Palantir Technologies’ CEO Alex Karp declares value creation as the core factor in determining success in both warfare and business. Karp has been leading Palantir from its inception in 2003 and has played a crucial role in growing it into America’s premier AI software and data analytics powerhouse. “What makes you lethal on the battlefield, … Read more
As the US-Israeli-Iran war enters its 12th day with no signs of de-escalation, crude oil prices have shot up to $82.827, marking a ~24% jump from pre-war levels. Gas prices in the U.S. have also risen sharply, driven by global tensions. Today’s national average touched $3.53, with California reporting a record price of $5.29. Experts … Read more
Geopolitical tensions between the U.S.-Israel forces and Iran escalate, with Iran appointing Mojtaba Khamenei as the Supreme Leader, following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as announced on Monday, March 9, 2026. The decision, made by Iran’s Assembly of Experts, has caused a broader risk-off move across the global market, with a rapid … Read more
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is currently battling a significant infrastructure emergency in the Middle East following a rare physical disruption to its cloud hardware. On Sunday, unidentified objects struck an AWS data center in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), triggering a power failure and a subsequent fire that has sent ripples through the regional digital … Read more
Oil prices are hovering near seven-month highs as traders weigh the outcome of the next round of diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran, scheduled for Thursday, with a potential military action threatening to disrupt global supply. Global benchmarks Brent and WTI futures were up around 0.6% during Tuesday’s session, trading at $71.20 per barrel … Read more
In a definitive move to bolster fiscal sovereignty, Uruguay’s Finance Minister, Gabriel Oddone, announced today that the South American nation will accelerate its pivot away from U.S. dollar-denominated debt. Speaking to Reuters in London, Oddone outlined a strategic vision to transform the country’s debt profile, aiming to have roughly half of its sovereign obligations issued … Read more
The US Senate has canceled its scheduled Monday votes due to severe weather conditions, including an incoming snowstorm. As a result, the Senate Agriculture Committee’s planned markup of its crypto market structure bill is now uncertain. Senators are expected to return gradually for late-afternoon votes on Tuesday, leaving the future of the legislation temporarily unresolved. … Read more
Today, January 20, 2026, marks the second official day of the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and the mood inside the Alpine resort is notably tense. While the World Economic Forum traditionally serves as a platform for cooperation and long-term economic planning, this year’s gathering is unfolding under the shadow … Read more
The US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is facing a criminal investigation regarding the $2.5 billion Fed headquarters renovation. Powell’s video statement came out on Sunday, where he said that federal prosecutors and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have opened a criminal inquiry against him, and have served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas. … Read more
President Donald Trump has rolled out a policy that tightens financial freedom for major defence companies. Under the plan, contractors will be barred from paying dividends or carrying out share buybacks until they boost weapons manufacturing and address persistent maintenance problems. The announcement was made on Truth Social and followed by a formal executive order … Read more
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