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• The Federal Reserve began its September policy meeting on Tuesday to decide whether to raise interest rates on Wednesday. • Investors estimate a 93% probability that the central bank will increase rates by 25 basis points to a new range of 3.75%-4%. • A rate hike would be the first in over three years and responds to solid economic growth and inflation that has not yet returned to the 2% goal.

• The largest creditors of Emeria signed non-disclosure agreements as owners proposed a rescue package of approximately €350 million in new funding. • The plan aims to reduce net debt and shift a portion of the company's €3.6 billion in total liabilities to a holding company. • This restructuring effort determines whether the company can stabilize its balance sheet and manage its massive debt load.

• Right-wing parties and factions now rule or influence more than half of the European Union's 27 member states. • This political shift marks the first time such parties have been poised to take power since the Nazi era 81 years ago. • The rise of these anti-immigration groups affects governance and policy across various EU nations, including Italy and Finland.

Cotality data reveals property prices are now falling in more than 90% of Australian suburbs, while analysts expect market downturn to continueGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prospect of the steepest property market downturn in history will not stop the Reserve Bank from delivering a fourth interest rate hike as it battles to bring inflation back under control, economists say.New data from Cotality revealed house prices are now falling in more than 90% of Australian suburbs, amid a perfect storm of higher borrowing costs, a weak economy, and a once-in-a-generation change in the tax treatment of property investors. Continue reading...

• Liverpool have completed a major signing by acquiring Barcola from PSG as the football transfer deadline approaches. • Chelsea are actively targeting Koné, while Everton and Newcastle are focused on reshaping their attacking lineups. • Analysis suggests Manchester United may be overemphasizing their need for a left-back, given the availability of Luke Shaw and cover from players like Dorgu and Harry Amass.

Average cost of petrol reaches 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs average of 183.4p, according to the AAUK petrol prices have hit their highest level since 2022, piling more financial pressure on motorists before the bank holiday weekend.The average cost of petrol has reached 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs an average of 183.4p a litre, according to the breakdown company the AA. Continue reading...

• Indian equities are expected to open lower on August 25, 2026, as markets face pressure from geopolitical tensions in West Asia and the upcoming Nifty expiry. • Key global triggers include Brent crude futures hovering around $92 a barrel and a general slip in Asian shares ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report. • Geopolitical instability has intensified following Iran's pledge to retaliate against expanded economic sanctions imposed by the United States.