AI Talent Clusters Drive Rent Growth in Major North American Cities
CBRE finds a 50% surge in AI-skilled workers to 517,000, concentrated in San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Toronto and Washington, that is adding upward pressure to apartment rents.
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U.S. Employers Face Nearly 10 Percent Spike in Health Insurance Costs, Highest in 15 Years
Consultants Aon and WTW project steep premium increases for 2026 as insurers cite rising hospital bills, more medical use and costly GLP-1 drugs
Three ‘finfluencers’ charged over alleged unlawful promotion of high‑risk CFD trading
Charles Hunter, Kayan Kalipha and Luke Desmaris deny charges; Southwark Crown Court hearing set for Oct. 8
Wholesale inflation falls in August, boosting odds of Fed rate cut next week
Producer prices dipped 0.1% in August and core PPI also fell, prompting traders to bet the Federal Reserve will cut rates at its Sept. 17 meeting
Larry Ellison Reclaims Top Spot as World's Richest Person After Oracle Rally
Oracle shares jump after a stronger-than-expected outlook for cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence deals lifts Ellison’s net worth above Elon Musk’s, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Three finfluencers charged over alleged illegal CFD promotions
Charles Hunter, Kayan Kalipha and Luke Desmaris pleaded not guilty at Westminster Magistrates Court; trial listed at Southwark Crown Court on Oct. 8, 2025
Warpaint warns of weaker profits after major customer enters administration; shares plunge
Cosmetics supplier cites US tariff disruption, subdued UK consumer confidence and one customer collapse as it lowers annual revenue and earnings guidance
Senate Banking Panel Advances Trump Fed Nominee Stephen Miran in Party-Line Vote
Stephen Miran, White House Council of Economic Advisers chair, moves to full Senate as debate over Fed independence and pressure on interest rates intensifies ahead of September policy meeting
Primark-owner Associated British Foods shares tumble after warning on consumer caution
ABF flags weakening demand and tighter wallets as Primark sales slow; analysts point to competition, tariffs and rising costs