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China Bank Funding Costs Hit Record Low on PBOC Rate Shift

On the frontlines of the South China Sea

China is accused of ramping up its “bullying” tactics out on the South China Sea. During an exclusive embed with the Philippine government, CNN’s Ivan Watson travels by ship and plane to witness the high-stakes confrontations at sea – as the unfolding clashes threaten to spiral into the next global conflict.

China’s Vice Premier Pushes Back on Trade Barbs at Import Fair

Inside the chip talent war: Trade secrets and rising Chinese rivals

Growing competition for semiconductor talent is fueling a battle over trade secrets as Chinese chipmakers gain ground.

Africa-Focused OPay Is Said to Halt US IPO After China Inquiry

Indian Bonds, Rupee Rally as Sliding Oil Eases Inflation Risks

NAB CEO Says Outlook Is Challenging, Profit Misses Estimates

AI stocks, oil fall as investors bet on change after US election 'blue wave'

China’s Copper Squeeze Deepens as Buyers Scramble for Spot Metal

Taiwan sees continued US arms sale support after midterm election

Oil rises as investors weigh risk of Iran war escalation

• Oil rises as investors weigh uncertainties around Iran war · reuters.com · about 13 hours ago

China indicts ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui for bribery

• China indicts ex-Politburo member Ma for bribery · reuters.com · about 13 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy awards Melania Trump national honour for role in brokering Oleshky truce

US first lady awarded for ‘significant personal contribution to humanitarian support’. What we know on day 1,716

The Election Day Revolt That Threatens America’s AI Boom

Watch Des Bishop on China's Comedy Boom and Censorship

Asian Rice Price Climbs Near Two-Year High in Inflation Threat

Datacenters were on the ballot. US voters rejected them

Voters approved nearly every datacenter moratorium that was on the ballot, dozens in total in Tuesday’s elections

Euro edges lower as oil prices rise

Figma’s stock dips as investors worry that AI momentum is coming at a high price

Figma’s investments in AI models and agents are driving usage, but the cost of delivering these features is proving to be expensive

• Figma’s stock falls as investors worry that AI momentum is coming at a high price · marketwatch.com · about 17 hours ago

Exclusive | The Billions of Dollars in Orders Complicating an End to U.S. Aid to Israel

After midterm defeat, Trump faces mostly bad options in Iran

China Keeps Faith in Trump as ‘Total Defeat’ Adds New Risks

China Tech Frenzy Turns Into Year of Dismay for Retail Traders

Philippine Inflation Surges to 7.8%, Boosting Case for Rate Hike

China’s critical minerals dominance leaves UK ‘dangerously exposed’, MPs warn

UK interest rates: Bank of England expected to raise them for first time in over three years

Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.

Watch Ed Yardeni Says 5% Treasury Yields Now Attractive

Trump committee hearing on Fed Governor Lisa Cook rescheduled to Dec. 14

President Donald Trump first tried to fire Lisa Cook in August 2025, but the Supreme Court in June blocked him from doing so, for now.

• White House panel delays hearing on Fed's Lisa Cook to Dec. 14 · cnbc.com · about 15 hours ago

"Serious concerns": STB orders Union Pacific to release rate hike threat video

What Wall Street billionaires are saying about Democrats' midterm sweep

Billionaire political spending met criticism from ... billionaires in the wake of Tuesday's blue wave election.

Voters prioritize inflation as GOP faces setback during midterms

Fox News contributors Jessica Tarlov and Joe Concha analyze the midterm election results and discuss how inflation and rising cost of living concerns influenced voters at the ballot box on 'The Claman Countdown.'

Brazil’s Central Bank Stops Easing Cycle as Inflation Remains High

White House Delays Hearing on Fed Governor

This year’s worst-performing S&P 500 stock is finally seeing some major relief

AppLovin’s stock is popping after “clearly positive” earnings results.

Midterms did not erase inflation problem, says FedWatch’s Ben Emons

Ben Emons, FedWatch Advisors CIO and founder, joins 'Fast Money' to talks about today's market rally, what the midterm results mean for the economy, and more.

Wall Street rises on upbeat jobs report

Vance’s Break With Trump on Iran Follows Weeks of Handwringing Over War

Zelenskiy hopes US election outcome will generate more help for Ukraine

Could Democrats in Congress end the war in Iran?

The BBC's Asma Khalid looks at how the two chambers of the US Congress could put an end to the months-long conflict, which began in February.

• Can Democrats in Congress end the war in Iran? · bbc.com · about 17 hours ago

Wednesday’s Saints vs. Browns Injury Report: Jordyn Tyson and Kelvin Banks Jr. are back

The Saints had just one player miss practice on Wednesday

EXCLUSIVE: Chinese chipmaker YMTC puts IPO on hold as weaker markets weigh, sources say

How do Americans feel about the midterm results? It depends on how much money they make.

Most Americans are “thrilled” or “happy” about the results of this year’s election. Some are especially so.

Qualcomm’s stock falls as twin forces pressure sales

Qualcomm faces the loss of Apple’s business and the negative impact of high memory costs on overall smartphone demand.

These stocks soared the most today after the Democrats trounced Trump

Chemical company Mosaic’s stock is the strongest performer among the S&P 500, while several tech players and associated power providers show sharp declines

Goldman, Apollo seek buyers for $40 billion SpaceX AI chip deal, Bloomberg News reports

• Goldman, Apollo in Talks to Sell SpaceX’s $40 Billion AI Deal · bloomberg.com · about 18 hours ago

Figma banking on AI credits, in-house model to lift margins

These AI Data Center Stocks Are Rising, Bucking the Post-Election Slump

Microsoft and Amazon combined to see a $424 billion market-cap boost — and these factors show why

Microsoft and Amazon shares rose sharply on Wednesday, with one portfolio manager noting that a cloud-supply crunch could help the companies raise prices.

Dow scores its best day in 18 months in a broad relief rally after Democrats sweep to power in Congress

Stocks surged, oil prices plunged and bond yields fell Wednesday on optimism around a quicker end to the Iran war now that Democrats have clinched control of Congress.

Arm Holdings Sales Climb 27% on AI Demand

Apple cements its status as tech’s biggest heavyweight with the stock’s best day in over a year

Investors are flocking to Apple as a safe haven as AI infrastructure names come under pressure from midterm election results

Billionaires aren’t off the hook for higher taxes, even if they did dodge California’s wealth tax

Silicon Valley spent big to kill California’s wealth tax — but incoming Democrats are eyeing a national fight.

Hospital stocks rallied while drugmakers brace for scrutiny. Here’s what the Democratic wave means for healthcare.

The Democratic victory in the midterm elections could be a huge boon to the nation’s largest hospitals.

What To Expect From Friday’s Jobs Report

Democratic Congress could test decades of US support for Israel

Democrats’ big election win revives a difficult Social Security question: Who pays?

There are many ideas for saving Social Security. All of them will hurt.

Satellite images expose potential trouble behind Microsoft's $5 billion AI spending shortfall

Satellite images reveal potential delays at two Microsoft AI data center projects, highlighting power and permitting challenges facing neoclouds.

McDonald’s tests new value menu as fast-food discount wars heat up

The burger chain is overhauling its menu and seeking to deliver a “clear and compelling value proposition.”

What’s Likely to Change for the U.S. Economy After Democrats’ Resounding Victory in the Midterms?

Owners of US shale producer Enduring Resources IV explore $4 billion sale, sources say

Apple cuts employee AI budgets in cost-control push, Bloomberg News reports

Oil prices are in freefall now that the Democratic sweep is ‘rewriting the Iran playbook’

Oil dropped Wednesday, putting prices on track for their largest one-week decline since 2020.

• Oil prices are in freefall now that the Democratic sweep is ‘rewriting the Iran playbook’ · marketwatch.com · about 18 hours ago

US and Allies Talk Ukraine Recovery Ahead of Russia Meeting

Gold Prices Are Above $4,000 After Democrats Win Big in Midterm Elections

The midterm election results are redrawing the map for AI data centers

U.S. data-center spending won’t drop a lot, but watch for delays, relocations and increased expenses for individual projects

Treasury Yields Down Following Democrats Midterm Win

Israel’s President Starts Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government

As Vistra and other energy stocks slide, some analysts warn of an ‘excessive knee-jerk’ reaction

Energy stocks have already been under pressure, and newly elected officials may not slow the data-center boom as much as feared.