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Economics

Timcast News contributor on rising U.S. auto insurance: 'This is not sustainable'

Josie Glabach, a contributor for Timcast News, has highlighted the significant increase in U.S. car insurance premiums for 2024-25.

IMF urges further fiscal consolidation amid slow recovery in Finland

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Alex Pienkowski, visited Helsinki and Tampere between October 28 and November 7 for the 2026 Article IV Consultation.

IMF staff reviews Malawi’s economic challenges during November visit

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Justin Tyson, visited Malawi from November 3 to 7 as part of ongoing discussions with Malawian authorities.

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Mauritania on economic reform reviews

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Felix Fischer has reached a staff-level agreement with Mauritanian authorities on the Fifth Review of the country’s economic program under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit...

IMF releases third progress report on phase three of G20 Data Gaps Initiative

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the Third Progress Report on the implementation of the Third Phase of the G20 Data Gaps Initiative (DGI-3), in collaboration with the Inter-Agency Group on Economic and Financial Statistics (IAG)...

Real Estate

UBS Group AG and UBS AG, through its Stamford branch, have announced the results of their previously disclosed cash tender offers for certain debt securities.

OCBC appoints Melvyn Low as group chief strategy and transformation officer

Mr. Melvyn Low has been appointed as Group Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at OCBC, effective November 10, 2025.

JPMorganChase announces over $2 billion invested in Detroit since 2014

JPMorganChase announced that its total investments in Detroit have exceeded $2 billion since 2014, marking a significant milestone in the firm's long history with the city.

Technology

Amazon partners with Singapore agency to boost national cyber defense

Amazon, through its Amazon Web Services (AWS) unit, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore.

Amazon sets record with 10,821 unique generative AI applications

Amazon has announced that it, in collaboration with 21 high schools in West Java, has set a Guinness World Records title for the most applications created at an on-site generative AI event.

Uber launches transparency, protections and tips updates for drivers and couriers

Uber has announced new measures aimed at enhancing the protection of drivers' and couriers' time, tips, and ratings.

Binance founder: $11 million donation to Giggle Academy will help 'spread free education to the world'

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of Binance, announced an $11 million BNB donation to Giggle Academy, aiming to provide free education worldwide and highlight the positive impact of cryptocurrency.

Trade

Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have advanced their discussions on sustainability issues and potential outcomes for the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14).
WTO members met to discuss the integration of small, vulnerable economies (SVEs) into global trade, focusing on digital trade and the challenges these economies face.
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) met to discuss transparency and non-preferential rules of origin, with a focus on challenges faced by least-developed countries (LDCs).