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• [New] The UK government's new industrial policy plans will need stability and certainty for innovation, delivered through a long-term approach to supporting public and private R&D, bolstering skills and growing exports. Centre for Emerging Technology and Security
• [New] Among the largest European economies, Poland is set to maintain the strongest growth of 3.3% in 2025 and 3.4% in 2026, driven by robust real income gains, expansionary fiscal policy, and elevated public investment, before gradually slowing. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] Perhaps more concerning for the long-term global strategic balance is just how far the U.S. Greenland policy will push Moscow and Beijing, and eventually New Delhi, to work together in the Arctic. DebateUS
• [New] The Role of the US Government We believe that a US government program backed by congressional authorizations and appropriations could develop a US nuclear-powered icebreaker in perhaps as little as three years' time. DebateUS
• [New] Personnel is policy, and if the U.S. is serious about ensuring security in the Arctic, while also advancing stability and opportunity, it will need dedicated leadership. DebateUS
• [New] Dubai Customs' 2030 AI strategy is built on five main pillars aimed at developing and enhancing customs systems and procedures, as well as achieving excellence and leadership in government services. eyeofriyadh.com
• [New] Rising federal debt levels could increase inflation and treasury yields, weaken the U.S. dollar and reduce the capacity of the U.S. government to respond to an economic crisis and war. Default
• [New] Look for monetary policy to remain a primary driver of short-term interest rates over the next several months as the Federal Reserve seeks to balance risks to its dual mandate of stable prices (inflation) and full employment. Default
• [New] The U.S. government shutdown means markets will likely lack GDP and PCE data. BlackRock
• [New] Experts will analyze U.S. government efforts to promote an American AI stack, the feasibility of sovereign AI in deeply interdependent digital ecosystems, the influence of open-source models, and more. United for Infrastructure
• [New] Autonomous-driving technology is considered a strategic sector by Beijing, which has set out a policy that aims for China to become the world leader in driverless vehicles by 2035. Los Angeles Times
• [New] The underlying pricing assumption is that markets expect US's elevated government debt will ultimately have to be diluted through some degree of inflation. Medium
• [New] By elevating the Indo-Pacific to the top of America's foreign policy agenda, Washington risks overstretch, transactional strains with allies and escalation with China. Space War
• [New] Colombia's central bank is widely expected to keep the policy rate at 9.25% for a fourth straight meeting. Brown Brothers Harriman
• [New] Fed Chair Jay Powell will likely stick to his cautious policy easing guidance amid the US government shutdown-driven data drought. Brown Brothers Harriman
• [New] The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority calls on insurers to reinforce accountability and embrace innovation to meet the challenges of a changing risk landscape. Insurance Business
• [New] By 2026, Essakane will contribute more than 10% to Burkina Faso's GDP, driving government revenues, local employment, infrastructure projects, and national export earnings. Farmonaut
• [New] The UK government will introduce an optional online reminder system to help seniors track their licence expiry dates. STA-BIL Fuel Stabiliser
• [New] EU energy policy is set to stay high on the political agenda in 2026. Clean Energy Wire
• The Australian government will invest up to $US200m in the Alcoa operation while the US will also have an ownership stake. The Guardian
• A major new federal regulation, the Department of Justice's Bulk Data Rule, has added a significant layer of compliance and risk for companies handling genetic data. JD Supra
• The German government had hoped to encourage the conversion of ArcelorMittal's Bremen and Eisenhuttenstadt plants into hydrogen-powered furnaces through subsidies. Steel Radar
• Citizens without a government-issued ID will simply not be able to work in the United Kingdom. CryptoSlate

Last updated: 29 October 2025