Brazil ETF Plunges 26% After Lula’s Surprise Reelection
Brazil’s EWZ ETF falls 26% in U.S. premarket trading after Lula wins reelection, as investors await the domestic market opening and a legal challenge.
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Trump Promises $5,000 Payments to U.S. Adults if Republicans Win Midterms
President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in November's midterm elections.
U.S. Approves Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to Major Chinese Tech Firms
The United States approved sales of Nvidia H200 AI chips to several major Chinese technology companies, though broader geopolitical tensions continue limiting shipments.
Trump Travels to Beijing for High-Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a two-day summit with Xi Jinping focused on tariffs, semiconductors, AI restrictions, and broader U.S.-China economic relations.
Musk Testifies in Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Seeks $134 Billion in Damages
Elon Musk has begun testifying in his case against OpenAI, seeking to remove leadership and claim $134 billion in damages over alleged contract violations.
U.S. Government’s Intel Stake Gains $25.7 Billion in Eight Months After CHIPS Investment
A U.S. government investment in Intel has generated $25.7 billion in unrealized gains in just eight months after shares surged following earnings.
China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus
China has blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing regulatory concerns over the cross-border deal.
U.S. Launches $166 Billion Tariff Refund Program After Supreme Court Ruling
The Trump administration has begun issuing up to $166 billion in tariff refunds to importers following a Supreme Court decision, with payments expected to take months...
Global Billionaire Wealth Hits Record as Oxfam Flags Rising Political Influence
Global billionaire wealth climbed to a new peak in 2025 as the number of ultra-wealthy individuals surpassed 3,000 for the first time, according to Oxfam. The...
Japan Launches World’s First Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining Project
Japan has become the first country to begin extracting rare earth elements from the ocean floor, marking a major step to secure critical mineral supplies and...