Reading Time : 2 minutesNvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang confirmed a significant investment in Elon Musk’s xAI, calling it a move he wishes he’d gone even bigger on. The partnership deepens ties between the chip giant and Musk’s ambitious AI venture, highlighting Nvidia’s growing influence in shaping the AI ecosystem — and raising eyebrows over circular financing risks.
Reading Time : 2 minutesMicroStrategy’s stock jumped 12% as Bitcoin surged beyond $122,000. With over 600,000 BTC in its treasury, the company’s value continues to mirror Bitcoin’s volatile movements. Its leveraged strategy, funded through equity and bond sales, offers big rewards during rallies—but also exposes investors to sharp downturns if the crypto tide turns.
Reading Time : 2 minutesNvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns that AI’s growth is creating huge demand for skilled trade workers like electricians and plumbers. With trillion-dollar investments in data centers, millions of new construction jobs are opening, offering lucrative career paths beyond college. However, labor shortages remain a major challenge to this economic transformation.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s new K visa program is reshaping the global science landscape by drawing top US researchers at a time when America tightens its visa rules. With generous support and fewer barriers, China positions itself as a magnet for talent, sparking a potential reverse migration that could alter the future of global innovation.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAntwerp has regained its competitive sparkle after the US lifted 15 percent tariffs on polished diamonds from the EU. The exemption boosts Antwerp’s $2.1 billion annual exports, making its gems more attractive in the American market and securing the city’s role as a vital hub in the global diamond trade.
Reading Time : 2 minutesUAE President Sheikh Mohamed and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met to deepen AI collaboration, accelerating research and real-world applications. Altman received an honorary doctorate for his contributions to AI. The partnership supports the UAE’s AI ecosystem growth, contributing to a knowledge-based economy and national AI strategy goals.
Reading Time : 2 minutesGlobal stocks are wavering as Wall Street’s rally loses steam. Inflation data offered relief but did not dispel concerns about valuations or policy caution. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s warning on stretched markets added to the hesitation, leaving investors looking to upcoming inflation and jobs data for clarity on future momentum.
Reading Time : 2 minutes TikTok’s U.S. operations will be led by American investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, separating from ByteDance with a $14 billion valuation. Oracle will secure user data and retrain TikTok’s algorithm to ensure autonomy from China. Though experts question the oversight, the deal reflects intense US-China tech tensions and political challenges ahead.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAlibaba is joining forces with Nvidia to integrate physical AI tools into its cloud platform, signaling a bold push into robotics and embodied intelligence. With billions pledged in infrastructure, the partnership merges Nvidia’s software power and Alibaba’s scale. Despite export restrictions and risks, markets reacted strongly, showing confidence in Alibaba’s evolving role in global AI.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAsian stocks stalled after recent gains, with Chinese tech shares leading declines ahead of Jerome Powell’s speech. Investors paused as inflation worries and uncertainty over U.S. rate cuts weighed on sentiment. With valuations under pressure and regulatory risks looming, the coming days may set the tone for regional markets.
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe new $100,000 H-1B visa fee has pushed US tech companies to act fast to keep key talent. Indian workers face serious challenges, and experts warn the policy could hurt US innovation. This policy shift is reshaping the tech industry’s talent landscape globally.
Reading Time : 2 minutesIt’s been a pivotal week for crypto markets. On September 17, the SEC approved generic listing standards enabling faster exchange listings for commodity-based ETPs, including those holding digital assets. A day later, REX-Osprey launched the first U.S. spot ETFs for Dogecoin (DOJE) and XRP (XRPR). CME Group will add options on Solana and XRP futures on October 13, pending review.
Reading Time : 2 minutesWall Street’s leading investors are predicting gold could soar to $5000 as economic uncertainty, rising debt, and geopolitical tensions strengthen its appeal. With central banks expanding reserves and investor confidence in fiat currencies waning, gold is regaining strategic importance. Optimists see structural demand ahead, while skeptics warn of overreliance on extreme scenarios.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina has entered the UN’s Global Innovation Index top 10 for the first time, pushing Germany out of the ranking. While Switzerland, Sweden, and the US hold the lead, China’s surge in patents and R&D spending signals a major shift in global innovation power. Meanwhile, global research growth has slowed to its weakest pace in years.
Reading Time : 2 minutesHong Kong is positioning itself as China’s crypto testing ground, rolling out new rules for stablecoin issuance. But strict licensing requirements and high compliance costs have cooled early enthusiasm. While the city hopes to rival global hubs, its cautious approach risks slowing momentum, leaving Hong Kong balancing ambition and restraint under Beijing’s watchful eye.
