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Germany seeks UniCredit guarantees over Commerzbank takeover

Berlin seeks guarantees from UniCredit as its leverage over Commerzbank fades and the Italian lender moves closer to taking control.

15 September 2026

Economy

Donald Trump pledges to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday at the close of a golf tournament in Ireland that he plans to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey.

14 September 2026

Tech News

China's Xi Jinping proposes BRICS 'open-source AI zone'

China will lead the creation of an "open-source zone for artificial intelligence" for BRICS countries, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday at a summit of the 11-nation group in New Delhi.

14 September 2026

Tech News

New Apple CEO debuts latest iPhones and its first foldable Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

10 September 2026

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Economy

China exports gain on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods

China’s export growth accelerated in August, rising 25% from a year earlier, buoyed by autos and high-tech goods.

8 September 2026

Economy

Turkey hikes inflation forecast to 28.4% as war pushes outlook higher

Turkey lifts its inflation outlook as the Middle East conflict weighs on the country's economic projections.

7 September 2026

Tech News

Who is the man set to lead Apple into the world of AI?

John Ternus takes over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence.

Markets

Oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions flare and Warsh fans rate hike

Oil prices climbed on Monday morning as tensions flared once again in the Middle East and as investors weighed a potential US rate hike.

Economy

Trump’s Venezuela oil deal: What it means for global crude markets

Besides a social media post from US President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling “the biggest oil deal in world history” in Venezuela.

Tech News

Vintage computer collecting grows as the AI boom reshapes tech

As AI pushes the world into the future, vintage computer collectors are keeping alive the machines that helped shape the digital age.

Business

TSMC and Sony to invest billions in advanced chip sensor plant

Sony Corp. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) are planning to invest around $6.3 billion (€5.4bn) in a joint venture to produce advanced image sensors in Japan, according to Nikkei.

Markets

Oil prices rise as traders assess US-Iran Strait of Hormuz deal

Crude gains as traders watch for progress in US-Iran talks that could pave the way for a deal to secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Business

HSBC profit jumps as bank unveils major share buyback plan

British banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday it would buy back up to $1 billion (€0.86bn) of shares after reporting a sharp rise in first-half profit.

Business

BP profit more than doubles as Middle East conflict boosts oil prices

British energy giant BP said on Tuesday that its net profit more than doubled in the second quarter as the Middle East war roiled oil and gas markets.

Business

TotalEnergies to buy Shell's wind and solar businesses in Europe

French energy giant TotalEnergies said that it had signed a deal with Shell to buy its European onshore renewable energy businesses for an undisclosed amount.

Markets

Oil rebounds as markets trade mixed following Wall Street rally

European markets opened slightly higher on Tuesday morning, while Asia-Pacific shares were mixed overnight following a Wall Street rally supported by easing oil prices.

Business

Oil majors profit as US-Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

Oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the US impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages.

Tech News

AI demand keeps consumer prices high in 'RAMaggedon' chip crunch

Price rises for goods such as laptops and smartphones, with cars potentially next, have been an unwelcome side-effect of the artificial intelligence gold rush — and the squeeze is far from over.

Markets

Oil prices lower on Middle East hopes and as OPEC+ boosts production

Oil prices were lower on Monday morning after OPEC+ boosted production for September and US President Donald Trump called off a planned strike on Iran, putting downward pressure on prices.

Markets

Shares slip as chip stocks come under heavy selling: Here's why

South Korea's Kospi index plunged more than 10% on Tuesday morning as chipmaking stocks came under heavy selling amid renewed concerns over whether the artificial intelligence boom can be sustained.

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