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AI Investment and Consumer Spending Support US Economic Growth
The United States economy entered the third quarter of 2026 with two important sources of support: continued consumer spending and substantial business investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Economists expected economic growth to accelerate during the July-to-September period, despite higher energy… Read More ›
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US Federal Reserve’s Caution Reflects a Narrow Path Between Inflation and Growth
The Federal Reserve faces a difficult monetary policy decision as persistent inflation collides with uncertainty over economic growth and the consequences of higher energy prices. After raising its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point in September… Read More ›
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SK Hynix Turns the AI Memory Boom Into a Major Shareholder Payout
SK Hynix’s extraordinary quarterly earnings demonstrate how the artificial intelligence boom is reshaping the economics of the semiconductor industry. The South Korean memory chip manufacturer has benefited from growing demand for advanced memory used in artificial intelligence servers, allowing it… Read More ›
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AI Fashion Models Put Consent and Creative Ownership at Risk
Artificial intelligence is changing how fashion companies produce images for online stores, advertising campaigns and social media. Brands can now create lifelike digital models, alter existing photographs and generate images showing clothing in settings that would previously have required a… Read More ›
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AI Spending and Government Debt Are Reshaping the Bond Market
The forces influencing the United States bond market are becoming more complicated as investors weigh artificial intelligence investment, government borrowing and persistent inflation alongside the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decisions. Monetary policy remains important, but it is no longer the only… Read More ›
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India’s Privacy Rules Put Investigative Journalism in a Difficult Position
A legal challenge by 21 Indian news publishers has brought the country’s digital privacy framework into a dispute that goes beyond data protection. The publishers, including media organisations associated with Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, argue that the rules could… Read More ›
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Chinese Beauty Brands Look Abroad as Domestic Growth Slows
Chinese beauty companies are moving beyond their home market, hoping to turn years of domestic growth into a stronger presence on international retail shelves. The push is becoming more visible through overseas shop openings, partnerships with established retailers and investment… Read More ›
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EU Turns to Negotiations as Chinese Imports Put Pressure on European Industry
European Union governments are seeking negotiated agreements with China to address growing concerns about imports and the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers. Ministers have called for discussions covering industries such as chemicals, machinery and pharmaceuticals, extending the debate beyond the automotive… Read More ›
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Rising Fuel Costs Push US Airlines Towards Higher Fares
Major US airlines are putting greater emphasis on ticket prices and profitability than on filling every seat, as rising fuel costs threaten to erase gains from stronger passenger revenue. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska… Read More ›
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Japan’s Cyberattack Simulations Target Systemic Software Weaknesses
Japan’s plan to use artificial intelligence to simulate cyberattacks reflects a growing recognition that national cyber resilience cannot depend on responding to incidents after services have already been disrupted. The initiative follows serious concerns about vulnerabilities in PHP, a widely… Read More ›
