KKR exploring investment in Thames Water share plan, Sky News reports
(Reuters) -U.S. investment group KKR is in talks with troubled British utility Thames Water and its advisers about participating in…
IMF warns of rising risks to Asia’s economy – here’s why
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning about growing economic risks across Asia, pointing to challenges like…
Istanbul provides free public transport for unemployed residents as transit costs rise
The city of Istanbul is offering free public transport to unemployed residents registered with local employment centers, benefiting nearly 237,893…
Gold rises on safe-haven demand as copper prices plunge in October
Gold prices recouped some of Thursday’s losses and remained near record levels due to increased safe-haven demand ahead of US…
Florida’s $800M in crypto investments could grow under a Trump presidency, says CFO
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, has expressed optimism about the potential for the state’s cryptocurrency investments to expand, particularly…
Ripple effect? Northvolt crisis drives record bankruptcy surge in Sweden in October
The Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB, once a rising star in Europe’s green tech scene, has found itself at the…
Oil surges as reports suggest Iran may attack Israel; prices break immediate resistance
Oil prices extended gains on Friday as reports claimed that Iran is preparing to attack Israel before the US elections…
‘Next Nvidia’ out of reach? Tech execs warn UK tax hikes could stifle growth
The UK government’s plan to position itself as a global technology powerhouse is facing headwinds following Finance Minister Rachel Reeves’…
US job growth slows to 12,000 in October due to hurricanes and Boeing strike
The US labour market saw its slowest job growth since late 2020, with only 12,000 jobs added in October due…
Can betting markets accurately predict the 2024 US Presidential election results?
Betting platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi have surged into the limelight, reporting millions in bets placed on the upcoming presidential…