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Anyone travelling with easyJet issued ‘maximum of 2 per person’ alert
Anyone travelling with easyJet issued ‘maximum of 2 per person’ alert Holidaymakers heading abroad are being urged to check an important easyJet rule before boarding the plane For many travellers, there are a few items that automatically make it into a suitcase before a holiday begins. But one increasingly common gadget comes with restrictions that could catch passengers out if they arrive at the airport with too many. The warning is particularly relevant to anyone who likes to carry several...
Breaking: Iconoclast feminist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92
Gloria Steinem, the author and activist who became one of the most visible voices of the US women's movement and a fierce feminist, has died aged 92. With her trademark streaked hair parted down the middle and large aviator glasses, Steinem, a co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a hugely recognisable presence wherever she went. And she went everywhere; much of her life as an advocate was spent on the road, speaking at college campuses and community centres, at rallies and marches.
Japan FX chief Mimura says on alert over yen moves, not reassured
Japan FX chief Mimura says on alert over yen moves, not reassured TOKYO, Sept 3 : Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Thursday that he remained on alert over currency market developments, warning that he was not yet comfortable with recent moves in the yen. The yen extended gains after a sudden burst higher on Wednesday, though traders pointed to rising bets on Bank of Japan rate hikes rather than attribute the move to intervention by the Japanese authorities. Mimura,...
Yen Surge Puts Traders on High Alert for Intervention
A sharp rise in the yen during New York trading has put traders on high alert for any evidence that authorities will return to the market following intervention in July. Bloomberg's Mark Cranfield has the latest.
Yen Surges With Traders on High Alert for Further Intervention
The yen strengthened sharply against the US currency, leaving traders on high alert for the potential that authorities may once again intervene in the foreign-exchange market.
Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit
Apple’s more recent iPhone models include the ability to communicate with emergency services by text chat over a satellite connection, as well as a demonstration mode.
Breaking: Australia's economy grows faster than expected in June quarter
Australia's economy grows faster than expected in June quarterBy business editor Michael JandaTopic:Economic GrowthPosted Wed 2 Sep 2026 at 11:36amWed 2 Sep 2026 at 11:36amWed 2 Sep 2026 at 11:36amEconomists and policymakers are closely watching how consumers are responding to rising interest rates. (ABC Melbourne: Kristian Silva)Australia's economy grew 0.4 per cent in the June quarter, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest ABS National Accounts. The economy grew 2.1 per cent over...
Breaking: Tasmania's Mount Lyell copper mine to reopen in boost for west coast
Tasmania's Mt Lyell copper mine set to reopen after more than a decade in boost for west coast In short: Mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has received board approval to restart the Mt Lyell copper mine near Queenstown on Tasmania's west coast. The mine was an economic driver for the region for more than a century, until it entered care and maintenance in 2014, following the deaths of three workers. The mining company hopes it can commence production in early 2029.
Sonos Open House: Live updates from the company's September 2026 product launch
Sonos Open House: Live updates from the company's September 2026 product launch We're expecting some AI, unfortunately. Sonos CEO and director Thomas Conrad shared on the company's earnings call in July that it would be making product launches in September, and today is the day. On that call, Conrad talked up how the company had been spending 20 years building an "operating environment for AI in the home."
Chinese Banks Extend Record-Breaking Rally on Earnings, Dividend
Chinese bank stocks extended their record-breaking rally, with investors drawn by the sector’s resilient earnings and higher dividends from some of the country’s largest lenders.
The 10-year Treasury yield is breaking out and 5% could be just the beginning. Here’s why that matters.
There’s a lot more to the rising trend in interest rates than just the Federal Reserve’s fight against stubborn inflation.
Santoli: Why investors should be on high alert heading into September
Get Mike Santoli's Market Memo in your inbox first. In markets as in movies, suspense builds through the slow, quiet scenes of the second act. The stock market is doing just enough, through slim trading volumes and narrow index trading ranges, to escape August with its uptrend intact.
CrowdStrike’s stock has jumped after record-breaking earnings. Wall Street is lapping it up.
A number of Wall Street banks, including Jefferies, raised their price targets for the cybersecurity’s stock following its record-breaking results.
Jet2 12-hour departure alert with important reminder for all passengers
Jet2 12-hour departure alert with important reminder for all passengers Jet2 regularly keeps its passengers informed Jet2 has reissued a "12 hours" update to all passengers who have flights and holidays booked with the carrier. The travel operator regularly keeps passengers informed, including flagging any events likely to cause disruption or delays, and the latest travel information section of its website continues to update travellers. The alert reads: "Please check this section of the...
Two-thirds of parents don’t have this vital document they need in case of emergency
Here’s why most parents balk at this legal task.
Breaking: Macquarie dumps KPMG from nation's biggest audit contract
Macquarie Group dumps KPMG from nation's biggest audit contract Posted KPMG has been dumped by Macquarie Group, according to a statement released today by the accounting firm. The firm said "while disappointed by the outcome, KPMG respects the decision taken by Macquarie". KPMG CEO John Sams said: "Today's announcement by Macquarie is a clear reminder that the consequences of our past failings are real.
Massive floods sweep through Nepal; several districts put on high alert
At least eight people were killed and several others are missing after a sudden cloudburst triggered a sharp rise in the Bhotekoshi River, causing widespread flooding in Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the China border on Wednesday. Across the border in Tibet, the flooding also reportedly caused “major casualties”, according to Chinese state media. The areas of Timure and Syafrubesi were among those badly affected, with vehicles, goods and other property washed away.
US Natural Gas Rises on Record-Breaking Heat, Lower Output
US Natural Gas Rises on Record-Breaking Heat, Lower Output US natural gas increased, extending gains from the previous session, as forecasts shifted hotter over the weekend, indicating higher demand for the power-plant fuel as consumers ramp up their air-conditioning use. The month is now on track to eclipse 2007 for the hottest population-weighted August on record, according to the private forecaster Commodity Weather Group. Output also fell over the weekend, led by declines in the...
Wall Street's existential crisis over perpetual futures — the 24/7 security on steroids — just got urgent
There's an old trader saying: "Don't put on a position that won't let you sleep at night." Perpetual futures, known as "perps" in short, are literally designed to do the opposite. Blockchain-enabled, 24/7-traded, never-expiring 'futures' – a label now legally contested by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange – are growing so fast overseas that they almost stole the show for the biggest IPO of all time and knocked $18 billion off the combined market values of the CME Group, Cboe Global Markets,...
The Moviegoing Experience Is Breaking
IMAX and Christopher Nolan have stoked demand to for Imax 70mm tickets ridiculous levels that getting “Dune: Part Three” tickets is virtually impossible (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump and Carney hold urgent talks as steep 50% US tariffs on Canada loom
Trump and Carney hold urgent talks as steep 50% US tariffs on Canada loom The duties are set to take effect in hours, covering products such as wine, hockey sticks and cement Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has held urgent talks with US President Donald Trump, Ottawa confirmed Tuesday, in an effort to avoid fresh US tariffs on Canadian goods as a midnight deadline fast approaches. Trump signed orders for the steep 50 per cent duties last month, with the White House alleging...
Breaking Down the Global Bond Selloff
The global bond selloff continues with long-dated bond yields pushing further into multidecade highs. Ira Jersey of Bloomberg Intelligence has more on what could be causing all this on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Traders Alert for Deeper Bond Rout Fueling Niche Arbitrage Trade
Traders Alert for Deeper Bond Rout Fueling Niche Arbitrage Trade An extended selloff in the $31 trillion US government bond market is opening the door for a potentially lucrative trade that profits from pricing shifts between derivatives and their underlying cash bonds. Long-dated Treasury yields have surged past 5% to nearly two-decade highs, trading above that level for the longest period since 2007. The sharp yield moves, while threatening to disrupt the Treasury futures market, create an...
Concerns for emergency response during rolling Telstra upgrades
Concerns for emergency response in regional WA during rolling Telstra upgrades In short: Telstra has been criticised for conducting week-long upgrades that could leave customers without service for up to eight hours a day. A State Emergency Service manager says mobile coverage is vital for coordinating staff in an emergency. Telstra has apologised for the inconvenience and says upgrades will improve service in the region.
DWP 'days left' deadline alert for one group of claimants
DWP 'days left' deadline alert for one group of claimants The Department for Work and Pensions is urging these people to have their say There are just days left for a group of claimants to have their say on the future of a major benefit scheme, after a shake-up following the scandal over huge repayment demands. The Department for Work and Pensions is urging carers to speak out before a deadline for evidence closes - with ministers considering how the controversial benefit should be...
Breaking: Angry WA premier lashes 'east-coast clowns' on explosive GST report
WA Premier Roger Cook lashes 'east coast clowns' over interim Productivity Commission GST report An angry Roger Cook has labelled those opposed to the GST carve up as "east coast clowns" and described an explosive report into GST distribution as an "attack" on Western Australians. Western Australia was the only state or territory to benefit from 2018 changes to GST, according to the Productivity Commission's interim report into the reforms. The GST distribution was supposed to help each...
Breaking: Third Sydney Airport take-off incident investigated by safety body
Air safety authorities investigating third Sydney Airport runway take-off incident Safety authorities are investigating a third runway incident at Sydney Airport, which involved a Qantas flight crossing the path of a departing Virgin Australia aircraft. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said today that the incident occurred on Sunday, involving Virgin Australia Flight VA555 destined for Perth and Qantas Flight QF728 flying to Ayers Rock Airport. "At around 10am local time, air...
‘My husband and I are at odds’: Should we tap our home equity or sell stocks to build a $100,000 emergency fund?
“We have about $1.7 million invested but only around $20,000 in cash.”
Kushner, Iger Buy Lakers for Record-Breaking $12.5 Billion
Aug 12th, 2026 Kushner, Iger Buy Lakers for Record-Breaking $12.5 Billion Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are buying the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team for a record-breaking price of $12.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Randall Williams has the details.
Burnham to hold emergency Cobra meeting in response to heatwaves
Prime minister’s move comes as several areas in UK tackle wildfires and drought amid extreme high temperatures