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Exterior of the Federal Reserve building with empty office chairs representing tech layoffs

Business & Economy · Sep 24, 2026

Fed’s September hike deepens split in U.S. labor picture as tech layoffs keep rolling

The Federal Reserve’s Sept. 16 rate increase to a 3.75–4.00% target range underscored a shift toward tighter policy even as the August jobs report showed overall hiring. The catch: information-sector employment fell and technology-sector restructuring has continued, leaving an uneven outlook across U.S. labor markets and corporate balance sheets.

Global markets face rising Treasury yields and oil prices above $100 amid inflation concerns

Business & Economy · Sep 18, 2026

Treasury Yield Hits 5% as Oil Above $100 Revives Global Inflation and Stagflation Fears

Global markets are confronting a difficult combination of oil above $100 a barrel, rising government bond yields and tighter monetary policy, raising fresh concerns that economies could face persistent inflation alongside weaker growth.

AI data centre infrastructure as investors assess the rising cost of artificial intelligence spending

Business & Economy · Sep 17, 2026

AI Spending Is Supporting the Economy But Investors Are Starting to Question the Price

Billions flowing into AI chips, data centres and infrastructure are supporting growth and markets, but higher energy prices, borrowing costs and scrutiny of returns are putting the investment boom under a brighter spotlight.