Lovell Sees Earnings Growth Beyond AINadia Lovell, UBS Global Wealth Management’s head of global equity strategy, said markets may remain volatile over the coming weeks amid earnings, next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, midterm-election uncertainty and the Middle East conflict’s impact on energy and oil prices. Despite risks around financing the AI buildout, she said economic growth and…Bloomberg8h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy
CFTC Chair on Prediction Markets, Election, Oil TradesCFTC Chairman Michael Selig says the agency is keeping a close eye on prediction markets ahead of the US midterm elections. Selig says he's disappointed Congress did not pass the Clarity Act which would have set up new rules for the crypto industry. Selig also says the agency is scrutinizing oil market trading related to President Donald Trump's…Bloomberg9h agoWhole story →FoodGovernment
How Ukrainian Soldiers Breached Russian Lines Through Hidden Gas PipelinesThe Ukrainian troops breached the rear line of Russian forces near Kupiansk, Ukraine.Newsweek9h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Congress should reassert its role in trade policy after the midtermsAlong with higher oil prices associated with the Iran war, Trump’s tariffs are highly unpopular with the electorate.The Hill11h agoWhole story →SecurityEconomy
GOP Rep. Stutzman: Need 'Maximum Financial Pressure' on Putin Like We're Doing in IranOn Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) stated that “the same pressure that we’re using in Iran with making sure that they don’t have the ability to sell oil and gas, it needs to be the same The post GOP Rep. Stutzman: Need ‘Maximum Financial Pressure’ on Putin Like We’re Doing in Iran appeared first on Breitbart .Breitbart News Network12h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Kalshi CEO on Midterms, Regulation and Inflation FuturesKalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour discusses the growing role of prediction markets in elections and the regulatory challenges facing the industry. Speaking with Tyler Kendall on "Bloomberg Tech," Mansour also comments on the company's proposed perpetual oil futures contract. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg8h agoWhole story →PlanetGovernment
Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over DemocracyPresident Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.The New York Times7h agoWhole story →PlanetGovernment
Brent crude oil tops $116, a six-month high, as tensions swell in the Middle EastU.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran on Thursday of trying to manipulate the oil market.CNBC5h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetmiddle east oil market tensions
Stocks Fall as Oil Rally Keeps a Lid on TreasuriesA resurgence in oil prices dragged down stocks and bonds, stoking concerns about inflation just days ahead of the next Fed decision. Brent crude topped $116 as a flare-up in Middle East violence threatened global supply. The S&P 500 saw back-to-back losses, even as selling pressure on tech firms abated. Yields rose after the market’s best day in more…Bloomberg4h agoWhole story →Planet
Global Oil Price Hits $116 a Barrel, Highest Since AprilInvestors have grown increasingly concerned that the war in Iran could escalate again, putting energy supplies at greater risk.The New York Times4h agoWhole story →PlanetSecurity
Trump says he's requiring data centers to provide their own electricityPresident Trump said Wednesday he will require data centers to provide their own electricity and give "any excess" energy to neighboring communities to prevent rising electrical costs. "As the President of the United States, I have been watching Data Centers very closely, and have come to a very strong conclusion," Trump wrote on Truth Social....The Hill2d agoWhole story →Planet
Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate racePresident Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio.WDIV ClickOnDetroit20d agoSources (2)Whole story →TechnologyGovernmentJon Hustedohio senate race rally
We asked 2 years ago if voters would blame Jon Husted for data centers. Now the GOP is worriedJon Husted's early championing of data centers in Ohio has become a political liability as rising electricity costs and community opposition fuel Democrat Sherrod Brown's Senate campaign attacks.cleveland.com2mo agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologyJon Hustedohio senate race
Democrats kill data center electricity cost bill ahead of midtermsDemocrats blocked a bill to make AI data centers cover rising electricity costs, a key midterm election issue that could impact Sen. Jon Husted's Ohio race.Fox News23d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyJon HustedHR 9340midterm election issue
A bipartisan bill aims to hold data centers accountable for their energy use.The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act would require data centers to report their electricity use, and allow utilities to charge them more for transmission costs. The bill aims to speed the construction of new infrastructure needed to meet soaring electricity demand, but won’t come up for a Senate vote until after midterm elections. [Link:…The Verge15d agoWhole story →BuildTechnologydata center energy regulation
Data centers in N.J.: new law targets electricity and water useGov. Mikie Sherrill signed the measure after vowing that data center companies would no longer be allowed to "operate in the shadows."NJ.com2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetMikie Sherrillnew jersey data center regulation
House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costsThe House has approved a bill that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs. WASHINGTON (AP) — TheBreitbart News Network1mo agoSources (2)Whole story →PlanetTechnologyai data center bill passage
Trump defends data centers in Ohio, warns they’ll go to China if US turns them awayPresident Donald Trump defended the rapid buildout of massive data centers in Ohio on Saturday.New York Post20d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetHR 9340ohio midterm elections rally
