Christmas donations gift demand up, charities say

BBC - Nov 2, 2026

Charities collecting Christmas presents for struggling families say demand has gone up.

Read full article

More News

As Political Ad Spending Skyrockets, Broadcast TV Remains King

Nov 1, 2026

As Political Ad Spending Skyrockets, Broadcast TV Remains King

Even though marketers have increasingly shifted their dollars to other media, local stations are reaping a bonanza during these midterm elections. Nowhere is this is more evident than in Texas.

Chinese, German auto companies boost cooperation amid industry shift

Nov 1, 2026

Chinese, German auto companies boost cooperation amid industry shift

Chinese and German auto companies on Friday explored ways to boost cooperation amid profound global transformation and fierce industry competition.

Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack

Nov 1, 2026

Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says North Korea was responsible for the hack.

How Chinese private enterprises thrive in high-quality development

Nov 1, 2026

How Chinese private enterprises thrive in high-quality development

How Chinese private enterprises thrive in high-quality development

Shops looted as German cost-of-living protests turn violent

Nov 1, 2026

Shops looted as German cost-of-living protests turn violent

The protests in cities across Germany - including Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt - came on the same day hundreds of thousands also protested in France.

China's draft financial law takes aim at cross-border risks

Nov 1, 2026

China's draft financial law takes aim at cross-border risks

China's draft financial law takes aim at cross-border risks

ACLU’s Anthony Romero Says CEOs Are ‘Ducking the Hard Issues’

Nov 1, 2026

ACLU’s Anthony Romero Says CEOs Are ‘Ducking the Hard Issues’

Anthony Romero has led the American Civil Liberties Union since 2001. He worries that Americans have fewer rights now.

Cyril Hilsum, Who Helped Invent Flat-Panel Displays in TVs and iPhones, Has Died at 101

Nov 1, 2026

Cyril Hilsum, Who Helped Invent Flat-Panel Displays in TVs and iPhones, Has Died at 101

The man who helped develop the technology for liquid crystal displays — the screens in flat-panel televisions and laptops — has died at 101.

US firms lead business sign-ups for APEC CEO Summit in Shenzhen

Nov 1, 2026

US firms lead business sign-ups for APEC CEO Summit in Shenzhen

US firms lead business sign-ups for APEC CEO Summit in Shenzhen

China's top 1,000 private companies: Innovation at a glance

Nov 1, 2026

China's top 1,000 private companies: Innovation at a glance

China's top 1,000 private companies are boosting innovation, with R&D spending reaching 1.59 trillion yuan ($239 billion) in 2025, up 10.72% year on year. Their growing investment in research and global expansion is strengthening the country's innovation drive.

Japan nears 2% inflation target, but households struggle

Nov 1, 2026

Japan nears 2% inflation target, but households struggle

Despite progress toward its long-sought inflation target, Japan continues to grapple with weak purchasing power, rising living costs and structural economic challenges.

US tech stocks hit by earnings shock: Alphabet slides 13%

Nov 1, 2026

US tech stocks hit by earnings shock: Alphabet slides 13%

US technology shares suffered their worst selloff in months last week as a wave of quarterly results disappointed investors worried about whether massive artificial intelligence spending will ever pay off.

Recommended

The Financial Metrics

The Financial Metrics delivers breaking news and delves into the insights of business with progressive financial advice for today’s advanced business environment.

ABOUT US
NEWSLETTER

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 The Financial Metrics. All Rights Reserved.