Economy

Japan achieved its 2% GDP defense spending target but $6.5 billion goes unspent annually due to weak yen and procurement delays, raising questions about rushed military buildup.

European corporate outlook improves while earnings forecasts decline. What this contradiction reveals about market reality and investment strategy.

Airbnb beats revenue expectations with 12% growth, but earnings drop 23%. What this means for travelers, hosts, and the sharing economy's future.

Rivian targets 47-59% increase in vehicle deliveries for 2026 but expects $1.8-2.1B pre-tax losses as it launches crucial R2 SUV.

DHS shutdown threatens airport operations as 61,000 TSA agents face unpaid work. Immigration policy dispute puts travelers at risk of major delays

AI coding tools are reshaping software development, creating winners and losers across industries while raising fundamental questions about the future of programming careers.

Eli Lilly stockpiles $1.5 billion of oral Zepbound ahead of FDA approval, signaling confidence in weight-loss pill market disruption

JPMorgan names Teresa Halamish as COO of its commercial and investment bank to lead AI strategy. What this executive shuffle reveals about Wall Street's AI future.

Apple stock plunged 5% as Siri AI updates face delays and FTC investigates Apple News for political bias. Is Big Tech regulation escalating?

Indonesia's decision to repay Chinese high-speed railway debt with taxpayer money exposes the gap between Beijing's initial promises of no financial burden and harsh economic realities.

Bitcoin tumbled from $70k back to $65k as software stocks plunged on AI coding fears. The crypto's correlation with tech sector shows digital assets aren't the safe haven investors thought.

Amazon Pharmacy expands same-day delivery to 4,500 US cities by 2026. The battle between Big Tech efficiency and local pharmacy care intensifies.