Japan expects higher government revenue from faster BOJ ETF sales
The Bank of Japan will raise annual ETF sales to 860 billion yen from January, up from 330 billion yen.
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Nvidia discusses debt guarantee for Nscale’s West Virginia AI campus
Nscale’s IPO filing shows a $44.6 billion Anthropic contract for the campus’s first building, while a second agreement remains under discussion.
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Toyota and Waymo plan autonomous bZ4X tests in Japan in 2027
Britain is slated for later deployment, while the partners have not identified other potential markets or set timelines for them.
- WorldTurkic leaders back closer transport links between Asia and Europe
- MarketsNasdaq 100 drops 3.5% as Intel and Reddit lose 29%
- Economy & PolicyJapan expects higher government revenue from faster BOJ ETF sales
- CompaniesCapgemini lifts 2026 growth forecast after revenue rises 12%
- IPO & DealsNvidia discusses debt guarantee for Nscale’s West Virginia AI campus
- Energy & CommoditiesAlliant expects contracts for 1 GW of additional data-center demand
- Crypto & Digital AssetsBinance investigates possible breach as frozen crypto reaches $2.54 billion
- FinanceSEC grants clearing exemptions for certain affiliate and non-U.S. repos
- TechToyota and Waymo plan autonomous bZ4X tests in Japan in 2027
Turkic leaders back closer transport links between Asia and Europe
Kazakhstan reported 30% freight growth on the Middle Corridor, while Uzbekistan proposed a program of 100 investment and industrial projects.
Nasdaq 100 drops 3.5% as Intel and Reddit lose 29%
The Nasdaq composite had its worst month since March 2025, while concerns over artificial intelligence spending weighed on major technology companies.
SEC scrutinizes AI companies' disclosures as bubble concerns grow
Enforcement director David Woodcock said the agency would act when companies fail to provide accurate disclosures of material information.
Capgemini lifts 2026 growth forecast after revenue rises 12%
The French IT consultancy now expects revenue growth of 9.0% to 9.5% at constant exchange rates, its second increase in guidance this year.
Blackstone expects speculative-grade rating for Anthropic after IPO
The investor previously expected an investment-grade rating before 2027, according to a media report.
Alliant expects contracts for 1 GW of additional data-center demand
The utility raised its 2027-2030 capital spending forecast by 19% to $15.9 billion and expects system peak demand to grow more than 60% by 2031.
Binance investigates possible breach as frozen crypto reaches $2.54 billion
Tether and Circle froze assets linked to the incident, while Binance paused Alpha trading and said withdrawals would resume once the issue was resolved.
SEC grants clearing exemptions for certain affiliate and non-U.S. repos
The relief covers specified transactions involving overseas counterparties and affiliates as the agency implements its Treasury clearing rules.
Ollie sets November 6 shutdown for privacy-focused AI assistant
Co-founder and CEO Bill Lennon cited growing competition and greater difficulty raising capital. Customers will get data-export and refund instructions.