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When the U.S. Government Shuts Down: Why the Fed Is the One Caught in the Middle
The U.S. has experienced multiple government shutdowns in history moments when Congress fails to pass a budget, forcing federal agencies to halt many services. Civil servants are furloughed without pay, public services are disrupted, and the economy suffers short-term shocks.
Sony Financial Group soars 36–40% on its first trading day: Why is the Asian market excited?
Sony Financial Group officially began trading on September 29, 2025, after being spun off from Sony Group; the listing date had been confirmed earlier by both FTSE Russell and Sony. The stock opened about 37% above its reference price of ¥150 and at one point surged nearly 40% during its debut session in Tokyo.
Stay Away from the Murdochs”: The Ellison Family and the Power Shift in American Media
For more than half a century, the Murdoch name has been synonymous with media power. From News Corp and The Wall Street Journal to Fox News, Rupert Murdoch’s empire shaped political discourse across the U.S. and the U.K., particularly among conservative audiences.
Trump Urges Microsoft to Dismiss Lisa Monaco: A Power Struggle Between the White House, Big Tech, and National Security
On September 26, 2025 (U.S. time), President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social demanding that Microsoft “immediately” terminate Lisa Monaco, recently appointed President of Global Affairs. Trump argued that Microsoft’s large-scale government contracts make Monaco’s position problematic given her role as Deputy Attorney General under President Biden, framing it as a potential national security risk.
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Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the $850 Billion Gamble: When Infrastructure Becomes AI’s New Battlefield
This is set to become the first in a chain of facilities worth an estimated $850 billion that OpenAI and its partners are planning.
Startups and Founders Face a Major Challenge: The $100,000 H-1B Visa Shock to Tech Talent
For decades, the United States has been the top destination for global tech talent a place where engineers, data scientists, AI specialists, and even startup founders pursued their dreams. A key driver of this attraction has been the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers.
The Curious Case of Foreign Investors: Selling Indian Stocks but Chasing IPOs
India has emerged as one of the most dynamic financial markets in the world. Despite a global slowdown and uncertainties in emerging economies, the Indian equity market continues to draw the attention of both domestic and international investors.