September 23, 2026

Banks, brokers, travel booking companies hit by threat to ‘consumer inertia.’

Trump Hails Iran Talks Even as Tehran Sets ‘Firm Positions’
Trump & Burnham Exchanged ‘Warm Words’
Xi & Trump Seek Safe AI Without Tech Race Slowing
Sen. Wicker Warns of Xi’s Visit
Trump Plans Two Military Bases in Greenland
AI Safety Top Agenda at UN General Assembly (Source: Bloomberg)

“A weekend away isn’t a weekend away. It’s a luxury hotel, expensive meals and a last-minute upgrade.”

The Guangzhou Futures Exchange is planning to list lithium hydroxide contracts as soon as this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

“The Pulse With Francine Lacqua” is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops.

Today’s guests: Holger Schmieding, Berenberg Chief Economist; Anna Matveeva, King’s College London Visiting Senior Research Fellow; Peter Voser, ABB Chairman (Source: Bloomberg)

A ban on U.S. diesel exports could reduce supplies and simultaneously lead to prices rising further, according to analysts.

Economists at Nomura say the new way Kevin Warsh is tracking inflation doesn’t have better predictive power than core readings.

Japanese stocks look poised to catch up with a global AI-led rally when trading resumes on Thursday, while a weaker yen keeps currency intervention risk in focus.

“She currently has about 15 sitters, all independent contractors.”