Crude oil, Brent
116.8 USD per barrel
+28.5% vs 2026-08
2026-09
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A markets hub of official economic and financial briefings.
Today’s briefings
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Updates
Building an energy system that delivers for allSpeech by Energy Secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, on the future of our energy system at Energy UK's annual conference.
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European Banking Authority · News
The EBA classifies USDC as the first significant e-money token in the European UnionThe European Banking Authority (EBA) has classified USDC, issued by Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS, as a significant e-money token (EMT) under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), following its assessment of the criteria set out in the Regulation. There are currently 45 EMTs in the European Union, which have been notified under MiCA, and…
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HM Treasury · Updates
A new chief executive at the Government Internal Audit AgencyPaul Wallek has been appointed as chief executive for the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA)
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Updates
Carbon capture and the renewal of British industrySpeech by Minister for Local Energy and Jobs, Martin McCluskey, at the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) 2026 annual conference.
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EIOPA · News
EIOPA factsheet shows European insurers’ home and cross-border investments as well as exposure concentrationsEIOPA collects and publishes comprehensive statistics on insurance undertakings in the European Economic Area. The factsheet published today complements regular statistics by providing further insights into insurers’ home and cross-border investments in securities.
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Competition and Markets Authority · Updates
The Brink’s Company / NCR Atleos Corporation merger inquiryThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by The Brink’s Company of NCR Atleos Corporation.
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Ministère de l’Économie · Toutes les actualités
Tout savoir sur le démembrement de propriétéDans le cadre d'une donation ou pour anticiper une succession, vous pouvez opter pour le démembrement de propriété. Qu'est-ce que c'est ? Quelles obligations ? On fait le point.
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Assemblée nationale · Commission des affaires économiques
Compte rendu de réunion n° 9 - Commission des affaires économiques -
ESMA · News
ESMA analysis shows continued growth in cross-border investment servicesESMA analysis shows continued growth in cross-border investment services 14 October 2026 Investor protection The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has completed its annual analysis of the cross-border provision of investment services , together with national competent authorities (NCAs).…
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Competition and Markets Authority · Updates
Wayfair: consumer protection enforcement caseThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated suspected infringements of consumer law in relation to the use of time limited offers by Wayfair Stores Limited (‘Wayfair’) in the UK and gave a Final Infringement Notice reflecting the settlement of the case.
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Competition and Markets Authority · Updates
Gold’s Gym (UK) Limited: consumer protection enforcement caseThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated suspected infringements of consumer law in relation to the presentation of mandatory fees by Gold’s Gym (UK) Limited in the UK and gave a Final Infringement Notice reflecting the settlement of the case.
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Competition and Markets Authority · Updates
Appliances Direct: consumer protection enforcement caseThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated suspected infringements of consumer law in relation to the use of time-limited offers and the addition of optional charges by Buy it Direct Ltd, trading as Appliances Direct (‘Appliances Direct’) in the UK and gave a Final Infringement Notice reflecting the settlement of the case.
Wires
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SEC
SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss IPO Modernization and Regulation CrowdfundingThe Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. to…
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SEC
SEC Proposes Expanding Securities Eligible for Cross Trading by Registered FundsThe Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to the Investment Company Act “cross-trading rule,” which permits transactions in securities between a registered…
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SEC
SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Co-CIO Ken Leech in Cherry Picking CaseThe Securities and Exchange Commission today moved for entry of a final judgment by consent against Stephen Kenneth Leech II, the former co-chief investment officer of registered…
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SEC
SEC to Host Virtual National Compliance Outreach Seminar for Investment Companies and Investment AdvisersThe Securities and Exchange Commission’s Compliance Outreach Program announced today that it will host a virtual national seminar for investment companies and investment advisers…
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SEC
SEC Coordinates with Global Financial Regulators to Raise Fraud Awareness During World Investor WeekThe Securities and Exchange Commission, in coordination with other U.S. and global financial regulators, today issued a joint investor bulletin as part of World Investor Week…
Dials
French fuels & lubricants (IPC 07.2.2)
126.15 index, 2025 = 100
+5.4% vs 2026-07
2026-08
INSEE, Indice des prix à la consommation · Licence Ouverte / Open Licence version 2.0 (Etalab)
INSEE, Indice des prix à la consommation, série 07.2.2. Licence Ouverte 2.0.
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