SoftBank, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Bonds
SoftBank has raised $11.1 billion through dollar- and euro-denominated bonds to finance artificial intelligence investments, including its planned $10 billion OpenAI payment.
Meta Muse Charm Takes AI Beyond Smartphones and Glasses
Meta has unveiled Muse Charm, a pocket-sized device designed to give users portable access to its Muse personal AI agent as the company expands into AI…
AI Companies Warn UN of Growing AI Security Risks
AI leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic and Hugging Face warned the UN Security Council about risks from increasingly capable AI systems and called for international cooperation.
Super El Niño Could Intensify Global Heat Risks
Scientists project that a powerful El Niño could produce unusually high temperatures and increase heat-related mortality risks across vulnerable regions through early 2027.
India Moves to Tighten Junk Food Rules Around Schools
India is considering clearer nutritional thresholds for high-fat, high-sugar and high-salt foods under school-food regulations as authorities seek stronger controls around schools.
German Business Confidence Rises More Than Expected
German business confidence improved more than expected in September, providing another indication that Europe's largest economy may be moving further into recovery after several years of…
Sterling Falls to Three-Month Low Against Dollar
Sterling has fallen to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since July as stronger U.S. data and changing interest-rate expectations support the greenback.
US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2004
A broad sell-off in government bonds has pushed the yield on the U.S. 30-year Treasury to its highest level since 2004, adding to pressure on governments…
China’s Rare-Earth Dominance Complicates Trump-Xi Talks
China's dominance of the global rare-earth supply chain is emerging as one of the most difficult economic issues facing U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President…
Denmark Warns Russian Hybrid Warfare May Intensify
Denmark's Defence Intelligence Service has warned that Russia is likely to intensify its hybrid warfare against NATO and Western countries in the coming months, raising concerns…