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ECB Consumer Expectations Survey Results – September 2026

ECB Consumer Expectations Survey Results – September 2026

ECB survey results for September show slightly higher near-term inflation expectations, weaker growth expectations and rising expected unemployment.
Regulators Unveil Plans To Simplify Senior Manager And Certification Regime

Regulators Unveil Plans To Simplify Senior Manager And Certification Regime

The PRA and FCA propose cutting approval and certification requirements under SM&CR, with consultations open until 22 January and policy expected in 2027.
Should You Have A Cash Reserve At Home? Just 17% Of Us Do - And The Government Now Recommends You Hold Some

Should You Have A Cash Reserve At Home? Just 17% Of Us Do – And The Government Now Recommends You Hold Some

The Be Ready emergency checklist includes notes and coins, but gives no target amount. A Link survey found 17% keep cash for digital payment outages.
Nasdaq Sinks 694 Points As Meta Stock Slumps: Stock Market Today

Nasdaq Sinks 694 Points As Meta Stock Slumps: Stock Market Today

The Nasdaq dropped 2.6% Thursday as Meta fell 7% after earnings and higher AI spending raised concerns. Oil prices also climbed ahead of the Fed meeting.
Hudbay, Mitsubishi OK $2.1B Copper World Project

Hudbay, Mitsubishi OK $2.1B Copper World Project

Hudbay and Mitsubishi approved Arizona’s Copper World project, with construction costs up 59% and initial production targeted for the second half of 2029.
Ukraine Hits Data Center Of Russia’s Top Ban

Ukraine Hits Data Center Of Russia’s Top Ban

A Ukrainian attack hit a Sberbank data center in Saratov region. Service errors were reported, but the bank’s core systems were hosted elsewhere.
Russia’s AI Blackout

Russia’s AI Blackout

The Bell reports that Ukrainian attacks on Russian data centers could disrupt Moscow’s AI ambitions, though the scale of damage remains unclear.
Digital Gold Could Triple By 2031, WGC Estimates

Digital Gold Could Triple By 2031, WGC Estimates

A World Gold Council and BCG report projects digital gold could exceed $160 billion by 2031, if providers address trust and access barriers.
Home Precious Metals Testing Checklist 2026

Home Precious Metals Testing Checklist 2026

This checklist is for people who want a practical way to inspect…
Should We Buy Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance In Our 60S?

Should We Buy Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance In Our 60S?

A Kiplinger report examines a retired couple’s $15,000 annual hybrid-policy proposal, including coverage, tax costs and questions to resolve.