BlackRock Warns of Volatile Ride Ahead as AI Boom Drives Market Risks BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, expects artificial intelligence to remain a dominant market theme through 2026 but has cautioned investors to brace for turbulence amid rising speculative activity and leverage in global markets. AI to Keep Powering Markets Despite Volatility Helen Jewell, Chief Investment Officer for Fundamental Equities in EMEA at BlackRock, said returns from AI-linked investments would likely continue to rise, though short-term swings were inevitable as investors reassess valuations and growth prospects. “Do I expect an upward trend of AI growth returns? Yes,” Jewell told…
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Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Data Maps Solar Magnetic Patterns Impacting Space Weather Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed a new method to trace how the Sun’s magnetic activity varies with latitude, shedding light on the mechanisms driving solar cycles and their effects on Earth’s space environment. The research, based on long-term observations from the historic Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, offers valuable insights into how solar magnetic fields influence satellite communication and climate systems. Tracking the Sun’s Magnetic Rhythm The Sun, far from being a static sphere of plasma, is a dynamic, magnetically active star that follows an approximately…
AI Boom Fuels Hopes and Fears of Economic Overheating Three years after ChatGPT ignited the artificial intelligence revolution, investors remain sharply divided. Enthusiasts see AI as a defining technological shift capable of reshaping economies, while sceptics warn of speculative excess and the potential for yet another tech bubble. A Macro Revolution or a Market Mirage? Supporters of the AI boom argue that this wave differs from previous hype cycles because it represents a macroeconomic transformation rather than a narrow valuation story. With trillions of dollars in planned AI investment over the next five years, they see the technology as a…
Satellite Surge Threatens Clarity of Space Telescope Observations The rapid expansion of satellites in low-Earth orbit is driving major advances in global telecommunications, bringing broadband connectivity to remote regions. Yet this same growth has intensified light pollution in space, posing a growing threat to the work of orbiting astronomical observatories. Rising Satellite Numbers Cloud Astronomical Data A NASA-led study has revealed that light reflected or emitted by satellites could compromise a significant proportion of images captured by four major space telescopes—two currently operating and two still in development. The analysis found that about 40% of images taken by NASA’s Hubble…
India Signals Flexibility on Mandatory Cybersecurity App Order India’s government has indicated a willingness to amend its order requiring smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run cybersecurity app, following widespread criticism over privacy and surveillance concerns. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia told lawmakers on Wednesday that the government was “ready to make changes” based on feedback received from various stakeholders. Opposition and Industry Pushback The move sparked immediate backlash from the opposition and the tech industry. Earlier in the day, the main opposition Congress party demanded an explanation from the government, questioning its legal authority to mandate the installation of a…
LandSpace Emerges as China’s Closest Rival to SpaceX LandSpace has become China’s most advanced private rocket company, positioning itself as the nation’s answer to Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The Beijing-based firm is now betting its future on reusable rockets — a technology that could revolutionise space launches by significantly cutting costs and boosting launch frequency. How LandSpace Began Founded in 2015, LandSpace was among the first startups to enter China’s space sector after Beijing opened it to private investment a year earlier. The company has attracted billions of yuan in funding from investors such as venture capital firm HongShan (formerly Sequoia…
American Consumers Spend Big on Cyber Week Despite Rising Prices U.S. consumers defied higher prices and tariffs this Cyber Week, spending heavily online despite tighter budgets. Data from Adobe Analytics showed that shoppers spent $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday, pushing total online sales for the Thanksgiving weekend to $44.2 billion. This marked a 7.7% increase from the same period last year, when spending rose 8.2% to $41.1 billion. Bargain hunters took advantage of deals on electronics, fashion, and household essentials, giving retailers a strong start to the holiday season. Shoppers Focus on Value and Incentives Mary Epner, adjunct professor at…
India’s Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App Order Triggers Privacy and Political Uproar India’s directive requiring smartphone makers to preload a state-run cyber safety app on all new devices has sparked a fierce national debate over privacy, surveillance, and digital freedom. The move, affecting major brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, mandates the installation of the Sanchar Saathi (“Communication Partner”) app within 90 days, raising concerns among companies and citizens alike. What the Sanchar Saathi App Does Promoted by the government as a “citizen-centric safety tool,” Sanchar Saathi allows users to track and block lost or stolen phones through their International…
Apple to Resist India’s Order to Preload State Cyber Safety App Apple has decided not to comply with an Indian government directive requiring smartphone makers to preload a state-owned cyber safety app on all new devices, three sources told Reuters. The company plans to raise privacy and security concerns directly with officials in New Delhi. India’s Directive Sparks Privacy Backlash India’s confidential directive, issued to Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, and other manufacturers, mandates that all smartphones be preloaded with the government’s Sanchar Saathi app — or “Communication Partner” — within 90 days. The app is designed to track and block stolen…
Why 2026 Will Be a Landmark Year for India’s Aditya-L1 Sun Mission For India’s first solar observatory, Aditya-L1, the year 2026 will mark an extraordinary phase. It will be the first time the spacecraft observes the Sun during its peak activity cycle — a rare opportunity that occurs roughly every 11 years when the Sun’s magnetic poles reverse. This period, known as the solar maximum, transforms the Sun from calm to turbulent, creating powerful solar storms and vast coronal mass ejections (CMEs). A Year of Intense Solar Activity During this cycle, the Sun’s outer layer, or corona, releases massive bubbles…