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Baidu Rises as China’s New AI Chip Contender

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Economy

South Korea Signals a Pause in Rate Cuts as Currency Pressures and Inflation Risks Rise

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What the UK Autumn Budget Could Mean for Your Money

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Kyiv Navigates High Stakes Pressure: Ukraine Races to Keep Trump Engaged While Protecting Its Sovereignty

Personal Finance

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

USAA Launches a $500 Million Mission to Empower Veterans and Their Families

With a bold five-year pledge, USAA commits to transforming the careers, finances and lives of military families nationwide.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Economy

UK Borrowing Costs Whipsaw After OBR Accidentally Publishes Fiscal Outlook Early

Unexpected release of key forecasts jolts gilt markets as investors brace for major tax rises and spending shifts in the Autumn Budget

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Taiwan Escalates Defense Push as President Lai Warns of Rapidly Rising Threats from Beijing

Lai announces a sweeping forty billion dollar defense expansion as China accelerates military drills and political pressure ahead of a potential 2027 flashpoint

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Moscow Weighs Cautious Response to Emerging Ukraine Peace Framework

Russia signals it needs deeper analysis as the U.S. intensifies diplomatic efforts to advance negotiations

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Investing

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

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Fund Faces Record Outflows as Bitcoin Suffers Sharp Monthly Drop

Spot bitcoin ETFs hit their worst month since 2022 as investors shift toward safer assets amid market uncertainty.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Michael Burry Debuts Paid Newsletter to Warn Investors About a Growing AI Market Bubble

After deregistering his hedge fund the famed “Big Short” investor returns with a detailed critique of today’s tech mania

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

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Europe Accelerates Push to Develop Rare Earths as Strategic Minerals

Two Nordic mining projects highlight Europe’s urgent drive to secure domestic sources of critical materials amid global supply chain pressures.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Baidu Rises as China’s New AI Chip Contender

As U.S. export controls sideline Nvidia, Baidu’s Kunlun chips accelerate into a central role in China’s race for AI self-reliance.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

K-Beauty’s Viral Rise Reshapes America

TikTok trends and soaring South Korean exports ignite a nationwide retail battle for the booming K-beauty market

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Alibaba launches new AI powered smart glasses starting at five hundred dollars

The Quark AI Glasses mark Alibaba’s latest push into consumer artificial intelligence as it challenges Meta and other global tech rivals in the emerging smart-wearables market

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Europe Begins Mission to Build a Unified Digital Defense Network

Airbus chief warns that creating a secure cross-border “combat cloud” will require major technological, political and military coordination over the next decade.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Activist Investor Boaz Weinstein Demands Full Board Replacement at Baillie Gifford-Managed Tech Trust

Saba Capital escalates its campaign against Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, citing years of underperformance and “unprecedented” value erosion.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Puma Shares Surge Nearly 19 Percent as Reports Emerge of Potential Takeover Bid From Anta Sports

Interest from major Asian sportswear groups sparks investor optimism as Puma battles a steep decline in sales and brand momentum

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Apple Fights Back as India’s Antitrust Case Threatens Massive Multi-Billion Dollar Penalty

The tech giant challenges the legal basis of India’s new competition rules as regulators weigh accusations of anti-competitive practices in the App Store

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Chinese Corporations Commit Hundreds of Millions to Support Victims After Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire in Decades

Major tech, retail, and investment firms rush to provide financial relief as the city confronts its worst blaze since 1948

Contributor:

Junia Wells

South Korea Imposes Record Sanctions on Prince Group as Global Crackdown on Southeast Asian Scam Networks Intensifies

Seoul targets 15 individuals and 132 entities in its largest-ever standalone action against transnational crime

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

United States to “Permanently Halt Migration from All Third-World Nations” Trump Declares

In response to a fatal National Guard shooting near the White House the president orders sweeping immigration curbs and suspends benefits for noncitizens

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

TrueLayer — The Fintech Startup Powering Open Banking

How a UK-based startup is revolutionizing financial connectivity and payments

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

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

Georgia Judge Ends Landmark Trump Racketeering Case

State prosecutors move to halt the long running election interference prosecution citing years of delays legal complications and the practical limits of pursuing charges against a sitting president

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

UK Borrowing Costs Whipsaw After OBR Accidentally Publishes Fiscal Outlook Early

Unexpected release of key forecasts jolts gilt markets as investors brace for major tax rises and spending shifts in the Autumn Budget

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Taiwan Escalates Defense Push as President Lai Warns of Rapidly Rising Threats from Beijing

Lai announces a sweeping forty billion dollar defense expansion as China accelerates military drills and political pressure ahead of a potential 2027 flashpoint

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Moscow Weighs Cautious Response to Emerging Ukraine Peace Framework

Russia signals it needs deeper analysis as the U.S. intensifies diplomatic efforts to advance negotiations

Contributor:

Junia Wells

South Korea Signals a Pause in Rate Cuts as Currency Pressures and Inflation Risks Rise

A weakening won and stronger price outlook prompt a shift in tone from the Bank of Korea

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Apple Set to Overtake Samsung in Global Smartphone Shipments for the First Time Since 2010

Apple’s iPhone 17 momentum reshapes the competitive landscape as analysts project a multi-year lead

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Medicare Drug Price Cuts Reshape the Future for Novo Nordisk AstraZeneca and Europe’s Pharma Leaders

Newly negotiated Medicare prices under U.S. policy reforms signal major financial and strategic shifts for global drugmakers.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Deadly Hong Kong Tower Blaze Claims 44 Lives as Investigators Cite Severe Negligence

Authorities allege unsafe renovation practices fueled one of the city’s worst residential fires in decades, with hundreds still unaccounted for.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Netflix Stumbles with Short Outage as ‘Stranger Things’ Final Season Premieres

A surge of global demand for the blockbuster series briefly overwhelmed the platform during its highly anticipated season-five debut.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

China Industrial Earnings Sink in October Amid Mounting Economic Pressures

A sharp profit downturn highlights weakening demand, rising trade tensions, and broader signs of economic strain.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Sendinblue — The Startup Powering Businesses with Smarter Marketing

How a French startup is transforming digital marketing for small and medium-sized businesses

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Dell Beats AI Expectations Despite Q3 Revenue Miss

Strong AI demand drives bullish outlook for next quarter

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

New Zealand Cuts Rates to a Three-Year Low

Central bank signals a halt to its easing cycle as early signs of recovery emerge

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Core Wholesale Inflation Slows in September

A closer look at producer prices and retail sales reveals easing cost pressures across the U.S. economy

Contributor:

Junia Wells

What the UK Autumn Budget Could Mean for Your Money

A Closer Look at Possible Tax Changes and Economic Pressures

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Bank of Japan Signals Imminent Rate Hike: Yen Weakness Takes Priority Over Political Concerns

With the yen sliding and inflation risks mounting, the BOJ is preparing markets for its most decisive policy shift in years, potentially raising rates as early as next month.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Manhattan Condo Prices Slide Over Ten Years: Rents Keep Climbing as Buyers Step Back

Despite declining property values and rising seller losses, Manhattan’s rental market is heating up as affordability challenges push even wealthy residents into long-term leasing.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

HP Inc. Stock Drops as Company Announces Major Layoffs and Cuts Guidance Amid U.S. Trade Pressures

Up to 6,000 job cuts, rising component costs, and tightened U.S. trade regulations weigh heavily on HP’s 2026 outlook despite a solid quarterly performance

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Australia’s Inflation Jumps to 3.8 Percent in October Surpassing Market Expectations

National price pressures hit a seven-month high as soaring housing and electricity costs fuel stronger-than-expected inflation and complicate the Reserve Bank’s path forward

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Amazon Under Federal Investigation After Delivery Drone Cuts Internet Line in Texas

FAA launches probe after an MK30 Prime Air drone clipped a residential cable, spotlighting Amazon’s push for large-scale drone delivery amid rising competition and past incidents

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Taiwan’s Leader Accuses China of Rapid Militarization and Unveils $40 Billion Defense Boost

Lai Ching-te warns Beijing aims to be battle-ready for a forced takeover by 2027 as Taipei accelerates preparations to safeguard its democratic future

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

European Markets Poised for Gains as Rate-Cut Hopes Surge Ahead of UK Budget

Investors bet nearly 85 percent odds on a December Federal Reserve rate cut while London braces for a crucial budget from Rachel Reeves that could reshape UK taxes and spending

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Cazoo — The Startup Revolutionizing Online Car Sales

How a UK-based startup is making buying and selling cars simple and digital

Contributor:

Junia Wells

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Fund Faces Record Outflows as Bitcoin Suffers Sharp Monthly Drop

Spot bitcoin ETFs hit their worst month since 2022 as investors shift toward safer assets amid market uncertainty.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

China Japan Tensions Deepen as Takaichi Defends Taiwan Remarks

Diplomatic outreach from Beijing and Washington has failed to cool the dispute, with both sides preparing for a prolonged period of political strain.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Anthropic Debuts Claude Opus 4.5 as Competition Intensifies in the Global AI Race

The fast-growing AI lab unveils its most advanced model yet, building momentum after securing investments that pushed its valuation near $350 billion.