The UK's economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter of 2025, registering only 0.1% growth, hampered primarily by a significant fall in car manufacturing output, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The manufacturing sector, particularly automotive production, declined substantially, pulling down

Official figures released in November 2025 show the UK economy grew by just 0.1% in the third quarter, significantly below expectations. This stagnation was primarily driven by drag in the manufacturing sector, a critical part of the UK industrial base. Manufacturing output declined amid supply chain disruptions and slower

Willow launched its voice keyboard app for iOS in late 2025, enabling users to type or dictate text seamlessly across all their iOS applications. Unlike typical voice-to-text systems confined within dedicated apps, Willow’s keyboard replaces the system keyboard for universal compatibility and adds a layer of real-time editing to

On November 13, 2025, the Japanese government faced a significant currency market event as the Japanese yen dropped to an unprecedented low against the euro, breaching historical levels. This depreciation occurred amid Prime Minister Taro Takaichi's public endorsement of a cautious, slow approach to interest rate hikes, diverging

Mirova, a sustainability investment arm supported by Kering, has injected $30.5 million into Varaha, an Indian regenerative farming initiative, aiming to support approximately 337,000 farmers managing 675,000 hectares across northern India. This injection, announced in late 2025, targets scaling regenerative agricultural practices that rebuild soil health and

In late 2025, a noticeable pivot is underway in Australian equity markets as investors increasingly favor small-cap stocks over traditional blue-chip companies. This shift is driven by the expanding premium on blue-chip stocks, which now trade at valuations unsustainable for many institutional and retail investors alike. The pivot reflects a

On November 12, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an agreement that officially ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, lasting 41 days. The shutdown, which began in October 2025, had frozen federal operations, including funding affecting 42 million Americans reliant on food aid programs. The deal, brokered

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, is funding diVine, a reboot of the once-iconic short-form video service Vine. Launched in early November 2025, diVine is distinguished by its inclusion of Vine's full video archive, consisting of millions of 6-second looping videos created between 2013 and 2017. The exact

Japan's wholesale inflation eased to a 6.4% year-over-year increase in October 2025, down from 7.1% in September, according to data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). This slowdown marks the fifth straight month of declining wholesale price rises and diverges from persistent core

On November 13, 2025, the Federal Reserve witnessed a growing divide among its officials after Senator Susan Collins publicly stated she would hesitate to support another interest rate cut. Collins’ reluctance signals a significant fracture within the monetary policy decision-making body as the Fed navigates inflation, economic growth, and market

Chad: the Brainrot IDE is a new Y Combinator-backed integrated development environment launched in 2025 that merges coding workflows with leisure activities like gambling, Tinder-style swiping, and casual gaming. Its launch surprised many in the developer community who initially thought it was a hoax due to its unconventional premise. Chad’

On November 2025, the UK government confirmed the construction of the country's first small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in north Wales, starting with three units and the potential capacity to expand up to eight. This project, hosted on a strategic site in north Wales, marks a major operational

Banco do Brasil (bb.com.br), Brazil's largest government-controlled bank, announced on November 12, 2025, a reduction in its net income forecast for 2025. The downward revision is driven by a surge in loan defaults within the agricultural sector, particularly among farmers. While the bank has not disclosed

Parallel, the artificial intelligence search startup helmed by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, raised $100 million in a Series A round in late 2025. The round was led by major investors including Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, aiming to fund Parallel’s development of an AI-driven search engine that promises

BP is in active negotiations with private equity firm Stonepeak over the potential sale of Castrol, its global lubricant brand. The discussions, reported by Reuters in November 2025, do not disclose transaction values or exact timelines, but involve the divestiture of Castrol’s lubricant business, a core asset with a

In venture and startup circles, founders often chase growth fueled by capital infusions, yet those who communicate clearly, deliver reliably, and demonstrate fiscal discipline create a trust dynamic that lasts well beyond individual funding rounds. This dynamic was underscored in recent investor observations during the 2025 funding cycle, where transparency

On November 12, 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Executive Vice President Michael Perli publicly encouraged greater use of the Standing Repo Facility (SRF) to address market liquidity needs. The SRF, a permanent tool introduced in 2021, offers financial institutions overnight liquidity through repurchase agreements against

Deepwatch, a cybersecurity service provider, announced layoffs affecting dozens of employees in November 2025 as part of a strategic pivot to accelerate investments in AI and automation. According to CEO comments reported by TechCrunch, this move is positioned not merely as cost-cutting but as a reallocation of resources to embed

Blackstone is nearing acquisition of the iconic Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco for approximately $130 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. The deal, expected to close imminently in late 2025, includes the hotel property and associated real estate assets located in a prime urban market known for high

ElevenLabs, an AI voice generation platform, struck deals with acclaimed actors Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey in November 2025 to use their voice personas for AI-generated audio content. The terms of the agreements were undisclosed, but these arrangements allow ElevenLabs to offer highly recognizable, authentic voice models for various applications

X, Elon Musk’s rebranded social media platform formerly known as Twitter, recently initiated a mandatory passkey and hardware security key re-enrollment tied to its retirement of the old Twitter.com domain. This process—intended to enhance security by migrating users to new authentication endpoints—has instead trapped many users

On November 12, 2025, the Bank of Canada revealed through recently published minutes that its governing council collectively agreed to adopt a 'look-through' approach to recent choppy inflation data. Instead of reacting directly to volatile inflation spikes, they will focus on underlying trends to guide interest rate decisions.

Apple launched its new iPhone Pocket accessory in November 2025, pricing it at an eye-watering $230. This accessory, designed as a compact phone holder with a fabric-like texture, quickly drew ridicule online for its high cost and visual similarity to a cut-up sock. Despite the backlash, Apple’s pricing and

Businesses often report profitability yet struggle with cash flow crises, a disconnect rooted not in operations but in how their capital stacks are structured. This phenomenon—widely misunderstood—explains why many companies with positive net income go bankrupt or face liquidity crunches. On November 12, 2025, this issue remains critical

On November 12, 2025, Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic indicated a firm preference to maintain current interest rates, citing ongoing inflation as the more significant risk than immediate economic slowdown. Bostic’s stance, which diverges from calls for rate cuts by some policymakers, underlines the Fed’s cautious approach in