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China Orders State Firms to Speed AI Rollout Across Manufacturing

China's SASAC directed central state-owned enterprises to accelerate AI adoption across manufacturing, from R&D to production and management.
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China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project
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China Orders State Firms to Speed AI Rollout Across Manufacturing

China's SASAC directed central state-owned enterprises to accelerate AI adoption across manufacturing, from R&D to production and management.
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Merz Vows to Stay After CDU Gets 5% in State Vote

Friedrich Merz's CDU received just 5% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on Sunday, its worst state result since WWII, but the German chancellor vowed to press on.
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Iran Sends US Peace Terms via Qatar as Oil Crosses $100 a Barrel

Iran's security chief says Tehran has sent Washington conditions to end the war through Qatar, including lifting the US naval blockade, as oil crosses $100
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AI Agents Move Beyond Chatbots as Enterprises Shift to End-to-End Workflows

Companies are shifting from chat assistants to AI agents that run real workflows in 2026, but success depends on governance, monitoring, and human-in-the-loop controls. The new priority is reliable action inside policy boundaries, not just fluent answers.

Global Rate Paths Split in 2026 as Australia Hikes and Europe Holds Steady

Global interest-rate policy is diverging in early 2026, with Australia turning to hikes, Europe holding steady, and markets watching mid-year for the next U.S. move. The split is reshaping expectations for currencies, bonds, and growth.

Yen Volatility Returns as Leaders Walk Back Comments on Currency Benefits

Japan’s leadership moved to limit market fallout after comments praising a weaker yen triggered a selloff and sent the dollar back above 155. Officials emphasized the remarks were general and not a directional signal.

U.S. Long-End Yields in Focus as Warsh-Led Fed Weighs Cuts and QT Together

Investors are positioning for a steeper Treasury curve as the next Fed chair is expected to pursue rate cuts while shrinking the central bank’s balance sheet. Strategists warn the combination could lift long-term yields and increase volatility.

PayPal Names New CEO as Branded Checkout Weakness Drives Forecast Concern

PayPal reported Q4 results below expectations and unveiled a CEO transition as the company flagged execution issues, particularly in branded checkout. Shares fell sharply as investors weighed a weaker outlook and intensifying competition.

Shanghai Offers Up to 20,000 Yuan in 2026 Car Trade-In Subsidies With Jan. 10, 2027 Cutoff

Shanghai published detailed 2026 trade-in and scrappage subsidy rules that can reach 20,000 yuan for eligible buyers. The policy sets vehicle-age thresholds, documentation requirements, and deadlines through early 2027.

China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Citing Emergency Safety Risks

China will require mechanical interior and exterior door releases on passenger vehicles starting in 2027, accelerating design changes for models using retractable, flush handles. Automakers have until 2029 to update already-approved models.

China PMI Falls to 49.3 as Demand Softens and Services Retreat

China’s official PMIs slipped back into contraction in January, with manufacturing at 49.3 and non-manufacturing at 49.4, reflecting softer demand and holiday-season disruptions even as output stayed resilient.

Oil Edges Higher as Hormuz Risks Return and Traders Watch Diplomacy

Oil prices rebounded after a sharp drop as traders weighed Middle East maritime risks, renewed diplomatic signals, and supply concerns tied to Russia and OPEC+ policy.

Brazil Signals March Rate Cuts but Pledges to Keep Policy Restrictive

Brazil’s central bank held its benchmark rate at 15% and signaled easing could begin in March, while stressing it will keep policy restrictive until disinflation is secured and expectations are anchored.

Australia Lifts Cash Rate to 3.85% as Inflation Re-Accelerates

Australia’s central bank raised its cash rate target to 3.85% after inflation picked up in the second half of 2025, prompting lenders to lift variable mortgage rates in the days ahead.

Wall Street Shudders As Commodities Slide, With Gold And Silver Crashing From Record Highs

Commodities slumped as gold and silver plunged from record highs, with margin hikes and a stronger dollar amplifying the selloff and dragging global stocks into a broader risk-off move.

Gold Pulls Back From $5,550+ Highs Even As Safe-Haven Demand Stays Strong

Gold pulled back sharply after hitting record highs near $5,600 as profit-taking and a dollar rebound hit overheated trades, even as the metal remained on track for a historic monthly gain.

Bitcoin Slides Below $80,000 As Thin Liquidity And Fed-Policy Jitters Deepen The Crypto Selloff

Bitcoin fell below $80,000 as thin weekend liquidity and renewed concerns about Fed tightening and balance-sheet reduction triggered a broader crypto selloff that also pushed Ether sharply lower.

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