Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high

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I was at a dinner the other night when a guest excitedly asked: “Did you know Bar Leone just opened in New York City?” The original Bar Leone is a famed Hong Kong cocktail bar on Bridges Street in Sheung Wan. Opened in 2023 by Italian bartender Lorenzo Antinori, the popular watering hole has already been named Asia’s Best Bar twice (2024-5) by 50 Best and is its current World’s Best Bar. Last year, it opened its second location in Shanghai’s Huangpu district. In March, the team served cocktails...

Oasis Hub Bath said the funding will cover its main operating costs over the next three years.

Just when they thought life could not possibly become more chaotic – full-time jobs in finance, the whirlwind of a toddler and the imminent arrival of a second child – William Li and Sara Browne decided to add one more variable to the equation: buying a 1,500 sq ft (139 square metre) flat in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. Wanting to craft a permanent home for their growing family, they were drawn to the property’s generous bones, its coveted location and its proximity to Li’s mother. On paper, the...

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The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

The Federal Reserve’s first increase to interest rates since July 2023 comes less than two months before the midterm elections.

Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'?

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Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday.

Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

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Shearling accessories are always a favourite choice for the cosiest months of the year – they add warmth and texture to clean, sharp and minimalist looks. Here are four plush pieces to invest in this season. Burberry sandals Burberry’s Check Shearling Urchin sandals (HK$7,350) feature an embossed outer and adjustable jacquard-woven straps with the maison’s signature check motif in sand beige. The sandals are set on contoured footbeds and lined with soft shearling. Chloé tote bag This small...

Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

Few figures in Qing dynasty (1644-1912) history embody the tragedy of shifting tides quite like Duanfang, a Manchu statesman born in 1861. Duanfang rose through the imperial ranks, earned distinction for his service during the Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901) and went on to hold major regional posts, such as governor of China’s Hubei province and viceroy of the Liangjiang region. His career took a bizarre turn when he was stripped of his viceroyalty in 1909 for supposedly showing disrespect by...

US Fed hikes rates for first time since 2023 as inflation stays sticky

The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase by the Federal Reserve and what it could mean for the US economy.

The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.

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Anthony Ippolito may be a rising star in his own right, but the 27-year-old seems to have found his niche playing famous Hollywood actors. He first gained recognition playing Al Pacino in The Offer, the Paramount+ miniseries chronicling the behind-the-scenes story of cinema classic The Godfather. Now, Ippolito is set to play Sylvester Stallone in the upcoming biopic I Play Rocky, which reveals the true story behind Stallone’s fraught journey to landing the lead in the 1976 classic he...

Mr. Hamm’s company, Continental Resources, has signed a preliminary deal with Venezuela’s state-owned oil company to develop and produce oil.

Kevin M. Warsh, the Federal Reserve chairman, said the bank acted to fight inflation that ‘is too high and has been for too long.’

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Lower wage growth and slower hiring in some sectors may be the result of artificial intelligence, especially for younger workers.

America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.

Elevated interest rates have raised the cost of mortgages and car loans without dampening consumer spending.

Fox is revamping the sports site following the exit of its founder, Clay Travis. It’s hiring a writer who resigned from The Seattle Times over a column about transgender athletes.

Amex is bringing Centurion to Amsterdam Schiphol, complete with Dutch art, canal-inspired design, regional dishes and barista-made local coffee. Even the lounge bulldog gets the Delft treatment. The post American Express Debuts First Centurion Lounge in Mainland Europe appeared first on Business Traveller.

The absence of the annual estimate on the tax gap could make it more difficult to assess whether more taxes are going unpaid since President Trump took office.

Whether you're heading for a cosy log cabin or a wintery city break, these smart travel essentials will help you pack lighter, stay organised and travel with ease - perfect for your autumn holiday.

The Treasury secretary and the Federal Reserve chairman face similar tests: calming investors’ growing worries about inflation and deficits.

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo was showing “encouraging signs" but that the epidemic was "far from over". More than 7,000 cases have been reported across seven provinces as of September 11.

Prolonged restrictions on exports could push oil prices even higher.