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BusinessOct 25As vote nears, Trump's AI gamble fuels economic uncertaintySome of the world's leading financiers are sounding increasingly alarmed about an AI bubble.LA Times
BusinessOct 25Qatar official calls for peace and security to boost trade, investmentThe Qatari minister of state for trade says peace and security are essential for prosperity in trade and investment.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 25Five IPOs to open next week; companies eye close to ₹2,600 croreThese companies are expected to announce price band declarations and launch plans by November 5, ahead of the extended Diwali holiday period in GujaratThe Hindu
BusinessOct 25Audi invests four billion in US plant after Trump dealAudi is planning its first own car plant in the United States. The Ingolstadt-based carmaker aims to invest billions in a new production site in Georgia.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 25Audi heads to US: Trump hopes carmaker boosts election bidAudi plans its first car plant of its own in the United States, investing billions in a new production site in the state of Georgia.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 25Berkeley Considers Starting a Public Bank With Taxpayer DollarsThe bank would offer low-interest loans to community projects in the East Bay region of Northern California.NYT US
BusinessOct 25FPIs withdraw ₹48,056 cr from equities in October so far amid elevated crude oil pricesWith the latest withdrawals, cumulative FPI outflows from Indian equities in 2026 have reached ₹3.08 lakh crore, substantially exceeding the ₹1.66 lakh crore withdrawn during the entire year 2025, the data showedThe Hindu
BusinessOct 25AySA before being privatized: more expensive tariffs for 60% of users and neighborhood segmentation that Kirchnerism did not do6 out of 10 company customers will see an average increase of 22.3%, with monthly caps of 5%. The company will collect an extra $140 billion per year, but will have to allocate it to expanding the social tariff. The government awarded the sale of the company to a Dutch fund, with businessmen WalterClarín
BusinessOct 25Govt. to fund half the cost of deepwater wells, recover money from winnersThat recovery clause, set out in newly issued operational guidelines, is the scheme's central bargain — the government carries early geological risk and keeps a claim on any upsideThe Hindu
BusinessOct 25Japanese carmakers to cut development times to counter Chinese rivalsJapanese automakers are stepping up efforts to shorten their vehicle development times as they seek to catch up with Chinese rivals that offer new models to global markets…Japan Today
BusinessOct 25Blue dollar today: how much it is quoted this Sunday, October 25Mirá la cotización para la compra y venta del dólar blue hoy.La brecha con el dólar oficial.Clarín
BusinessOct 25Gold market and central banks: Russia, Kazakhstan sell as Poland, China buyRussia and Kazakhstan are offloading some central-bank gold, while Poland's is buying more. What does this reshuffle mean for individual gold investors?EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 25Diversification plan: NMDC scouts for mining assets across four continentsNMDC, which caters to India's one-fourth iron ore demand, has set a goal to earn at least 20% of revenues from sale of minerals other than the key steel making raw materialThe Hindu
BusinessOct 25Main LPG distributors' unions oppose strike, seek dialogue for commission hikeThe LPG Distributors Association of India (LDAI) has called for a day-long dharna on October 26 in DelhiThe Hindu
BusinessOct 25AIIB keen to fund projects in Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong finance chief saysThe China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has expressed interest in financing projects in the Northern Metropolis mega development, Hong Kong’s finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also told the media on Sunday that global finance leaders had set aside their political differences during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Finance Ministers’ Meeting held in Hong Kong last week and reached a consensus on promoting digital infrastructure, employment...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 251 million Hong Kong employees to get ‘full portability’ of MPF funds in DecemberAbout 1 million employees in Hong Kong will be allowed to move their entire Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) balance to a different provider once a year under the “full portability” arrangement, effective from December 21 for the first phase of implementation. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority, which manages the city’s mandatory pension plans, said on Sunday that the “full portability” arrangement would be carried out in two phases to ensure a smooth and orderly implementation. In a...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 25What’s next for Hong Kong developers in mainland China?Hong Kong’s major property developers are shifting investment in mainland China from residential projects to commercial assets, including hospitality, as weak home sales and fewer attractive investment opportunities prompt them to focus on existing properties, recurring income and debt reduction. “In recent years, after we recycled the capital from our projects, we haven’t really found many good opportunities on the mainland,” Stephen Ng, chairman and managing director of Wharf Holdings, said at...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 25Kochi metro to operate more services on October 25The services will operate at intervals of eight minutes to help people reach their destination fast and in a safe mannerThe Hindu
BusinessOct 25US airlines struggle as fuel costs outpace sharp fare increasesUS airlines are facing difficulties as rising fuel costs are exceeding increases in airfares, indicating financial challenges for the industry. This situation could affect profitability and consumer prices.europesun.com · Russia
BusinessOct 25US airlines struggle as fuel costs outpace sharp fare increasesUS airlines are facing economic difficulties as increasing fuel costs are outstripping their efforts to implement sharp fare increases.texasguardian.com · United States
BusinessOct 25Dubai jeweller creates 16 . 5 kg gold jhumkas , breaks two Guinness World RecordsA Dubai jeweller has crafted 16.5 kg gold jhumkas, setting two new Guinness World Records. This showcases an achievement in luxury craftsmanship and business marketing.hindustantimes.com · India
BusinessOct 25US airlines struggle as fuel costs outpace sharp fare increasesUS airlines are facing difficulties as rising fuel costs are exceeding increases in airfare. This matters as it indicates financial challenges for a major industry and could impact travel costs and services.tennesseedaily.com · United States
BusinessOct 25OMCs back interim LPG distributor commission hike ; ministry approval awaited : AIHPGDAOil Marketing Companies (OMCs) support an interim increase in commission for LPG distributors, with approval from a ministry currently pending. This concerns a proposed change in business operations awaiting governmental consent.news.webindia123.com · India
BusinessOct 25HKA Enterprises is Powering the Skilled Trades That Are Moving the U . S . Economy ForwardHKA Enterprises is recognized for its role in empowering skilled trades that contribute to the advancement of the U.S. economy. This highlights the company's impact on economic growth and workforce development.tennesseedaily.com · United States