Lukoil dismantles its international board to navigate Western sanctions, while Abu Dhabi's IHC and other industry giants eye its global assets amid geopolitical pressures.
Amazon and Foxconn are shifting operations and workforce strategies due to AI advances. Foxconn invests billions in US AI hardware expansion, while Amazon's Ring division mandates relocations.
Babcock International is focusing on international warship contracts due to rising defense spending amid geopolitical tensions, seeking deals in Europe and AUKUS amid growing China security threats.
Tech giants face a debt surge as AI investment hits $1.2 trillion, driving startup activity and new billionaires, with firms like Oracle and Nvidia leading the charge.
The US launches a national security probe into Chinese Bitcoin miner Bitmain amid rising fears of espionage and cryptocurrency market instability since 2022's crash.
The eurozone's services sector boosts activity, counteracting German growth slowdown. Despite manufacturing struggles, analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the region's economic prospects.
Frankfurt's Squaire complex seeks a second loan extension amid financial woes, while Investec's CEO challenges global banking regulations to create fairness for emerging markets.
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly aim to dominate the weight-loss drug market via direct employer partnerships, offering fixed-price medications to overcome traditional sales obstacles and rising obesity rates.
Congress investigates Jeffrey Epstein's financial ties, subpoenaing major banks and scrutinizing Harvard's connections, prompting widespread calls for transparency and accountability in Epstein's dealings.
Italy supports Spain's bid for Eurogroup leadership, amid a leadership reshuffle prompted by the resignation of Irish Finance Minister Donohoe, impacting eurozone governance.
Global credit market volatility leads to increased scrutiny of private credit firms' asset valuations. Industry faces rising defaults, regulatory oversight, and debates over systemic risk.
The European Parliament is advancing plans to phase out Russian oil and gas imports by 2027, amid geopolitical tensions and declining Russian exports due to sanctions.