Sahm Rule Creator Warns of Structural Labor Market Risks Beyond Recession Indicators

New York, Saturday, 31 January 2026.
Economist Claudia Sahm warns that a deceptive “low-hire” dynamic is masking structural labor vulnerabilities. She argues that relying on standard recession metrics misses these slow-moving shifts, a danger heightened by impending Federal Reserve leadership changes.

Stalled Growth in November Points to a Shrinking Canadian Economy

AI Investment Boom Fuels Sharpest Trade Deficit Spike Since 1992

Major Corporate Job Cuts Test Resilience of United States Labor Market

Citigroup Forecasts Limited US-Israel Military Actions to Avert Regional War

SpaceX Files for Approval to Launch One Million Orbital AI Data Centers

Washington D.C., Sunday, 1 February 2026.
On January 31, 2026, SpaceX submitted a filing to the FCC seeking authorization for a constellation of one million solar-powered satellites designed to function as orbital data centers. This massive infrastructure project aims to address the escalating energy demands of artificial intelligence by shifting processing power off-planet. In a visionary statement, the company described the initiative as a step toward a ‘Kardashev II-level civilization,’ leveraging solar energy in space to reduce the strain on terrestrial power grids while dramatically expanding beyond the scope of the current Starlink network.

Dow Announces Restructuring and Job Cuts as Boeing Revenues Surge in Mixed Industrial Earnings

Tesla Replaces Legacy EV Production With Robots and a $2 Billion AI Bet

Microsoft Sheds $357 Billion as Investors Question AI Costs and Cloud Growth

Moderna Taps Oncology Veteran Dr. David Berman to Lead Clinical Pipeline Development

Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Kevin Warsh Named in New Epstein Documents

Washington, Friday, 30 January 2026.
Warsh’s nomination faces immediate scrutiny after appearing on a 2010 Epstein guest list with Roman Abramovich, introducing significant political risk and uncertainty to the Federal Reserve’s future leadership.

Executive Order Establishes Historic IndyCar Street Race on National Mall

Republicans Unveil SAVE America Act to Mandate Strict Federal Voter ID Requirements

President Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS and Treasury Over Tax Leaks

White House and Democrats Strike Interim Deal to Avert Shutdown Amid Immigration Standoff

Explosion at Key Iranian Logistics Hub Raises Geopolitical Stakes Near Strait of Hormuz

Bandar Abbas, Saturday, 31 January 2026.
A deadly explosion in Bandar Abbas—a critical port handling one-fifth of global seaborne oil—has triggered immediate security concerns despite Tehran dismissing rumors of a targeted strike on an IRGC commander. With US naval forces reportedly approaching the region, this incident at the strategic Strait of Hormuz is being closely scrutinized by global markets for potential fallout on international energy supply chains and regional stability.

Affordable Chinese Electric Vehicles Reshape Global Markets and Trade Dynamics

US Department of Energy and Kyoto Fusioneering Partner to Fast-Track Fusion Power

EU Elevates Vietnam Relations to Secure Critical Minerals and Tech Supply Chains

Manchester Outperforms UK Economy With Surge in Global Investment

Rybakina Secures Second Grand Slam Title with Comeback Victory in Melbourne

Melbourne, Saturday, 31 January 2026.
Recovering from a 3-0 deficit in the deciding set, Rybakina outlasted World No. 1 Sabalenka to capture her second major title, avenging her 2023 loss at Melbourne Park.

Federal Judge Removes Death Penalty Option for Luigi Mangione in CEO Murder Case

Cooper Flagg Becomes Highest Scoring Teenager in NBA History

Send Help Leads Weekend Projections as Niche Releases Iron Lung and Melania Surge

Experimental Triple Therapy Eradicates Pancreatic Tumors in Mice Without Resistance