(May 20, 2026) – World Business News Updates
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World Business News Updates
Loaded 123 stories from 15 working feeds. Last updated: May 20, 2026, 06:30 AM PHT.
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1Inflation Fears Cloud G7 Economic Agenda as Iran War Persists
Alan Rappeport — May 20, 2026, 12:29 AM PHT -
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3Senators criticize US transport chief for road trip paid for by corporate donors
Reuters — May 20, 2026, 06:19 AM PHT -
4Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2007 as Inflation Fears Set In
Joe Rennison — May 20, 2026, 06:17 AM PHT -
5Processa Pharmaceuticals president David Young buys $4,588 in shares
Investing.com — May 20, 2026, 06:13 AM PHT -
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8Tickle Me Elmo and the ‘Elmo-Mania’ That Consumed America
Amisha Padnani — May 20, 2026, 05:29 AM PHT -
9Trump’s Stock Trades Raise Eyebrows. The Family Says He Keeps His Hands Off.
Ben Protess — May 20, 2026, 05:06 AM PHT -
10Home Depot says its sales are healthy, but here’s where customers are holding back
Tomi Kilgore — May 20, 2026, 04:35 AM PHT -
11Illumina releases 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, expanding access to genomics and accelerating global impact – PR Newswire
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12Canada should lead a clean trade pact for steel and aluminum – Policy Options
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13Trump says he’ll let Warsh ‘do what he wants to do’ with interest rates. It’s a remark that Fed watchers have been bracing for.
Victor Reklaitis — May 20, 2026, 04:18 AM PHT -
14US stocks today: US stocks slip as inflation worries push Treasury yields higher – The Economic Times
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15H World Group Ltd stock (US4433161091): earnings reaction keeps investors cautious – AD HOC NEWS
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16Wall Street slips as inflation fears push yields higher – The Detroit News
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:53 PM PHT -
17Gold Declines as Inflation Fears Fuel Interest Rate Hike Bets – Mint
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18Iran war slowing global growth, reigniting inflation: UN – Arab News
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 03:35 AM PHT -
19Global Economy Hit, Gaza Aid Lags, S. Sudan Violence – Mirage News
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 03:26 AM PHT -
20Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
Lisa Lerer, Ruth Igielnik and Camille Baker — May 20, 2026, 03:24 AM PHT -
21Kevin Warsh’s first challenge as Fed Chair is to fight inflation — while keeping Trump happy – AOL.com
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 03:10 AM PHT -
22The Great “Trade-Down” Behind The Consumer Spending Paradox
Greg Petro, Contributor — May 20, 2026, 03:02 AM PHT -
23The Merger Of NextEra & Dominion Is About Finding The Energy Future
John Tamny, Contributor — May 20, 2026, 03:00 AM PHT -
24Smart Ports Global Strategic Business Report 2026: Market – GlobeNewswire
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 10:56 PM PHT -
25Can Burnham turn ‘Manchesterism’ into a practical offer for government?
Jessica Elgot, Heather Stewart and Kiran Stacey — May 20, 2026, 02:29 AM PHT -
26Weaponised dependency: Chinese mercantilism is more damaging to global trade than Trump tariffs – The Economic Times
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 02:27 AM PHT -
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28Canada, United States and Europe Business Travel Faces AI Adoption Gap, Hotel Pricing Challenges and Fragmented Data in Race to Deliver Perfect Business Trip – New Report – Travel And Tour World
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 01:58 AM PHT -
29WATCH | Market Report – Business Day
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 01:58 AM PHT -
302.50pm Markets Update – RTE.ie
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 01:45 AM PHT -
31The Guardian view on saving for old age: alarming shortfalls set the scene for a pensions overhaul | Editorial
Editorial — May 20, 2026, 01:37 AM PHT -
32The Guardian view on domestic workers: Indonesia shows that, against the odds, they are fighting for their rights | Editorial
Editorial — May 20, 2026, 01:37 AM PHT -
33UK supermarkets urged to consider voluntary price caps on essential foods
Sarah Butler, Mark Sweney and Heather Stewart — May 20, 2026, 01:11 AM PHT -
34Gree Electric Appliances Inc stock (CNE0000001D4): earnings momentum and global HVAC demand in focus – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 01:11 AM PHT -
35ET Now Live TV: Business News Live TV Online, Finance & Market News Live Streaming – ET Now
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 12:46 AM PHT -
36G7 ministers warn of global economic risks amid energy shocks and trade imbalances – People Daily
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37G7 finance ministers seek common ground despite divisions over Russia and trade – RFI
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 12:38 AM PHT -
38New Research Finds ICE Immigration Raids Harm The Economy
Stuart Anderson, Senior Contributor — May 20, 2026, 12:36 AM PHT -
39Former Fed Official: The Fed’s Biggest Mistake Wasn’t Rate Cuts. It Was Keeping Them Low Too Long. – AOL.com
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 12:33 AM PHT -
40US STOCKS-Wall St slips as inflation worries push yields to new highs – Devdiscourse
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 12:26 AM PHT -
41US software stocks attempt a rebound as investors reassess AI risks – The Economic Times
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 20, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
42Canada Inflation Heats Up to 2.8% in April – WSJ
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:59 PM PHT -
43NY Fed's Perli says rate control toolkit can navigate lower reserve demand – The Economic Times
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:44 PM PHT -
44Why the Fed is going to have to raise interest rates in July, according to market vet Ed Yardeni – AOL.com
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:15 PM PHT -
45Could XRP Be the Spark for Wall Street’s Blockchain Shift? Uphold President Thinks So – CryptoRank
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:14 PM PHT -
46Rising Energy Costs and Data Centers at Heart of NextEra’s Dominion Bid
Ivan Penn — May 19, 2026, 11:13 PM PHT -
47Calgary doubles down on trade diversification as global uncertainty reshapes the economic landscape – Calgary Economic Development
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:10 PM PHT -
48Alberta companies go global as Trade Accelerator Program reaches 50 cohorts – Calgary Economic Development
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:10 PM PHT -
49The European Union has no choice but to fight for its free trade policies in a hostile world – The Parliament Magazine
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:04 PM PHT -
50The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again – Audacy
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:01 PM PHT -
51ISS-Corporate Launches ISSB-Aligned Reporting Tool as IFRS Sustainability Rules Gain Global Traction – ESG News
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 10:50 PM PHT -
52GSL to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock? – TradingView
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 10:50 PM PHT -
53Will a Kevin Warsh-Led Fed Sink the Stock Market? Here's What the Puzzle Pieces Suggest. – The Motley Fool
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 05:06 PM PHT -
54Wall St eyes lower open on extended chip selloff, inflation concerns – Yahoo! Finance Canada
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 09:01 PM PHT -
55LX International Corp stock (KR7001120005): earnings recovery and portfolio shift in focus – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 08:38 PM PHT -
56Quote of the day by Michael Price: 'Wall Street tends to overreact when it gets worried about earnings' – The Economic Times
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 08:30 PM PHT -
57Billionaires are trying to lull us into AI complacency. Don’t let them | Steven Greenhouse
Steven Greenhouse — May 19, 2026, 08:00 PM PHT -
58McDonald's Corporation stock (US5801351017): earnings, dividend and brand power in focus – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 07:59 PM PHT -
59Bear attack on India markets: No Indian company in world's top 100 listed firms by market cap, says report – Business Today
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 07:46 PM PHT -
60Earnings slow with 611 companies reporting; focus on retail and Nvidia amid rising corporate uncertainty. – Pluang
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 07:14 PM PHT -
61Fed's Warsh has a difficult boss and tough job ahead, says StanChart CEO Winters – AOL.com
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 07:12 PM PHT -
62Universal Music Group N.V. stock (NL0015000L76): investors eye latest earnings and streaming momentu – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 07:11 PM PHT -
6390% of Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation Is Now Essential, According to New Global Study | Corporate – EQS News
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 07:06 PM PHT -
64Retail Giants and Tech Firms Report First Quarter Corporate Profits – AsatuNews.co.id
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 06:55 PM PHT -
65Logitech International S.A. stock (CH0025751329): fresh earnings beat and steady 2026 performance – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 06:53 PM PHT -
66Strait of crisis: Iran’s dangerous gamble with global economy – News9live
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 06:47 PM PHT -
67US debt load could undercut Warsh's plan to shrink Fed balance sheet – AOL.com
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 06:23 PM PHT -
68US STOCKS-US stock futures fall as chips extend slide, inflation worries persist – Devdiscourse
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 06:13 PM PHT -
69Retailers and Nvidia Close Out Q1 Earnings Season – Let's Data Science
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 06:05 PM PHT -
70Calls grow for US-China energy trade expansion – but is it feasible? – South China Morning Post
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 06:00 PM PHT -
71Indonesia urges Asean to seal digital trade deal – SunStar Publishing Inc.
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 05:59 PM PHT -
72Global Dermocosmetics Market Report 2026 | Total Revenue to – GlobeNewswire
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 05:44 PM PHT -
73G7 Finance Ministers Discuss Economic Risks From Iran Conflict and Global Trade Fragmentation – Modern Diplomacy
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 05:40 PM PHT -
74US stock futures fall on extended chip losses, inflation worries – KITCO
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 05:32 PM PHT -
75CRA International stock (US12563P1057): earnings momentum and regulatory consulting in focus – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 05:12 PM PHT -
76Calls for ‘No Seed Oil’ Push Companies to Order Up Butter and Beef Tallow
Julie Creswell — May 19, 2026, 05:01 PM PHT -
77China Petrochemical Development stock (TW0001215002): earnings and dividend keep Taiwan chemicals pl – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 05:00 PM PHT -
78Münchener Rück (Munich Re) stock (DE0008430026): dividend strength after Q1 2026 earnings – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 04:46 PM PHT -
79After the key 5% level of the 30-year US Treasury yield is breached, Wall Street is divided: enter the market or wait and see? – Bitget
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 04:31 PM PHT -
80Handelsbanken Fonder AB Acquires 9,821 Shares of International Business Machines Corporation $IBM – MarketBeat
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 04:26 PM PHT -
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82Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide – Chattanooga Times Free Press
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 04:03 PM PHT -
83Government negotiation delegation for international economic and trade affairs established – vietnamnews.vn
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 03:50 PM PHT -
84UK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5% as firms squeezed by Iran war
Tom Knowles — May 19, 2026, 03:44 PM PHT -
85India’s Trade Diplomacy Boom: Diversifying for Global Dominance – DD News
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 03:08 PM PHT -
86No feelgood factor for Reeves as Iran war snuffs out economic upturn
Heather Stewart Economics editor — May 19, 2026, 03:07 PM PHT -
87India entering new phase in global trade, says Piyush Goyal – DD News
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 02:59 PM PHT -
88Pegatron Corp stock (TW0004938006): Apple supplier’s earnings and outlook in focus – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 02:44 PM PHT -
89Fears of new China shock as EU industry’s reliance on imports grows
Lisa O’Carroll — May 19, 2026, 02:00 PM PHT -
90The Sumitomo Warehouse stock (JP3401800002): logistics group in focus after latest earnings and divi – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 01:44 PM PHT -
91Veteran analyst stuns Wall Street with Fed interest rate forecast – AOL.com
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 01:27 PM PHT -
92TREASoURcE Shows How Circular Economy Solutions Can Move Beyond Pilots Across Sectors and Regions – Via Ritzau
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 01:00 PM PHT -
93Payoneer Global Inc stock (US7045391033): earnings growth and new AI tools keep fintech in focus – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 12:47 PM PHT -
94US Stock Market: Wall Street faces renewed volatility amid sharp rise in bond yields – The Economic Times
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 12:21 PM PHT -
95Paramount Global stock (US92553P2011): merger talks, earnings pressure and strategic shift under inv – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 12:09 PM PHT -
96OnMobile Global reports consolidated net loss of Rs 36.55 crore in the March 2026 quarter – Business Standard
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:40 AM PHT -
97Global shares trade mixed and Kospi falls 3% as oil prices keep swinging – Audacy
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:39 AM PHT -
98Taiyo Holdings Co Ltd stock (JP3458000009): earnings momentum and niche materials focus – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:33 AM PHT -
99ICICI Bank Ltd stock (INE090A01021): Q4 earnings growth draws global investor attention – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:32 AM PHT -
100StoneX Group stock (US86923S1046): earnings momentum and niche power in global markets – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:22 AM PHT -
101Otis Worldwide Corp. stock (US68902V1070): Q1 earnings and backlog put elevator specialist in focus – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:19 AM PHT -
102What is GDP and how fast is the UK economy growing? – BBC
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 11:06 AM PHT -
103Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
BBC News — May 19, 2026, 10:50 AM PHT -
104Mamdani, the ‘Tax-the-Rich’ Mayor, Reaches Out to Titans of Finance
Dana Rubinstein and Lauren Hirsch — May 19, 2026, 10:41 AM PHT -
105Marriott International stock (US5719032022): Q1 revenue growth and fee momentum keep focus on travel – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 10:29 AM PHT -
106Rupiah Breaches 17,600 per USD as Markets Eye BI Rate Hike – Gotrade
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 10:24 AM PHT -
107Australia’s Central Bank Could Hold Rates as It Weighs Iran Impact – WSJ
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 10:22 AM PHT -
108Gold Price Outlook: Why Central Bank Buying Could Support Bullion – Kalkine
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 10:16 AM PHT -
109Brown-Forman Corp stock (US1156372096): investors eye upcoming earnings after guidance and spirits d – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 10:03 AM PHT -
110Global markets on edge as world tensions shake investor confidence – Minute Mirror
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 09:57 AM PHT -
111Stocks cut some losses as tech sector erases decline day ahead of Nvidia results – Investing.com
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 09:31 AM PHT -
112Interpublic Group stock (US4606901001): advertising giant navigates AI shift after latest earnings – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 09:13 AM PHT -
113Apollo Global Management stock (US0376123065): earnings momentum and higher fee income draw attentio – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 09:08 AM PHT -
114ReNew Energy Global Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript – MarketBeat
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 08:22 AM PHT -
115Why UAE residents will still see one of the world’s lowest inflation rates in 2026 – Gulf News
"World business news OR Stock market OR Global Economy when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 08:04 AM PHT -
116Expeditors International stock (US3021301094): logistics specialist after latest quarterly earnings – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 07:32 AM PHT -
117Daio Paper Corp stock (JP3861200002): earnings focus and global tissue demand – AD HOC NEWS
"Global corporate news OR earnings reports when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 07:10 AM PHT -
118Oil prices, stocks start the week swinging – CommBank
"Wall Street updates OR central banks news when:1d" – Google News — May 19, 2026, 07:01 AM PHT