#United States

In July, PRISM relayed Epoch AI's call that Big Tech free cash flow would hit zero in Q3 2026. SEC filings show -$31.8 billion as AI capex ran ahead of trend.

Each country strips different items from core inflation, so September 2026's US core CPI (2.6%) and Japan's core (2.1%) aren't like for like.

The Fed held 10-2 and the BOJ 8-1. US Q3 growth hit a 3.4% annual rate, with September PCE inflation at 3.6%. Samsung's chip unit earned 106.5 trillion won.

Taiwan covers about 34.6¢ and Japan 27.1¢ per liter of gasoline (PRISM calculation), while Korea's refiners pay first and await settlement. Five countries, five bills.

Within each country, prices differed by stage: China PPI 5.0% vs CPI 0.9%, Japan 6.8% domestic vs 24.5% import, US core 2.6%, plus Korea exports and TSMC.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard shot down a US Reaper drone hours after American "self-defense" strikes hit southern Iran. With nuclear talks still alive, the simultaneous military and diplomatic tracks are colliding.

Days after a landmark US-China summit, Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing. Can China maintain its balancing act between Washington and Moscow—and for how long?

A five-year study of 2,000+ Americans found bipartisan consensus on what makes a great teacher—until a party name was attached. The results reveal something deeper than an education debate.

A US airman spent over 24 hours hiding in Iranian mountains after his F-15 was shot down. The rescue operation that followed raises hard questions about where this conflict is heading.

In a prime-time address, President Trump declared U.S. military goals in Iran are nearly complete — while announcing two to three more weeks of strikes. What does "almost over" actually mean?

US submarine torpedoed Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka, killing 87. Analysis of the incident's background, military implications, and escalating Middle East tensions.

Japan's second phase of its massive $550 billion U.S. investment pledge will likely focus on nuclear power plants and copper refining facilities, as both countries seek to strengthen strategic economic ties.