Paralyzing Global Delivery

Gilts take the global strain

As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult place

Financial Times - Jan. 10

DOJ Sues to Block Global Business Travel Group's $570 Million Deal for CWT Holdings

Global business Travel Group — also known as Amex GBT — was trying to avoid a future business loss to CWT by buying the company, the DOJ alleges.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

How Delivery Startup DroneUp May Survive the Loss of Walmart’s Business

After the retailing giant consolidates its aerial deliveries with two bigger specialists, DroneUp will need to pivot to working with smaller, local customers.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Global Warming Is Wreaking Havoc on the Planet’s Water Cycle

In 2024, natural disasters related to variations in the water cycle caused more than 8,700 deaths and at least $550 billion of economic loss.

Wired - Jan. 10

Hottest year on record in 2024 breached global warming threshold, scientists say

Climate scientists say the global warming threshold of 1.5C above pre-industrial was breached in 2024, which was the hottest year on record.

NBC News - Jan. 10

2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit

Last year was the world's warmest on record, bringing temperatures above a politically symbolic milestone.

BBC News - Jan. 10

World breaches 1.5C global warming target for first time in 2024

Data for warmest year sparks fears climate change is accelerating faster than expected

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Airbus Tops Rival Boeing with 766 Jet Deliveries in 2024

Analysts say Airbus and Boeing continue to compete for new orders.

Inc. - Jan. 9

WWE's 'Monday Night RAW' Netflix debut averages 2.6M households in US, 4.9M globally

The first episode of World Wrestling Entertainment’s “Monday Night RAW” on Netflix averaged 4.9 million viewers globally and 2.6 million households in the U.S. That's according to VideoAmp

ABC News - Jan. 9

Biden Administration Ignites Firestorm With Rules Governing A.I.’s Global Spread

The tech industry is fighting new regulations, expected soon, that aim to keep the cutting-edge technology in the United States and allied countries.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Italy's Giorgia Meloni: Trump's Greenland remarks 'a message to some other big global players'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday said she doesn’t believe President-elect Trump has a plan to purchase Greenland or acquire it through military force. “I think we can exclude that ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

U.N. Raises Global Growth Forecast, but Warns of Potential Inflation Risks

An increase in trade barriers would likely reignite price pressures, the organization says ahead of Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Elon Musk’s Quest for Domination Has Gone Global

Having established power over Republican politics in the US, the industrialist is now intervening in European politics—and is himself becoming a leader of the international far right.

Wired - Jan. 9

Tietoevry: A Nordic Vision for Global AI Innovation - reshaping businesses and societies

Tietoevry has played a leading role in many technology evolution cycles that have enhanced quality of life and the societies we live in. The era of AI will once again offer new opportunities for ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

VW strains to hit EU emission targets as EV deliveries tumble

Europe’s largest carmaker hurt by greater competition from rivals in China

Financial Times - Jan. 9

'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy

Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Disney says about 157 million global users are streaming content with ads

Disney announced Wednesday it has about 157 million global monthly active users viewing its ad-supported streaming content across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Forget 2 per cent — there is a better way to measure global security contributions

Hammering countries about Nato’s target has not made the world a safer place

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Evening Report — Trump vows to reshape global order

👨🏼‍⚖️Plus: Trump praises one judge, blasts another {beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump promises a global shakeup PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP on Tuesday vowed to upend the global order, promising big ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Who Is Joel Kaplan, Meta’s New Global Policy Chief?

The longtime Republican lobbyist for Meta was named to the company’s top policy role last week.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Dassault Aviation Logs Higher Deliveries of Rafale Fighter Jets

Dassault Aviation delivered more Rafale fighter jets to customers last year than in 2023 as geopolitical tensions remain elevated..

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

WPP becomes latest global employer to tighten working from home rules

Advertising group says its 110,000 staff must be in office at least four days a week

Financial Times - Jan. 7

dLocal, Latin America's answer to Stripe, wins UK license in global expansion push

Latin American payments firm dLocal has secured a U.K. payment institution license, adding to its growing portfolio of licenses as it furthers global expansion.

CNBC - Jan. 7

With the 21st century a quarter complete, illiberal democracy is the new global norm | Siva Vaidhyanathan

Many of the political ideas we thought were taken for granted at the end of the 20th century have cracked and crumbled. The three largest democracies in the history of the world will soon be ruled ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

U.S. stocks dominated global markets in 2024 — why they likely won’t in 2025

The U.S. stock market remained the envy of the world in 2024, extending its outperformance against international peers and claiming an even bigger slice of the multitrillion-dollar global equity ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Global VC investments rose 5.4% to $368.5B in 2024, but deals fell 17% | NVCA/Pitchbook

Global venture capital investments rose to $368.5 billion in 2024, up 5.4% from $349.4 billion a year earlier, the NVCA/Pitchbook said.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Sugary Drinks Linked to Global Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease

A new study assesses the effects of sugar-laden beverages on global health, with higher rates of consumption found in Latin America and parts of Africa.