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The Governor of the Central Bank of Taiwan warns of an AI bubble
1+ hour ago (183+ words) Gamereactor UK The governor of the Central Bank of Taiwan, Yang Chin-long, told the country's parliament today that whilst the growth driving AI is real, the entire industry runs the risk of bursting into a bubble. AI has become Taiwan's…...
Japanese yen hits 40-year low, reaching levels not seen since 1986
1+ week, 2+ day ago (182+ words) Gamereactor UK Overwatch 2 - Invasion Bundle DLC EN Argentina For the first time in 40 years, the Japanese yen has hit lows like never before. The currency is currently rated at a conversion rate of 162. 41 yen per dollar, which is lower than…...
Japan raises interest rate to 30-year high following cost of living increase
3+ week, 2+ day ago (220+ words) Gamereactor UK Japan's central bank has raised the main interest rate in the country to 1%, up from 0. 75%, an increase that hasn't been seen in the country since 1995. Following decades of deflation, the situation with Japan's economy appears to have flipped,…...
The price of oil could double within a couple of months
4+ week, 1+ day ago (142+ words) Gamereactor UK The crisis surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continues, driving up fuel costs worldwide. And we haven't seen the peak yet, as Rystad Energy's chief economist, Claudio Galimberti, warns via CNBC (via Omni) that prices could spike…...
Honda cancels most upcoming EVs due to market conditions
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (196+ words) Honda has abruptly pulled the plug on several major electric models, including the upcoming Acura RSX, as part of a broader rethink of its EV strategy, this has been announced by Honda themselves in a press release. The company confirmed…...
Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations marks the 250th anniversary
4+ mon, 5+ hour ago (136+ words) Gamereactor UK Wealth of Nations. First published in 1776 by Scottish philosopher Adam Smith, the book examined how nations create wealth through trade, labour and markets, becoming one of the most influential economic texts ever written. Smith argued that open trade…...
Russia reports $15 billion in arms exports in 2025, targeting Africa
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (153+ words) Gamereactor UK Russia claims it earned over $15 billion from arms exports in 2025, supplying military equipment to more than 30 countries despite Western sanctions, President Vladimir Putin announced last week (via Defense News) The Kremlin said the revenue would help modernize defence…...
2026: The year Bulgaria joined the eurozone
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (185+ words) Bulgaria officially becomes the 21st member of the eurozone on January 1, 2026, after meeting EU criteria on inflation, public debt and fiscal stability for the first time. This follows years of delays caused by political instability and governance concerns. The transition comes…...
Europeans fear state pensions are unsustainable but reject reform options, poll shows
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (267+ words) Gamereactor UK A majority of Europeans believe their state pension systems are becoming unaffordable, yet most also say current payments are too low and oppose many of the reforms governments argue are necessary, according to a new You Gov poll…...