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UK Convicts Border Force Official in First China Espionage Case under National Security Law
Defense & Security

UK Convicts Border Force Official in First China Espionage Case under National Security Law

A UK Border Force officer exploited Home Office data to target Hong Kong dissidents, leading to Britain’s inaugural convictions for spying on behalf of China under the National Security Act.

Fed signals prolonged higher interest rates as forward guidance is dropped
Markets & Macro

Fed signals prolonged higher interest rates as forward guidance is dropped

The Federal Reserve's recent meeting removed forward guidance, indicating it may keep rates elevated longer, shifting expectations toward higher borrowing costs in 2026.

Chinese Military-Linked Investors Secretly Acquired SpaceX Stakes Before IPO
Corporate Power

Chinese Military-Linked Investors Secretly Acquired SpaceX Stakes Before IPO

A newly revealed investor list shows that individuals connected to Chinese military contractors purchased stakes in SpaceX prior to its IPO, raising concerns about sensitive technology access.

Bitcoin’s Deep Value Status Faces Pressure Amid Fed’s Hawkish Outlook and Market Competition
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin’s Deep Value Status Faces Pressure Amid Fed’s Hawkish Outlook and Market Competition

Bitcoin remains undervalued by key metrics despite subdued investor interest, challenged by Federal Reserve rate risks and rising capital competition from high-profile public listings.

Google Unveils Strategy to Contain Risks from Rogue AI Agents
Big Tech

Google Unveils Strategy to Contain Risks from Rogue AI Agents

Google’s DeepMind division released an “AI Control Roadmap” outlining layered defenses against potential harms from increasingly autonomous and misaligned AI agents.

Americans’ Retirement Confidence Declines Amid Inflation and Rising Costs
Markets & Macro

Americans’ Retirement Confidence Declines Amid Inflation and Rising Costs

Despite increased savings, fewer Americans feel confident about having enough money to retire comfortably due to inflation, debt, health care expenses, and fears about Social Security changes.

U.S. Weekly Unemployment Claims Drop to 226,000 Amid Stable Job Market
Markets & Macro

U.S. Weekly Unemployment Claims Drop to 226,000 Amid Stable Job Market

Initial unemployment benefit claims in the U.S. fell to 226,000 last week, reflecting continued low levels of layoffs in a resilient labor market.

NYK Group and JERA Partner to Transport Low-Carbon Ammonia to Japan
Energy & Climate

NYK Group and JERA Partner to Transport Low-Carbon Ammonia to Japan

NYK Group’s subsidiary NBAsia signed a contract with JERA to provide two VLGCs for shipping low-carbon ammonia from Louisiana to Japan, supporting clean energy goals.

Federal Reserve’s Hawkish Outlook Revives Bitcoin Liquidity Concerns
Crypto & Fintech

Federal Reserve’s Hawkish Outlook Revives Bitcoin Liquidity Concerns

The Federal Reserve’s updated projections hint at tighter monetary policy ahead, prompting Bitcoin traders to reconsider liquidity prospects and risk appetite in the crypto market.

ASML CEO Highlights Europe’s Lagging Position in AI Chip Race Amid Soaring US Demand
Trade & Tariffs

ASML CEO Highlights Europe’s Lagging Position in AI Chip Race Amid Soaring US Demand

ASML’s CEO warns Europe trails behind the US in advanced chip adoption as America accounts for the vast majority of global AI chip consumption and manufacturing capacity ramps up.