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Russians Face Growing Economic Strain as War Costs Bite Into Daily Life

Russians Face Growing Economic Strain as War Costs Bite Into Daily Life

MOSCOW — As the conflict in Ukraine enters its fourth winter, ordinary Russians are reporting sharper economic pain that is beginning to reshape consumption, savings and political calculations, a shift that economists and analysts say reflects the cumulative effect of sustained military spending, sanctions, and disruptions to trade and investment. Household

European Stocks Set for Tepid Open as Investors Pause After Rally

LONDON — European markets were poised for a lackluster open on Thursday as investors took a breath after a recent run of gains, with futures pointing to mixed starts across major bourses and traders emphasizing selective repositioning ahead of a busy macro calendar and a slate of corporate earnings. The mood

HSBC Predicts S&P 500 Could Reach 7,500 by End of 2026 as AI Investment Widens

HSBC Predicts S&P 500 Could Reach 7,500 by End of 2026 as AI Investment Widens

LONDON - —HSBC’s strategists have projected that the S&P 500 could reach 7,500 by the end of 2026, a forecast the bank says is underpinned by sustained artificial intelligence capital expenditure and a broadening of the AI trade beyond a handful of mega‑cap names, a

UK Autumn Budget 2025: Reeves Confronts Fiscal Black Hole With Sweeping Tax Hikes

UK Autumn Budget 2025: Reeves Confronts Fiscal Black Hole With Sweeping Tax Hikes

LONDON - Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget on Wednesday, unveiling a sweeping package of tax increases aimed at addressing a £30 billion shortfall in the public finances and signaling Labour’s determination to restore fiscal credibility. The measures, which included freezes on income tax thresholds, changes to capital

European Markets Edge Higher on Fed Rate Cut Bets and UK Budget Anticipation

European Markets Edge Higher on Fed Rate Cut Bets and UK Budget Anticipation

LONDON - European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors positioned for a potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in December while awaiting the United Kingdom’s budget announcement. Gains across major indices reflected optimism that monetary easing could support growth, even as fiscal policy in Britain remains under

Nvidia Shares Slide After Report Says Meta in Talks to Buy Google TPUs, Sparking Investor Concern

Nvidia Shares Slide After Report Says Meta in Talks to Buy Google TPUs, Sparking Investor Concern

SAN FRANCISCO — Nvidia shares fell sharply on Tuesday as markets reacted to a report that Meta Platforms is in talks to spend billions on Google’s custom AI accelerators, a development that traders and analysts said could signal a meaningful shift in how hyperscalers source compute for large generative models.

European markets edge higher as Wall Street rebound lifts investor sentiment ahead of key data

European markets edge higher as Wall Street rebound lifts investor sentiment ahead of key data

London — European stocks opened modestly higher on Tuesday as investors took cues from a rebound on Wall Street and renewed hopes that the Federal Reserve will begin easing policy in the coming weeks, a shift that encouraged flows back into cyclical sectors and technology names after a period of risk