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Royal Mail says proposed cuts to head-office and support roles will come through voluntary departures as it restructures for falling letter volumes.

The S&P 500 closed at a record and the Nasdaq set another peak as Treasury yields eased and AI-related stocks shaped trading.

The Bell reports rumors of a suspected plague outbreak in Irkutsk, after a worker’s death and quarantine reports. Authorities have not confirmed an outbreak.

At Sibos 2026, Fed Governor Christopher Waller discussed AI’s potential and risks in cross-border payments and autonomous online shopping.

Halper Sadeh says it is investigating proposed transactions involving RXO, PTC, Lifecore and WaFd; no findings of wrongdoing are stated.

OBR figures show UK debt interest is forecast to reach £117bn in 2027-28, above projected borrowing, adding pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Argentina approved Glencore’s MARA project for RIGI investment incentives. The decision does not amount to a final construction approval.

The Nasdaq rose 1.2% after weak U.S. jobs data lowered market-implied odds of an October Fed rate hike, while Treasury yields ended higher.

Gold rose 64% in 2025 and reached $5,595 in January 2026 before falling. MoneyWeek reports investors have recently bought both gold and crypto.

Descartes will showcase AI and logistics technology innovations at its 2026 Innovation Forum in Chicago, October 6-8, spanning freight, trade and fleet tools.