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Who is Kevin Hassett, Trump’s expected pick to lead the Federal Reserve?
Trump’s top economic adviser is odds-on favourite to lead the Fed amid concerns over the central bank’s independence.
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Why the UK’s 2025 budget has Rachel Reeves facing an ‘impossible trilemma’
Reeves faces daunting challenge – poor public finances and widespread public discontent with government.
Amazon to invest $50bn in AI for US government customers
The US federal government seeks to develop tailored AI solutions and drive significant cost savings.
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Eli Lilly becomes first pharma firm to join $1 trillion club
The company’s stock has zoomed this year, driven by the explosive growth of the weight-loss drug market.
Nvidia forecasts Q4 revenue above estimates despite AI bubble concerns
Analysts expect AI chip demand to remain strong
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Paramount Skydance prepares $71bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery: Report
Warner Bros Discovery is on the verge of breaking up, crippled by declines in its television business.
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Meta prevails in existential challenge as court rules it’s not a monopoly
A US judge ruled that the social media landscape had ‘changed markedly’ since the lawsuit was brought five years ago.
Microsoft, Nvidia invest in Anthropic in cloud services deal
The investment comes after rival OpenAI announced a comparable deal with Amazon.
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Bitcoin ticks up after erasing all of 2025 gains
The dip comes amid doubts on future interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.
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Japan’s tourism stocks plunge amid spat with China
Relations between Tokyo and Beijing have plummeted over Japanese leader’s recent remarks on Taiwan.
Verizon planning its largest layoffs ever: Report
The cuts could impact 15,000 employees, or 15 percent of the workforce, as soon as next week.
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