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Democrats eye post-election powers - Semafor
US lawmakers, commentators, and the White House are mapping out what a Democratic takeover of Congress — and a post-Trump era — could look like after Tuesday’s midterms.
‘Bragawatts’ and why all data-center investing isn’t created equal - Semafor
For all the talk of AI bubbles and market crashes, Scandinavian private-equity giant EQT says it’s making a bet that regardless of what happens with the frontier labs, AI is still going to need a massive amount of power, energy, chips, and data centers.
Venezuela’s oil buildout faces worker shortage - Semafor
A shortage of oil and gas workers in Venezuela is holding up investment and frustrating Washington’s plans to tame soaring fuel prices. Decades of mismanagement and corruption have hollowed out Venezuela’s oil industry, while a government crackdown and an economic crisis led to a...
War dents Gulf’s protein boom - Semafor
Anyone aiming to boost their protein intake in the Gulf has likely felt the pinch in their wallet lately. Prices are rising everywhere, driven by a global craze to add protein to everything, but this isn’t converting to profits for Gulf food producers, who are grappling with high...
Brazil selloff extends dismal run for Latin American markets - Semafor
The recent collapse of Brazil’s stock market following leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s reelection has extended a dismal run for Latin American equities, and analysts held out little hope for an imminent rebound.
US automakers push for ban on Chinese vehicle imports - Semafor
Major automakers urged US lawmakers to ban Chinese vehicle imports after midterm elections, as Beijing’s car companies rapidly expand in international markets.
Oil prices down on hopes of Gulf talks progress - Semafor
Oil prices fell on positive comments from Washington and Tehran over talks to end their war, though Gulf nations remained glum and analysts voiced caution over rhetoric transforming into reality. US President Donald Trump has reportedly pushed for more negotiations with Iran, who...
Oil prices fall on US-Iran negotiations - Semafor
Brent crude oil prices fell to their lowest level in two weeks Monday, as US President Donald Trump hinted at progress in negotiations with Tehran, and Iran’s supreme leader empowered the government to pursue peace talks.
Trump touts DC renovations ahead of tough midterms - Semafor
President Donald Trump started off his last public speech before tomorrow’s midterms by highlighting one of his biggest second-term focuses: beautifying Washington, DC.
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View / Democrats weigh ‘lawfare’ against Trump - Semafor
Before there was the other Dan Sullivan, there was the other Mike Doyle.
Exclusive / Blackstone-backed data center operator tests AI debt fears - Semafor
Wall Street is finding out just how expensive things can get in a matter of months.
IMF raises sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook - Semafor
The IMF raised its 2026 growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 4.5%, cementing its position as one of the world’s fastest growing regions.
The ANC set to lose South African cities - Semafor
The African National Congress is on course to lose control of most of South Africa’s major cities in Wednesday’s local elections, according to polling data, potentially disrupting power dynamics in the national coalition government.
Exclusive / Election ‘war rooms’ enter the AI age - Semafor
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Saudi Arabia turns to Aramco to fuel AI ambitions - Semafor
Saudi Aramco acquired a 49% stake in HUMAIN, the government’s AI champion, in exchange for AI assets and $2.6 billion as the kingdom once again leans on the state-controlled oil producer to power its diversification goals.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman does deals in Abu Dhabi amid fundraising - Semafor
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in Abu Dhabi, where he secured contracts to deploy AI products across government, the oil sector, and sovereign wealth management. The deals come as the ChatGPT maker is reportedly looking to lock down a mega funding round ahead of an IPO.