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Aussie shares up as bank boss bets against Cup day hike

Investors fears have cooled despite an increase in official cash rate, as the Reserve Bank tempered concerns of a back-to-back hike in November.

AAP · Sep 29

Anthropic's path from AI startup to industry-defining IPO

Anthropic's IPO prospectus, reviewed by Reuters, laid out a sweeping vision in which AI would reshape the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, as the Claude maker moved closer to what could be the first listing by a frontier AI lab.

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Trump offers Iran sanctions relief, frozen funds for concrete nuclear progress

Negotiations between the United States and Iran are ongoing, with discussions mediated by foreign officials. President Donald Trump has indicated he may offer sanctions relief depending on nuclear progress from Iran. Iranian officials have conveyed willingness to negotiate while also articulating their conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Trump Denies Iran Concessions: Axios report called ‘hoax’; more talks expected this week

US President Donald Trump on Monday denied offering Iran any concessions, after a report emerged that Washington was willing to provide sanctions relief and release frozen Iranian funds as part of a final agreement if Tehran makes “concrete progress” on the nuclear issue.

The Times of India · Sep 29

Dollar hold near two-month peak as yields rise, Fed data looms

The dollar remained stable near a two-month peak while traders closely monitored upcoming US economic reports. Oil prices experienced a slight uptick, with Brent crude futures approaching $106 per barrel amidst market volatility. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields hit multi-year highs, impacting the dollar's strength. Anticipated economic metrics could pave the…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach

The company behind a rogue AI agent that breached national data appears to be co-operating well with the government, but the reason why is not simple.

AAP · Sep 29

Gold holds near seven-week low, US economic data on tap

Gold prices are holding steady near a seven-week low, despite ongoing concerns about rising interest rates from the Federal Reserve. Investors are treading carefully as they prepare for crucial US economic data, including employment and inflation reports, this week. Meanwhile, oil prices have increased over fears of supply disruptions in…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Goldy Brar added to FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted Fugitives' list, agency announces $1 million bounty

Satinderjeet Singh, known as Goldy Brar, has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. A reward of up to USD 1 million is offered for information about his arrest. He is the North American leader of the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group involved in numerous violent crimes.…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Oil prices rise for second session on continued Middle East supply concern

Oil prices have increased for a second consecutive session amid ongoing concerns regarding supply disruptions from the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose to $105.91 a barrel as traders reacted to the situation. Efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict between the US and Iran are ongoing. Meanwhile, the…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Christa Pike, the lone Tennessee woman on death row, breaks silence ahead of rare execution; here’s what she said

Christa Pike is set to be executed in Tennessee, becoming the first woman to face execution in over 200 years. After being on death row for more than three decades, she expressed peace about her fate. Pike and her boyfriend were convicted of the brutal murder of their classmate Colleen…

The Economic Times · Sep 29