North America
Tensions between Google and Microsoft will rise
Microsoft has accused Google of campaigns aimed at discrediting the company’s reputation in Europe
InternationalWashington's use of tariffs is likely to continue
Whichever candidate wins next week, Washington will not abandon use of tariffs against China and other countries
United StatesGeoeconomic fragmentation gathers pace in banking
The BIS could stop hosting the cross-border payments project that many central banks are collaborating on
InternationalUS rules on China AI investments will frustrate firms
Washington has unveiled new AI investment rules to minimise national security threats posed by Beijing
United StatesTrump continues strategy of appealing only to his base
Donald Trump spoke last night at New York's Madison Square Garden, the country's most iconic sports and concert venue
United StatesUS military aid for Taiwan may become uncertain
China has bristled at the latest US arms sale to Taiwan
TaiwanChinese cyberattacks on US elections will continue
The FBI has launched an investigation into alleged hacking of Donald Trump and JD Vance's communications by China
ChinaEarly US vote data suggest lower turnout than in 2020
Early voting is gathering pace but may not match the levels seen in the pandemic-hit 2020 presidential election
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