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Trump's war and tariffs are having a nasty effect on interest rates
Over the last month, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has engaged in two controversial and rare interventions in financial markets. The first came in ...
Aug 27, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
China's workers worry over being replaced as they adapt to growing impact of AI on jobs
Computer programmer Fei Zhaojun's boss asked him if artificial intelligence could soon replace humans in coding jobs. Two weeks later, he was laid off...
Aug 27, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Nvidia posts blowout quarter amid sustained chip demand
The chipmaking giant, widely considered a bellwether for the AI market, crushed analysts’ expectations with $96.2 billion in quarterly revenue.
Aug 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Iran, Oman hammer out Hormuz revenue-sharing deal
Iran said it had reached a revenue-sharing deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, but disagreements reportedly remain between the two countries.
Aug 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Lobbyists go to work for Canada tariff carveouts
The US levies on wine, dairy and more affect only a sliver of goods, but they could have an outsize impact on select states.
Aug 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Could a stablecoin jumpstart postwar reconstruction?
A stablecoin could give the Palestinian economy a secure, fast, and cost-effective pathway toward greater financial stability and autonomy. The post C...
Aug 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Africa’s next technological leapfrog could lie in electric vehicles and solar
The countries that actively encourage the adoption of EVs will be first to reap the technology’s benefits for society and the economy. The post Africa...
Aug 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
The danger of hitting mute on US bond markets
Stanley Druckenmiller's argument against his protégé Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's approach has caused a stir in fixed-income markets. The post T...
Aug 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
OpenAI says its AI chip rivals Nvidia in inference
OpenAI built the chips in record time by using its own AI models to speed up the design and verification phase of development.
Aug 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Many school supplies cost more under Trump's tariffs
Autumn means back-to-school shopping for many households. This year, consumers face higher prices for many basic supplies because of President Donald ...
Aug 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Eutelsat’s Africa Revenue Fell 32% in FY2025-26, Even as Its LEO Business Nearly Doubled
Eutelsat Communications filed its consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2026 on 6 August 2026, and […] The post Eutel...
Aug 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Russians Are Rushing for Cash. Should the Kremlin Be Worried?
Households and businesses have added $25.3 billion to their cash holdings so far this year, marking the largest increase since the start of the war.
Aug 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail