Semafor • Oct 21, 2025
I Squared CEO on the AI boom: ‘I politely decline’
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Semafor • Oct 21, 2025
Tensions rise between White House and energy secretary
The Trump administration’s reshaping of the US energy landscape appears to be going awry.
Semafor • Oct 21, 2025
Surging gold prices upend global jewelry industry
Traditionally, gems were more valuable than gold, but the rise of cheaper lab-grown diamonds has also made jewelers rethink the balance.
Semafor • Oct 21, 2025
Brazilian oil giant Petrobras to drill in the Amazon
The move comes just weeks before Brazil hosts the COP30 climate summit in the Amazon.
Semafor • Oct 21, 2025
US Army turns to private equity for infrastructure funding
Two top White House officials met Wall Street investors last week.
Semafor • Oct 21, 2025
Japan stocks surge as Sanae Takaichi named prime minister
Japan's Inflation is above the central bank’s target, while economic growth has cooled amid global trade uncertainty.
Semafor • Oct 20, 2025
Argentine peso falls despite US bailout
The Trump administration made further support contingent on Argentine President Javier Milei’s performance in midterm elections on Sunday.
Semafor • Oct 20, 2025
China rare earth exports to US fall as Beijing looks for leverage
China’s rare earth shipments to the US fell nearly 30% in September.
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Semafor Podcasts • Oct 20, 2025
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Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
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Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit? We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out
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Bad Bunny, Billionaires, and the Business of Sports
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Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
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Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms
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Ignoring China’s Poverty Alleviation Success Is Costing Us All
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3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair
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Mamdani Announces New Settlement Securing Backpay for Delivery Workers
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