France’s Fuel-Price Unrest Raises Risk Ahead of 2027 Election
France's fuel-price and cost-of-living protests are increasing political and fiscal uncertainty ahead of the country's 2027 presidential election.
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Italy Seeks €5 Billion from Financial Sector for 2027 Budget
Italy plans to seek about €5 billion from banks, insurers and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti to help finance its 2027 budget package.
China’s US Soybean Imports Return as September Shipments Reach 360,878 Tonnes
China's September soybean imports from the United States returned from zero a year earlier, reshaping supply expectations across Asian food and feed markets.
Gold Eases Above US$4,100 as Investors Reassess the Federal Reserve Outlook
Gold slipped modestly but stayed above US$4,100 as investors assessed the Federal Reserve's next decision and forthcoming inflation data.
Malaysia’s Buy Now, Pay Later Transactions Reach RM14.7 Billion
Malaysia's BNPL transaction value reached RM14.7 billion in the first half of 2026 as regulators and investors examined affordability and credit quality.
Eric Schmidt’s Reported Anthropic Stake Highlights Early AI Investment Gains
Eric Schmidt reportedly owns about 1% of Anthropic, highlighting early AI investment gains while leaving ownership, liquidity and valuation uncertain.
Canada’s Inflation Edges Up to 3.1% as Energy Costs Accelerate
Canada’s inflation rate rose to 3.1% in September, driven by energy, while measures excluding gasoline and grocery-price growth moved lower.
Nscale and Anthropic Discuss Second US$45 Billion Compute Deal
Nscale and Anthropic are discussing a second US$45 billion cloud agreement, separate from existing commitments disclosed in Nscale’s filings.
Malaysia and Japan Explore Wider Defence Industry Cooperation
Malaysia and Japan have widened discussions on defence equipment, technology and industry ties, though no contract or binding programme has been announced.
JPMorgan Deploys US$5 Billion Into Strategic US Industries
JPMorgan Chase says it deployed US$5 billion in equity and financed or facilitated more than US$230 billion under its security and resilience programme.