Senate Majority Leader Thune has rejected the latest DHS funding offer
Senate Majority Leader Thune's rejection of the latest DHS funding offer signals potential deadlock in government funding discussions, which could heighten uncertainty around federal operations.
Microsoft (MSFT) said to have combined Workplace and Personal Copilot teams in AI push, WSJ reports
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Senate Majority Leader Thune has rejected the latest DHS funding offer
Japan and the US is to jointly develop AI shipbuilding robots, with Japan aiming to double shipbuilding output by 2035, Nikkei reports; while Japan secured USD 100mln budget for the joint venture
TSA official says administration could be forced to shut down smaller airports if government funding standoff continues
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This impasse may have broader implications for market sentiment, particularly in risk-sensitive assets, as investors assess the likelihood of a funding crisis and potential delays in vital operations. Keep an eye on safe-haven assets like Treasuries and gold, as well as any sector-specific impacts stemming from reduced government spending.
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