Families with debt payments exceeding 40% of income rose to 8.6% in 2025, despite gains in inflation-adjusted median income and net worth.

The 68,000-job decline was the second straight monthly drop, with younger workers and public-sector employees bearing much of the weakness.

Long-term prices held near A$12–13 per gigajoule even as the ACCC forecast heavier reliance on Queensland gas and storage during winter 2027.

The July-September 2026 report tracks delivery milestones and investment commitments across eight priority industries, alongside economic indicators measuring longer-term progress.

A record monthly increase in motor-fuel prices drove Norway’s headline inflation higher, even as the underlying measure remained unchanged after a central-bank rate hike.

A ninth straight annual decline masked a slight monthly rise, while workers’ household incomes fell after inflation despite stronger payroll figures.

First-time unemployment claims stayed below 200,000 for a fourth straight week, but continuing claims rose as hiring remained slow.

The $36.50-a-share cash offer would add Exparel and Zilretta to Viatris’ pain portfolio, with the acquisition expected to close by year-end.

Samsung’s preliminary third-quarter guidance points to another jump from its prior quarterly record, with full results scheduled for Oct. 29.

Sales reached $25.27 billion and organic revenue grew 3.1%, but narrower core margins and sluggish North American performance weighed on PepsiCo’s full-year outlook.