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John Healey Warned Bank Tax Hikes Could Harm UK Economy
John Healey faced warnings that proposed tax hikes on the banking sector could harm the UK economy. The Treasury has not confirmed…
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Marcus Lin
Marcus Lin is the editorial identity for TellingPointy's Business desk, covering companies, markets, labour, trade, regulation, and the changing economics of everyday life. Lin looks past the day's price movement to examine incentives, balance-sheet realities, competitive pressure, and the effects corporate decisions have on workers and consumers. His desk treats company claims as claims, numbers as evidence that needs context, and market excitement as something to interrogate rather than amplify.
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KFC U.S. to Switch Beverage Supplier from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola
Beginning in January 2027, KFC U.S. will transition its U.S.
Business
Discover-Tech Used Online Ads to Deploy Zero-Click Spyware, Researchers Say
Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab revealed on October 15, 2026, that an Israeli digital advertising agency named Discover-Tech weaponized…
Business
Real Living Wage Rises to £14.10 Across UK in October 2026
In October 2026, the voluntary Real Living Wage will increase across the UK to £14.10 per hour, with the London rate rising…
Business
Elon Musk Seeks 40 Billion Dollars in Debt for Nvidia Chips
The latest financing effort by SpaceX to secure $40 billion in cash places a severe stress test on Wall Street liquidity channels…
Business
Global Stocks Tumble as US Inflation Data Heightens Rate Hike Fears
Global stock markets tumbled on Thursday as surging United States inflation data heightened expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Business
Tracing the Supply Chain of Chinese Toys to US Shelves
Nearly eight in 10 toys imported into the United States in 2024 arrived from China, according to government trade figures.
Business
US Inflation Hits 3.7% in September as Energy Costs Surge
U.S. inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September, driven by soaring gasoline and energy costs following the Iran war, according to federal government…
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Japan to Invest $21 Billion in Two New York Chip Factories
Japan will fund up to $21 billion for two New York semiconductor factories operated by GlobalFoundries under an ongoing trade pact, according…
Business
US Dollar Surpasses 53 Egyptian Pounds Across Major Banks
The Egyptian pound retreated against the U.S.
Business
Royal Mail Loses Hundreds of Staff Weekly Under New Delivery Plan
Royal Mail is losing about 400 postal workers every week following the introduction of a new delivery system called DM26, according to…