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Bangladesh Agrees to Raise Minimum Wage for Garment Workers After Protests
Hundreds of garment factories were shut down this week as workers in the country, the world’s second-largest exporter of clothing, demonstrated for higher pay.
Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years
Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%.
Bank of England Raises Rates for First Time in Three Years
The central bank increased interest rates for the first time in more than three years and warned that inflation would climb to about 5 percent next year, far above its target.
What does the raise in interest rates mean?
The BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey explains what the change could mean for those saving for a holiday or to buying a house.
Trump Administration Moves to Oust Arbitrators as Doctor Payouts Soar
The two companies settled billing disputes between doctors and insurers, keeping patients out of the middle. One let doctors win 96 percent of the time.
Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go?
The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all.
Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you
Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.
Israel’s Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalition.
Israeli party leaders were holding discussions with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday about who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.
The Texas-size Political Tremor Rattling Big Business
The Lone Star State’s business-friendly playbook could be rewritten by the Democrats’ election sweep there.
What Shaped Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Thinking on A.I.
Some call him a doomer. Others see him as a responsible technologist. Here’s how the Anthropic chief executive’s thinking on artificial intelligence was shaped.
High Gas Prices Boost Sales of Hybrids for Toyota, Sending Its Stock Soaring
Toyota is cashing in on a U.S. hybrid boom as electric-vehicle demand slows, but shifting political tides in Washington could jeopardize its edge.
China Blocks SoftBank’s $5.4 Billion Robotics Takeover, Impeding Foreign Deals
Chinese authorities stopped the sale of ABB Robotics, owned by a Swiss conglomerate, to SoftBank of Japan amid wider scrutiny of global transactions that could affect Beijing’s technology ambitions.
Welsh aviation firm AerFin bought in £475m deal
The company, which was majority owned by a private equity firm, said it was beginning a "new chapter".
Here’s Who Is Meeting Israel’s President to Recommend a Prime Minister
Israeli party leaders are in discussions with President Isaac Herzog over who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.
In Victory, Democrats See Economic Mandate to Cut Costs and Curtail Trump
Some Democrats quickly signaled they could try to roll back the president’s tax and trade policies, ignoring his early veto threats.
Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse
A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.
Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms
Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.
Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats actually make life cheaper?
Their message on cost of living resonated with voters. Now they must show they can deliver.
Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago.
The New York Times Adds 420,000 Digital Subscribers
After a slower second quarter, the additions in the third quarter keep the company roughly on track to meet its goal of 15 million subscribers by the end of next year.
Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years
The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.
How Trump’s Energy Policies Helped Trigger Midterm Rout
The war in Iran, efforts to promote fossil fuels and attacks on renewable energy contributed to higher prices for gas and electricity that drove voter discontent.
White House Delays Hearing on Fed Governor
The administration pushed back a hearing for Lisa D. Cook, the Federal Reserve governor that President Trump has tried to fire, after her lawyers raised scheduling issues.
Trump Media’s Shares Fall to Record Low After Midterms
Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock plunged 24 percent a day after Democrats made huge gains in the midterm elections.
Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms
Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.
Stocks Rise as Democrats Flip Control of Congress
Markets traded higher as investors foresaw gridlock in Washington, typically a bullish signal.
A Lawsuit Says the McRib Is Lacking Something You Might Expect It to Have
A judge in Chicago ruled that the class-action lawsuit could proceed.
CVS to Split Off Drugstore Business, Ending Its Bigger-Is-Better Era
In a breakup planned for 2028, CVS Health intends to keep together its insurance and pharmacy benefits divisions and create a separate company for its pharmacies.
SpaceX and Tesla Stocks Tumble After Elon Musk-Backed Candidates Lose in Texas
The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.
Drone Boat Maker Saildrone Wins Protest Over Navy Contract
A federal judge’s ruling on the side of the small defense contractor was a rarity, as most company protests against government bidding decisions do not prevail.
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