headtopics67d ago
California consumer confidence tumbles to 5-year low
The index is down 25% since January 2025, when Donald Trump started his second presidential term.
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headtopics67d ago
The winter storm tested power grids straining to accommodate AI data centers
Winter Storm Fern and extreme cold temperatures test power grids already stressed by new data centers and generative AI.
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platodata67d ago
Crypto whales go after gold as it hits a rare extreme last seen over a decade ago
Crypto whales are reaching for gold as Bitcoin stalls, but the trade may be less of a verdict on crypto than a hedge for a specific macro window. On Jan. 27, blockchain sleuth Lookonchain flagged three addresses that collectively withdrew about $14.33 million in tokenized gold from centralized exchanges, including Bybit, Gate, and MEXC. The [...]
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analyticsinsight67d ago
Ethereum Reclaims $2,900 as Bitmine Boosts Holdings and Wall Street Backs ETH
Ethereum price recovery near $2,900 follows Bitmine Ethereum purchase while Wall Street tokenisation interest grows and institutional Ethereum demand stays firm
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thelincolnianonline67d ago
Quantum Blockchain Technologies (LON:QBT) Reaches New 1-Year Low – Time to Sell?
Quantum Blockchain Technologies Plc (LON:QBT – Get Free Report)’s stock price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as low as GBX 0.55 and last traded at GBX 0.59, with a volume of 21593160 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 0.58. Quantum Blockchain Technologies Stock [...]
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bitcoinworld67d ago
Anduril’s Revolutionary AI Grand Prix: The Genius Recruitment Contest Where Autonomous Drones Win Jobs
BitcoinWorldAnduril’s Revolutionary AI Grand Prix: The Genius Recruitment Contest Where Autonomous Drones Win JobsIn a bold move reshaping defense technology recruitment, Anduril Industries has launched the groundbreaking AI Grand Prix—an autonomous drone racing competition where software engineering prowess directly translates to career opportunities and substantial financial rewards. This innovative event, announced October 2025, represents a paradigm shift in how defense contractors identify and attract top artificial intelligence talent [...]This post Anduril’s Revolutionary AI Grand Prix: The Genius Recruitment Contest Where Autonomous Drones Win Jobs first appeared on BitcoinWorld.
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hellenicshippingnews67d ago
ICS Publishes 2025-2026 Flag State Performance Table Highlighting Strong Compliance with Global Standards
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the 2025-2026 Flag State Performance Table, continuing an over 20-year practice of providing an objective, data driven assessment of performance based on criteria such as Port State Control statistics and ratification of International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions. The latest Flag State Performance ...
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hellenicshippingnews67d ago
South Korea sees no impact on US energy purchases despite Trump’s tariff hike
South Korea sees no impact on its pledge to buy $100 billion in US energy products, mainly LNG, officials at the Industry and Resources Ministry said Jan. 27, as US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Seoul to 25% from 15%. “We are monitoring the situation in a very close manner to brace for any ...
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hellenicshippingnews67d ago
4 reasons the global economy is proving more resilient than expected
My message to everybody is, learn to think of the unthinkable and then stay calm, adapt.” So said Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos got underway amid swirling geopolitical tensions. Talking to Linda Lacina on the Forum’s Meet the Leader podcast, Georgieva ...
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hellenicshippingnews67d ago
EU, India set for historic trade deal amid US tariffs
At Khan Market in New Delhi, Atul Mehra was optimistic that a deal between the European Union, the world’s single largest market, and India, the world’s fastest growing major economy, will revive his gems and jewelry business. He lost a quarter of his earnings last year, after US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on ...
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hellenicshippingnews67d ago
AI spending wasn’t the biggest engine of U.S. economic growth in 2025, despite popular assumptions
The popular narrative that artificial intelligence is the engine keeping the U.S. economy alive appears to be overstated, according to recent analyses. The AI boom has reshaped market valuations, driven large investments and record bond issuance to finance data centers, and heavily influenced gross domestic product, or GDP, especially in early 2025. This led many ...
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hellenicshippingnews67d ago
China’s provincial governments unveil 2026 GDP growth targets, putting priority on technological innovation
Numerous provincial-level governments in China have announced their economic growth targets for 2026, with a strong focus on expanding research and development (R&D) and increasing investment on innovation to drive growth. South China’s Guangdong Province has set its 2026 GDP growth target at 4.5-5.0 percent, with local fiscal revenue projected to rise by about 3 ...
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