Business news — October 21, 2026

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1. BusinessBudgetEarningsMarketing

   Oct 21, 2026, 22:47 UTC

   

   Argentina's Wages Outpace Inflation in August

   According to the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC), wages in Argentina's registered private sector grew by 2.6% in August, surpassing the month's inflation rate of 1.7%. This marks the third consecutive month of real wage growth, reaching its highest level since January 2026.

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2. BusinessInflationEarnings

   Oct 21, 2026, 21:22 UTC

   

   Pope Leo XIV Does Not Need Further Cancer Treatment

   Pope Leo XIV, who underwent surgery for lung cancer, has been given the all-clear by his doctors. Final tests confirmed that the cancer was localized and did not spread, meaning no further treatment is necessary. The Pope, who is 71, was discharged from the hospital on Saturday and has resumed his duties, including holding a general audience on Wednesday.

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3. BusinessTradeEquitiesCrypto

   Oct 21, 2026, 20:54 UTC

   

   SpaceX and Tesla Explore Merger to Consolidate Bitcoin Holdings

   SpaceX and Tesla are reportedly exploring a merger that would unite their combined Bitcoin (BTC) holdings, totaling over 30,000 BTC, making it the sixth-largest BTC holder globally.

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4. BusinessReal EstateStock Market

   Oct 21, 2026, 16:32 UTC

   Large Homes Sold in Sweden

   Several spacious homes have recently been sold in Sweden. A 106 sqm house in Munkfors, a 103 sqm house in Hagfors, a 182 sqm house in Karlskoga, an 88 sqm house in Klässbol, a 227 sqm villa in Karlskoga, and a 132 sqm chain house in Karlskoga have all found buyers.

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5. BusinessReal EstateLayoffs

   Oct 21, 2026, 14:30 UTC

   Luxury Home Sales: Prices Vary by Size

   Recent sales data reveals varying prices for luxury homes based on their size. A 190 sqm house sold for €6.5 million, while a smaller 108 sqm house fetched €9 million, indicating that price is not solely determined by size.

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6. BusinessMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

   Oct 21, 2026, 10:27 UTC

   

   UK Approves Jackdaw Gas Field Amidst Controversy

   The UK government has approved the Jackdaw gas field, a major proposed gas field off the coast of Scotland. Developers have been waiting for a fresh decision since January 2025. The project is expected to increase domestic gas production by around 6% at its peak and support the country's gas supply over its lifespan of up to 11 years. The decision has sparked criticism from environmental groups and some Labour MPs over climate concerns.

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