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International Economics

AI Risks, Trade War Loom Over Trump-Xi Summit

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The White House is reportedly considering holding artificial intelligence-focused sideline meetings during the summit.

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Energy

Chevron Targets $7B Investment in Venezuela

As geopolitical risks interrupt traditional supply routes, it’s becoming more important to tap into areas with major reserves.

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Industrials

NASA Taps Blue Origin for $700 Million Mars Contract, Further Diversifying From SpaceX

Blue Origin will develop the Mars Telecommunications Network, which will provide high-bandwidth communications and navigation services.

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Inflation & Prices

Warsh’s “Quiet Fed” Approach Adds a Hawkish Call at Jackson Hole

Since taking over as Fed chair in late May, Warsh has made it clear he is less comfortable providing forward guidance than his predecessor.

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International Economics

O, Canada: Trade Faceoff With US Snarls Automobile, Steel Markets

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The US on Saturday placed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports including wine and hockey equipment.

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Autos

Why European, Especially German, Automakers are Going on Defense, Literally

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With the German car industry mired in structural disarray, the pivot to the thriving defense sector has fast become a sign of the times.

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Energy

Regulator Helps Constellation Energy Fast-Track Three Mile Island Revival

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The plan is to bring the infamous power plant back online sometime next year to service a nearby glut of power-hungry Microsoft data centers.

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