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SpaceX Acquires xAI in Deal Projected to Be Worth $1.25 Trillion
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired AI startup xAI in a deal projected to be worth $1.25 trillion, marking one of the largest tech combinations in history.
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SpaceX Acquires xAI in Deal Projected to Be Worth $1.25 Trillion
February 4, 2026
AI Startup Baseten Doubles Valuation to $5B in Six Months
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US Confirms Capture of Nicolás Maduro in Overnight Venezuela Operation
Confirmation of Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces marks an unprecedented escalation with wide-ranging geopolitical and market implications.
US Gas Prices Fall Below $3 Nationwide, Lowest Since 2021
Gas prices across the U.S. have plunged to their lowest level since 2021, offering relief to consumers and businesses while reshaping the inflation outlook.
Ronaldo Visits the White House with Saudi Crown Prince MBS
Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence at the White House alongside Saudi Crown Prince MBS highlights the growing intersection of sports, politics, and soft-power diplomacy shaping modern global influence.
Trump Threatens Up To $5 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC Over Edited Video
Trump threatened a $1–5B lawsuit after the BBC apologized for an edited Panorama segment. We break down the facts, the legal odds, and the business implications for media and advertisers.
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Trump’s Full Historic WEF 2026 Speech – Greenland, Venezuela, NATO & U.S. Achievements
Trump used Davos 2026 to assert U.S. economic primacy and redefine alliance expectations in a fragmented global order.
Davos 2026 Begins as Global Leaders Confront a More Fragmented World
The World Economic Forum’s Davos 2026 meeting opens amid global fragmentation and shifting economic priorities.
US Gas Prices Fall Below $3 Nationwide, Lowest Since 2021
Gas prices across the U.S. have plunged to their lowest level since 2021, offering relief to consumers and businesses while reshaping the inflation outlook.
Botswana’s Economy Shrinks: Analysts Warn of a “Lost Decade”
Botswana is facing one of its toughest economic periods in decades as diamond revenues fall, reserves shrink, and experts call for rapid diversification to prevent long-term stagnation.
Enoch Godongwana on South Africa’s Fiscal Future
Enoch Godongwana breaks down South Africa’s complex fiscal future, highlighting the urgent need for reform, efficiency, and disciplined leadership to restore long-term economic stability.
Ronaldo Visits the White House with Saudi Crown Prince MBS
Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence at the White House alongside Saudi Crown Prince MBS highlights the growing intersection of sports, politics, and soft-power diplomacy shaping modern global influence.
Donald Trump Proposes New Stimulus Checks of Up to $2,000 for Americans
The administration is touting up to $2,000 per person paid from tariff revenues. We unpack the proposal, the path through Congress, the macro trade‑offs, and what investors and operators should watch next.
US Senate Passes Bill to End The Longest Government Shutdown
After a 41‑day standoff, the Senate passed a 60–40 bill to end the government shutdown and fund agencies through Jan. 30. Here’s what’s in it, what markets should watch, and the next steps in the House.
SARB’s Governor on Price Stability, Payments Modernization & Monetary Sovereignty
In a candid interview, SARB’s Governor mapped the path ahead: lower‑end inflation targeting, cross‑border payments reform, stablecoin risks and why independence still matters.
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SpaceX Acquires xAI in Deal Projected to Be Worth $1.25 Trillion
February 4, 2026
/ Mergers and Acquisitions, Space, Technology
Trump Threatens New 50% Tariffs on China as Global Trade Tensions Escalate
April 8, 2025
/ Economy
Botswana Gets a US 37% Tariff Rate – What This Means
April 4, 2025
/ Economy
US-China Trade Pause Tariff War for 90 days of Talks
May 13, 2025
/ Economy
Is the United States in a freight recession?
May 24, 2023
/ Economy, Transportation
Trump 2.0 Tariffs: Live Updates
March 20, 2025
/ Economy
US Consumer prices rose 0.4% in September, more than expected
October 16, 2023
/ Article, Economy
Africa’s Largest Diamond Producer Botswana Struggles to Sell Its Stones
January 23, 2026
/ Economy, Mining
20 African Countries Impacted by President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
April 3, 2025
/ Economy
January 30, 2026
AI Startup Baseten Doubles Valuation to $5B in Six Months
Baseten’s rapid valuation growth highlights investor focus on AI infrastructure as enterprises scale real‑world deployments.
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Trump Launches the ‘Genesis Mission’ to Supercharge US Scientific AI Innovation
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Trump used Davos 2026 to assert U.S. economic primacy and redefine alliance expectations in a fragmented global order.
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US Confirms Capture of Nicolás Maduro in Overnight Venezuela Operation
Confirmation of Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces marks an unprecedented escalation with wide-ranging geopolitical and market implications.
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US Gas Prices Fall Below $3 Nationwide, Lowest Since 2021
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