Ebola deaths double in two weeks as WHO warns virus is outrunning response
Congo has reported 754 confirmed deaths and 2 011 cases, the National Institute of Public Health said.
Stripe, Advent offer $53bn for PayPal, Reuters says
Stripe and Advent are offering $60.50 a share, or about 28% more than PayPal’s closing price Tuesday,
Gold declines as fresh US strike threats revive inflation fears
Spot gold slipped 0.6% to $4 026.70 an ounce at 1:15 p.m. in Singapore.
Richemont sales surge on robust US demand for luxury jewelry
Sales rose by 20% at constant exchange rates.
Asian oil refiners scoop up US crude as Iran war intensifies
At least 11m barrels of US crude were sold to Asia late on Tuesday, and more deals may follow, according to traders.
Lower US inflation good news for markets
Analysis of the Competition Commission’s franchising inquiry and what softer US inflation means for markets.
Oil extends gains as Trump threatens further strikes on Iran
Brent for September settlement rose 0.9% to $85.49 a barrel at 12:23 p.m. Singapore time.
Between hype and fear
If AI fails to meet increasingly inflated expectations, there could be large financial losses that spill over into the real economy … all while geopolitical uncertainty continues to cause angst.
Taps dry as Northern Cape municipality drowns in R1bn debt
SA Human Rights commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana has suggested the municipality be put under administration.
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