Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Finance & Markets

Global stocks rise as weak US jobs data eases rate fears

Global stocks surged after weak US jobs data in July reduced fears of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, despite a spike in oil prices. Find out more. Read More: https://punchng.com/global-stocks-rise-as-weak-us-jobs-data-eases-rate-fears/

Global stocks rise as weak US jobs data eases rate fears

We haven't written up this one. Punch has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at punchng.com →

More in Finance & Markets

Brazil Import Tax Pause Faces 8 September Expiry

A provisional measure zeroed Brazil import tax on parcels up to US$ 50, but it expires 8 September 2026. Without a congressional vote, the 20% 'taxa das blusinhas' returns on 9 September, raising…

  • Brazil's zero import tax rule on parcels up to US$50 expires on 8 September 2026.
  • Without extension, 20% federal import tax will return, affecting online shoppers.

Top economists shun Burnham over wealth taxes

Economic heavyweights who were reported to be advising Andy Burnham have opted not to join his government due to disagreements over potential wealth taxes, it has been reported. Lord Jim O’Neill, the former Goldman Sachs executive, is in ongoing talks with Burnham over a potential role, City AM reported last week.

More from Monday 10 August →