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Turmoil hits AI buildout as neoclouds face pressure, credit risks mount and Solidigm pulls IPO
Stock slumps, pulled IPOs and rising spreads on credit default swaps this week sets stage for hyperscaler earnings.
US executives quit $25bn gas venture over claims of secret Russian control
Former CEO of Polar Train LNG tells FT that energy giant Novatek financed and held reins of strategic Alaska project without Washington’s approval
Trump moves to block certification of Alaska Senate election if Republican loses
Candidates’ similar names could ‘taint’ the result, argues US Justice Department
John Healey to give £20bn boost to UK’s business lender and infrastructure bank
Treasury predicts extra funding will create and support 100,000 jobs as chancellor seeks to exploit flexibility in government’s fiscal rules
UK sets up AI lab to monitor biosecurity threats
Move comes amid widespread fears that users could create new viruses and bioweapons
Moody's holds steady on France's credit rating as country grapples with turmoil and higher yields
Moody's left its credit rating on France at Aa3, giving the country some relief in a week of unrest.
Trump to cut Canadian tariffs after pressure from Republicans
President to ease some levies to help candidates facing tough US Senate election battles
France avoids downgrade from Moody’s in boost for Macron’s government
Rating agency retains Aa3 score as it assumes ‘deficit-reducing budget for 2027 will be adopted’
Trump's executive order targets mortgage insurance, refinance costs. What it means for borrowers
Trump's executive order on housing aims to lower mortgage costs. Here's what it means for homeowners and buyers.
Trump dropping some Canada tariffs but 'replacing' them with other products
Sen. Susan Collins announced Canada was dropping Canadian tariffs, but the White House later said it was "replacing" the ones removed from the list.
Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary ceasefire around occupied town of Oleshky
Pope and Melania Trump help organise deal to allow humanitarian aid to enter area and for civilians to be evacuated
Xi gathers China’s top cadres with focus on discipline
Central committee meeting to be closely watched ahead of party congress next year and leader’s expected fourth term
In hunt for Starlink alternative, Ukraine partners with Nokia and satellite maker ICEYE
With SpaceX imposing speed limits on Starlink in Ukraine and hampering military operations, Kyiv is looking for alternatives.
10-year Treasury yield drops back to 5% this week as investors seek cover from AI worries
The 10-year Treasury yield was just below 5% Friday after AI-driven tech selling sent investors into the safety of government bonds.
Oil hits $117 for first time since April on fears of flare-up in Iran hostilities
Rise in energy prices pushes US inflation expectations higher
Investors are starting to find opportunities in the battered bond market
Some market participants see reason for hope in a market bludgeoned this year.
Macron says deadly shooting near Paris was racially motivated
Gunman arrested in Trappes after he kills one person and injures five others in ‘murderous rampage’
Scalpers offer Apple iPhone Duo buyers hundreds extra outside Beijing launch
Apple's global launch of the foldable iPhone Duo brought scalpers to the Beijing flagship store looking to pay big for the already pricey devices.
Turn Downing Street into museum or flats, says Starmer’s cost of living tsar
Iceland boss Richard Walker joins chorus of voices calling for 300-year-old hub of British government to be overhauled
Lunch break under threat as Hong Kong looks at longer trading day
HKEX discusses scrapping ‘antiquated practice’ as Nasdaq plans move to 23 hours