Actualités technologiques et économiques

Bonds and stocks tell the same chilly story

Also in today’s newsletter: Iran war and Berlin flats plan

Javier Milei’s sweeping free-market reforms have proved painful and the mood in Argentina is growing gloomy. With presidential elections next year, can the political outsider secure enough time to complete his transformation of the chronic…

If the billionaire founder cares what people think, he should persuade his fellow investors to back his vision

And a parting message from DD co-founder JFK

Coface and Allianz Trade have reduced their exposure to the company in moves that could further squeeze its cash flow

Vonovia vulnerable to compulsory purchase of 120,000 flats under proposals from winners of state election

Attempt to clamp down on payments to Big Four firms may be undermined by rise in professional services spending

Smith & Nephew was in talks to combine with J&J’s orthopaedics unit but refused to agree to former CEO leading combined business

Company hopes for state backing of up to £200mn to put towards engine for short-haul aircraft

Venture will harness clinical data and laboratory tissue models in quest for potential new therapies

Financial services sector bracing for higher levies as chancellor looks for ways to repair public finances

Regulatory structures for finance were cobbled together over a century — this technology needs its own scrutiny

California’s retirement fund slashed Magnificent 7 holdings as doubts grow about lofty valuations and soaring spending

From Tokyo to the Barbican, audiophiles are being served

Middle-class residents push back against social restrictions with some cafés even defying the ban on alcohol

Argentina has abundant energy and a thriving software industry — but few projects are advancing as economic instability deters investors

Country is attracting richer visitors from more distant places in significant market shift as economic reforms raise prices and erode its reputation as a bargain destination

Anduril’s co-founder and entrepreneur Ben Lamm conceived of company to clone and genetically edit working canines

Restrictions would apply to investments in areas including AI, hypersonic weapons and biotech