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Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae during a parliamentary session in Tokyo.

Takaichi Sanae's big-spending plans are unnerving markets

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is facing pushback from financial markets following the announcement of…

Christopher Hodge of Natixis discussing U.S. inflation trends and the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting.

Marginal improvement in CPI may not be enough to stave off September rate hike - Natixis’ Christopher Hodge

The upcoming August CPI report will serve as a definitive test for Federal Reserve policy, according to Natixi…

Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno at a press conference in Tokyo discussing government pension fund strategy.

GPIF Still Examining If Allocation Review Needed, Minister Says

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund is keeping a close eye on its asset allocation. Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno confirmed on Tuesday that the fund is still evaluating if a formal review of its investment strategy is needed. While a decision in March suggested that no c…

UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC

LEGACY Chronicles a Century of Family, Entrepreneurship, and a Pittsburgh Success Story

A new book titled LEGACY: 100 Years in the Life of a Successful Family Business releases on September 22. Authors Joel Ross and Leeanne Seav…

Average 401(k) balance at 50 falls short

Fidelity recently released 2026 data on 401(k) balances, and the numbers highlight a common challenge for middle-aged Americans. For those a…

BEEHIVE ESPRESSO

Bikini Barista Owner Owes Class $1.8M Over Wage Violations

A Washington state judge has ordered the owner of Beehive Espresso to pay $1.8 million following a class action lawsuit over wage violations…

CHINA SECURITIES REGULATORY COMMISSION

China warns bankers not to flood IPO market with ‘low-quality’ companies

Chinese financial regulators are putting pressure on investment banks to curb the number of low-quality initial public offerings entering th…

Economy

Christopher Hodge of Natixis discussing U.S. inflation trends and the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting.

Marginal improvement in CPI may not be enough to stave off September rate hike - Natixis’ Christopher Hodge

The upcoming August CPI report will serve as a definitive test for Federal Reserve policy, according to Natixis economist Christopher Hodge.…

Bank of Japan headquarters entrance in Tokyo with a sign indicating the central bank's name.

Japan must raise rates, central banker says

The Bank of Japan is signaling a clear path toward higher interest rates. After years of keeping borrowing cos…

Mayor Katie Wilson signs an executive order at a press conference to establish a new city economic task force.

Seattle mayor launches task force as city faces 'fragile' economic moment

Mayor Katie Wilson has launched a new task force to address Seattle’s economic climate, which she recently des…

A standard Bloomberg security screen prompting users to complete a manual verification to prove they are not a robot.

Traders Brush Aside Scott Bessent’s ‘Bet Against Me’ Tough Talk

Accessing financial news on major platforms has become increasingly difficult due to automated security system…

Markets

Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae during a parliamentary session in Tokyo.

Takaichi Sanae's big-spending plans are unnerving markets

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is facing pushback from financial markets following the announcement of a new, state-led spending age…

A busy trading floor at the Shanghai Stock Exchange showing electronic boards and financial professionals.

CHINA SECURITIES REGULATORY COMMISSION

China warns bankers not to flood IPO market with ‘low-quality’ companies

Chinese financial regulators are putting pressure on investment banks to curb the number of low-quality initial public offerings entering th…

Jobs

A Seattle-area coffee shop exterior during the day with a legal document graphic overlay regarding wage violations.

BEEHIVE ESPRESSO

Bikini Barista Owner Owes Class $1.8M Over Wage Violations

A Washington state judge has ordered the owner of Beehive Espresso to pay $1.8 million following a class actio…

A 2026 staffing report chart showing the downward trend of full-time employees in local television news across 2025.

Local TV news employment continues to decline

Employment in local television news dropped for the second year in a row. According to the latest RTDNA/Newhou…

Job seekers at a fair for older workers in Seoul, representing the ongoing generational conflict in the labor market.

SOUTH KOREAN GOVERNMENT

Korea's employment dilemma: Can older, younger workers really share job market?

South Korea is navigating a difficult shift in its labor market. As the population ages, the government plans …

Personal finance

Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno at a press conference in Tokyo discussing government pension fund strategy.

GPIF Still Examining If Allocation Review Needed, Minister Says

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund is keeping a close eye on its asset a…

A construction worker reviewing plans on a site, representing the need for careful long-term financial planning.

Average 401(k) balance at 50 falls short

Fidelity recently released 2026 data on 401(k) balances, and the numbers highlig…

Ozzy Osbourne performing on stage with a microphone in his hand during a live concert event.

Sharon Osbourne files to remove accountant as executor to Ozzy's estate

Sharon Osbourne has filed legal documents to remove longtime accountant Colin Ne…

Social Security Administration headquarters building under a clear blue sky in Baltimore.

SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security payment schedule for October: Some people will get 2 checks next month

Social Security beneficiaries should prepare for a unique payment schedule this …

Entrepreneurship

UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC

LEGACY Chronicles a Century of Family, Entrepreneurship, and a Pittsburgh Success Story

A new book titled LEGACY: 100 Years in the Life of a Successful Family Business releases on September 22. Authors Joel Ross and Leeanne Seav…

Cover of the book Legacy by Joel Ross and Leeanne Seaver depicting a historical family business portrait.

Sivaram Briyas, Bengaluru entrepreneur, speaking at a business event about his experience with health and burnout.

Meet the Bengaluru entrepreneur who worked through Sundays - until 4 months in ICU changed everything

For years, Bengaluru entrepreneur Sivaram Briyas treated Sundays like any other workday. He believed that cons…

UConn student Justin Fargo working on a laptop while consulting on cybersecurity compliance for a small business.

UConn Student Justin Fargo Went from Family iPhone-Fixer to Small Business Cybersecurity Champion

At just 19 years old, UConn student Justin Fargo is proving that you do not need to wait for a diploma to laun…

Big Ideas Start Here: NFTE Launches 2026-2027 World Series of Innovation for Young Changemakers Ages 5-24

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has launched its 2026-2027 World Series of Innovation. This i…

An enterprise IT professional looking at a dashboard displaying AI project success metrics on a screen.

Startup ARR is less secure than ever, new research shows

The landscape for enterprise AI spending is changing. While IDC predicts $4.25 trillion in global IT spending …