Oleksandr Shepotylo

OpenAI’s computing deals top $1tn Partners including Nvidia, AMD and Oracle have signed up to Sam Altman’s huge bet on the future of artificial intelligence

Chief executive Sam Altman on Monday said becoming profitable was “not in my top-10 concerns”.

“But obviously someday we have to be very profitable..."

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US sales actually are up in 2025

For UK car makers, US is the most important market, so the UK-US trade deal came as a relief. Also, despite negative trends in the UK car industry, it does not really come from the US sales. For instance, Aston Martin US sales are steady and increase relative to other markets

When consumers increasingly sensitive to cost, the luxury car market is feeling the pinch! Aston Martin's struggles reflect broader economic challenges and the vulnerabilities of international trade relationships. Tariffs are reshaping the landscape in unexpected ways. #Trade #Economics

🚨Breaking: Aston Martin has cut its outlook for the second time this year, largely due to US tariffs and declining consumer demand. This highlights the significant impact of trade policies on luxury automotive sales. #Trade #Economics

Jeff Bezos hails AI boom as ‘good’ kind of bubble Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has argued that the surge of investment in artificial intelligence is fuelling a “good” kind of bubble, delivering...

Good kind of bubble

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ONS reports that 23% of businesses are currently using some form of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in late September 2025, up 3 percentage points from June 2025. It was 9% in September 2023.

As tariffs spark unease in Switzerland, the trade war may unravel quickly. #Trade #Economics

The recent poll highlights Swiss citizens’ desire for a more assertive stance in trade negotiations with the US. Public sentiment is shifting towards reassessing these relations. #Trade #Economics

Swiss voters are expressing concerns over their government’s friendly approach to the US, especially after significant tariffs imposed by President Trump on Swiss imports. Is it time for a change? #Trade #Economics

So far, other countries accommodated US tariff hikes, but it will change, as voters demand bolder responses. And Switzerland is an example of a country that was hit by US tariffs disproportionately #Trade #Economics

As British officials navigate these turbulent waters, the potential for economic instability looms large. Tariff threats could jeopardize not just trade, but long-term relationships between the UK and US. #Trade #Economics

The ambiguity surrounding heavy trucks is creating confusion for the UK’s auto industry, which already has limited exports to the U.S. Clarity is essential for effective business planning. #Trade #Economics

🚨 Recent tariff threats from the Trump administration are casting a shadow over the UK trade deal. Key sectors like pharmaceuticals, automotive, and entertainment could face significant disruptions. #Trade #Economics

📊 Taiwan’s naphtha imports have surged 44% compared to H1 2024, totaling 6.8 million tonnes since Feb 2022. This accounts for 20% of Russia’s total naphtha exports. #Trade #Economics

🚨 BREAKING: Taiwan is now the largest importer of Russian naphtha, bringing in $1.3 billion in H1 2025. This stark contrast to its support for Ukraine raises critical questions about energy reliance vs. geopolitical commitments. #Trade #Economics

Watch out for potential trade tensions! Canada, a major supplier of softwood lumber, may retaliate against these tariffs. The situation could escalate, further worsening US-Canada trade relations. #Trade #Economics

While these tariffs may boost domestic production, they will lead to higher lumber prices for consumers. Increased costs could ripple through the housing market and beyond. #Trade #Economics

🚨 Breaking News: President Trump has announced a 10% tariff on softwood timber and lumber imports, and a hefty 25% on kitchen cabinets and upholstered wood products. This move aims to protect US manufacturing jobs. #Trade #Economics

You cannot make it up. After 80 years of a successful NATO alliance that brought peace and prosperity to the West, it had never had before, two American scholars, one of whom is Russian, suddenly found a flaw that dates back to 1949.

My international colleagues are shocked to hear the state of UK Higher Education.

Our universities are the envy of the world. An engine of economic growth and soft power beyond compare.

Yet they're being driven to the edge. I can offer no rational explanation beyond ignorance of their worth.

Another day, another tariff. Now on foreign furniture producers and on foreign movie makers

Looking forward to seeing the actual executive orders

The US investor community cannot afford a grain of doubt, the only way is up

Why Ukraine is winning the war Russia has failed to achieve its core aim — the destruction of the Ukrainian nation

Excellent points on how Ukraine winning the war and that the US and Europe are the weakest link

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Raises eyebrows

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Oh snap. 70.6%? Adelita's opponent was deMOLISHED

Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges Gill admits to eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in the European parliament and articles

"The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty to bribery charges relating to statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament"
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Wholesale purchase of right-wingers by Russians happened a decade ago. They are all in the books

Claude is doing its magic. 5 minute work and a messy ONS Excel spreadsheet turns into a beautiful labour market visualisation. Do not believe those who say AI is useless; it is a calculator on steroids

It is going to be very interesting to see how things play out