Economy
Crisis • Resilience • Evolution -- Building a Tourism Economy for a Shared Future
The 12 th Global Tourism Economy Forum Macao 2026 To be held on 15 to 17 October MACAO , Sept. 30, 2026 -- How does the global tourism economy turn its scale and reach into a force for lasting transformation? The 12 th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) will return to its founding city Macao, China, from 15 to 17 October 2026. Bringing together political and business leaders, academic elites, and representatives from international organisations across five continents, the Forum will revolve around the theme Crisis Resilience Evolution - Building a Tourism Economy for a Shared Future to collectively address defining questions of our era and chart a blueprint for shared progress.
OuterSignal Raises $22 Million in Series A Funding Round: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Sept. 30, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on September 30th OuterSignal says its fresh capital will help it bring agentic personalization to every consumer brand. The agentic customer intelligence platform is focusing on bolstering its research engine and building personalization that generates a version of every message for every customer. Founder Noah Friedman told the NYSE at Uncharted s Fame to Fortune event that commerce has not kept up with the people who supported it. Triumph Financial has released its inaugural Triumph Mile Marker report, highlighting notable industry shifts. The company s research suggests that the trucking industry is entering a new era defined by the availability of capacity that can be deployed with confidence. Triumph s report spotlights trends that may reshape how brokers, carriers, and shippers evaluate market conditions in the coming months. Triumph s Founder, Vice Chair, and CEO Aaron Graft will join NYSE Live to explain how businesses can position themselves for success based off the report s findings. Investors are parsing through a pair of economic reports that dropped earlier today. The August PCE Price Index and the final Q2 GDP reading provide the latest glimpse of the U.S. economy. Traders are reacting to September ADP private payrolls data, offering insight into private sector employment ahead of Friday s September jobs report. The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest mark since 2002 as bond yields remain elevated.
CapEx Finance Index August 2026: Demand Cools from Record High and Financial Conditions Improve
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), showed that demand cooled in August after an extraordinary July but remained historically strong. Even after the decline, August was the second strongest month in the survey's history, and the full-year forecast edged up to a new high. Financial conditions also improved, with the average loss rate falling to its lowest level in ten months. Fed
Canada’s Coffee Industry Generates $34.7 Billion in Economic Impact
New Economic Outlook highlights coffee’s significant contribution to Canada’s economy It's a big week for coffee! With National Coffee Day on September 29th and International Coffee Day on October 1st, Canadians are celebrating their favourite beverage. New research from the Coffee Association of Canada shows that Canada’s coffee industry generates $34.7 billion in total economic output. 71% of Canadians drank a coffee yesterday. Toronto, Ontario, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TORONTO, ON –
NEXE Innovations Reports Q4 and Fiscal 2026 Results and Business Update
WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXE Innovations Inc. ("NEXE", the "Company", "we", "us" or "our") (TSX.V: NEXE) (Frankfurt: NX5) (OTC: NEXNF), a compostable and innovative materials company, is pleased to announce its financial results for the three-month period and year ended May 31, 2026 ("Q4 2026" and "fiscal 2026", respectively). Fiscal 2026 was NEXE's first full year of production of its current-generation, BPI-certified compostable coffee pod, which was commercialized
Viking Acquisition Corp. I to Complete Business Combination with NorthStar Earth & Space Inc.
Transaction expected to close on September 30, 2026; first day of trading expected on October 1, 2026 MONTREAL and NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viking Acquisition Corp. I (NYSE: VACI) (“Viking”), a special purpose acquisition company, is pleased to announce that the previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) with NorthStar Earth & Space Inc. (“NorthStar”), a global leader in Space Situational Awareness (“SSA”) and Space Domain Awareness (“SDA”), is exp
Alive App Raises $1 Million From Powerhouse Ventures and Flipkart Ventures to Accelerate India's Experience Economy
Experience-tech platform expands to six markets with 500+ experiences and 400+ creators Targets 3X revenue growth in the next few months, as it seeks to make experiences a default part of urban India s weekends BENGALURU, India , Sept. 28, 2026 -- Alive App, India s AI powered experience-tech platform for building and distributing new and unique experiences, has raised 1 million in a new funding round led by Powerhouse Ventures and Flipkart Ventures . The capital will support the company s next phase of product and supply expansion as it works to make experiences a more frequent and habitual part of how urban Indians spend their leisure time.
ThinkCareBelieve: Week 88 of the Trump Administration Speeds Us Into the Future
Washington, DC, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report on the events of Week 8 8 of the Trump Administration, Week 88 of the Trump Administration Speeds Us Into the Future, part of a weekly series covering all the exciting achievements and events as they happened since President Trump took office in January 2025. The article can be accessed in full at https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2026/09/26/week-88-of-the-trump-administration-speeds-us-into-the-future/ This a
Mortgage Rates Average 7.03%
Primary Mortgage Market Survey® U.S. weekly average mortgage rates as of 09/24/2026 MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey ® (PMMS ® ), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.03%. “The housing market remains supported by a solid labor market and an economy that is growing at a healthy rate,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. News Facts The 30-year FRM averaged 7.03%
Fed hike strengthens the case for the front end of the US yield curve, says Payden & Rygel
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Reserve's first interest-rate increase since 2023 confirmed that the inflation battle is not yet over. The decision, alongside updated economic projections, reinforced a picture of an economy that remains resilient even as inflation continues to run above the Fed's target, according to Payden & Rygel . The Fed raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00% at its September meeting, citing resilient economic activity, strong pr
Frontline Gig Secures $250,000 Investment from Richard King Mellon Foundation to Build Pathways for Green Economy Careers and Accelerate Community Impact
Funding helps close the gap between investment and action by removing barriers for untapped talent in Pittsburgh and beyond BALTIMORE, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontline Gig , the workforce technology company turning clean energy and community resilience projects into paid on-ramps to careers, today announced a $250,000 social-impact investment from the Richard King Mellon Foundation . This pre-seed financing will enable Frontline to expand its model for staffing funded projects and tu
CFG : EUROPE'S €91.6 BILLION UNREGULATED GAMBLING ECONOMY
EU27 enforcement gap leaves 72% of online gambling revenue (GGR) outside the local regulatory perimeter. BRUSSELS , Sept. 23, 2026 -- New EU 27 analysis finds 72% of online gambling revenue is unregulated while 91% of the content encountered by consumers actively interacting with gambling promotes the unregulated sector. The new report, Online Gambling 2024 2025: EU 27 Europe , produced by Gaming Compliance International (GCI) for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG), finds that unregulated online GGR rose from 52.6 billion in 2023 to 91.6 billion in 2025 an increase of 74% in two years.
Canada could add $5.4B to GDP by processing more of its crops at home: EY
New analysis finds redirecting just 10% of raw crop exports to domestic processing could support 34,000 Canadian jobs SASKATOON, SK, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada could generate up to $5.4 billion in additional GDP and support approximately 34,000 full-time-equivalent jobs by redirecting just 10 per cent of its raw crop exports to value-added processing here at home, according to new EY analysis released today by Protein Industries Canada. The findings come as the federal government
Supporting PM Modi's call, IIFL Finance's Mayank Sharma believes recycling household gold is the fastest way to cut import bill
Opinion Piece by Mayank Sharma, President and Head, Gold Loans, IIFL Finance: Supporting the Prime Minister s call through gold recycling, reuse and financialisation MUMBAI, India , Sept. 21, 2026 -- India s household gold stock, built over generations through weddings, inheritance and savings, holds the real answer to the country s import dependence on the metal, according to Mayank Sharma, President and Head, Gold Loans, IIFL Finance , who said circulation rather than abstinence should be the guiding principle of the country s gold economy.
Africa Makes its Case for a Bigger Role on the Global Stage
GABI s Unstoppable Africa 2026 brings global leaders together on Africa s push to capture more value from its resources, accelerate investment and strengthen its influence in global trade and decision-making. NEW YORK , Sept. 21, 2026 -- Africa is pushing for a bigger role in shaping the global economy, as business leaders, heads of state, investors, policymakers, and global partners converged in New York yesterday to articulate the continent s ambition in global trade, investment, and value creation. Held alongside the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Unstoppable Africa 2026 put Africa s business agenda at the center of the global conversation.
ThinkCareBelieve: Week 87 of America Stewarded by the Trump Administration
AI, Assange, Greenland, Hugs, and Scientific Journalism Washington, DC, Sept. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report on the events of Week 8 7 of the Trump 2.0 Administration, part of a weekly series covering all the exciting achievements and events as they happened since President Trump took office in January 2025. The article can be accessed in full at https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2026/09/18/week-87-of-america-stewarded-by-the-trump-administration/ This article p
KAYAK reveals top trending shoulder season destinations as average flight prices fall 32% versus summer
LONDON, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seville is the top trending destination among French travelers planning September and October trips, according to new KAYAK.fr data, as off-peak prices fuel interest in early autumn getaways. Economy return flights departing from France average €233 in September and October, compared with €345 in July and August—a 32% reduction. Average hotel prices are also down 14%. The fastest growing ‘Shoulder Season’ destinations, based on increased flight searches
Impulse Space Announces $308 Million Series D Extension to Meet Increasing Demand for In-Space Mobility
Additional investment continues a period of significant growth across customer contracts, vehicle development, physical footprint, and talent for the company REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Impulse Space , the in-space mobility leader, today announced a $308 million extension to its Series D round , bringing the combined round total to $808 million. The extension included participation from existing investors 137 Ventures, BANNER VC, DFJ Growth, Linse Capital, Lux Capit
Huawei highlights Intelligent Connectivity and AI Transformation at M360 ASEAN 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , Sept. 15, 2026 -- Huawei played an active role as the Event partner of GSMA M360 ASEAN 2026, contributing industry leading perspectives, technology insights and collaborative solutions to support the region s transition towards an intelligent economy. Throughout the event, Huawei participated in key industry discussions spanning intelligent mobile networks, digital trust, AI transformation and digital inclusion, highlighting how advanced connectivity, computing and artificial intelligence synergy can create new value for operators, industries and nations across ASEAN.
VdoCipher Report Highlights How Piracy and Unauthorized Sharing Are Costing Course Creators Revenue
GURUGRAM, India, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the U.S. creator economy continues to grow, premium courses, memberships, and creator-led video businesses are becoming more vulnerable to unauthorized downloads, account sharing, and content redistribution through private channels. VdoCipher, a secure video hosting and multi DRM platform for businesses delivering premium video content, today highlighted the growing risk of revenue leakage facing course creators, educators and digital-first
LatiNation Media Releases Its ‘Culture Decoded’ Hispanic Gen Z and Finance White Paper
LatiNation’s newest “Culture Decoded” study examines how Hispanic Gen Z is navigating money, financial pressure, and opportunity — and what their changing priorities mean for brands trying to connect with this generation. The study is the second installment in LatiNation’s “Culture Decoded” series exploring Gen Z insights, conducted in partnership with research agency ThinkNow.To download a copy of the study, go to https://latination.com/insights/CD2026/ Stability, Control, and Building a Future
Cespira™, the Joint Venture between Westport and Volvo Group, reveals how HPDI™ 3.0 advances fuel economy and expands OEM options
Enhanced rail-pressure control, improved durability and more adaptable architecture deliver greater performance and integration flexibility, strengthening the case for broader adoption by OEMs and operators worldwide VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“Westport") (TSX:WPRT / Nasdaq: WPRT), today announced Cespira, its joint venture with Volvo Group, released new technical details of HPDI™ 3.0, the next generation of its proven High Pressur
ThinkCareBelieve: Week 86 of the Trump 2.0 Administration
A Week of Honoring Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report on the events of Week 86 of the Trump 2.0 Administration, part of a weekly series covering all the exciting achievements and events as they happened since President Trump took office in January 2025. The article can be accessed in full at https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2026/09/12/week-86-of-the-trump-2-0-administration/ This article provides details and direct links to primary sources cov
Massachusetts businesses gain new gateway to Southeast Asia with Singapore’s Boston office
New office builds on $2.75 billion in annual Massachusetts-Singapore trade and a new state-level partnership BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, Singapore announced the opening of a new trade office in Boston, providing Massachusetts businesses with a new gateway to Southeast Asia’s $4 trillion economy through Singapore. The Boston Overseas Centre by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) is Boston’s first Southeast Asia trade office. Located within Greater Boston’s innovation eco
Children's Academy students tackle India's 7.7-million-tonne textile waste challenge
Children s Academy International School is tackling India s 7.7 million tonnes of annual textile waste by empowering students to implement circular economy principles and transform discarded fabrics into sustainable new products. MUMBAI, India , Sept. 10, 2026 -- India generates approximately 7.7 million tonnes of textile waste annually, a volume that places significant strain on the nation s ecological infrastructure. In a move to address this crisis through education and action, Children s Academy International School has launched Clothes for Conscience , a community engagement initiative designed to integrate sustainability into the core curriculum. Full program details and initiative updates are available at www.childrens-academy.in .
ZTE Global Summit & User Congress 2026 Opens in Kuala Lumpur, Advancing from Connectivity to Digital Value Creation
The 15th ZTE Global Summit & User Congress officially opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, co-located for the first time with the GSMA M360 ASEAN Ministerial leaders from Malaysia, the Chinese Ambassador, GSMA leadership, global operator executives, and industry partners jointly explored network evolution, AI-driven innovation, and digital economy prosperity ZTE showcases full-scenario AI network solutions, the TCO-optimal AI Factory, and innovative AI devices, mapping out an end-to-end commercial roadmap
BayCare Generates $13 Billion in Economic Impact Annually for Florida
BayCare 2026 Economic Impact Report With 16 hospitals and more than 400 points of access across West Central Florida, BayCare is a “vital economic asset” according to the latest Washington Economics Group Study. CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BayCare’s commitment to serving the health care needs of the growing West Central Florida region also means positive outcomes for Florida’s economy. A new report by Washington Economics Group found that BayCare, the region’s largest ac
Automotive Communication Protocol Market to Grow from USD 7.77 billion in 2026 to USD 10.32 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 4.1% — MarketsandMarkets™
Delray Beach, FL, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketsandMarkets™ projects the automotive communication protocol market is expected to reach USD 10.32 billion by 2033, from USD 7.77 billion in 2026, with a CAGR of 4.1%. Economy vehicles primarily rely on CAN and LIN protocols due to their low implementation costs, mature supplier ecosystems, and sufficient bandwidth for body, comfort, and basic powertrain functions. These vehicle segments emphasize cost efficiency and proven reliability, m
Nearly Half of Reported Scam Incidents Go Unresolved Across Southeast Asia, Undermining Digital Trust, New GSMA Findings Reveal
Two new GSMA reports launched at today s M360 ASEAN Digital Trust Summit highlight digital trust as a critical enabler of ASEAN s digital ambitions and call for coordinated action to strengthen confidence in digital interactions KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 9, 2026 -- As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) accelerates its digital economy, AI and digital government ambitions, digital trust is becoming a critical factor in whether citizens, businesses and governments can confidently embrace digital services. Two new GSMA reports launched today at the Digital Trust Summit at M360 ASEAN warn that online scams, fraud and digital deception are increasingly challenging that trust and could undermine progress towards broader digital ambitions.
Finch Completes Strategic Merger to Build AI Commercialization Infrastructure Simultaneously Announces Close of Pre-A Funding Round
AI Asset-Tokenization Platform and Task-Dispatch Network Combine to Lay Transaction and Payment Rails for the AI Commercialization Economy PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FinChip and AgentOn today jointly announced a merger agreement under which the two companies will combine into a single, unified operating company under the brand name Finch , and simultaneously announced the close of its pre-A funding round. The merger tightly binds together FinChip’s advanced underlying
IDC Appoints AI Marketing Veteran Avi Bhagtani as Chief Marketing Officer
Bhagtani’s track record of building AI-native marketing organizations to sharpen IDC’s position as the intelligence layer of the AI economy BOSTON, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Data Corporation (IDC), a global leader in technology intelligence, has named Avi Bhagtani as Chief Marketing Officer. Bhagtani brings more than 15 years of experience translating complex AI, cloud, and automation technology into narratives and go-to-market strategies that resonate with enterprise clie
Why Hong Kong didn't follow the "doomsday scenarios" Western media had prefabricated
GUANGZHOU, China , Sept. 8, 2026 -- A news report from South: Over the past few years, when it comes to Hong Kong, some Western media outlets have been concocting various versions of doomsday scenarios. Is Hong Kong s status as the world s financial center being weakened? Could Singapore take its place? Some have even declared, Hong Kong is over. But a series of newly released figures from Hong Kong has delivered a stinging rebuttal. Hong Kong has reclaimed the global top spot for IPO fundraising. It has risen to second place globally in competitiveness, and ranks third in the Global Financial Centers Index, first in the Asia-Pacific. In the first half of 2026, Hong Kong s economy grew by 5.1%, its strongest half-year performance in nearly five years.
Infrastructure the Digital Economy Cannot Replace: US Capital Global Securities Announces $41 Million Offering for Willamette Intermodal Group
Explore an investment opportunity in Willamette Intermodal Group, developer of the Oregon Port of Willamette, a shovel-ready inland intermodal rail facility designed to transform freight movement across Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Willamette Intermodal Group Willamette Intermodal Group is developing a major inland intermodal rail transfer facility near Woodburn, Oregon, strategically located in the Mid-Willamette Valley between Portland and Salem. The project is designed to provide agricultural
ThinkCareBelieve: Week 85 of The New Golden Age of America
Washington, DC, Sept. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report on the events of Week 8 5 of the Trump Administration, part of a weekly series covering all the exciting achievements and events as they happened since President Trump took office in January 2025. The article can be accessed in full at https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2026/09/03/week-85-of-the-new-golden-age-of-america/ This article provides details and direct links to primary sources covering the following:
More Than Half of U.S. Consumers Would Consider a China-Made Vehicle, New Dave Cantin Group Market Outlook Report Finds
77% percent of consumers under age 35 indicate openness to Chinese vehicles as affordability, changing product demand and accelerating dealership M&A reshape automotive retail NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than half of U.S. consumers would consider buying a China-made vehicle – including more than three-quarters of consumers under age 35 – according to Dave Cantin Group’s (DCG) 2026 mid-year Market Outlook Report (MOR). Dave Cantin Group (DCG) is a leading automotive retail M
Pasqal and True Nexus Open a New Quantum Frontier for the Global Protein Economy
True Nexus and Pasqal reach a first milestone in making protein functionality visible on neutral-atom quantum computing — opening a new frontier for the global protein economy, and advancing Saudi Arabia's quantum ambition RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pasqal (Nasdaq: PSQL), a global provider of neutral-atom quantum computers, and True Nexus, a computational intelligence company focused on making protein functionality programmable for real-world food applications, toda
BILI Social Reports Q2 2026 Revenue Growth of More than 220% Year-Over-Year Continued Profitability
Company expands client roster, creator activity and strategic partnerships; completes transition to new name, BILI Social international, Inc., and began trading as BSCL NEWARK, N.J. and TORONTO, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BILI Social International, Inc. (OTC: BSCL) (“BILI Social” or the “Company”), an AI-powered social commerce and creator marketing company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Second-quarter revenue was $730,000, an increase of m
A Developer Just Set Terms for Buying Up to 1,500 Factory-Built Homes, and It Signals Where Housing May Be Headed
News Provided by USA News Group on behalf of BOXABL Inc., which provided financial compensation for the production and publication of this article NEW YORK, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA News Group News Commentary - America's housing shortage has become one of the most stubborn problems in the economy. Millions of households are effectively priced out of conventional single-family homes, and the traditional homebuilding industry, hampered by labor shortages, zoning friction, and rising
Rezolve Ai Reports $130.8 Million H1 Revenue, Up Nearly 21-Fold, as Google Validates Its Infrastructure Strategy for the Agentic Economy
Microsoft, Google, TCS and Tech Mahindra extend global distribution; customer base exceeds 1,640; FY2026 revenue guidance of approximately $360 million reaffirmed Key Highlights Revenue increased approximately 1,970% to $130.8 million compared with $6.3 million in H1 2025 and nearly three times revenue for the whole of FY2025. Rezolve’s revenue is seasonally weighted towards H2 with peak retail and holiday trading, enterprise deployment timing and increasing partner-led distribution expected to
ThinkCareBelieve: Week 84 of the Trump 2.0 Administration
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race to the New United States Space Academy Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report on the events of Week 8 4 of the Trump Administration, part of a weekly series covering all the exciting achievements and events as they happened since President Trump took office in January 2025. The article can be accessed in full at https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2026/08/27/week-84-of-the-trump-2-0-administration/ This article provides