Saturday, 7 November 2026
Global developments and international news.
A UN assessment covering 149 countries says restoration is underway on 252 million hectares, while funding and progress in freshwater and marine ecosystems remain far below 2030 goals.
The US LNG exporter lifted its adjusted EBITDA guidance to $8.75 billion-$9.25 billion, reported higher third-quarter net income and increased its dividend.
The fund's latest board meeting approved a record package of climate projects, lifting its 2026 commitments to $3.2 billion while expanding access for developing countries.
The Federal Reserve's preferred price index rose 0.5% in September and 3.6% from a year earlier, while the US personal saving rate slipped to 3.8%.
The companies agreed to a $65-per-share transaction that would combine DoorDash's delivery network with Instacart's grocery technology, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
The US economy grew faster from July through September, with consumer spending and business investment contributing to a 3.4% annualized increase in output.
The employee-benefits provider reported stronger recurring operating earnings for fiscal 2026 but expects Brazil's meal-voucher reforms to weigh on its next financial year.
The drugmaker reported $24.4 billion in quarterly revenue, up 39%, as demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound lifted sales and prompted a higher full-year forecast.
The industrial equipment maker reported $20.7 billion in third-quarter sales and adjusted earnings of $7.20 a share, supported by power and construction equipment demand.
Bank of England figures show 53,443 mortgages approved for house purchases in September, while remortgage approvals increased despite higher borrowing costs.
A new gas supply agreement starts in November and increases annual deliveries to 30 TWh, backed by a $1.5 billion financing package with partial German guarantees.
Christine Lagarde will step down on 7 February 2027, about nine months before her term ends, setting in motion the European Central Bank's succession process.
The French industrial gases supplier reported €7.26 billion in third-quarter revenue, led by semiconductor customers, and outlined the first €1 billion of a planned buyback.
The world's largest brewer recorded $16.5 billion in third-quarter revenue, while cost pressures narrowed margins despite rising sales of alternative beverages.
The European aviation organisation has renewed a long-running industrial partnership to maintain and develop ARTAS, a system that combines aircraft surveillance data.
The British advertising group reported a smaller fall in like-for-like revenue after pass-through costs, while keeping its annual margin outlook unchanged.
The company increased its annual organic growth forecast to about 5.5% after quarterly volume growth accelerated and a prolonged European summer boosted demand.
The energy group says higher refining returns lifted its July–September performance, while the enlarged repurchase plan remains a future transaction.
The French energy company reports a sharp increase in adjusted income, stronger refining and LNG operations, and planned share repurchases in two coming quarters.
The German automaker reports a much wider quarterly loss, citing Porsche-related impairments, weak Chinese demand and pressure on vehicle margins.