Advanced economies — US, Europe, Japan, and the OECD core.
U.S. stocks finished a volatile week divided: technology shares remained under pressure after renewed doubts about AI spending and earnings, while the Dow held up better. Oil’s rise on geopolitical risk added another source of uncertainty, and global indexes offered no single direction. The defining market question was whether weakness in high-expectation technology was spreading or staying concentrated.
The United States is set to grant tariff exemptions on specific categories of Canadian imports, a move announced by Senator Susan Collins. This policy shift comes as trade disputes continue to influence the political landscape in Maine and beyond.
The UK’s September retail volumes slipped after a stronger August, but the third quarter still recorded growth. The mixed signal matters because monthly retail data are volatile, while the three-month trend and sector mix offer a better read on household demand and the economy’s near-term footing.
Indonesia and Australia have launched a new phase of Prospera, a long-running economic development partnership centered on policy capability, competition, trade, and digital governance. Its significance lies less in headline funding than in whether technical cooperation can change how Indonesian institutions design and carry out reforms.
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has officially halted plans for an initial public offering of its subsidiary, Solidigm. The decision follows intense scrutiny from regulators and concerns from shareholders regarding potential dilution and the impact on the parent company's market value.
SpaceX is reportedly in discussions with major cellular infrastructure providers to secure access to at least 80,000 cell sites across the United States. This strategic move aims to bolster the company's terrestrial wireless capabilities as it works to establish a nationwide mobile carrier network.
Meta Platforms has been ordered to pay a $25 billion civil penalty to the state of New Mexico following a landmark legal ruling regarding consumer privacy and content moderation. This historic judgment marks one of the largest court-ordered fines against a single corporation in U.S. history.
Chevron is leveraging its operational expertise from the U.S. Permian Basin to scale up oil extraction in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale region. The company is investing heavily in infrastructure and new drilling technology to capitalize on Argentina's improving economic climate.
The London Stock Exchange Group has announced a $3.5 billion deal to acquire Octus, a strategic move designed to strengthen its data and analytics infrastructure. This acquisition underscores the ongoing shift among global exchanges toward becoming comprehensive data providers.
South Korean markets saw a strong close this week as major semiconductor manufacturers staged a significant recovery. This rally highlights ongoing investor optimism regarding the long-term growth of artificial intelligence technology.
SLM Corp. has significantly lowered its full-year earnings guidance as it pivots its strategy toward graduate student lending. The shift reflects broader changes in the education financing landscape as private lenders move to fill gaps left by tightening federal policy.
Bank of America is facing heightened investor concern after a lackluster earnings report and a major U.S. Treasury fine. CEO Brian Moynihan faces pressure to improve operational efficiency as the institution navigates a difficult high-interest-rate environment.
Major technology companies are experiencing a sell-off as investors raise concerns over the massive capital outlays required for artificial intelligence. With profitability timelines uncertain and borrowing costs on the rise, the market is beginning to question the sustainability of current AI investment levels.