Friday, October 30, 2026

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France Gets Budget Warning as Fitch Turns Negative on Rating

France Gets Budget Warning as Fitch Turns Negative on Rating

France’s credit score was put on a negative outlook by Fitch Ratings, an unscheduled move…

Fed’s Logan Sees Two More Hikes, But Says Pace Can Be Gradual

Fed’s Logan Sees Two More Hikes, But Says Pace Can Be Gradual

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said she continues to see the need…

South Africa’s Godongwana Says GDP Lift Creates Fiscal Headroom

South Africa’s Godongwana Says GDP Lift Creates Fiscal Headroom

The upward revision of South Africa’s gross domestic product — following a regular recalculation of how the economy is measured…

BP profits hit ‘obscene’ 18-year high as Iran war drives up oil refining margins

BP profits hit ‘obscene’ 18-year high as Iran war drives up oil refining margins

Oil giant comes under fire from climate campaigners, as its earnings reach $8.46bn while ‘innocent…

The Guardian Friday, October 30, 2026
FBI working with Binance after crypto exchange hit by $6.3bn heist – business live

FBI working with Binance after crypto exchange hit by $6.3bn heist – business live

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM says North Korea’s TraderTraitor hacking unit is responsible for the largest…

The Guardian Friday, October 30, 2026
Poundland in peril: how rampant inflation and price wars left £1 stores exposed

Poundland in peril: how rampant inflation and price wars left £1 stores exposed

With the chain on the brink of administration, its low-profile US owners face questions about…

The Guardian Friday, October 30, 2026
Poundland’s Woes are Turning into a Big Test for the Government

Poundland’s Woes are Turning into a Big Test for the Government

The budget retailer’s move to begin insolvency proceedings has politicians taking note.

Bloomberg Friday, October 30, 2026
What Christine Lagarde's ECB Exit Means for Europe and Markets: Live Q&A

What Christine Lagarde's ECB Exit Means for Europe and Markets: Live Q&A

Bloomberg reporters answer your questions about Christine Lagarde’s ECB exit and who might replace her in a Live Q&A on Monday, November 2 at 2 p.m.…

Bloomberg Friday, October 30, 2026
English Is Now the ‘Sole Official Language’ of the US, Todd Blanche Memo Says

English Is Now the ‘Sole Official Language’ of the US, Todd Blanche Memo Says

In a revised memo, the attorney general urged agencies to deploy “superintelligence” tools to communicate with non-English speakers.

Bloomberg Friday, October 30, 2026
Fed’s Barkin Indicates Backing for ‘Gradual’ Rate Increases

Fed’s Barkin Indicates Backing for ‘Gradual’ Rate Increases

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin argued that gradual interest rate hikes make sense at a time when inflation remains high amid low…

Bloomberg Friday, October 30, 2026
German Inflation Slows Sharply on Renewed Fuel-Tax Relief

German Inflation Slows Sharply on Renewed Fuel-Tax Relief

German inflation slowed more than expected in October after the government revived a temporary fuel-tax cut from earlier in the year.

Bloomberg Friday, October 30, 2026
ECB Has Requested EU Leaders Start Search for Lane Successor

ECB Has Requested EU Leaders Start Search for Lane Successor

The European Central Bank asked the region’s leaders to start choosing a successor to Chief Economist Philip Lane, opening the race for yet another vacancy…

Bloomberg Friday, October 30, 2026