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Thailand Rejects Ceasefire Claims and Presses On With Military Action Against Cambodia

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Corporate & Industry Trends

Disney Commits 1 Billion Dollar Investment to OpenAI and Opens Access to Iconic Characters on Sora

Economy

China Inflation Reaches Near Two Year Peak as Producer Prices Sink Further

Economy

Ray Dalio Says Gulf Nations Are Rising as a New Global Epicenter for Wealth and Innovation

Personal Finance

Michael and Susan Dell Commit Record $6.25 Billion to Jumpstart Investment Accounts for 25 Million American Children

Historic philanthropic pledge aims to expand access to long-term savings and early wealth building through newly launched Trump accounts

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

What the UK Autumn Budget Could Mean for Your Money

A Closer Look at Possible Tax Changes and Economic Pressures

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Senator Bill Cassidy Pushes New Plan to Replace ACA Premium Credits with Pre-Paid Health Savings Accounts

With Obamacare subsidies set to expire, lawmakers weigh a controversial proposal that would shift financial support directly to individuals through upfront HSAs.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Economy

The Rise of the Appetizer Economy as Diners Downshift Spending

Food inflation is reshaping restaurant behavior, with consumers choosing smaller plates, promotions, and value-driven menu items over full entrees

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Ukraine Signals Willingness to Drop NATO Bid as U.S.-Led Peace Talks Gain Momentum

Zelenskyy floats major concession in Berlin negotiations as Washington’s envoys report progress toward ending the war with Russia

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

India’s Inflation Ticks Higher in November as Food and Fuel Relief Fades

Rising prices for essentials lift consumer inflation from record lows, even as the central bank maintains room to support growth

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Investing

Jimmy Lai Convicted Under Hong Kong Security Law as Political Space Narrows Further

Court ruling against the media tycoon underscores Beijing’s tightening grip and raises fresh questions over judicial independence and investor confidence in Asia’s financial hub

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Silver Surges to Record Highs in 2025 as Supply Tightens and Global Demand Accelerates

The metal known for its volatility has outperformed gold this year, driven by shrinking supply, soaring industrial use, and an extraordinary wave of consumer buying.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Foreign Investors Eye China’s AI Startups as Valuations Remain Affordable

Despite U.S. AI boom and bubble concerns, China’s leaner AI firms attract global capital with lower costs and faster growth potential

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Lastest articles

Fiber Surge: The Next Big Trend in Grocery and Gut Health

As consumers embrace gut wellness, food and beverage companies are racing to launch fiber-rich products and prebiotic innovations

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

The Rise of the Appetizer Economy as Diners Downshift Spending

Food inflation is reshaping restaurant behavior, with consumers choosing smaller plates, promotions, and value-driven menu items over full entrees

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Trump Pushes to Rebuild America’s Shipbuilding Power as Global Rivals Pull Ahead

A White House-led revival aims to restore U.S. shipyards through foreign partnerships, workforce expansion, and national security priorities, but structural gaps remain deep

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Belarus Releases Nobel Laureate and Top Opposition Figures in Sanctions-for-Prisoners Deal With Washington

Lukashenko frees more than 120 detainees after talks with U.S. envoy as potash sanctions are rolled back in a rare diplomatic breakthrough

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Ukraine Signals Willingness to Drop NATO Bid as U.S.-Led Peace Talks Gain Momentum

Zelenskyy floats major concession in Berlin negotiations as Washington’s envoys report progress toward ending the war with Russia

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

India’s Inflation Ticks Higher in November as Food and Fuel Relief Fades

Rising prices for essentials lift consumer inflation from record lows, even as the central bank maintains room to support growth

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Thailand Rejects Ceasefire Claims and Presses On With Military Action Against Cambodia

Fresh airstrikes and border clashes continue despite U.S. intervention, exposing deep fractures in ceasefire efforts and raising regional stability concerns

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Asian Stocks Slide as South Korea Leads Declines Amid China Data Jitters

Weak Chinese consumption figures and a pullback in global tech shares weigh on Asia-Pacific markets as investors turn cautious

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Copper Prices Surge Toward New Extremes as U.S. Stockpiling Intensifies

Tariff fears, supply constraints, and strategic hoarding push the world’s most closely watched industrial metal into uncharted territory

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

China’s November Retail Sales Undershoot Forecasts as Consumer Weakness Intensifies

Sluggish spending, deepening property losses, and soft investment data highlight the growing challenge Beijing faces in reviving domestic demand

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Jimmy Lai Convicted Under Hong Kong Security Law as Political Space Narrows Further

Court ruling against the media tycoon underscores Beijing’s tightening grip and raises fresh questions over judicial independence and investor confidence in Asia’s financial hub

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Ozon — The Startup Building Russia’s E-Commerce Giant

How a Russian online marketplace is transforming retail and logistics across the country

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Former CIA Chief Petraeus Calls Trump’s National Security Strategy a Wake-Up Call for Europe

The former general says Trump’s push for higher European defense spending and potential use of frozen Russian assets could reshape security dynamics amid the Ukraine war.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX IPO Plans for 2026 Amid $800 Billion Valuation

The space company aims to raise over $30 billion as commercial Starlink revenue surges and government contracts play a minor role in overall earnings.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Oracle Expands Long Term Lease Obligations as AI Infrastructure Demand Accelerates

The company’s lease portfolio and capital spending surge as it races to supply large scale compute capacity for hyperscalers and fast growing AI clients.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Terra Founder Do Kwon Receives 15 Year Prison Term Following Multi Billion Dollar Crypto Collapse

The court called the failure of TerraUSD and Luna one of the most damaging frauds in modern financial history, leaving global investors with staggering losses.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Sam Altman Projects OpenAI Will Leave Code Red Status by January as GPT 5.2 Debuts

The company launches its most capable model to date, signaling renewed competitive momentum amid escalating pressure from Google and Anthropic.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Disney Commits 1 Billion Dollar Investment to OpenAI and Opens Access to Iconic Characters on Sora

The entertainment giant deepens its AI strategy through a sweeping licensing deal that brings more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters into OpenAI’s video and image generation platforms.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Broadcom Identifies Anthropic as Its Previously Undisclosed 10 Billion Dollar Chip Client

The AI startup has now placed more than 21 billion dollars in chip and server rack orders as tech firms accelerate competition for next-generation compute infrastructure.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Trump Establishes Nationwide AI Regulatory Standard, Curtailing State-Level Authority

White House order creates a unified federal framework for artificial intelligence oversight, marking a major shift in U.S. tech policy.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Asia Pacific Equities Climb as U.S. Markets Hit New Highs

Regional gains follow Wall Street’s record-setting rally and renewed optimism after the latest Federal Reserve rate cut.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

OpenAI’s Founders Become Fierce Competitors in the Global AI Power Race

A decade after launching a nonprofit lab, Sam Altman and Elon Musk now lead rival companies shaping a trillion-dollar AI economy.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Thailand Plunges Into Early Elections as Political Crisis Deepens

Dissolution of parliament intensifies domestic instability while border clashes with Cambodia escalate and Washington pushes to rescue a fragile ceasefire.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Capillary Technologies — The Startup Transforming Retail with AI-Driven Customer Engagement

How an Indian SaaS startup is helping retailers build loyalty and improve customer experience

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

U.S. Seizes Massive Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions

The Skipper, carrying 1.1 million barrels of crude, was stopped offshore as Washington escalates pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s regime.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

EU Businesses Move from Talk to Action on Reducing Reliance on China

Supply chain diversification accelerates as companies seek alternatives amid rising trade tensions and record Chinese exports.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

AI Defense Surge Transforms UK and Germany Into European Innovation Hubs

Private investment and government support fuel the rise of billion-dollar defense startups in Europe

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Coupang Chief Steps Down After Massive Cyberattack

Resignation follows the exposure of nearly 34 million customer records and intensifies scrutiny of South Korea’s cybersecurity standards.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Australia Enforces World’s First Nationwide Under 16 Social Media Ban

A landmark policy introduces strict age verification across major platforms and sets a global precedent for regulating youth access to digital spaces.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Federal Reserve Delivers Third Rate Cut but Signals a Cautious Path Forward

A divided central bank lowers its benchmark rate again while projecting far slower easing in the years ahead.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

China Faces Urgent Call to Shift Toward Consumption Driven Growth

IMF chief warns that China’s export dependence risks fueling global trade backlash and urges faster structural reforms.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Oracle Stock Craters After Revenue Miss, Triggering Sell-Off Across AI Leaders Including Nvidia and CoreWeave

Weak top-line results and soaring capital demands shake investor confidence as Oracle’s aggressive AI infrastructure strategy faces heightened scrutiny.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Coca-Cola Names Henrique Braun as Incoming Chief Executive in Leadership Transition

Longtime executive will take over from James Quincey in March 2026 as the beverage giant adapts to shifting consumer preferences and global market pressures.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Big Tech Races Into India With Over Fifty Billion Dollars Committed in a Single Day

Global technology giants accelerate investment in India’s data centers, cloud capacity, and AI infrastructure as the country becomes a strategic innovation and deployment hub.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Switzerland Confirms Retroactive U.S. Tariff Cap at 15% Starting Mid-November

The agreement ends the 39% tariff imposed by Trump, with Switzerland committing $200 billion in U.S. investments and expanded duty-free quotas.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

CureVac — The Startup Pioneering mRNA Therapeutics and Vaccines

How a German biotech company is advancing medical innovation with mRNA technology

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Bill Gates Warns AI Market Will Become Fiercely Competitive

Microsoft cofounder says not all high-valued AI companies will succeed as technology reshapes industries and global markets brace for disruption.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Hassett Seen as Frontrunner for Federal Reserve Chair Survey: Participants Say Trump Should Choose a Different Leader

A new CNBC Fed Survey reveals a wide gap between expectations and preferences as economists raise concerns about policy independence, inflation risks and market stability.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

OpenAI Appoints Former Slack Chief Denise Dresser to Spearhead Global Revenue Expansion

The AI leader brings aboard a seasoned enterprise executive as it targets aggressive growth amid intensifying competition and massive infrastructure demands.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Trump Administration Adjusts China Soybean Purchase Deadline as Officials Clarify Timeline Confusion

A discrepancy between White House documents and U.S. trade officials raises fresh questions about China’s commitment to a multibillion-dollar soybean buying agreement.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

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