US consumer confidence hit a five-month low in September, driven by rising job concerns and weak manufacturing activity, raising alarms about economic stability.
Global economies brace for disruption as US tariffs surge to 19.5% in 2025, affecting trade relationships, consumer spending, and future growth forecasts, warns OECD.
Poland and Austria intensify security actions amid espionage and sabotage probes linked to Russia-Ukraine tensions, including a detained Ukrainian saboteur in Poland and a diplomat's expulsion in Austria.
Black Forest Labs and CoreWeave are expanding rapidly in AI, seeking massive funding and partnering with Meta on projects worth billions, highlighting the sector's growth.
Cerebras Systems and Rebellions Inc. spearhead the booming AI infrastructure market, securing significant funding to accelerate AI chip development amid soaring demand for robust computing power.
Cocoa prices dropped to a 10-month low due to increased supply from Ghana and Ivory Coast, impacting global market dynamics and encouraging government price adjustments.
Major private investment firms like Blackstone and Apollo are dramatically increasing private credit investments in emerging markets, predicting a record-breaking year. Concerns arise over potential systemic risks.
Markets brace for volatility as a potential U.S. government shutdown threatens economic data releases, impacts the dollar, and boosts treasury and gold prices.
Gold reserves in the U.S. Treasury hit $1 trillion amid market turmoil, driven by geopolitical tensions, investor shifts, and low interest rates, despite value re-evaluation challenges.
TotalEnergies plans to restart its $20 billion LNG project in Mozambique, as the EU considers banning Russian gas imports due to geopolitical tensions.
OPEC+ considers a production hike amid falling oil prices and limited supply growth, sparking concerns of a market surplus and fluctuating Brent crude prices.
Electronic Arts undergoes a $55 billion leveraged buyout, marking the largest in history, highlighting challenges amid stagnating gaming industry growth and strategic Saudi investment.