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Millennium wheel and skyline at sunset. London, England. Design photo editing | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesBritish assets were volatile in Tuesday morning trading as investors weighed the economic impact of a weak labor market ahead of a key Budget and the final interest rate decision this year.The country’s unemployment rate rose more than expected to 5% in the three months to September, data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday showed. Meanwhile, estimated paid employment in the UK fell by 32,000 between August and September.By 11:20 a.m. London (6:20 a.m. ET), yields on British bonds…
Israel’s parliament introduced two controversial bills on Monday. These include bills that would expand the use of the death penalty for convicted “terrorists” and individuals convicted of nationalistically motivated murders. The death penalty bill, backed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, passed its first reading by a margin of 39 votes to 16. It now goes to a parliamentary committee for further discussion and preparation ahead of second and third readings. Ben Gvir claimed the bill would “create a real deterrent” against terrorism and threatened to withdraw his party from Israel’s coalition government if the bill was not…
Arsenal and Crystal Palace’s Premier League match was moved up one day over the weekend before Christmas, as the Carabao Cup quarter-finals will take place on December 23rd.Arsenal and Palace were scheduled to play away to Everton and Leeds respectively on December 21st. However, the Carabao Cup quarter-finals are scheduled for 48 hours later, so the two sides will play live on Sky Sports on Saturday, December 20th at 8pm.Arsenal and Palace will face off in a Carabao Cup last eight match that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports on December 23rd.Palace will take part in the UEFA Conference…
A shopper looks at a display of canned fish at Market 32 Supermarket on November 4, 2025 in South Burlington, Vermont.Robert Nickelsburg Getty ImagesAs stock market investors support business confidence, some economists worry that an easing labor market could worsen the economy.The widely followed University of Michigan Consumer Confidence Index fell more than 6% in November, near an all-time low and about 30% lower than a year ago. Survey director Joan Hsu said respondents were concerned that an extended shutdown of the federal government would be a drag on the economy.But at least one group resisted the sour mood. It…
Oura Ring 4.Provided by: OuraThe CEO of Finland’s Oura told CNBC on Tuesday that he expects the wearable technology company to generate nearly $2 billion in revenue next year.The smart ring maker has revised its forecast upwards following a $900 million funding round in October to invest in artificial intelligence and international expansion. Oura plans to hit $1 billion in revenue in 2025 and double its revenue in 2024, CEO Tom Hale told CNBC’s Arjun Karpal at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. Next year is “definitely going to be a lot more,” Hale said in an exclusive interview. “I…
Duolingo, Doordash, Roblox appsTiffany Hurd Glare | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAcross the tech industry this earnings season, companies urged Wall Street to prepare for increased spending as the artificial intelligence boom accelerates.But while investors have largely rewarded mega-cap companies by raising capital spending forecasts and ignoring guidance, companies outside the $1 trillion club have been punished. door dash, Duolingo and roblox Shares of companies suffered double-digit declines last week after the companies announced that spending was on the rise, raising concerns about future profitability. Unlike big tech companies, which have pledged massive expansion to meet the surge in demand for…
Last weekend, President Donald Trump promised to give Americans $2,000 per person from the “trillions” of tariff revenue his administration had collected.During his second term, President Trump has imposed widespread tariffs on certain goods, including countries and drugs, steel and automobiles.“Those who oppose tariffs are idiots!” President Trump said in a Nov. 9 Truth social post. “We have accepted trillions of dollars and will soon begin paying down our massive $37 trillion debt. Investment in the United States is at record levels, factories and factories are being built everywhere. Dividends of at least $2,000 per person will be paid to…
Caltanissetta, Sicily — The countdown to the Obon holiday has begun. Christmas markets, mulled wine, and ice skating: people on every continent around the world are getting ready to get into the festive spirit. But one Sicilian town is already focusing on the next event: Easter. Caltanissetta, in the heart of the Mediterranean’s largest island, is famous throughout Italy for its Easter celebrations and parades. Forget about chocolate egg hunts and cute bunnies. Picture life-sized figures tearing apart the details of the Passion of Christ, devout worshipers walking barefoot through city streets, and the keys to the city being handed…
A number of Premier League clubs are thought to be considering bringing Ivan Toney back to England.The 29-year-old has scored 41 goals in 59 appearances for Al Ahly since joining from Brentford in a £40m deal in the summer of 2024. image: Toney has scored 41 goals for Ahly since joining on Deadline Day of the 2024 summer transfer window. The main difficulty in bringing Tony back will be financial. He is highly paid in Saudi Arabia and has a contract until 2028.However, with a number of striker moves occurring in the summer, centre-forwards are now a valuable asset and…
islamabad — A rare explosion in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad on Tuesday killed 12 people and injured 20 others, the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital told reporters. A Pakistani security official told CNN that the explosion near the city’s High Court early Tuesday afternoon was being investigated as a suicide bombing. The country’s President Asif Ali Zardari issued a statement condemning what he called a “suicide bombing” near the city’s High Court. Islamabad has set up specific security zones across the capital, requiring a high level of security when entering and exiting the city. The explosion took place in the…