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Regulation · 5 days ago Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Advocates for Minimal AI Regulation at Royal Gathering During an AI event hosted by King Charles III, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued against regulating AI like social media, emphasizing the need for self-regulation in the industry.

Funding · 1 week ago Germany Supports EU Measures Against China's Trade Practices Amid Economic Strain Germany is backing new EU initiatives aimed at addressing China's trade practices, including tariffs and stricter regulations, as its trade deficit with China reaches €90 billion.

Macro · 1 week ago China's Economic Data for August Reveals Weakness in Retail and Investment China's economy showed mixed signals in August, with retail sales and investment figures falling short of expectations, raising concerns about domestic demand and growth targets.

Macro · 1 week ago US Inflation Data Reveals Record Surge in Wireless Service Prices The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a historic 5.9% increase in wireless service prices in August, significantly impacting core CPI and raising questions for the Fed's monetary policy.

Macro · 1 week ago Federal Reserve Ally Challenges Rate Restrictiveness Claims Amid Inflation Concerns A close ally of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has publicly criticized claims that current interest rates are restrictive, highlighting potential internal dissent within the Fed as inflation remains above target.

Derivatives · 1 week ago Anthropic Explores AI's Economic Impact by 2030 Amid Warnings of Extinction Anthropic has released a model predicting how AI could transform the US economy by 2030, highlighting potential wage declines for knowledge workers. This comes after a researcher from the company raised alarms about the risks of superintelligent AI.

Adoption · 1 week ago Anthropic Launches Interactive AI Model to Assess Economic Impact Anthropic has introduced an interactive model that allows users to explore the potential economic impacts of AI on the U.S. economy, utilizing data from its AI platform Claude.

Markets · 1 week ago Anthropic Faces Scrutiny as Researchers Warn of AI Risks and Withhold New Model from UK Testers Anthropic has withheld its latest AI model from UK testers amid growing concerns about AI safety, as researchers raise alarms over the potential existential risks posed by advanced AI systems.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US and Canada Engage in Trade War with New Tariffs and Retaliatory Measures The US and Canada have escalated their trade conflict with new tariffs, impacting billions in goods. US Treasury Secretary Bessent estimates a minimal inflation impact, while Canada prepares counter-tariffs to protect its economy.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Canada Implements Counter-Tariffs on $20B of US Goods Amid Trade Tensions In response to US tariffs, Canada has enacted counter-tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of American imports, escalating trade tensions significantly.

Macro · 2 weeks ago RBA's Sarah Hunter Advocates Economic Weakening to Control Inflation Reserve Bank of Australia's Sarah Hunter suggests that reducing inflation may require a deliberate slowdown of the economy, as inflation remains stubbornly high.

Macro · 2 weeks ago China Achieves $119 Billion Trade Surplus in August Amid Strong Export Growth China's trade surplus reached $119 billion in August, marking the third consecutive month above $100 billion, driven by a surge in high-tech and automotive exports.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US Job Growth Surges, Heightening Expectations for Federal Reserve Rate Hike The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, surpassing expectations and increasing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US Job Cuts Decline to Four-Year Low Amid Rising Hiring Plans In July 2026, announced job cuts in the US fell to their lowest level in four years, signaling a potential shift in the labor market as hiring plans surge.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 weeks ago New York Bank and Credit Union Lose $66,000 in Check Fraud Scheme A New York bank and credit union face significant losses due to a check fraud scheme totaling approximately $66,000, leading to an arrest in the case.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Everton Completes Transfer of Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United Everton has finalized the signing of striker Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United, marking the end of his disappointing tenure at Old Trafford.

Macro · 3 weeks ago US Job Openings Reach 7.271 Million in July, Slightly Below Expectations The US labor market reported 7.271 million job openings in July, a modest increase from June but slightly below economists' expectations, indicating ongoing normalization.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Federal Reserve's Michael Barr Links Financial Inclusion to Economic Stability In a recent speech, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr emphasized the importance of financial inclusion for achieving economic stability, citing data on unbanked Americans and technology adoption disparities.

Markets · 3 weeks ago Kalshi Suspends George Santos for Insider Trading on State of the Union Attendance Kalshi has permanently banned former Congressman George Santos after he manipulated prediction market contracts related to his attendance at the State of the Union address, earning nearly $18,000 in the process.

Regulation · 3 weeks ago EU Classifies ChatGPT and Others Under Digital Services Act, Excludes Anthropic's Claude The European Commission has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act, while Anthropic's Claude is exempt due to a smaller user base.