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CDs make a comeback, boosting US recorded music revenue

Sept 1 (Reuters) - A resurgence in CD demand helped power a nearly 7% increase in U.S. recorded music revenue in the first half of 2026, the Recording Industry Association of America said on Tuesday. The jump underscores growing consumer interest in retro music formats,... Read More.

Venezuela’s assembly backs oil deal announced with U.S

CARACAS, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Venezuela's ruling party-dominated National Assembly backed the country's oil deal with the Trump administration in a vote on Tuesday, ahead of a visit to Caracas by the U.S. Energy Secretary. The unprecedented deal for the U.S. to gain access to... Read More.

Shareholder opposition to executive pay eases globally

By Simon Jessop LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Shareholder rebellions over executive pay eased across many of the world's biggest stock markets this year, with opposition falling in Europe, the United States and Japan despite a handful of high-profile revolts. The move comes as pay and... Read More.

Explainer-US Treasury yields are rising — Why does it matter?

By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) - A selloff in U.S. government bonds is pushing up borrowing costs, which could squeeze households, companies, financial markets and the federal budget alike. WHY HAVE YIELDS BEEN RISING? Investors point to several forces behind the move, which has... Read More.

Explainer-What’s behind the selloff in world bond markets?

By Dhara Ranasinghe and Harry Robertson LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Government borrowing costs from the United States to Germany and Japan are at or near multi-decade peaks on heightened worries about inflation and rising interest rates, along with nagging anxiety about their debt loads.... Read More.