Finance · 10 October 2026
President Trump announced Friday a new committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s mortgage applications, reviving his effort to oust her after the Supreme Court ruled her prior firing unconstitutional.
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Finance · 10 October 2026
Former City trader Christian Bittar’s conviction for rigging interest rates has been quashed, making him the eighth former banker to have his conviction overturned, days after five other ex‑bankers were acquitted.
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Finance · 10 October 2026
The Federal Reserve Board has published the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, offering policymakers and the public a detailed look at American families’ economic condition.
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Finance · 9 October 2026
Quarter‑long fund returns were bleak across the board, but a war‑driven surge in energy stocks made them the sole winners while tech funds sputtered.
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Finance · 9 October 2026
L1 Global captured $480m of a $700m ASX capital raise, prompting intense scrutiny of broker fees and options while punters walked away with big gains or double‑digit losses.
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Finance · 9 October 2026
Westpac’s latest outlook highlights high fuel prices, higher interest rates, a weak New Zealand dollar and continued high unemployment as the main challenges for the near‑term Australian economy.
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Finance · 9 October 2026
ABC Radio Sydney has flipped its format, sparking speculation that the network will pay a ‘ratings dividend’ to listeners. The move, described as an embarrassing U‑turn, has drawn commentary from investors, philant…
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Finance · 9 October 2026
Australian shares edged higher while U.S. markets slipped further from record highs, with technology stocks falling sharply. At the same time, Brent crude jumped back above $104 a barrel, adding a volatile twist to the g…
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Finance · 9 October 2026
Goldman Sachs is set to award up to $500 million (£378 million) to its 20 senior bankers, one of the biggest bonus payouts in the firm’s history.
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