Macro & Policy

Mark Zuckerberg exits the courtroom during a child safety trial examining Meta’s platform design, youth protection and legal liability

Zuckerberg Testifies in Child Safety Trial as Meta Faces Liability

As Mark Zuckerberg testifies before a jury on child safety claims, the trial exposes the deepening tension between engagement-driven business models and the duty of care owed to the next generation of users.

Tech IconsFeb 19, 2026Child SafetyPolicy & RegulationSocial Platforms

President Trump announces Project Vault to secure rare earth supplies and reduce U.S. reliance on China

Trump's $12B Mineral Reserve Marks New Era for US Industry

Washington launches Project Vault to break China's rare earth dominance, backed by private capital and defense manufacturers seeking supply chain independence.

Tech IconsFeb 3, 2026Critical MineralsRare EarthsStrategic Reserves

Kevin Warsh speaking at a policy event as markets weigh the implications of his nomination for the future direction of the Federal Reserve.

Kevin Warsh's Fed Nomination Signals Balance Sheet Focus

Trump's selection of the former crisis-era governor suggests a central bank recalibration toward quantitative tightening and structural discipline, even as rate policy remains fluid.

Tech IconsJan 30, 2026Federal ReserveInterest RatesUS Monetary Policy

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing during official China trip

Starmer’s Beijing Trip Marks a Quiet Shift in Britain’s China Policy

Britain's first prime ministerial visit to China in eight years yields $15 billion pharmaceutical investment, signaling strategic shift toward pragmatic engagement in life sciences and emerging technologies.

Tech IconsJan 29, 2026GeopoliticsTechnology DiplomacyUK-China Relations

The Federal Reserve signals a cautious policy reset as inflation remains above target and economic growth stays resilient

Fed Pauses Rate Cuts as Inflation Persists and Growth Holds Firm

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Larry Fink Put Davos Back at the Center of Global Power

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Mark Carney addresses the media at a press conference in Beijing on January 16, 2026.

Carney Concludes Beijing Visit with EV and Canola Agreements

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, as DOJ criminal probe into Jerome Powell’s testimony escalates political pressure on the Fed, testing central bank independence and market trust.

DOJ Probe of Powell Threatens Federal Reserve Independence

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Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Federal Reserve officials delivered a third consecutive interest-rate reduction and maintained their outlook for just one cut in 2026.

Fed Signals Slower Easing as Growth Caps 2026 Rate-Cut Outlook

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Jensen Huang, NVIDIA founder and CEO at a press conference during the APEC CEO summit prior to trump administration approving Nvidia H200 exports to China under a 25% Treasury surcharge, reshaping US export controls and AI chip competition.

Trump Reopens Nvidia H200 Exports to China with Revenue Share

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New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) site. Markets price in a December Fed rate cut after soft inflation data and accelerating tech earnings driven by AI and cloud growth.

Fed Rate Cut Odds Jump as Inflation Cools and Earnings Surge

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Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron meet in Beijing to discuss trade relations and market access.

Xi Jinping Offers France Greater Market Access Amid Trade Deficit

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AI Cyberattacks Surge as Deepfakes and ML Breach Defenses

Workday Reports Data Breach Through Third-Party CRM System

Security Flaw in Perplexity's Comet AI Browser Exposes User Data

DDoS Attacks Overwhelm Global Digital Networks via IoT Botnets

AI Tools Turn Hackers Into Sophisticated Cybercrime Threat

Mark Zuckerberg exits the courtroom during a child safety trial examining Meta’s platform design, youth protection and legal liability

Zuckerberg Testifies in Child Safety Trial as Meta Faces Liability

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Roblox on mobile as the platform reports $6.8B bookings, with rising user engagement and advertising expansion supporting stronger platform economics and a path toward profitability.

Roblox Delivers $6.8B Bookings as Metaverse Model Matures

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Affirm profitability rises as BNPL transaction volumes accelerate, reflecting stronger unit economics and sustained earnings in consumer finance.

Affirm Achieves Profitability as BNPL Volumes Accelerate

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