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OpenAI’s Reported $5.5 Billion SB Energy Warrants Highlight AI’s Power Demand
A reported equity arrangement connects the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure with the enormous capital required for...
Oil Prices Jump as Renewed US-Iran Strikes Threaten Hormuz Shipping
Crude rose by more than 2% after military exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz revived concerns about energy supply and maritime security.
Bitcoin Climbs Above $80,000 as Dollar Weakness Revives Crypto Demand
The world’s largest cryptocurrency reached a three-month high as investors responded to bond-market intervention, policy signals and...
Oil Prices Jump as Gulf Conflict Returns to the Foreground
Oil rose more than two percent after renewed US-Iran attacks revived concerns about Gulf supply and shipping routes.
Toyota and Honda Face Cost Pressure From Proposed Canada Auto Tariffs
Japanese automakers could bear significant costs from a proposed US tariff on Canadian vehicle imports.
HDFC Bank Weighs Leadership Options Ahead of CEO Transition
India's HDFC Bank is considering deputy managing director Kaizad Bharucha and an external candidate for its next chief executive.
Plan for Global Defence Bank Seeks $116 Billion
A proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank aims to raise $116 billion for lower-cost lending to governments and defence contractors.
Asian Markets Slip as Oil and Bond Yields Rise
Asian shares fell as renewed US-Iran fighting lifted oil prices and elevated bond yields pressured investor confidence.
Foreign Investment in Germany Rose 50 Percent in 2025
Foreign direct investment into Germany increased sharply in 2025, with stronger British inflows offsetting a decline from US companies.
Barclays Expects Two More US Rate Increases This Year
Barclays expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in September and December following more hawkish signals.
Asian Diesel Shipments to Africa Reach Multi-Year High
Asian diesel exports to Africa are set to reach their highest level in at least four and a half years as buyers replace reduced Middle...
China's Factory Downturn Eases but Services Remain Weak
China's manufacturing contraction moderated in August, but weak services activity points to an uneven economic recovery.
AI Data-Centre Demand Pushes Soitec Toward Long-Term Wafer Contracts
The French chip-materials company is securing deposits and fixed-price commitments as demand accelerates for silicon-photonics components...
AI and Robotics Fuel China’s New Wave of Stock-Market Listings
Hong Kong and Shanghai attract a surge of technology offerings, while steep post-listing swings sharpen debate over valuations.
China’s Factory Contraction Eases but Weak Services Cloud the Recovery
Official August data point to a slower industrial decline, while continued weakness in services and domestic demand underscores an uneven...
Global Growth Outlook Improves but the Recovery Remains Uneven
The IMF expects firmer global growth through 2027. Technology investment offers momentum while conflict uncertainty and unequal gains...
