Market volatility surged, with the VIX “fear index” jumping over 22%, as bad loan woes at two US regional banks revived fears of an SVB-style crisis. The anxiety triggered a …
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Going behind the headline numbers of the latest global economic outlook reveals a series of profound warnings that paint a much darker picture than the upgraded 2025 growth forecast suggests. …
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A fierce blame game has erupted alongside the trade dispute, with Beijing publicly pointing the finger at Washington for the dangerous rise in tensions. China’s commerce ministry has made it …
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The global economy could suffer from a severe case of whiplash, the Bank of England has warned, cautioning that a “sudden” shift from the current AI boom to a painful …
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OpenAI’s multibillion-dollar pact with AMD is a resounding declaration of independence from reliance on a single hardware supplier. The strategic move to deeply embrace AMD’s technology ensures that the AI …
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The headline that the UK car market has just had its “strongest September since 2020” is a welcome victory for a beleaguered industry. However, this victory comes with a significant …
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The “Model-as-a-Service” (MaaS) industry is about to be reshaped, and DeepSeek’s V3.2-Exp is setting the new terms and conditions. By aggressively competing on both performance-for-task and cost, the company is …
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A significant promise made by the global banking industry to help tackle climate change has been left unfulfilled. The Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), the body that embodied this promise, …
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A new industrial logic is taking hold in Britain, one where traditional rivals can become temporary partners for mutual gain. This is powerfully illustrated by the recent collaboration between steel …
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Beyond the direct costs, the US steel tariff regime is creating a powerful “chilling effect” that may lead some European firms to stop exporting to the American market altogether. For …