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Cleanview reports US data centers to increase power capacity sevenfold

The surge in data center power capacity highlights a shift towards self-sufficient energy solutions, potentially reshaping energy infrastructure.

2 weeks ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

US Treasury borrowing costs surge as investors pile into short positions

Rising Treasury yields signal increased borrowing costs, impacting corporate credit, mortgages, and equity valuations across the economy.

2 weeks ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

US Treasury Department drafts rules to keep most pharma licensing deals with China alive

The draft rules could sustain US-China pharma collaborations, balancing economic interests with national security concerns in biotechnology.

2 weeks ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Investor sentiment sinks to lowest since 2025 as Fed hikes rates

Investor pessimism, driven by geopolitical tensions and rate hikes, may signal prolonged market volatility and cautious investment behavior.

2 weeks ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

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Senate Banking Committee to host Republican-only roundtable on prediction markets

Sep. 18, 2026

Senate Banking Committee to host Republican-only roundtable on prediction markets

The GOP's focus on prediction markets may deepen partisan divides, impacting regulatory clarity and innovation in financial technologies.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Senators near permitting deal as data center power demands threaten household electricity bills

Sep. 18, 2026

Senators near permitting deal as data center power demands threaten household electricity bills

The permitting reform deal could reshape energy infrastructure, balancing data center demands with household costs and accelerating project timelines.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Microsoft cloud platform exposes UK police data to US government access risks

Sep. 18, 2026

Microsoft cloud platform exposes UK police data to US government access risks

The exposure of UK police data on Microsoft's cloud highlights urgent data sovereignty and compliance challenges, necessitating sovereign cloud solutions.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

New US sanctions bill complicates Modi’s energy policy decisions

Sep. 18, 2026

New US sanctions bill complicates Modi’s energy policy decisions

The new US sanctions strain India-US relations, forcing India to reassess its energy strategy and potentially impacting global oil markets.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

France calls G7 summit to discuss oil reserve release amid escalating energy crisis

Sep. 18, 2026

France calls G7 summit to discuss oil reserve release amid escalating energy crisis

The G7 summit's focus on energy security highlights the urgent need for coordinated global strategies to stabilize volatile energy markets.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Bank of Japan likely conducted rate checks in currency market, signaling potential yen intervention

Sep. 18, 2026

Bank of Japan likely conducted rate checks in currency market, signaling potential yen intervention

BOJ's rate checks hint at intervention, impacting yen stability and market perceptions, but overuse risks diminishing their effectiveness.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Federal judge rules Silicon Valley Bank executives contributed to 2023 collapse

Sep. 18, 2026

Federal judge rules Silicon Valley Bank executives contributed to 2023 collapse

The ruling may prompt stricter banking regulations and increased accountability for executives, impacting future financial oversight policies.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

China government spending falls faster as fiscal support recedes

Sep. 18, 2026

China government spending falls faster as fiscal support recedes

China's declining public expenditure could hinder economic growth, affecting infrastructure and industrial sectors, and prompting cautious investor sentiment.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates in October as inflation fight intensifies

Sep. 18, 2026

Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates in October as inflation fight intensifies

Rising interest rates may lead to increased borrowing costs, impacting consumer spending and business investments, potentially slowing economic growth.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Goldman Sachs warns CTAs will be sellers in all scenarios next week

Sep. 18, 2026

Goldman Sachs warns CTAs will be sellers in all scenarios next week

Systematic CTA selling could exacerbate market volatility, potentially triggering significant equity declines and investor panic.

By EDITORIAL TEAM