Asos investigating after thousands of customers get notification saying retailer has been hacked - as it happened
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β’Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:18:52 GMT
π° What Happened
A business live blog reported that thousands of Asos customers got phone alerts saying the retailer was hacked. Asos said it was investigating unauthorised activity.
The same blog covered oil prices falling, with Brent crude dropping below $100 a barrel. Wall Street stocks hit fresh record highs on an AI rally.
π The Backstory
The blog tracked UK and European markets through the day. It noted the IMF urging targeted support for poor households hit by an energy price shock.
A Bank of England policymaker said above-target inflation was "embedded" in the UK. The post also followed moves in French central bank and bond markets.
π― Why It Matters
The digest shows how daily news links hacking, prices, and jobs. Oil and stock moves can affect what people pay and save.
A business live blog reported that thousands of Asos customers got phone alerts saying the retailer was hacked. Asos said it was investigating unauthorised activity.
The same blog covered oil prices falling, with Brent crude dropping below $100 a barrel. Wall Street stocks hit fresh record highs on an AI rally.
The blog tracked UK and European markets through the day. It noted the IMF urging targeted support for poor households hit by an energy price shock.
A Bank of England policymaker said above-target inflation was "embedded" in the UK. The post also followed moves in French central bank and bond markets.
The digest shows how daily news links hacking, prices, and jobs. Oil and stock moves can affect what people pay and save.