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BusinessOct 2How El Niño will drive up the cost of foods you loveUS consumers are likely to face steeper prices for their morning lattes, thanks to the near-record strong super El Niño still strengthening in the Pacific Ocean. El Niño is expected to combine with preexisting supply chain pressures around the world to increase prices on tropical products such as coffee, chocolate and palm oil.headtopics · united states of america
BusinessOct 2Gov’t Unveils New Offshore Oil Blocks for Q4 LicensingThe Government of Liberia is launching its 2026 offshore direct negotiation licensing round, aiming to attract investors through expanded seismic data and recent exploration activities, showcased at Liberia Investor Day in Houston.liberianobserver · liberia
BusinessOct 2Hong Kong IPOs falter, China aids homebuyers, EU trade talksHong Kong stock debuts are losing steam as a deluge of initial public offerings (IPOs) overwhelms investor appetite. Seven of September’s 12 IPOs fell on the first day of trading, raising the third-quarter total to 15 flops out of 31, based on Bloomberg data. By contrast, there were only 14 declines among 77 debuts in the first half of the year. Medcaptain Medical Technology led September’s first-day flops, plunging 43 per cent. Fast-fashion giant Shein tumbled as much as 10 per cent on its...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 2Trans-Caspian Corridor: Europe and Central Asia target faster tradeTransit along the Trans-Caspian Corridor currently takes around 35 days, with a target of cutting this to between 15 and 20. Officials say customs, digital systems and predictable border procedures are as important as new railways and ports.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 2Eurozone inflation jumps to highest level in three yearsConsumer prices rose at higher rate than expected in SeptemberFinancial Times
BusinessOct 2Biggest stock movers Friday: NKE, SYNA, and moreThis article reports on the biggest stock movers on a specific Friday, listing various company stocks. It provides a summary of market activity for the day.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 2Truckers Are ‘Just Trying to Hang On’ When a Fill-Up Tops $1,000Truckers are among the hardest hit by the soaring cost of diesel fuel. High prices are forcing some to stay on the road for months and others to park their rigs.NYT US
BusinessOct 2Google data centre project cleared for approvals after due diligence of DPR, APIIC tells High CourtThe temple’s Executive Officer tells the court the 160 acres are the deity’s inalienable property; the petition by environmentalist Bolisetti Satyanarayana is to be heard on October 5The Hindu
BusinessOct 2FFR pursues $200M acquisition of FFAI’s EAI Robotics businessFFR is pursuing a $200 million acquisition of FFAI's EAI Robotics business. This move signifies a notable business transaction in the robotics sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 2He was banned by betting sites, and filed for bankruptcy. Then he relapsed on KalshiThe dark side of the prediction market boom is becoming more clear: Experts say the sites have become go-to outlets for gambling addicts to relapse as the companies avoid state consumer protections.NPR News
BusinessOct 2Lagos takes delivery of CNG, electric busesBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS: The Lagos State Government has taken delivery of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric buses as part of efforts to expand the state’s public transportation fleet and promote cleaner mobility. The buses were received on behalf of the state government on Thursday and handed over to operators under the Lagos Metropolitan […] The post Lagos takes delivery of CNG, electric buses appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 2Ballard Power launches Fleet360 lifecycle program for North American fuel cell transit fleetsBallard Power has launched its Fleet360 lifecycle program, designed for fuel cell transit fleets across North America. This initiative aims to support the long-term operation of these specialized vehicle fleets.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 2Oil prices extend losses after reports of potential European diesel, crude stock releaseThe G7 will deploy 100 million barrels of reserves over the next four months, the group's leaders said in a joint statement.CNBC
BusinessOct 2Consumer spending picks up in Hong Kong, with retail sales rising 5.6% in AugustHong Kong’s retail sales rose by 5.6 per cent year on year in August, with the latest figures showing consumer spending picking up after growth eased for two consecutive months. Retail sales value reached HK$32 billion (US$4.1 billion), according to provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Friday. Sales in the first eight months of the year rose by 8.5 per cent compared with the same period in 2025. “Growth was seen across many types of retail outlets, while online...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 2Retail sales up 0.5% yr-on-yr in value in August, but down 1% in volume - IstatStatistics agency reports month-on-month increases of 0.3% in value and 0.5% in volumeANSA [en]
BusinessOct 2Tether’s $190 billion USDT stablecoin is coming back to the Bitcoin networkA Tether-backed project, Utexo, plans to support private USDT transfers, direct swaps between BTC and USDT, and loans backed by BTC, while keeping most transaction data off Bitcoin’s public ledger.headtopics · united states of america
BusinessOct 2Bitcoin edges higher ahead of U.S. jobs report as global bond yields surgeBitcoin is up roughly 3% in October as traders await September’s jobs data, while rising bond yields, a stronger dollar weigh on broader markets.headtopics · united states of america
BusinessOct 2HGY Series has been certified with an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)The Environmental Product Declaration provides verified data on the environmental performance of the equipment throughout its life cycle, enhancing the environmental traceability of its Power Solutions and providing the market with measurable information.lectura_press · spain
BusinessOct 2NALCO Invites Applications for Two Executive Director PositionsNational Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) invites applications for two Executive Director (E09) positions – Mines & Refinery Complex and Project. Upper age…psuconnect_in · india
BusinessOct 2Goldman bought Shein shares worth $220mn after dismal IPOShares in fast-fashion retailer have tumbled 38% since listing in Hong Kong last monthFinancial Times
BusinessOct 2Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina, Mali… The gold refinery boom faces skepticism from mining giantsL’Afrique de l’ouest multiplie les raffineries d’or pour transformer sa matière première sur place. Si obliger les artisans miniers à y envoyer leur or est une gageure, encourager les industriels à le faire est encore plus difficile. Analyse.Jeune Afrique
BusinessOct 2Eni announces 20% fuel-price cut for farmers, fishersMove follows cap on prices at gas stations, new offer reducing utility billsANSA [en]
BusinessOct 2European markets recover as bond yields easeEuropean markets are showing signs of recovery as bond yields experience a decline. This development indicates a positive shift in the financial landscape.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 2Countries running out of room to cushion energy shock impact, UNDP warnsThe UNDP has warned that countries are losing their capacity to mitigate the effects of the energy shock. This indicates a growing global economic challenge with potential widespread consequences.Seeking Alpha Tech