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Oil slides over 2% as traders weigh Saudi attack risks, demand destruction
Oil prices fell as investors weighed the threat of further attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure against concerns that elevated prices could erode demand.
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CCNBC · 4d
Oil prices jump on Middle East worries as U.S., Israel reportedly weigh fresh Iran strikes
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PPBS · 3d
Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall in debate blames Ukraine war, not Iran war, for high diesel prices
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CCNBC · 5d
Oil prices climb as traders assess Middle East developments
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CCNBC · 5d
U.S. eyes refining muscle of Indian billionaire Ambani's Reliance as Rubio visits Jamnagar plant
Analysis
Oil prices have surged following renewed tensions in the Middle East and reports of naval incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to secure additional diesel supplies from Gulf nations to address domestic fuel shortages. These supply disruptions and rising energy costs are fueling widespread protests and political instability across Europe, while global powers increasingly look to alternative refining partnerships to stabilize markets. Observers are monitoring whether these diplomatic efforts and potential U.S. strikes against Iran will further impact global crude availability and consumer prices.
2 stories say getting worse, 1 story says mixed
Reported by several outletsForecast
What will the front-month Brent crude oil futures settlement price be on January 15, 2027?Poll
How should governments respond to high fuel prices?
Forecast poll
Will Brent crude settle below $100 per barrel on any trading day before 2025-07-31?
Reader odds appear once enough people forecast · resolves automatically from reported evidence.
SoftBank reportedly plans $50 billion tech investment in aspiring 'AI nation' Malaysia
SoftBank Group reportedly plans to invest $50 billion in Malaysia's technology sector, including artificial intelligence and data centers.
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PPBS · 2d
Treasury proposes rule to curb high-tech investments in China and other adversaries
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TThe Guardian · 3d
Sharp drops for AI stocks overwhelm markets worldwide as oil prices jump
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CCNBC · 3d
OpenAI nears up to $30 billion funding round at $1.25 trillion valuation led by UAE investors
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CCNBC · 2d
Turmoil hits AI build-out as neoclouds face pressure, credit risks mount and Solidigm pulls IPO
Analysis
Recent developments highlight growing global friction surrounding AI, ranging from market volatility and investment restrictions in China to public backlash against the environmental and social costs of data centers. These events underscore the tangible impact of AI on daily life, including cybersecurity vulnerabilities, the spread of disinformation, and shifting labor markets. Moving forward, observers are tracking how international regulatory efforts, such as the EU's push for sovereign AI and U.S. investment curbs, will balance innovation with national security and public safety concerns.
2 stories say getting better, 2 stories say getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
Will the United States or the European Union implement new restrictions on the export or use of Chinese-developed AI models by March 31, 2027?Poll
How should governments regulate advanced AI?
Forecast poll
Will the EU pass new legislation specifically regulating the use of copyrighted books for AI training by December 31, 2024?
Reader odds appear once enough people forecast · resolves automatically from reported evidence.
Elections and democracy
Brazil's Lula wins historic presidential election; Bolsonaro reportedly refuses to concede
It's the first time since Brazil returned to direct elections in 1989 that a candidate has won the final runoff after losing in the first round.
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TThe Guardian · 1d
California leader calls attack on alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law’
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PPBS · 2d
Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump's threat to block Alaska election results
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PPBS · 1d
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida
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PPBS · 2d
Signs of fraying loyalty emerge in Netanyahu stronghold before Israeli election
Analysis
Brazil's presidential election concluded with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeating Flávio Bolsonaro, while midterm election campaigns in the U.S. continue to intensify with significant spending and legal disputes over ballot processing. These developments impact voters by shaping national leadership, influencing the balance of power in legislative bodies, and determining the integrity and accessibility of electoral processes. Observers are now monitoring the transition of power in Brazil and the final push for voter turnout in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
1 story says getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
Who will win the 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff election scheduled for late October 2026?Poll
Should social media platforms remove false claims about voting?
Poll
What would most improve trust in elections?
Jobs and the labor market
Analysis
2 developments from 3 outlets in the past week. Recent evidence leans getting better.
2 stories say getting better
Reported by several outletsForecast
What will the seasonally adjusted U.S. unemployment rate be for January 2027, as first reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics?Poll
How secure does your job feel right now?
Forecast poll
Will the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report a national unemployment rate of 4.5% or higher in a jobs report released by 2025-12-31?
Reader odds appear once enough people forecast · resolves automatically from reported evidence.
Housing costs and affordability
Analysis
4 developments from 4 outlets in the past week. Recent evidence leans getting better.
1 story says getting better, 1 story says getting worse
Reported by several outlets