey told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that “there will be a reduction in the benefits bill” before the next general election, setting off a row on Thursday 29 October 2026 over whether he had promised a cut. The interview was broadcast on Thursday morning, after Healey delivered his first Budget on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Within hours,…
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