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The US government is set to provide $1.6 billion in funding to USA Rare Earth Inc. to accelerate US production of rare-earth elements. Elsewhere, Myanmar is holding a contentious election, and emerging Asia is attracting capital as a refuge from geopolitical uncertainty.
Toews Asset Management launches a hedged Nasdaq-100 strategy. USA Rare Earth secures $1.6 billion in funding from the US government. F/m Investments explores tokenization for a Treasury ETF. New Fortress Energy is in talks with creditors for preferred equity.
Senator John Fetterman expects a partial government shutdown due to the ongoing funding battle over the Department of Homeland Security, while President Trump faces criticism from both parties for his recent actions.
The US government shut down on Saturday, October 1, after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the deadline. Despite a last-minute deal reached between Democratic and Republican leaders, the government will continue its shutdown until the House of Representatives can vote on the agreement and end the impasse. The House is expected to vote as early as Monday.
Senate Democrats have demanded that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill include reforms aimed at federal agents involved in immigration enforcement. The proposed reforms, which include a ban on wearing masks and other measures, could lead to a government shutdown if not included in the legislation. Democrats argue that the reforms are necessary to address concerns over the agency's treatment of immigrants and its use of controversial tactics. Republicans, on the other hand, view the reforms as an attempt to interfere with the agency
The US government experienced a partial shutdown on Saturday, January 31, 2026, due to a standoff in Congress over new restrictions on federal agents involved in homeland security. The Democratic senators refused to vote for a bill authorizing continued spending by the Department of Homeland Security. The deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were both US citizens, fueled the minority party's opposition to the bill.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has announced his intention to block a spending bill next week if it includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Schumer accused Republicans of using the DHS funding as a "poison pill" and threatened to use every tool at his disposal to prevent its passage.
Prince William shares his personal struggles with understanding his emotions, while the UK government promises £14bn in rail funding, including new train stations in Wales.
Congress has passed a $1.2 trillion funding bill, ending the government shutdown, but the deal sets up a new deadline for Department of Homeland Security funding and exposes tensions between House Democrats and Senate Republicans. Meanwhile, Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before Congress, and conservative investors are pushing back against Netflix's content.
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China's government has been using a "national team" of state-owned investment funds and brokerages to stabilize and influence the country's volatile stock market. As Beijing shifts its economic focus towards technology and innovation, the role of equities in funding companies and supporting household balance sheets is becoming increasingly important. But the government's intervention raises questions about market manipulation and the impact on investors.
Updates on the war in the Middle East, BBC World Service funding, Post Office scandal, teacher-parent conflicts, and SUV charges in London
French metals and mining firm Imerys SA has mothballed a lithium project in southern England due to funding constraints and challenging market conditions for the key battery metal. The project's future is uncertain as the company struggles to secure necessary funding. This move may have significant implications for the UK's lithium supply and the country's ambitions to become a major player in the electric vehicle market.
As global economic uncertainty persists, investors and policymakers are making strategic moves to adapt. Gold options traders are betting on a surge in prices, while euro-area finance chiefs push for a stronger role of the single currency. Meanwhile, development funding for Kenya's housing program has been trimmed.
After a brief shutdown, Congress has passed a $1.2 trillion funding bill, averting a prolonged crisis. However, the deal sets up a new deadline for the Department of Homeland Security, and tensions between House Democrats and Senate Republicans continue to simmer. Meanwhile, other developments on Capitol Hill include the Clintons agreeing to testify before Congress and conservative investors taking aim at Netflix.
Three activist inmates in Alabama were moved to solitary confinement, raising concerns of retaliation. Simultaneously, in Washington D.C., the US Senate scrambled to reach a funding deal amid a partial shutdown and the controversial deaths of two U.S. citizens killed by federal agents.
The White House is reportedly trying to freeze funding in five states over alleged fraud concerns. The states, all with Democratic-led governments, have been accused of mismanaging funds and failing to address fraud. The administration has not provided evidence of widespread fraud in the childcare programs.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer announced his party will block a funding package next week unless $64.4bn for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is removed. The announcement comes after anger toward DHS, which oversees Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), intensified following the fatal shooting of a US citizen, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis on Saturday morning. New video evidence shows Pretti holding a phone when he was tackled and shot by federal agents.
England's World Cup Push and Cricket Updates England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway is set to see extended licensing hours for pubs, while the country's women's cricket team faces a tough start to their