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The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary is holding a hearing today entitled, “Pressure Cooker: Competition Issues in the Seed and Fertilizer Industries.” The hearing will focus on concerns that consolidation in the U.S. seed and fertilizer industries contributes to higher input costs for farmers who are already dealing with low ag commodity prices. Critics, including Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, have long raised concerns that a handful of companies have a disproportionate amount of market power in the two industries. By 2017, just four companies controlled 80% of the U.S. corn seed market and 75% of the soybean seed market,…

The Mirror rounds up all the big money changes coming in November 2025, including all the rumours for the Autumn Budget, a major Ofgem announcement and Cold Weather PaymentsThere are big changes happening next month that will impact your wallet(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her Autumn Budget next month, with growing speculation that the Chancellor is considering announcing new tax rises.Meanwhile, a winter scheme that pays £25 when the temperatures drop will also open, and Ofgem will announce whether energy bills will rise again this winter.We’ll also have the latest inflation update from the Office for National…

ATFX, a global leader in online trading services, is proud to announce its participation as a Regional Sponsor at the Forex Expo Dubai 2025, taking place on 6 – 7 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Following its participation as Titanium Sponsor in 2024, ATFX returns to the largest trading exhibition in the Middle East, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to innovation, client empowerment, and market growth across the MENA region. At the event, ATFX continues to strengthen its regional partnerships by showcasing its advanced trading technologies and engaging directly with traders, investors, and industry peers. A…

India’s industrial production rose by 4% in September 2025, driven by the manufacturing sector’s 4.8% rise. NSO revised August 2025’s growth to 4.1%. Mining fell by 0.4%, while power production … Source link

VALTERRA Platinum said production at its Amandelbult mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province had recovered during the third quarter following heavy flooding earlier this year. Commenting in a third quarter update, the overall performance posted by Valterra was of strength. Platinum group metal (PGM) concentrate output was on beam for between three to 3.2 million oz for the year, while a bullish refined production forecast of some 3.4 million oz – a function of improvements in processing of metal-in-inventory – represented the upper end of Valterra’s guidance range. These production and refining advances come amid a recovery in prices. At…

Image source: Getty Images Many growth stocks have delivered superb returns in 2025, but sadly, Playtech (PTEC.L) isn’t among them. The gaming software enterprise saw close to 60% of its market-cap get wiped out earlier this year. And just this week, the company saw another massive single-day crash of 23%. What’s going on? And has this secretly created a buying opportunity for long-term investors? Let’s start with the initial 60% collapse of Playtech shares earlier this year. In the last few years, investment analysts have been growing increasingly concerned about the state of Playtech’s margins and lack of growth. In…

Afreximbank’s new president calls for an African digital currency to ease cross-border payments. The plan would build on PAPSS and the Pan-African Currency Marketplace to deepen integration. Elombi also pledges investment in digital infrastructure, trade, and local value creation. Afreximbank’s new president, George Elombi (pictured), has called for the creation of an African digital currency to facilitate cross-border payments and accelerate the continent’s economic integration. Speaking at his inauguration in New Cairo on Saturday, October 25, 2025, Elombi said the project would be a top priority alongside payment infrastructure and artificial intelligence. “This is the time to…

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Shortlists 6 Global Firms For Coastal Road Gardens Development Project; Work To Begin Soon After Official Approval | Mumbai: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) shortlisted six leading international architecture firms to design and landscape 53 hectares (130 acres) of reclaimed land along the Mumbai Coastal Road, transforming the stretch into vibrant public spaces. Nearly a year after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) flagship Mumbai Coastal Road project was opened to traffic, RIL was appointed to develop the surrounding green zones from Priyadarshini Park to Worli. According to a Hindustan Times report, the selected firms hail from the Netherlands,…

The African Union (AU) has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support inclusive financing frameworks for the cultural and creative industries.Addressing the fourth G20 Culture Working Group Meeting, AU Head of the Culture Division, Angela Martins, noted that Africa’s creative industries, ranging from film, music, fashion and design to digital arts are among the fastest-growing sectors in the economy. “Culture is not only our identity; it is a driver of innovation, employment, and sustainable growth,” Martins said on Monday in Zimbali, KwaZulu-Natal.She emphasised the importance of integrating culture into national development strategies, and empowering women and youth to…

Jannik Sinner has now banked $50million in career prize money with his Vienna Open title win.The world no. 2 came from a set down to beat Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-3 7-5 on Sunday and lift his 22nd singles title.Novak Djokovic vomits on court in grim conditions during the Shanghai Masters4Sinner won his second Vienna Open title on SundayCredit: GettySinner not only won another 500 ATP points, but he has also taken home €511,835 [$596,211, £446,891] worth of prize money.It means he has crossed the $50m line in career earnings, with his total now standing at a whopping $50,460,897 [37,826,760].The Italian…