Australian Banking Sector - Australia's largest banks, including Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), Westpac (WBC), National Australia Bank (NAB), and ANZ (ANZ), are reducing reliance on mortgage brokers to enhance profitability in a competitive A$1.6 trillion home loan market [2][9] - In-house loan originations are 20-30% more profitable than those sourced through brokers, prompting banks to hire more bankers and invest in proprietary channels for direct lending [3][9] - The combined cash earnings for the "Big Four" banks fell by 4.5% to approximately A$30 billion (US$19.5 billion) in 2025, with net interest margins (NIMs) increasing by only 2 basis points to 1.8% [4][9] Boeing Company - Boeing is focusing on improving customer relations at the Dubai Airshow amid ongoing delays for its 777X mini-jumbo program, with the first delivery now expected in 2027 [5][6][9] - The delays, attributed to the stringent certification process with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), have resulted in a $4.9 billion charge in Q3 2025, with additional charges anticipated between $2.5 billion and $4 billion [6][9] - Major customers like Qatar Airways and Emirates have been affected by the delays, with Emirates expressing significant frustration [7][9]