Amazon Targets Global Mobile Connectivity With 5,000-Satellite Fleet
Amazon has applied to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for approval to launch a constellation of more than 5,000 satellites by 2028 to...
Bipartisan Senate Agreement Targets Russia’s Energy Revenues and Iran
US senators have reached an agreement on a new sanctions package targeting Russia and Iran, aiming to increase economic pressure on both countries. The...
Wealth Tax Fairytales: There Are No Dragons
You know that California is contemplating a tax on residents' wealth. The tax has already been reported to have driven some of the state's...
SILENT TREATMENT: Market Adjusts to Warsh’s Lack of Guidance
The news media and some market participants aren't happy with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's refusal to give up much in the way of...
US Auto Market Moves Toward Electrification, Led by Hybrid Growth
Nearly one-quarter of new light-duty vehicles sold in the United States in the second quarter of 2026 were hybrid, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid...
IEA Forecasts Strong Global Electricity Demand Through 2027
The International Energy Agency's (IEA) Electricity Mid-Year Update 2026 forecasts that global electricity demand will continue to grow rapidly, rising by 3.6% in 2026...
Global Mining Race Intensifies Over Kenya’s Rare-Earth Treasure
Mrima Hill in Kenya's Kwale County, a forested area that is sacred to the indigenous Digo community, has become the focus of an international...
Remote Work, Layoffs, and Rising Costs Reshape Seattle’s Economy
Seattle, once a symbol of booming tech growth and economic opportunity, has become one of the most difficult places in the US to find...
When I Think about Fidelity Investments and YOU
When I think about Fidelity Investments and you, I’m reminded that it’s a family business and how highly regarded it is in the industry....
Inside China’s Race to Catch Up With US AI Chip Technology
China has launched an aggressive government-backed effort to reduce its reliance on US semiconductor technology and build a self-sufficient artificial intelligence (AI) chip industry....