[ad_1] (Reuters) – Business activity in Russia’s services sector grew at a slower pace in September amid a weaker rise in demand, a business survey showed on Thursday, with firms also moderating their hiring efforts. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index for Russian services fell to 50.5 in September from 52.3 in August, indicating only a fractional rise in output. Any reading above 50 signals growth, while below 50 indicates contraction. Inflationary pressures led companies to pass on higher costs to customers, producing a historically strong increase in selling prices, S&P Global said in a statement. The pace of job…
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[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — Chinese shares in Hong Kong fell as investors hit pause on their world-beating rally over the past month. Japanese stocks gained on a weaker yen while oil rose for a third day amid tensions in the Middle East.Most Read from BloombergA gauge of Hong Kong-listed Chinese companies dropped as much as 4.9%, halting a 13-day rally that was fueled by optimism over measures to stimulate the world’s second-biggest economy. The Hang Seng Index sank as much as 4.5%, its biggest intraday drop in almost two years. Markets in mainland China remain shut for Golden Week. US and…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images. Individuals can try to build a healthy second income for retirement in a number of ways. Products like the Cash ISA have enjoyed a renaissance more recently as savings rates have perked up. According to HM Revenue and Customs, the number of Cash ISAs that were subscribed to in 2022/23 rose by a whopping 722,000 year on year, to just under 7.9m. It’s no coincidence that this coincided with the Bank of England starting its interest rate hiking cycle in late 2021. However, opting to just save cash rather than invest could result in significant…
[ad_1] The 1961 Impala, a crowning achievement in Chevrolet’s lineup, continued its dominance in the American automotive market. Building upon its success from previous years, the Impala offered a compelling combination of style, performance, and value. With over 500,000 units sold, it solidified its position as the nation’s best-selling car. Customers were spoiled for choice with a range of engine options, from the standard 235ci six-cylinder to the powerful 348ci V8. The introduction of the Super Sport package added a touch of sportiness and luxury, while the iconic 409 engine provided exhilarating performance for those seeking more power. 1961 Chevrolet…
[ad_1] HANGA ROA, Easter Island/LAS HORQUETAS, Argentina (Reuters)- – The moon blotted out most of the sun across the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday afternoon, giving just a few specks of land an impressive annular “ring of fire” eclipse. Only Easter Island and a small area near the southern tip of Chile and Argentina witnessed an annular eclipse, lasting just a few minutes. “The ring of fire is a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Rocio Garcia, a tourist on Easter Island told Reuters on Tuesday. “Especially here in Rapa Nui with the Moai in the background it will be spectacular.” An annular eclipse happens…
[ad_1] Hyundai and Kia, both under the umbrella of Hyundai Motors, have taken distinct approaches to the adoption of the NACS charging standard in the US. While Hyundai has been more proactive, announcing plans to equip its upcoming models with a native NACS port, Kia has opted for a more cautious strategy, offering free NACS adapters to certain EV6 and EV9 owners but requiring others to pay. Despite these differences, both brands have ensured their EV owners can access the expansive Tesla Supercharger network, providing a convenient charging solution. This decision aligns with the growing trend of car manufacturers partnering…
[ad_1] Hyundai has given its Ioniq 5 N a facelift for the South Korean market. The 2025 model gets an enhanced N Drift Optimizer and N e-Shift function. It also comes with more standard features. Hopefully, these changes will also make their way to the US version. The N Drift Optimizer now has 10 selectable levels of assistance. Level 10 minimizes the intervention of the Vehicle Dynamic Control system, making the car easier to drift. The N Drift Optimizer also has improved monitoring logic for drifting conditions, considering road conditions and vehicle behavior. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Gets Facelift,…
[ad_1] Hennessey Performance Engineering, a renowned name for high performance vehicles, has once again raised the bar with its latest creation: the Venom 800 Ford F-150. This Texas-based tuning company has a long history of transforming stock vehicles into performance-oriented machines, and the Venom 800 is their most ambitious project yet. Building upon the already impressive F-150 Raptor R, Hennessey has equipped the Venom 800 with a supercharger that boosts power output to an astonishing 800 horsepower and 757 lb-ft of torque. This substantial increase in power ensures that the Venom 800 is capable of dominating any off-road course or…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images In recent years, economic and political uncertainty in Britain has damaged demand for FTSE 250 shares. So while it’s up in the year to date, the UK’s second-most-prestigious stock index remains jam-packed with cheap stocks. Investors have several tools at their disposal to find bargain shares. Two commonly used metrics are the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and dividend yield, which can be used to assess a stock’s value relative to its growth and income prospects. Using these indicators, I believe these two FTSE 250 shares are worth serious consideration from value investors this month. The Renewables…
[ad_1] The Honda Passport, a midsize SUV that hasn’t been a major sales success, is undergoing a complete redesign for the 2026 model year. Scheduled to be revealed this fall, the first units will arrive in dealerships early next year with a new engine. The Passport is more rugged than the family oriented Pilot and currently features a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine known as the J35Y6. This engine was used in the Pilot until 2022, when it was replaced by the J35Y8 in the 2023 model. The J35Y8 differs from the J35Y6 in several key areas. While both engines…