Eurofighter Turkey Deal: UK Signs $\textsterling 8$ Billion Pact for 20 Jets

Eurofighter Turkey deal signing ceremony between UK and Turkey leaders.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the landmark $\textsterling 8$ billion deal for 20 Eurofighters in Ankara on October 27, 2025, bolstering NATO’s flank but raising serious human rights concerns.1 In a crucial move reshaping regional air power, the United Kingdom and Turkey finalized an $\textsterling 8$ billion agreement on October 27, 2025, for the … Read more

Mortgage Interest Rates Drop to 6.27%: Why the Fed’s Rate Cut Isn’t Working Magic (Yet)

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates slipped to 6.27% this week, offering slight relief; yet, the rate remains high, driven not by the Fed’s short-term cuts but by a widening risk spread tied to quantitative tightening. As of October 16, 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate dropped for the second consecutive week, settling … Read more

Oracle (ORCL) RPO Soars 359% to $455B: AI Demand Reshapes Cloud War

Dark, high-contrast illustration of a blue-lit high-density server rack beside an orange rising bar chart and arrow labeled “$455B RPO,” symbolizing OCI infrastructure and AI-driven growth.

Oracle Corporation’s future financial trajectory has been dramatically redefined by record AI cloud contracts, fueling its Remaining Performance Obligations to $455 billion, even as the company streamlines its workforce amid a rigorous, AI-driven restructuring. I. Introduction: The AI Explosion Reshaping Oracle (ORCL) Oracle Corporation (ORCL) announced its fiscal year 2026 Q1 results on Tuesday, September … Read more

The Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States: Powell’s Inflation Fight Enters Critical Phase

Navigating stubborn inflation and a cooling but resilient economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces immense pressure as his next decisions carry significant weight for American households and global markets. WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the quiet halls of the Marriner S. Eccles Building, the Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States, Jerome Powell, … Read more

Jerome Powell Speech Today: Fed Signals Rate Cuts, End to Balance Sheet Runoff

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaking at NABE meeting about the jerome powell speech today and interest rates.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered crucial forward guidance, shifting the policy focus from inflation to job preservation and signaling the approaching end of the $6.5 trillion balance sheet reduction. On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell delivered a highly anticipated address at the 67th Annual Meeting of the National Association … Read more