Tom Spam
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Interested in economics, stock markets, emerging digital technologies, blockchain, and politics. Headlines shared as long-term references for economic decision-making.
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#Japan's economy grows by 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter, remaining well below expectations of 0.4 percent. Annualized GDP growth reaches only 0.2 percent compared to an estimated 1.6 percent.
February 16, 2026 at 5:38 AM
#Japan's economy grows by 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter, remaining well below expectations of 0.4 percent. Annualized GDP growth reaches only 0.2 percent compared to an estimated 1.6 percent.
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has threatened to end its partnership with Anthropic PBC after the company refused to loosen some limitations on how the Pentagon is deploying its artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Axios reported.
February 15, 2026 at 4:23 AM
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has threatened to end its partnership with Anthropic PBC after the company refused to loosen some limitations on how the Pentagon is deploying its artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Axios reported.
#Anthropic appoints Chris Liddell, a former manager of Microsoft and GM and former deputy chief of staff under President Trump, to its board and is open to an IPO towards the end of 2026. This is reported by the Wall Street Journal.
February 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
#Anthropic appoints Chris Liddell, a former manager of Microsoft and GM and former deputy chief of staff under President Trump, to its board and is open to an IPO towards the end of 2026. This is reported by the Wall Street Journal.
#OpenAI warns US legislators against unfair methods of Chinese competitor #DeepSeek, which is increasingly using sophisticated techniques to extract results from leading US AI models. The company uses this data to train the next generation of its groundbreaking R1 chatbot.
February 13, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Applied Materials and its Korean subsidiary are paying a $2522 million fine for illegal exports of semiconductor manufacturing facilities to China, according to the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Ministry of Commerce. The authority states that this is the second highest penalty ever imposed.
February 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Applied Materials and its Korean subsidiary are paying a $2522 million fine for illegal exports of semiconductor manufacturing facilities to China, according to the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Ministry of Commerce. The authority states that this is the second highest penalty ever imposed.
The Trump administration is lifting the finding that greenhouse gases pose a threat to human life. The US environmental agency #EPA can no longer regulate greenhouse gases.
February 13, 2026 at 4:23 AM
The Trump administration is lifting the finding that greenhouse gases pose a threat to human life. The US environmental agency #EPA can no longer regulate greenhouse gases.
According to the New York Fed, in the first eight months of the previous year, even 94 percent of the customs burden was on the import side, i.e. US companies and consumers. This meant, the central bank itself explained, that a ten percent tariff on the exporter's side only led to a 0.6% discount.
February 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
According to the New York Fed, in the first eight months of the previous year, even 94 percent of the customs burden was on the import side, i.e. US companies and consumers. This meant, the central bank itself explained, that a ten percent tariff on the exporter's side only led to a 0.6% discount.
#UBS sees further appreciation of the Swiss franc. According to UBS strategists, the Swiss franc will continue to rise - especially against the dollar.
February 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
#UBS sees further appreciation of the Swiss franc. According to UBS strategists, the Swiss franc will continue to rise - especially against the dollar.
#France plans to build six new nuclear power plants from 2038 and is considering eight more to increase nuclear power production and reduce the share of fossil fuels by 2030. The expansion of renewable energies should be slower, with the focus on the modernization of existing wind turbines.
February 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
#France plans to build six new nuclear power plants from 2038 and is considering eight more to increase nuclear power production and reduce the share of fossil fuels by 2030. The expansion of renewable energies should be slower, with the focus on the modernization of existing wind turbines.
#Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman explains that #AI will fully automate most or all of the professional activities of office workers in the next 12 to 18 months.
February 12, 2026 at 6:32 PM
#Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman explains that #AI will fully automate most or all of the professional activities of office workers in the next 12 to 18 months.
EU Commission President von der Leyen announces relaxed merger guidelines to strengthen European champions in global competition and wants to complete the first phase of the savings and investment union by June.
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
EU Commission President von der Leyen announces relaxed merger guidelines to strengthen European champions in global competition and wants to complete the first phase of the savings and investment union by June.
26% of the 7.5 million unemployed Americans who are actively looking for work have been looking for a job for more than six months.
February 12, 2026 at 12:34 PM
26% of the 7.5 million unemployed Americans who are actively looking for work have been looking for a job for more than six months.
#Uber Eats launches an AI "cart assistant" that allows users to create food orders using text or photo of a handwritten list. The new function is intended to simplify the ordering of food via the platform.
February 11, 2026 at 7:35 PM
#Uber Eats launches an AI "cart assistant" that allows users to create food orders using text or photo of a handwritten list. The new function is intended to simplify the ordering of food via the platform.
CDU leader Merz calls for a systematic review of EU legislation in order to close Europe's growth gap vis-à-vis the USA and China. According to Merz, EU companies fall behind in artificial intelligence because of complex rules, and the EU merger rules are outdated.
February 11, 2026 at 7:29 PM
CDU leader Merz calls for a systematic review of EU legislation in order to close Europe's growth gap vis-à-vis the USA and China. According to Merz, EU companies fall behind in artificial intelligence because of complex rules, and the EU merger rules are outdated.
Peter Navarro warns of significantly weaker US labor market figures and calls for a downward correction of expectations. Wall Street must prepare for millions of illegal immigrants to be deported from the labor market.
February 11, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Peter Navarro warns of significantly weaker US labor market figures and calls for a downward correction of expectations. Wall Street must prepare for millions of illegal immigrants to be deported from the labor market.
#Russia has announced that it will restrict the online service Telegram due to alleged violations of the legislation on the handling of user data. The state media supervisory authority Roskomnadsor announced today that it would "continue to impose gradual restrictions" on the platform.
February 10, 2026 at 8:07 PM
#Russia has announced that it will restrict the online service Telegram due to alleged violations of the legislation on the handling of user data. The state media supervisory authority Roskomnadsor announced today that it would "continue to impose gradual restrictions" on the platform.
#Palantir is extending its partnership with Airbus for ten years in a deal worth about a billion dollars. Skywise was one of the first "operating system" platforms to develop Palantir, and Airbus was one of the first major customers to use them on a large scale.
February 10, 2026 at 7:46 PM
#Palantir is extending its partnership with Airbus for ten years in a deal worth about a billion dollars. Skywise was one of the first "operating system" platforms to develop Palantir, and Airbus was one of the first major customers to use them on a large scale.
Fed Director Logan explains that with falling inflation and a stable labor market, no further interest rate cuts are necessary. She is cautiously optimistic that the current monetary policy will bring inflation to the two percent target, but is worried about stubbornly high inflation rates.
February 10, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Fed Director Logan explains that with falling inflation and a stable labor market, no further interest rate cuts are necessary. She is cautiously optimistic that the current monetary policy will bring inflation to the two percent target, but is worried about stubbornly high inflation rates.
Donald Trump threatens not to open a bridge between Ontario and Michigan until Canada compensates the US for the benefits granted and assures fair treatment. He announces immediate negotiations and possibly demands half of the property rights to the bridge.
February 10, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Donald Trump threatens not to open a bridge between Ontario and Michigan until Canada compensates the US for the benefits granted and assures fair treatment. He announces immediate negotiations and possibly demands half of the property rights to the bridge.
The US Labor Authority gives up its supervision of SpaceX and thus gives Elon Musk a regulatory victory. The decision reduces the regulatory pressure on the space company of the Tesla CEO.
February 10, 2026 at 4:13 AM
The US Labor Authority gives up its supervision of SpaceX and thus gives Elon Musk a regulatory victory. The decision reduces the regulatory pressure on the space company of the Tesla CEO.
Dell Tech CEO Michael Dell announces that he and his wife Susan are depositing $250 into the investment accounts of 25 million children aged 2 to 10 who live in postcode areas with a median income of $150,000 or less.
February 10, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Dell Tech CEO Michael Dell announces that he and his wife Susan are depositing $250 into the investment accounts of 25 million children aged 2 to 10 who live in postcode areas with a median income of $150,000 or less.