North America
Chinese supply squeeze to keep antimony prices high
Demand for antimony, a key ingredient in military and new energy tech, is high but China has just banned its export
InternationalFed policy should support US economy soft landing
The Fed cut interest rates for the first time since early 2020, and by 50bp
United StatesLack of Teamsters endorsement will not hurt Harris
The Teamsters, the major union in the transport sector, decided yesterday not to endorse any candidate for president
United StatesCrackdown on encrypted criminal apps will intensify
International law enforcement agencies have dismantled an encrypted communication platform and arrested 51 individuals
InternationalYemen’s government will hit again at Huthi revenues
In a first in the Middle East, Starlink satellite internet services will be available in Yemen
YemenUkraine will lobby harder for long-range strikes
Kyiv believes that permission to conduct long-range strikes on Russian territory could boost its military fortunes
UkraineCalifornia’s AI Safety Bill faces political obstacles
SB 1047, aimed at mitigating existential AI risks, has come under scrutiny from political leaders and industry alike
United StatesCanada to suffer Chinese retaliation over EV tariffs
Ottawa last month unveiled tariffs of 100% on Chinese EVs from mid-October, matching recent US moves
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