Another rate hike, just for insurance: Five questions for the ECB
By Dhara Ranasinghe and Stefano Rebaudo
LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) –
The European Central Bank is widely expected to hike interest rates on Thursday, erring on the side of caution as the U.S.-Iran war drags on, keeping oil prices high and raising inflation again.
Brent crude has risen over the last month,
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Read MoreFive Market Events to Watch This Week: U.S. Inflation, ECB Rates, Iran and Earnings
U.S. inflation figures, the European Central Bank’s interest-rate decision and developments in the Iran conflict are among the main events for markets this week, alongside earnings reports from Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) and Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE).
The U.S.
Social Security Changes That Took Effect in 2026 (These 3 Updates Can Impact Your Check)
Learn about three big changes to Social Security in 2026 that could impact your check, including updates to benefits, earnings rules, and Medicare premiums.
If you’re already receiving Social Security or planning to claim soon, three big changes took effect this year that are already affecting your monthly check. These changes impact how much you’ll receive in your bank account each month and how other income may affect your monthly benefits.
Social Security is paid out on Wednesday, September 9: who benefits?
This week in the U.S., certain Social Security recipients are due to get their latest monthly benefits, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) begins September 2026’s three-Wednesdays payment cycle.
Who gets Social Security benefits on Wednesday, September 9?
Of the just over 71 million recipients of Social Security benefits nationwide,
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Read MoreCanada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
The US currently has in place a 25% tax on Canadian cars and trucks, as well as taxes on Canadian steel, aluminium and lumber. In late August, President Donald Trump imposed new 50% tariffs on other goods like dairy, alcohol, hockey sticks and perfume.
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Read MoreThe Burst
The Future of Technology In 2026 and Beyond
Over the past decade, the tech sector has tended to rebound after bouts of underperformance, about 80% of the time, historically. This year looked like another chapter in that same story: short-term skepticism giving way to renewed conviction.
Now, as we move into the final quarter of 2025, several massive forces are quietly re-shaping the landscape.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Can Unity’s Comeback Last?
Unity Software remains a cornerstone of modern game development, powering nearly half of all video games built today. After last year’s dull performance that strained investor patience and damaged developer trust, the company finally appears to be turning a corner.
Shares are up roughly 80% over the past year as Unity works through its turnaround plan and rebuilds credibility.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Where Will Robinhood Stock By 2030?
Robinhood doesn’t need to become the next Apple to reward shareholders. It just needs to keep doing what it’s doing, only better, smarter, and at a larger scale. Fortunately, that seems to be exactly the path it’s on.
Let’s uncover why Robinhood might be one of the more under-appreciated fintech stories unfolding right now.