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The Trump administration is countering China by investing in shares of critical mining and semiconductor companies.

The Trump administration has adopted a new strategy to secure the US’s critical mineral and semiconductor supply chains: converting government grants into company shares.This step was taken to reduce dependence on China

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Finance

BOJ remains cautiously optimistic about the economic outlook: Uncertainty persists regarding wage increases.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its cautious optimism regarding its economic outlook, but warned of uncertainty regarding the impact of US tariffs on profits. In its quarterly report on regional economies,

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Main Category

Crisis escalates in Washington: Government shutdown extended, public employees at risk.

The US federal government is in a deep impasse as it enters its sixth day of shutdown. President Donald Trump and the Republicans are unable to reach an agreement with the Democrats

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Finance

Concerns about a valuation bubble in AI startups.

In the first quarter of 2025, artificial intelligence startups attracted a total of $73.1 billion in investment, accounting for 57.9% of global venture capital funds. However, experts warn that this rapid rise

23/01/2026

Finance

Weekly Overview: Uncertainty Continues in Global Markets

Even though the US government is shut down, stock markets continue to reach record levels. Investors remain positive on the expectation of interest rate cuts, while uncertainty prevails in the economic outlook.

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Finance

Tesla Cybertruck is on sale in Qatar.

Tesla (TSLA.O) announced the launch of sales of the Cybertruck in Qatar. This move follows the company’s exit from Saudi Arabia earlier this year and is the latest step in its Middle

23/01/2026

Finance

Stock Markets Break Records: Expectations of Interest Rate Cuts Remain Strong

Despite the US government shutdown, global stock markets are climbing to record levels. Investors remain optimistic thanks to the rise in tech stocks and expectations of a US interest rate cut. Lack

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Finance

OpenAI’s Value Reaches $500 Billion: SoftBank and Other Investors Buy Up Shares.

OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has reached a valuation of $500 billion following a share sale involving SoftBank and other investors. This represents a significant jump from the company’s previous valuation of

23/01/2026

Technology

EA’s $55 Billion Acquisition: The Era of IP Diversification in the Gaming Industry

Electronic Arts (EA) has opened a new era in the gaming industry with a record-breaking acquisition of $55 billion by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and its partners. This massive deal

23/01/2026

Finance

White House Delivers Funding Blow to Democratic States: $26 Billion Suspended

The administration of US President Donald Trump has turned the government shutdown into a political bargaining chip, freezing $26 billion in funding to Democratic states. The decision most severely impacted transportation projects

23/01/2026

Economy