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Cash-Strapped LNG Buyers Like Bangladesh Are at Breaking Point
Bangladesh’s LNG Crunch Is a Warning for Emerging Markets Reliance on Qatari LNG has been a disaster for Bangladesh’s textile manufacturers, who risk losing orders to international competitors. This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy.
Fake nuclear warnings in Ukraine as Moscow, Kyiv report separate cyberattacks on emergency apps
Ukraine's Air Force said Sunday its Air Alert app had been compromised after it reportedly sent false warnings of nuclear and chemical threats in Kyiv and other areas. The app briefly displayed alerts for nuclear and chemical incidents, as well as warnings of street fighting, according to Reuters. The Air Force said unauthorized persons had interfered with the app's operation and that it had temporarily disabled push notifications.
Italy on high alert as thousands take the streets in nationwide strike
People have taken to the streets again in dozens of Italian cities to protest against the rising cost of living, as part of a general strike called by grassroots unions. Another general strike and street demonstrations are taking place in Italy this Friday across dozens of cities, in a mobilisation called by the grassroots union USB against the rising cost of living and rearmament in Europe. The protest, under the slogan "Shut everything down", involves workers and students, as well as...
Emergency stockpiles are a luxury that not everyone can afford | Letters
Keira Callaghan says being prepared should be a public health measure, not a privilege, and Chris Rotheram is experiencing prescription anxiety. Plus five more letters in response to the Be Ready campaignThe Be Ready campaign may offer sensible advice in principle (Every Briton should stockpile water and food supplies, government advises, 22 October), but as a midwife working in Tower Hamlets, one of the poorest boroughs in London, I can see first-hand that its practical recommendations...
Airbnb commits $500 million for emergency stays amid housing crisis criticism
Airbnb commits $500 million for emergency stays amid housing crisis criticism Airbnb.org, an independent nonprofit whose operational costs the company already covers, aims to scale up to provide 1 million nights of free lodging annually - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Airbnb is committing $500 million to its philanthropic arm over the next five years to expand temporary housing assistance for medical travelers...
Breaking Down Alphabet's Disappointing Earnings Report
Alphabet quarterly sales and profit missed estimates, with investors focused on whether the company can protect its search business as AI changes how people find information. Scott Devitt, managing director and senior research analyst at Rosenblatt Securities, breaks down Alphabet's earnings report on "Bloomberg The Close."
Breaking: Inflation surges more than expected ahead of RBA meeting
Inflation rate rises to 4.3 per cent in September, raising rate hike expectations Australia's inflation rate picked up more than expected in September, increasing expectations of an interest rate hike next week. The consumer price index rose to 0.8 per cent in the month, from 0.4 per cent in August, taking annual inflation to 4.3 per cent, up from 4 per cent a month earlier, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said. "Housing was the largest contributor to annual inflation in September,...
Breaking Down Anthropic's S1 Filing
Bloomberg's Annabelle Droulers breaks down what investors can learn from Anthropic's S1 filing, which provides audited figures on the company's financial fundamentals.
New HMRC £1,000 tax alert for anyone selling items in 'side hustle' message
New HMRC £1,000 tax alert for anyone selling items in 'side hustle' message Many Brits are finding ways to earn extra income, whether that's selling handmade products, providing services, creating online content HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a fresh reminder to anyone with a 'side hustle'. On Monday, October 26, the government department shared several pieces of information that people running their own small businesses should be aware of. In recent years, more and more people are...
Breaking down Anthropic’s 335-page S-1
Anthropic’s planned listing could be the biggest stock market debut in history
Households warned 'don't miss' 5 easily overlooked essentials in home emergency kit
Households warned 'don't miss' 5 easily overlooked essentials in home emergency kit The government has advised families to be prepared for an emergency with stores of food and other essentials - but one expert says there are some key items that might be missed Politicians have warned households to make sure they are ready for an emergency which could leave outages of power and the internet. The government has updated its advice urging households to prepare for three days of potential...
What’s Happening in EM: Bond Investors Turn to Developing World
This week, Mpho Hlakudi and Selcuk Gokoluk discuss how some of the world’s biggest asset managers increase their exposure to emerging markets despite the surge in US Treasury yields, weakening a traditional correlation in financial markets.
Will you be stockpiling food and water in case of an emergency? Take our poll and have your say
Will you be stockpiling food and water in case of an emergency? Take our poll and have your say The British Government's "Be Ready" campaign aims to ensure that Brits have enough supplies and equipment to last three days until assistance arrives to help them Brits have been urged to stock up on essentials amid concerns of natural disasters or conflicts could upend our way of life. The "Be Ready" campaign tasks Brits with preparing essential services at home in preparation for a national...
Andy Burnham says he has emergency stockpile of beans, soup and Twiglets
PM’s revelation follows launch of advice for households to have enough water and food to get by in civil emergencyAndy Burnham has stockpiles of beans, soup and Twiglets in case of a civil emergency, he has said, adding that a new government campaign was not reason for panic buying. The prime minister was questioned on his domestic supply situation after the Be Ready campaign advised households to have enough bottled water and long-life food to keep going in case of an emergency, such as one...
Andy Burnham defends emergency kit list and gives verdict on stockpiling wine
Andy Burnham defends emergency kit list and gives verdict on stockpiling wine Andy Burnham said unexpected weather events are becoming 'more and more common' as he faced questions about the emergency kit list Brits are encouraged to make sure they stockpile Andy Burnham has defended urging families to stockpile emergency kits at home - warning unexpected events are becoming "more and more common". The Prime Minister said the UK faces a winter of greater flooding ahead of a summit to learn...
AI Spending: Boom or Breaking Point?
Oct 22nd, 2026 AI Spending: Boom or Breaking Point? AI demand is surging, but will massive spending pay off? JPMorgan Asset Management's Gabriela Santos discusses free cash flow, quality, and the shift from building AI infrastructure to adopting it—and what that could mean for market winners, earnings and bonds.
Southeast Asia is hungry for AI — and the money isn't just in subscriptions
Southeast Asia is embracing artificial intelligence at a rapid pace. But the business of making money from AI is about more than getting consumers to pay for it. Generative AI adoption in the region has reached around 243 million people in less than three years, according to the annual e-Conomy SEA report released Wednesday by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.
Indonesia Ends Radioactive Emergency After US Shrimp Scare
Indonesia declared an end to a yearlong emergency over radioactive contamination near Jakarta that affected exports of shrimp, cloves and sneakers, prompting US food recalls and unprecedented import restrictions.
French Violence Raises Alert as Protests Flare Across Europe
The violence that rocked France this weekend as cost-of-living protests degenerated into looting and burning nationwide is raising alert levels across Europe, where elections will be held in at least half a dozen countries next year.
World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries
Bank’s chief knowledge officer says the tech could speed up economic development from centuries to decadesThe World Bank is urging developing countries to kickstart the creation of “small AI” models, which can run on a mobile phone with low connectivity, to reap the full benefits of artificial intelligence. While Silicon Valley big tech firms are focused on ever more sophisticated consumer products, Paschal Donohoe, the World Bank’s chief knowledge officer, said AI could also accelerate...
Finance expert tells people born before 1960 'you may still qualify' as DWP issues £4,500 alert
Finance expert tells people born before 1960 'you may still qualify' as DWP issues £4,500 alert It is estimated £2.5billion is going uncollected every year by households on a low income Households are being urged to make a vital check as it could mean they get a financial boost of £4,500 a year. Leaflets are set to be posted through the doors of 660,000 homes in seven areas across the UK to flag a key benefit that is missed by many who would be entitled to the money. Figures show around 1.4m...
BBC expert shares pension loss alert to anyone born before 1955
BBC expert shares pension loss alert to anyone born before 1955 BBC finance expert Iona Bain said there are four questions everyone should be asking A BBC expert has issued a warning to anyone with a pension, especially if you were born in or before 1955. Financial expert Iona Bain explained to BBC Morning Live hosts Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones that people aged 70 and over were "particularly vulnerable" to a certain type of pension fraud, called fraud by abuse of position. In fact,...
Liam Payne's former girlfriend shares last video together in heart-breaking post
Liam Payne's former girlfriend shares last video together in heart-breaking post Liam Payne passed away on October 16, 2024 while holidaying in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood of Palermo in Argentina - his girlfriend Kate Cassidy had returned to the US Liam Payne's former girlfriend Kate Cassidy has shared their pair's last video together in a heart-breaking Instagram post. The post comes as fans around the world remembered the former One Direction member. Liam passed away on October 16, 2024...
Martin Lewis issues ‘important alert’ on risk of 4 changes for credit and store card users
Martin Lewis issues ‘important alert’ on risk of 4 changes for credit and store card users Mr Lewis has warned people about likely changes and how they could hit your wallet Martin Lewis has today issued an ‘important alert’ to millions of people in the UK. The money-saving expert warned that people with debt on a credit card or store card are set to see four changes. He put this down to the likelihood that interest rates are going to rise.
What to keep in your emergency food kit, according to a nutritionist
What to keep in your emergency food kit, according to a nutritionist Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert reveals how she would make an emergency stock that’s shelf-stable, nutrient-dense and that needs little or no preparation - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in How would you prepare for an emergency? Should you pack tins of beans, tuna, bottled water, a wind up torch, maybe some cash?
Wall Street on Alert for Treasury’s Scott Bessent to Act on Bond Yields Again
Wall Street traders wrong-footed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s surprise August decision to upsize purchases of older securities are game-planning for more activism, with key clues potentially surfacing Friday as the department prepares to update its debt management plans in November.
There’s a ‘monstrous bull market’ developing under the surface of the S&P 500. This hedge-fund manager tells you where it’s at.
The index may not move much because the stocks with the biggest weightings lag, but there’s a bull market starting to bubble elsewhere, says a hedge-fund manager.
Breaking Down Bank of America’s Third-Quarter Earnings
Oct 14th, 2026 Breaking Down Bank of America’s Third-Quarter Earnings Bank of America’s stock and fixed-income traders missed estimates in the third quarter, with bond-trading revenue falling 17% and equity trading down 10%. Chris Marinac, director of research at Brean Capital, examines the results on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
Breaking Down Big Bank Earnings
Oct 13th, 2026 Breaking Down Big Bank Earnings Three of Wall Street's biggest banks reported earnings on Tuesday morning. JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc. and Wells Fargo & Co. set a fresh record for how much they earned from lending. Herman Chan of Bloomberg Intelligence has more.