US adds just 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises before midterm elections
The US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, with unemployment rising to 4.2 percent, according to Labor Department.
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South Korea’s exports hit record high on AI boom
Exports jump 83.5 percent to top $120bn for the first time amid ferocious semiconductor demand.
US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs
Democrats criticise bill as lacking ‘teeth’ and push for mandatory measures to address soaring electricity bills.
US regulator launches probe into AI companies
FTC investigates AI firms amid concerns over rogue agents and potential threats to humanity within the next decade.
How does Trump’s White House AI accord work?
Trump announces voluntary pact on AI, urging companies to self-police amid growing calls for strict safety regulations.
Trump announces $200bn in energy investments from South Korea
The investments come as Trump seeks to tout the Republican Party’s economic record ahead of the US midterm races.
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Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?
Crude flows through Hormuz have recovered, but tanker insurance costs and geopolitical risks remain barriers to a return to normality.
OpenAI launches ‘dots,’ personal AI assistant ‘built to handle everything’
AI giant launches ‘dots’ to rival Meta’s Muse and Google’s Gemini Spark.
Trump, tech bosses sign voluntary pact pledging ‘robust’ AI safeguards
US President Trump touts self-regulation amid calls from the international community and industry for formal rules.
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Man City CEO: Premier League verdict based on ‘conspiracy theory’
Man City says it will appeal after an independent commission convicted it of breaking Premier League financial rules.
Published On 29 Sep 2026
US consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 2014 ahead of midterms
Rising goods and fuel costs are cited as key factors in the sharp drop in consumer confidence.
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