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Australian consumer confidence falls after central bank holds interest rates

Consumer confidence in Australia declined last week following the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to keep the cash rate unchanged at 3.60 percent.


Morgan Stanley Investment Management issues October 2025 edition of The BEAT with risk disclosures

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has released the October 2025 edition of "The BEAT," providing market insights and strategies for investors navigating current conditions.


Howden executive highlights growth and future trends in catastrophe bond market

Catastrophe bonds, or cat bonds, have become a key element in reinsurance strategies, according to Mitchell Rosenberg, Managing Director and Co-Head of Global ILS at Howden Capital Markets & Advisory.


Instagram launches updated Map feature for Indian users

Instagram has expanded its Map feature to users in India, introducing updates aimed at improving user understanding and experience.


CAFE Association Executive Director on industry standards: 'Our mission is to protect vulnerable populations, provide trusted resources'

Edward "Coach" Weinhaus, the Founding Executive Director of the CAFE Association, said that the organization was established to bridge consumer protection with industry responsibility through education and best practices.


Samsung and GRAIL partner to bring early cancer detection test to Asian markets

Samsung C&T and Samsung Electronics have entered into a binding Letter of Intent with GRAIL, Inc. to collaborate on bringing GRAIL’s Galleri multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test to key Asian markets.


Oxford-led team launches EPIONE project for advanced chronic pain treatments

A new project led by the University of Oxford aims to change how chronic pain is treated.


Volkswagen extends CEO Oliver Blume’s contract through 2030

Oliver Blume will continue as Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen AG until the end of 2030.


Meta to launch new parental controls for teen AI interactions on Instagram

Meta has announced new measures to help parents manage their teenagers' interactions with artificial intelligence (AI) on its platforms.


IMFC discusses global economic transformation amid uncertainty

The International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) convened its fifty-second meeting in Washington, D.C. on October 17, 2025.


Facebook launches AI-powered photo and video sharing suggestions in US and Canada

Facebook has introduced a new feature aimed at making it easier for users to share photos and videos.


IMF reports steady growth for Latin America amid global uncertainty

Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean has remained steady despite global uncertainty, according to remarks delivered at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Western Hemisphere Department press briefing on October 17, 2025.


Bank of America to redeem €1.75 billion senior notes ahead of maturity

Bank of America Corporation announced that it will redeem all €1,750,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its 1.949% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due October 27, 2026, on October 27, 2025.


U.S. Embassy Athens issues alert ahead of planned protests in Chania, Crete

Protests are planned in and around Chania, Crete, on October 17-18, 2025, according to an alert from the U.S. Embassy in Athens.


U.S. Embassy warns Americans to avoid Harare protests due to potential unrest

Local political leaders in Harare have announced plans for protests on October 17, 2025, at Africa Unity Square in the city’s Central Business District.


Swansea University study finds gaps in Welsh climate education for pupils with additional needs

A new report has found that students with additional learning needs (ALN) in Wales are often excluded from climate education.


World Bank Development Committee reviews progress on jobs growth strategy

The Development Committee, representing the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund, convened its 112th meeting on October 16 in Washington, D.C., to discuss the current state of the global economy and set priorities for...


IMF urges Europe to enact reforms amid subdued growth outlook

Europe is facing ongoing economic challenges, according to remarks delivered at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) European Department press briefing on October 17, 2025.


U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Abuja about potential protests on October 20

On October 17, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja issued a security alert to American citizens regarding possible demonstrations planned for Monday, October 20th.


Alibaba and Ant Group purchase office space at One Causeway Bay for Hong Kong headquarters

Alibaba Group Holding Limited and Ant Group Co., Ltd. have agreed to purchase several office floors at One Causeway Bay from Mandarin Oriental International Group for about HK$7.2 billion (US $925 million).