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Australia to invest $12bn in missile manufacturing amid China’s rise
Canberra has prioritised domestic capabilities in defence strategy overhaul to meet ‘missile age’World - Financial Times - October 30 -
Charities, universities and GPs warn NI tax rise will hit jobs and services
Funding boost will be wiped out by cost of meeting higher employer levy, say contracted service providers and education bodiesBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Rachel Reeves defiant after historic tax and spend Budget
Verdict of markets will be critical for UK chancellor’s plans to increase government borrowingBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction
A closely watched survey on manufacturing in China has edged into positive territoryWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
China’s manufacturing output swings back into expansion in October, private survey finds
The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing PMI came in at 50.3 in October, beating the median estimate of 49.7 in a Reuters poll.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
StanChart to double investment in wealth management as profits rise
Wealth business had record quarter as revenues rose 32%Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
U.S. to Curb AI Investment in China Soon
Some technologies and financial commitments will be blocked, based on President Biden’s 2023 executive order to keep American expertise from helping the Chinese military.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
The New Investment Superpower Outflanking China and the U.S. in Africa
The tiny United Arab Emirates has invested billions in east Africa, where it is now emerging as a significant player, at times muscling out China and annoying the U.S.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Election anxiety on the rise amid high tensions
This has been a campaign season of strong emotions and high anxiety, and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has covered every part of it. On the eve of Election Day, he shares thoughts ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
House panel questions chip manufacturing equipment makers over any ties to China
The top lawmakers on the House China select committee pressed various semiconductor equipment makers on their business sales with China amid growing concerns about the nation’s competitive ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Taiwan braces for US election as China tensions rise
TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for the results of the U.S. election, with some officials worried about what a new Trump administration could mean given the former president’s isolationist views. On ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
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US cements rule to limit high-tech investments to China
The Treasury Department cemented a final rule on Monday that limits those in the United States from investing in certain technologies to China that could bolster the nation's military and threaten ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
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PwC profits fall in Asia after scandals in China and Australia
Big Four firm reports slower global growth as regional woes compound consulting industry slowdownBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Philippines aims to buy US missile launcher in move likely to anger China
Typhon intermediate-range system first deployed in archipelago for bilateral exercisesWorld - Financial Times - November 10 -
DJT stock soars amid Donald Trump's rise in the betting markets
Trump Media's shares have soared with the former President Donald Trump's rise in the betting markets.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’
At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Security tight for France-Israel soccer match amid rising tensions
Security is being increased around Paris for a soccer match between France and Israel. Authorities are on high alert in the wake of an outbreak of antisemitic violence against Israeli soccer fans ...Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Treasury yields rise by most in a week amid focus on prospects for U.S. economy
U.S. government debt sold off on Wednesday, sending yields up by the most in a week, as geopolitical anxiety eased and investors awaited President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary.Business - MarketWatch - 21 hours ago -
Comcast to Spin off Cable TV Networks Amid Streaming Rise
Comcast plans to separate its entertainment and news channels into a separate, publicly traded company.Business - Inc. - 11 hours ago -
Porsche AG Sales Fall Amid Slow EV Market, China Woes
Porsche AG posted lower sales and operating profit as it faced challenges in China and a slower-than-expected shift to electric vehicles.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
US points finger at China amid reports of Trump, Vance phone hacks
The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are investigating alleged hacks by Chinese-affiliated actors amid multiple media reports that former President Trump's and ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
China's Top Oil Companies Turn in Mixed Results Amid Weak Demand
State-controlled producer PetroChina posted lower profit and revenue, rounding out mixed results for the country’s big three oil companies.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
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‘Resurgence’ in China aid to Pacific amid tussle with US for influence
Thinktank’s report says Beijing has emerged from Covid-induced lull with a ‘more competitive, politically targeted model’ of engagement in the region. China has renewed efforts to curry favour in ...World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago -
Temu owner PDD misses sales estimates amid China slowdown
Shares drop after tech group warns on ‘intensified competition’World - Financial Times - 2 hours ago -
It's 'liquidity, stupid': VCs say tech investing is tough amid IPO lull and 'nuts' AI hype
Venture capitalists at Web Summit say the hunt for liquidity is getting harder, despite "nuts" funding rounds for AI firms like OpenAI.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Russia claims it shot down US-made ATACMS missiles and issues nuclear threat
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Russia's new nuclear weapons doctrine means Ukraine's use of Western rockets "can prompt a nuclear response."Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
US and Europe fear escalation of Russian hybrid warfare amid Ukraine missile attacks
Officials ‘incredibly concerned’ as Moscow vows response to Kyiv’s use of US-made missiles on targets inside Russia. Atacms: what are the missiles Ukraine has fired into Russia for first time? ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live
PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Oil gains over 3% after U.S. approves Ukraine use of long-range missiles inside Russia
Oil futures climbed more than 3% on Monday to settle at their highest in more than a week, after a weekend decision by President Joe Biden to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles ...Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Jane Street invested in start-up turning China’s noodle shop sales into securities
Micro Connect has amassed wealth of real-time data on China’s economy by financing small businesses in exchange for revenuesWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Manufacturing fetishism is destined to fail
It is so much easier to blame the disappearance of these US jobs on China than on domestic consumers and automationWorld - Financial Times - November 12
