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EU Antitrust Chief Urges Stronger Support for Cross-Border Bank Mergers to Boost Integration
Corporate Power

EU Antitrust Chief Urges Stronger Support for Cross-Border Bank Mergers to Boost Integration

The EU’s antitrust leader calls on member states to back cross-border bank mergers, emphasizing their role in advancing the single market and funding green and digital transitions.

Fed Confronts Persistent Inflation in Warsh’s Inaugural Rate Decision
Markets & Macro

Fed Confronts Persistent Inflation in Warsh’s Inaugural Rate Decision

Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Reserve rate decision comes amid rising inflation and elevated borrowing costs, challenging relief for households and businesses.

Iran and China to deepen cooperation under new energy memorandum with the U.S.
Energy & Climate

Iran and China to deepen cooperation under new energy memorandum with the U.S.

Iran and China plan to leverage a recent memorandum of understanding with the U.S. to enhance their economic and energy ties, emphasizing regional cooperation and conflict resolution.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh Addresses Markets Following First Rate Decision
Markets & Macro

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh Addresses Markets Following First Rate Decision

Kevin Warsh delivered his first public remarks as Federal Reserve chair after the central bank announced its latest interest rate decision.

Dollar General Cuts Prices on Over 2,000 Items to $1 or Less Amid Inflation Pressure
Corporate Power

Dollar General Cuts Prices on Over 2,000 Items to $1 or Less Amid Inflation Pressure

Dollar General responds to rising inflation and gas costs by lowering prices on thousands of products to $1 or less, expanding its value offerings for budget-conscious shoppers.

US DOJ Defends Elon Musk’s xAI Gas Turbines Against Clean Air Lawsuit Citing National Security
Energy & Climate

US DOJ Defends Elon Musk’s xAI Gas Turbines Against Clean Air Lawsuit Citing National Security

The Department of Justice seeks to dismiss a Clean Air Act lawsuit targeting xAI’s unpermitted gas turbines near Memphis, arguing they are vital for national and energy security.

SpaceX’s IPO Pushes Valuation Above $2 Trillion, Reshaping Space Industry Dynamics
Corporate Power

SpaceX’s IPO Pushes Valuation Above $2 Trillion, Reshaping Space Industry Dynamics

SpaceX’s $75 billion IPO briefly lifted its market value past $2 trillion, fueled by Starlink’s growth and signaling a shift in competitive power across launch, satellite, and AI sectors.

Myanmar Think Tank Calls for Immediate Release of Scholar Detained in China
Defense & Security

Myanmar Think Tank Calls for Immediate Release of Scholar Detained in China

A Myanmar academic was detained by Chinese authorities during an academic trip, raising tensions around research on sensitive regional security and U.S.-China relations.

SpaceX Poised to Outpace Micron with Explosive Growth in AI Revenue by 2028
Corporate Power

SpaceX Poised to Outpace Micron with Explosive Growth in AI Revenue by 2028

SpaceX is entering a phase of rapid AI-driven revenue growth, with projections suggesting it could surpass $200 billion annually within two years, rivaling leading tech giants.

12 Careers Offering Job Security Amid Economic Uncertainty in 2026
Markets & Macro

12 Careers Offering Job Security Amid Economic Uncertainty in 2026

As economic volatility continues, jobs rooted in essential services, infrastructure, and compliance stand out as the most resilient career choices for 2026.