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He Learned to Code on Paper Without Electricity — Now He Builds Enterprise AI for America’s Largest Companies

Image for Slump in commodities rattles global markets

Finance

Slump in commodities rattles global markets

Image for Germany closer to US than China despite recent tensions, foreign minister says

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Germany closer to US than China despite recent tensions, foreign minister says

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Supply snags, political turmoil undercut aviation growth

Image for EV maker Polestar secures $400 million equity funding

EV maker Polestar secures $400 million equity funding

Date: February 2, 2026

Feb 2 (Reuters) - Electric vehicle maker Polestar said on Monday it has secured a $400 million equity investment from Feathertop Funding Limited, a special purpose entity consolidated by Sumitomo...

Image for Julius Baer profit drops in 2025 amid writedowns but beats expectations

Julius Baer profit drops in 2025 amid writedowns but beats expectations

Date: February 2, 2026

ZURICH, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Swiss bank Julius Baer on Monday reported a net profit of 764 million Swiss francs ($988 million) for 2025, down 25% from 2024, but slightly above a consensus expectation of...

Image for Russian manufacturing contraction eases but VAT hike fuels inflation, PMI shows

Russian manufacturing contraction eases but VAT hike fuels inflation, PMI shows

Date: February 2, 2026

MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Russia's manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilisation in January, with the pace of contraction in output and new orders easing, although a recent increase in value-...

Image for Exclusive-Barry Callebaut CEO left after high-level split over cocoa, sources say

Exclusive-Barry Callebaut CEO left after high-level split over cocoa, sources say

Date: February 2, 2026

By Oliver Hirt, May Angel and Amy-Jo Crowley ZURICH/LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Barry Callebaut and its former CEO Peter Feld parted ways last month after a previously unreported clash at the top of the...

Image for Inflation-wary Bank of England set to keep rates on hold

Inflation-wary Bank of England set to keep rates on hold

Date: February 2, 2026

By William Schomberg LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British interest rates are likely to fall further this year but the Bank of England will probably sound vague this week about when or by how much it will...

Image for Gold, silver extend fall as CME margin hikes compound sharp selloff

Gold, silver extend fall as CME margin hikes compound sharp selloff

Date: February 2, 2026

By Ishaan Arora Feb 2 (Reuters) - Gold and silver extended falls on Monday after CME Group raised margin requirements following a sharp selloff in precious metals last week on U.S. President Donald...