At its annual meeting in Texas, Tesla shareholders approved CEO Elon Musk’s nearly $1 trillion pay plan with more than 75% voting in favor. The record-breaking package reflects both investors’ confidence and the massive risks tied to Musk’s audacious vision.

India’s gold ETFs attracted $850 million in net inflows in October, pushing 2025’s total to $3.05 billion — the highest on record. The surge highlights gold’s renewed appeal as a safe-haven asset amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Tesla shareholders are voting on an unprecedented $878 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk — a record-breaking deal that could reshape the company’s governance, leadership, and its path toward becoming an AI and robotics powerhouse.

Google plans to establish a powerful AI data center on Australia’s Christmas Island after signing a cloud deal with the Defence Department — a move seen as both a technological leap and a strategic response to growing regional tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

Qatar Airways has sold its entire 9.7% stake in Cathay Pacific for $897 million, marking a full exit after eight years. The deal underscores shifting investment priorities as both airlines strengthen their strategic positions amid the global aviation recovery.

Starbucks will sell a 60% stake in its China operations to Boyu Capital in a $4 billion joint venture, marking a major strategic shift as the coffee giant adapts to slower growth and rising competition in the world’s second-largest economy.

The U.S. government has approved Microsoft’s export of advanced Nvidia chips to the UAE, marking a pivotal milestone in U.S.–Middle East tech cooperation and accelerating the Gulf nation’s global AI ambitions.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him Beijing would not act against Taiwan while he remains in office, highlighting a new dynamic in U.S.-China relations amid growing regional tension.

Turkey’s leading refiners are cutting Russian oil imports and boosting purchases from Iraq, Kazakhstan, and other producers. This strategic move reflects the growing impact of Western sanctions and reshapes global energy trade dynamics.

In Busan, the face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping marked a significant step toward stabilizing U.S.–China trade relations, offering a positive signal for global economic recovery.

Amid signs of a slowing U.S. economy and a cooling labor market, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates by 0.25 percentage points this week — marking its second rate cut in 2025. Analysts say this will likely not be the last in the current monetary easing cycle.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he has no plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin until there are clear signs of a possible peace agreement for Ukraine. The move reflects Washington’s new cautious diplomatic approach amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict.