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Ripple Builds RLUSD’s Reach Across Trading, Custody and Banking Services
Coinbase, Robinhood and BNY broaden RLUSD’s access and potential uses, while customer activity remains the key test of Ripple’s expanding network.
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Copper Stockpiles in the US Mask Tighter Supplies in Other Markets
Nearly 70% of visible exchange copper stocks sit in the US, complicating surplus forecasts as physical premiums rise elsewhere.
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AI-Built Free Apps Put Adobe’s Subscription Model Under New Pressure
A developer says AI helped build 13 free software projects, including Adobe alternatives, raising questions about the durability of subscription pricing.
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Retailers Face £250m Business Rates Rise Despite Healey’s High Street Relief Plan
Healey’s relief measures widen support for small firms, but retailers say inflation-linked increases will add £250m to bills next April.
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U.S. Households Face a $160 Billion Share of Global Fuel Inflation
CREA estimates U.S. fuel costs rose by $160 billion amid an oil shock, while energy dependence leaves Europe and Asia exposed in different ways.
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Private Equity’s Expanding Role in Burger Chains Puts Quality and Service in Focus
From Whataburger to Shake Shack, customer complaints and cost pressures raise questions about how financial ownership affects restaurant operations.
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UK Shop Price Inflation Accelerates as Retailers’ Discounting Gives Way
Shop prices rose 2.1% in the year to October as non-food inflation picked up and retailers warned that absorbed costs are reaching consumers.
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US Wage Growth Diverges: Broadcasting Pay Rises 16.8% as Healthcare Adds the Most Jobs
Broadcasting wages climbed 16.8% in 2025, while healthcare and social assistance led hiring with 763,478 jobs added.
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Home Repair Delays Strain Household Budgets and Can Raise Costs
A survey finds 34% of homeowners delayed repairs in two years; many face higher bills, tighter budgets and unresolved work.
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London Banks Face Higher Tax Bur as Khan Urges Continued Investment
A possible surcharge increase could lift banks’ tax rate to 33%, while Khan argues London can contribute more if its wider business base thrives.
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AI Tools Bring Institutional Market Data Closer to Retail Investors
Nasdaq’s Brandon Tepper sees AI widening access to market intelligence, while stressing data quality, safeguards and demand for trading beyond standard hours.
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Sainsbury’s Chief Warns Hiring Costs Could Undercut Youth Jobs Push
Simon Roberts wants support for youth work opportunities and no further hiring cost increases, as Sainsbury’s sales growth slows and food inflation remains in f...
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Sainsbury’s Shares Fall as Sales Growth Slows Despite Higher Profit Target
Sainsbury’s raised its minimum profit target, but slower grocery growth and a slight market-share decline weighed on its shares.
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UK Consumer Confidence Falls as Retailers Warn of Rising Costs
UK confidence in the economy fell to -40 in October as grocery cost concerns grew and retailers called for relief from rising business expenses.
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Amazon Sets Out 30,000 Entry-Level Jobs for Young People by 2030
Amazon says it will offer 30,000 full-time and seasonal roles paying at least £31,000 a year, as employers expand entry-level hiring commitments.
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AI Analysis of 66,820 Business Reports Tracks the Drivers of UK Price Changes
An AI analysis finds that recent cost pressures are narrower than in 2021–23, while firms’ pricing expectations show stronger direct cost concerns.
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MPC Transcripts Reveal Shifting Inflation and Growth Concerns in 2015–17
Text analysis of MPC discussions tracks changing growth and inflation concerns, and finds different links to rate hikes, holds and cuts.
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FINRA Adds Market Research and Fraud Awareness Tools for Investors
FINRA’s new Explorer combines market and company information with education, while redesigned quizzes help users assess fraud risks and spot scam tactics.
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Fifth Wall’s Brendan Wallace Sees AI Expanding Proptech Into Real Estate Operators
Fifth Wall is looking beyond property software as AI reshapes startup economics, with real estate operators, data and housing costs in focus.
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Home Improvement Costs Rose 76.1% in a Decade as Older Homes Require More Upkeep
Median project costs reached $2,113 in 2025 dollars. Older homes face higher annual upkeep, while homeowners paid for most projects with savings.