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Kioxia plans to list ADS, Microsoft plans for 38GW by 2032, US equity funds record outflow, Positron AI $875M Series C, Pentagon to lend $5B to Fluidstack, Altera IPO,average diesel passed $6 a gallon

Business and Finance Weekly··22 September 2026·1h 2m

About this episode

This collection of reports highlights a volatile global landscape in late 2026, defined by persistent inflation and escalating geopolitical conflicts that have pushed energy prices to historic highs. The business sector is navigating a massive pivot toward artificial intelligence, with firms like Oracle and Microsoft making unprecedented infrastructure investments while others face legal and security challenges related to the technology. Trade tensions are intensifying as the United States implements heavy tariffs on green energy imports and negotiates bilateral deals to counter foreign influence. Corporate news reveals significant restructuring and consolidation across the healthcare, automotive, and retail industries as companies attempt to protect profit margins. Additionally, the reports track legal and political developments, including a landmark settlement for Bayer and high-stakes investigations into political figures. Together, these sources illustrate a period of economic transformation where national security and technological dominance are the primary drivers of global commerce.