A UN global poverty index has risen for the first time since its creation in 2010, bringing the number of people affected to 1.2 billion, the United Nations Development Programme reported Monday
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Artificial intelligence is driving a rebound in venture capital (VC) funding and research and development (R&D) spending, while emerging economies continue to show innovation growth alongside traditional innovation leaders, according to WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2026.
The Dow Jones rose 1.03% on strong earnings, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plummeted 4.49% as technical support faltered. Markets now await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Sector-specific developments include Apple’s planned expansion into the smart home market via a Siri-based hub, and Amazon’s strategic pivot toward “Frontier Model Research.” Meanwhile, Visa announced a…
