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Why doomsday warnings are not the only threat to the AI juggernaut

September 16, 2026admin

The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

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Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%

September 16, 2026admin

Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

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US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007

September 15, 2026admin

The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

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Nvidia boss says AI ‘doesn’t need new laws’ as safety concerns grow

September 15, 2026admin

Jensen Huang’s stance on AI safety contrasts with several current and former employees of AI-focused firm

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What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?

September 15, 2026admin

The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

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State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%

September 15, 2026admin

The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension’s long-term affordability and generational fairness.

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State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%

September 15, 2026admin

The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension’s long-term affordability and generational fairness.

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Trump says AI safety fears a ‘hoax’ as he rejects calls for greater safeguards

September 15, 2026admin

The US president’s comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI “kill switch” may need to be mandatory.

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Charities praise will gifts despite cost of living

September 15, 2026admin

Jersey charities say leaving donations in wills can be “transformational”, regardless of how much.

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AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

September 15, 2026admin

With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

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Global Financial Updates

  • Japan’s Katayama Renews Warnings on Yen After US CPI Heats Up
    on October 15, 2026
  • Australia’s Higher Unemployment Sees Traders Pare Rate Bets
    on October 15, 2026
  • Treasuries Extend Gains as Equities Selloff Dents Risk Sentiment
    on October 15, 2026
  • Bolivia Revamps Gold Export Rules in Bid to Attract Dollars
    on October 15, 2026
  • Chip Rout Deepens as Rate Fears Collide With AI Funding Woes
    on October 15, 2026

Market Watch Highlights

  • SK Hynix shares plunge 10% amid Asia tech rout as Fed rate hike fears, AI funding worries mount
    on October 15, 2026
  • Inside India newsletter: Billionaire Ambani’s mega-IPO faces a valuation reality check amid Musk spat
    on October 15, 2026
  • Jim Cramer explains why even strong bank earnings couldn't save their stocks
    on October 14, 2026
  • Jim Cramer says don't give up on this unpredictable market. Here's why
    on October 14, 2026
  • Traders pile into 'bubble puts' on CoreWeave as neocloud stocks plunge
    on October 14, 2026
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