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Today: May 27, 2026
Today: May 27, 2026

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Japan's Nikkei to set record 69,000 in 2027 as blistering rally outpaces peers: Reuters poll

AI exuberance and robust earnings will continue to power Japan's Nikkei to record highs, even as its blistering rally makes it hard for forecasters to keep

Japan's Nikkei to set record 69,000 in 2027 as blistering rally outpaces peers: Reuters poll
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BTS is releasing limited edition hotteok-flavored Oreos

BTS is releasing limited edition hotteok-flavored Oreos

BTS is releasing limited edition hotteok-flavored Oreos
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Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields
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ECB should raise rates in June, even if Iran peace deal is struck, Schnabel says

The ECB should raise interest rates in June, even if ongoing peace talks with Iran yield a deal, as the conflict has been far longer

ECB should raise rates in June, even if Iran peace deal is struck, Schnabel says
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ADB to provide $5 billion to Bangladesh as economic pressures mount

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Bangladesh with $5 billion in support over the next five years, the lender said on Monday, as the country faces mounting

ADB to provide $5 billion to Bangladesh as economic pressures mount
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Gas and airfare prices have jumped. Americans are traveling this weekend anyway

Gas and airfare prices have jumped. Americans are traveling this weekend anyway

Gas and airfare prices have jumped. Americans are traveling this weekend anyway
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Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy
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High gas prices, cost of living send US consumer sentiment to all-time low

High gas prices, cost of living send US consumer sentiment to all-time low

High gas prices, cost of living send US consumer sentiment to all-time low
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Fed's Waller's ready to axe 'easing bias,' says rate-cut talk now is 'crazy'

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, an influential voice in policymaking who until recently had advocated for lower

Fed's Waller's ready to axe 'easing bias,' says rate-cut talk now is 'crazy'
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Global equity fund investors halt eight-week buying streak as bond yields rise

Global equity funds recorded the first weekly outflow in nine weeks in the week through May 20, as investors turned cautious over inflation and a rise in long-term borrowing costs

Global equity fund investors halt eight-week buying streak as bond yields rise
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EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say

Europe's economy is in a stagflationary trend due to the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, but governments must be

EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say
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Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending, public finances worsen

The pound edged lower on Friday as uncertainty over the status of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran prompted investors to buy the dollar and after UK

Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending, public finances worsen
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When does this end?

World markets remain at the mercy of diplomacy as the Iran war approaches the end of its third month with no clear resolution in sight.

When does this end?
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Japan will avoid over-reliance on debt for extra budget, finance minister says

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday the government will seek to avoid overly relying on new debt issuance if it were to compile an extra

Japan will avoid over-reliance on debt for extra budget, finance minister says
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Britons hold their nerve but turn warier about big spending plans, GfK says

British consumers have turned a little less downbeat this month but are the least willing to make big purchases in almost a year and a half, underscoring the fragile mood

Britons hold their nerve but turn warier about big spending plans, GfK says
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Kroger plans price cuts as new CEO looks to regain shoppers

Kroger is preparing to cut prices on thousands of items as new CEO Greg Foran pushes to regain market share from rivals including Walmart, Costco and Aldi.

Kroger plans price cuts as new CEO looks to regain shoppers
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Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money
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US labor market shows resilience in face of war; housing still subdued

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to labor market resilience and giving the Federal Reserve room

US labor market shows resilience in face of war; housing still subdued
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US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows

U.S. manufacturing activity strengthened in May, scaling the highest level in four years, as businesses boosted inventories to guard against potential

US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows
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India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

By Saurabh Sharma and Krishna N.

India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries
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America’s shoppers are seeking revenge again

America’s shoppers are seeking revenge again

America’s shoppers are seeking revenge again
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Walmart sticks to conservative annual targets as fuel shock dents US spending

By Juveria Tabassum and Nicholas P.

Walmart sticks to conservative annual targets as fuel shock dents US spending
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Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation

The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of

Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation
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Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise

Australian employment unexpectedly fell in April while the jobless rate jumped to the highest level since late 2021, a possible sign the labour market might be

Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise