Reading Time : 2minutesTexas Instruments is launching a $60 billion U.S. chipmaking expansion, creating seven fabs across Texas and Utah. This historic investment will boost domestic manufacturing, generate tens of thousands of jobs, and reinforce supply chains critical to tech, automotive, and defense sectors.
Reading Time : 2minutesIndia has tightened restrictions on gold imports to combat smuggling, limiting alloys with over 1% gold and colloidal precious metals. Building on earlier measures targeting UAE shipments, the new rules aim to close loopholes while allowing essential imports for industry. This balanced approach strengthens regulatory oversight and supports legitimate trade, safeguarding the economy and fair market practices.
Reading Time : 2minutesMasayoshi Son aims to build a $1 trillion AI manufacturing hub in Arizona, partnering with TSMC and the U.S. government. This bold plan seeks to boost high-tech production and create thousands of jobs, reinforcing America’s position in the global AI race. While ambitious, the project faces challenges around funding and execution.
Reading Time : 3minutesThe US-China trade war is disrupting global shipping, with soaring container rates and port congestion as Chinese exporters rush to beat new U.S. tariffs. Equipment shortages and China’s retaliatory export controls threaten supply chains, while higher costs loom for consumers. The industry faces a turbulent future as geopolitical tensions reshape trade.
Reading Time : 2minutes Trump is launching a mobile phone service and a golden smartphone, wrapped in patriotic branding. The $47 plan and $499 phone are aimed at his base, with promises of American-made hardware and bundled services. But experts doubt the production claims and worry about political conflicts in the venture’s structure.
Reading Time : 2minutesAmazon and Walmart are exploring the launch of stablecoins to cut transaction fees and gain more control over payments. Legislative changes could enable this shift, but the plans are still early. If implemented, it could reshape the way people pay both in-store and online, with ripple effects across banking and fintech.
Reading Time : 3minutesA rare earth shortage, driven by China’s export curbs, threatens to disrupt car production, tech, and healthcare. With only months of U.S. stockpiles left, industries face delays and price hikes. Trade talks offer hope, but long-term fixes lag. This crisis exposes the fragility of global supply chains and overreliance on one nation.
Reading Time : 2minutesUber and Wayve are launching driverless robotaxi trials in London, blending AI that learns by experience with Uber’s global platform. With no safety drivers, it’s a major step toward commercial self-driving services. The UK is fast-tracking approvals, aiming for spring 2026. Success in London could pave the way for expansion across Europe and beyond.
Reading Time : 2minutes Switzerland is set to join a global network for automatic crypto asset data exchange by 2027, enhancing tax transparency and regulatory cooperation. This move aligns with OECD standards and includes most EU and G20 countries, excluding some major powers. Swiss crypto firms will face new compliance rules, marking a key step in global crypto regulation.
Reading Time : 2minutes Switzerland has proposed strict capital rules targeting UBS, including $26B in extra capital and full foreign subsidiary coverage. UBS calls it extreme, but markets stayed calm.
Reading Time : 2minutes Asia’s ETF market is exploding with innovation, driven by rising demand for diversification, active strategies, and leveraged exposure. With nearly $1 trillion in assets, the region is fast becoming a global ETF leader.
Reading Time : 2minutes Trump’s new 25% tariffs on pharmaceuticals aim to boost U.S. manufacturing. The move could reshape global drug supply chains and spark retaliation. Major exporters like Ireland, China, and Germany may face steep losses. Consumers in the U.S. could see rising prices.
Reading Time : 2minutesPresident Trump’s doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% has drawn sharp criticism from the EU, risking trade talks and raising costs globally. While aiming to boost U.S. steel production, the move complicates relations with allies like the UK and threatens retaliatory actions. Negotiations remain tense as both sides seek a way forward.
Reading Time : 2minutesElon Musk is refocusing on Tesla, SpaceX, and X after political endeavors. With Tesla’s robotaxi event on August 8, 2025, xAI’s AI advancements, and SpaceX’s Starship tests, Musk is driving innovation. His shift back to business highlights his vision for autonomous driving, AI, and space exploration, aiming to redefine industries while navigating public and market expectations.
Reading Time : 2minutes The SEC has ruled that meme coins like $TRUMP do not meet the criteria of securities under the Howey test. Their value is driven by speculation and community hype, not managerial efforts, placing them outside SEC jurisdiction. This leaves investors without typical protections and raises questions about future regulatory oversight in the evolving crypto space.