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Microsoft is planning a major expansion in Japan, committing approximately $10 billion through 2029 to build out data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure, as demand for local data processing and sovereignty accelerates. Strategic Push for AI and Data Sovereignty The investment will focus on developing domestic AI infrastructure linked to …

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Federal Reserve found itself thrust into the spotlight after Lorie Logan, President of the Dallas Fed, delivered a series of striking remarks at a banking conference. Logan’s comments painted a picture of a central bank caught in the crossfire of global conflict, domestic inflation, …

The U.S. labour market faces its most pivotal test in months as investors brace for March’s jobs report, a release that could redefine the economic outlook. With hiring momentum slowing and wage growth cooling, the data will set the tone for markets, policy, and confidence in America’s recovery. Critical Moment …

Stocks have already rallied. Oil has already dipped. The world is pricing in a deal that hasn’t happened yet. The Speech Everyone Is Trading In Advance Wall Street didn’t wait for the podium. By the time the White House confirmed that President Donald Trump would deliver a primetime address tonight …

A Tsunami of layoffs hits the industry’s biggest names and late March and early April 2026 will be remembered as a turning point for global tech. Within just six weeks, more than 25,000 employees across some of the world’s most powerful companies were let go — not because their employers …

U.S. factory activity continued to gain traction in March, signaling a resilient industrial sector despite mounting global uncertainty. The latest data showed manufacturing growth accelerating slightly, reaching its strongest level since mid-2022. Production picked up at a notable pace, helping sustain overall expansion, even as other components of the sector …

U.S. consumer spending showed renewed strength in February, as retail sales rebounded following a contraction in the previous month and came in slightly ahead of market expectations. According to the US Census Bureau, retail sales rose 0.6% month-on-month to $738.4 billion. The increase follows a 0.1% decline in January and …

Apple’s stock climbed to $253.79, marking a 2.9% daily gain. The company continues to thrive on its diverse ecosystem—iPhones, Macs, iPads, wearables, and digital services—spanning markets from the Americas to Greater China. Nearly five decades after its founding, Apple remains a global powerhouse, blending hardware innovation with subscription-driven growth. Bitcoin’s …

US stocks jumped on Tuesday as a wave of optimism swept through markets, driven by signals that the war in the Middle East may begin to cool. The shift in tone was enough to spark a sharp rebound, with investors rushing back in after weeks of heavy selling. Yet the …

U.S. equities opened firmly higher on Tuesday, as investor sentiment improved following reports that Donald Trump is open to ending the military campaign against Iran, even without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. At 09:31 ET (13:31 GMT), the S&P 500 advanced 1.2% to 6,419.17 points, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed …