U.S. Stock Futures Up on Hopes for Shutdown End
U.S. stock futures rose amid hopes the government shutdown will end as soon as Wednesday, with technology companies leading muted premarket gains.
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ECB’s Key Interest Rate Is in a Good Place, Says Schnabel
The key rate is unlikely to change from 2% unless the eurozone economy is hit by another big shock, executive board member Isabel Schnabel said.
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The Fed Is Increasingly Torn Over a December Rate Cut
As data went dark from the government shutdown, inflation hawks pushed to pause rate cuts at a contentious October meeting. The divide might not end soon.
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Oil and Gas Demand Could Grow Until 2050, IEA Says
Demand for oil and natural gas continues to grow well past this decade under a revived scenario based on existing policy and regulations.
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India’s Inflation Cools to New Low, Eases More Than Expected
Consumer-price growth in India hit a fresh low in October, continuing a trend of declines that has underpinned hopes for interest-rate cuts by the central bank.
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The AI Boom Is Looking More and More Fragile
AI stocks have swung downward as doubt rises about sustainability and payoff.
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Irish Government Might See Boost to Tax Revenues From AI, Weight-Loss Drugs
Government revenues from taxes on U.S. businesses could rise significantly over coming years, despite higher tariffs.
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Rise In Interest Rate Hit Poorer Households Harder, ECB Economists Say
Europeans believe that income inequality has increased since the onset of the inflation surge.
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America’s Chip Restrictions Are Biting in China
Shortages of advanced AI chips are so acute that Beijing is intervening, and tech companies are resorting to workarounds.
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Trump to Push for Oil Drilling off California Coast
A Pacific drilling plan could inflame the president’s feud with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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White House Explores Rules That Would Upend Shareholder Voting
Officials are discussing an executive order to limit influential proxy advisers including ISS and index-fund giants such as BlackRock.
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Are America’s Corporate Boards Ready for AI?
The rapid development of artificial intelligence is pushing corporate boards into uncharted territory. Some are scrambling.
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Thanksgiving Is a Battleground for Retailers. Target Just Cut Prices.
Years of inflation and the government shutdown are forcing major retailers to lower prices on staple goods to appeal to struggling consumers.
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November 12, 2025 07:15 ET (12:15 GMT)
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