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The Commerce and Industry Minister said that the focus would be on sectors where AI could improve efficiency without necessarily replacing human workers, while leveraging India’s large pool of skilled talent, youthful population and traditional strengths

Bloomberg's John Tozzi joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." The annual cost of a US family’s employer-provided healthcare plan reached an average $28,303 this year, 5% more than 2025, according to an annual survey conducted by health policy nonprofit KFF. (Source: Bloomberg)

China is experiencing a gold rush as families buy more of it, but not necessarily to wear as jewellery.

US consumer sentiment edged down to a five-month low in October as high prices and rising interest rates depressed morale. The University of Michigan’s final sentiment index eased to 48 from 48.1 in September, according to the survey released Friday. Even so, that was an improvement from the preliminary reading and topped all estimates in a Bloomberg survey of economists. Joanne Hsu, University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers Director joins to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

Who runs the Mozambique economy in October 2026: the Chapo government, the new central bank governor, gas projects, Mozal, Kenmare and the banks. The post Who Runs Mozambique’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Ecuador economy in October 2026: the president, economy minister, central bank, banks, oil, gold, shrimp and the firms that control them. The post Who Runs Ecuador’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Guatemala economy guide: a US$123.3 billion output, US$25.53 billion in remittances, Banrural, Tigo and the coffee and sugar exporters, as of October 2026. The post Who Runs Guatemala’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day than "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)

France's cost of living protests come as the country struggles with its increasing public debt. Concerns over these public finances have pushed the nation's 10-year government bond yield above 5% for the first time since 2002—making borrowing costs higher. Oliver Davis, Professor and Head of the French Department at University College Cork, is our guest.

Luxury powerhouses including Hermès and Cartier are suffering steeper slumps in China, in a sign that a spending pullback by the country’s wealthy consumers is hitting even the most resilient brands.

With US support increasingly uncertain, Europe must mobilise its financial and industrial power to defend itself.

A wave of deleveraging by retail investors has triggered the biggest rout in Indian small-cap stocks in seven months, as mounting concerns over inflation and higher interest rates weigh on sentiment.

A deepening social and economic crisis has turned France into the most disliked equity market in Europe and a serious bet for a reversal, though not one for the faint-hearted.

India’s core industrial sectors recorded a series-high growth rate of 7.9% in September, driven by strong performances in coal, electricity, steel and refinery products. While the data points to a welcome industrial uptick, concerns remain about how sustainable the momentum will be. Much of the growth appears linked to temporary factors such as increased power demand during the heat wave and higher refining activity driven by imported oil. With global crude prices rising, foreign exchange pressures mounting and infrastructure spending continuing to shoulder much of the growth burden, economists are questioning whether the current surge can be sustained in the coming months.

This year has opened a rare window of relative calm in global commerce. On October 8, the World Trade Organization doubled its forecast for global goods trade growth, from 1.9 to 3.9 per cent. The easing of US-China and Europe-China tensions has given open economies some breathing space. Hong Kong has seized the moment. Its exports rose 42.5 per cent year on year in the first eight months of 2026, with figures from August alone up 53 per cent, driven largely by AI-related equipment and...

Oil held its biggest gain in about a week as intensifying attacks on Saudi Arabia stoked fears of supply disruptions.

Australia’s growth will likely be slower than the 1.75% forecast in May’s budget, Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Friday, as a series of rate hikes and rising inflation start to bite on the economy.

Brazil's Bradesco earned R$7.1 billion (US$1.4 billion) in the third quarter, in line with forecasts, while loans overdue 90 days rose to 4.6%. The post Brazil’s Bradesco Profit Up 14.6% to US$1.4B appeared first on The Rio Times.

Sudan's army chief has ordered an import ban cancelled as the dollar hit 10,300 pounds and inflation rose to 28.29% in September. The post Sudan’s Leader Lifts Import Ban on Food appeared first on The Rio Times.

A truckers’ protest in southern Italy has halted the production of the famed buffalo mozzarella, causing an estimated loss of €3 million (US$3.37 million) in just 24 hours as the milk cannot reach dairies in the Naples region and the finished cheese cannot reach customers, an official said. The week-long strike by truck drivers over the high cost of diesel driven up by the Iran war has also blocked deliveries of other basic goods to supermarkets and left fuel pumps empty in much of southern...

A economia da Argentina registrou uma queda de -1,74% em agosto deste ano, se comparado com o mesmo mês de 2025. O resultado leva especialistas a apontarem um risco de recessão no país vizinho. Em relação a julho deste ano, a atividade econômica da 2ª maior economia da América do Sul cresceu 0,1%. Notícias relacionadas:Milei lança plano para demitir 21 mil servidores na Argentina .Manifestação contra Milei termina em confrontos na Argentina.Ajuste de Milei reduz número de novos aposentados em 53% na Argentina.Este é o segundo mês consecutivo que os números apresentam retração. Em julho de 2026, houve uma queda de -2,8% em relação a julho de 2025 e redução de -1,5% em relação a junho. Os dados são do Instituto Nacional de Estatística e Censos (Indec) da Argentina, instituição oficial responsável por medir os indicadores sociais e econômicos do país.  No acumulado de 2026 terminado em agosto, a economia argentina cresceu 1,2%, ante um crescimento de 1,7% registrado no acumulado do ano terminado em julho. A economista Clara Brenck, professora adjunta no Departamento de Economia da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), explicou à Agência Brasil que a Argentina pode estar entrando em uma recessão econômica.  “O desemprego também aumentou muito, o que também é indício disso [recessão]. Acho que o cenário é preocupante da Argentina. Talvez a única coisa boa que se pode tirar disso é a redução da inflação, que eles conseguiram, mas também muito dependente da variação do dólar”, comentou. Recessão técnica As atividades que mais contribuíram para derrubar a economia argentina em agosto deste ano foram, principalmente, o setor de pesca (-15,7%); intermediação financeira (-3,8%); comércio atacadista, varejista e reparações (-3,5%), indústria manufatureira (-3,2%); transportes e comunicações (-2,9%); e construção (-2,5%). Por outro lado, contribuíram para elevar a economia da Argentina os setores de mineração e petróleo (+11,1); eletricidade, gás e água (+4,3); e hotéis e restaurantes (+3,1%). A professora Ana Brenck, que também é pesquisadora do Centro de Pesquisa em Macroeconomia das Desigualdades da Faculdade de Economia da Universidade de São Paulo (Made/USP), disse que são os setores de petróleo, gás e mineração o que tem “segurado que essa recessão não fosse pior”. “Porém, são setores que dependem muito do mercado externo, de preços internacionais. O que está crescendo são coisas que não dependem da economia doméstica, basicamente. Por isso, não acho que dá para comemorar esse resultado”, disse. Ana Paula cita as quedas dos setores industriais e comerciais como preocupantes por empregarem mais trabalhadores. Ela avalia que as políticas de corte de gastos do presidente Javier Milei contribuíram para esse cenário. “Os cortes de imposto que o Milei fez com a promessa de que isso iria gerar investimento e aumentar a atividade econômica no setor privado, a gente não está observando isso”, concluiu. Para especialista, o dado mais positivo foi o crescimento do setor hoteleiro “no sentido de segurar a queda do desemprego, mas, claro, é um setor também que tem um peso muito pequeno comparado com os outros”. Governo Milei O ministro da Economia da Argentina, Luis Caputo, destacou o crescimento de 0,1% em agosto se comparado com julho. “Com essa dinâmica, o indicador tendência-ciclo se posicionou 6,6% acima do nível de dezembro de 2023”, explicou em uma rede social. Caputo acrescentou ainda os dados das exportações agroindustriais de setembro, que teriam alcançado um máximo histórico do mês. “Nos primeiros 9 meses do ano, as exportações da agroindústria somaram US$ 43.206 milhões de dólares, crescendo 13% em relação ao mesmo período de 2025 e registrando também um recorde histórico em volume”, comemorou o ministro.  

South Africa is stepping in to ease the fuel-price crisis, announcing billions of rand in tax relief as motorists and commuters struggle with record pump prices.

Brazil's central bank is studying income-linked limits on unsecured loans as household debt reaches 49.9% of income, news reports said on 20 October. The post Brazil Weighs Loan Limits as Debt Hits 49.9% appeared first on The Rio Times.

“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)

Patna ranks first in total number of pensioners. Remaining beneficiaries urged to complete their life verification at the earliest

Earlier, considering the agricultural season and also to ensure that agricultural activities were not disrupted, construction work had been suspended during the designated work-break period from October 22 to December 10, 2026.

The union will organise a procession in Mumbai on November 3, followed by a visit by a delegation to the Assembly in Nagpur on November 4. From November 5, members will stage sit-in protests outside MSRTC offices and departmental headquarters across the State

Wall Street rose on Wednesday as the S&P 500 gained 0.58% to 7,757, gold held near US$4,126 and the 10-year yield stayed above 5%. Read-through for Brazil. The post S&P 500 Gains 0.6% as Dollar Holds Steady | Global Economy, Oct 22 appeared first on The Rio Times.

This is the sixth in a series of factsheets about Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the 2026 policy address. Click here to view the other factsheets. The series has been produced with support from the Hong Kong SAR government. To see the South China Morning Post’s coverage of the five-year plan, click here. This Factsheet will appear in the SCMP print edition on October 26. You can find the newspaper at newsstands and convenience stores. For inquiries, contact printsupport@scmp.com.

This is the fifth in a series of factsheets about Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the 2026 policy address. Click here to view the other factsheets. The series has been produced with support from the Hong Kong SAR government. To see the South China Morning Post’s coverage of the five-year plan, click here. This factsheet will appear in the SCMP print edition on October 26. You can find the newspaper at newsstands and convenience stores. For inquiries, contact printsupport@scmp.com.