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Trump considering firing US ambassador to Greece

Trump considering firing US ambassador to Greece

NYC special education spending tops $1 billion amid budget deficits

UK welfare spending outstripped capital investment by £1.1 trillion over 20 years

UK welfare spending outstripped capital investment by £1.1 trillion over 20 years

Japan's foreign worker system strains as officials shift quotas

Japan's foreign worker system strains as officials shift quotas

US archbishop urges Catholics to refuse firing squad duty for Hasan execution

US archbishop urges Catholics to refuse firing squad duty for Hasan execution

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Nasdaq falls as oil prices jump on Saudi airport attacks

The Nasdaq Composite closed lower as oil prices surged nearly $2 a barrel following attacks on a Saudi airport. Investors are awaiting third-quarter earnings reports from major US banks, including Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase, scheduled for Tuesday. Heightened inflation concerns due to rising oil costs are contributing to a cautious market atmosphere.

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US accounting rule change could boost corporate stablecoin use

A proposed US accounting change could allow corporations to classify qualifying stablecoins as cash equivalents, according to a report by Tempo. This would simplify treasury operations and remove a barrier to adoption by enabling stablecoins to count towards reported cash reserves, provided companies have direct redemption rights with issuers.

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Epic Games pivots Disney collaboration to AI-first development

Epic Games pivots Disney collaboration to AI-first development

Epic Games is shifting its massive collaboration with Disney to an "AI first" development strategy, with AI models expected to generate all code and artwork for an upcoming shooter. Human developers will oversee the AI-generated assets, a significant pivot from traditional development. The project, initially announced in 2024, has been delayed indefinitely.

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Airtable lays off staff after acquisition by Bending Spoons

Airtable lays off staff after acquisition by Bending Spoons

Airtable's new owner, Bending Spoons, is laying off a significant portion of the software company's staff as it restructures the business. The Italian tech conglomerate acquired Airtable for $1.28 billion in August and plans to focus on smaller teams and AI features.

Geopolitics & Global RiskSee all →
Russian drone strike kills two in Kyiv residential building

Russian drone strike kills two in Kyiv residential building

A Russian drone strike on a residential building in Kyiv on Monday killed two people and injured at least nine, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack hit a 25-story apartment building in the Darnytskyi district.

Macro, Rates & FXSee all →
White-collar output surges 16% as employment falls 2%

White-collar output surges 16% as employment falls 2%

White-collar sectors like finance and tech are experiencing a significant divergence between soaring output and declining employment. Since the end of 2022, these sectors have seen a 16% increase in real gross domestic product while employment has dropped by approximately 2%. This trend suggests that companies are achieving higher productivity with fewer workers, partly due to software, cloud services, and AI adoption.

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Oil prices jump $2 on Saudi attacks, Trump's diesel deal news

Oil prices jump $2 on Saudi attacks, Trump's diesel deal news

Oil prices surged by nearly $2 a barrel on Monday as escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia threatened crude oil supplies. Brent crude futures rose 2% to $106.79 a barrel, while WTI crude gained 1.8% to $106.79. The gains overshadowed news of potential new Russian diesel exports to the US and a reported Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire.

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Northern Ireland secretary denies 'bent the knee' to republicans over parade ban

Northern Ireland secretary denies 'bent the knee' to republicans over parade ban

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant defended his decision to ban a Protestant Orange Order parade, stating it was to prevent serious disorder. The move has fractured the region's power-sharing government, with unionists accusing Bryant of yielding to republican threats.

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Singapore's green tech sector thrives on government support and investment

Singapore's green tech sector thrives on government support and investment

Singapore is emerging as a leading hub for green technology startups in Southeast Asia, driven by government policies and a robust investment environment. Initiatives like the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and the Future Energy Fund are channeling significant capital into sustainable solutions, attracting both local and international investment.

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Global equity release market projected to reach $52B by 2035

Global equity release market projected to reach $52B by 2035

The global equity release market is forecast to more than double to $52.1 billion annually by 2035, driven by aging populations and retirement funding needs, according to a report by EPPARG and EY. North America, particularly the U.S. and U.K., is expected to lead this growth, with rising consumer awareness and increased institutional funding seen as key to unlocking further expansion.

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