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• [New] The U.S. is already behind schedule on its Paris Agreement commitment to decarbonization, and that gap could widen or narrow, depending on election results and what climate policy changes are enacted or repealed. MIT Sloan
• [New] States are stepping in as well: Colorado's AI Act, the first comprehensive AI law in the U.S. - though now, not the only domestic AI regulation - will require transparency, accountability, and human oversight for high-risk AI systems starting in 2026. JD Supra
• [New] Potential Scenarios: A protracted U.S. government shutdown combined with accelerated de-dollarization could see gold prices rapidly surge past $4,000 towards $5,000+, with significant depreciation of the U.S. dollar. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] A prolonged U.S. government shutdown could lead to significant economic disruption, impacting local businesses, federal contractors, and potentially leading to a more substantial, lasting impact on the U.S. economy than previous shutdowns. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] There is a 67% chance that the U.S. federal government shutdown will last longer than 10 days. Fortune
• [New] Repeated government shutdowns could gradually erode confidence in U.S. fiscal management, leading to a weakening U.S. dollar and pushing more investors towards alternative, non-sovereign assets. FinancialContent
• [New] The looming shutdown, a consequence of ongoing political impasses, threatens to disrupt government services, delay economic data releases, and inject a fresh wave of volatility into an already complex global economic landscape. FinancialContent
• [New] The U.S. government shutdown is more than a political standoff; it risks undermining international attendance and fueling further uncertainty for event professionals. Skift Meetings
• [New] The US government shutdown could create a drought in data points used by the Fed for policy decisions, effectively leaving the Fed flying blind. investing.com
• [New] Prolonged data vacuum threatens Fed policy clarity and global investment strategies amid inflation-interest rate uncertainty. Ainvest
• [New] U.S. policy expectations and uneven growth in China continue to weigh on commodities, even as trade disruptions have eased marginally since mid-year. IC Markets | Official Blog | Blog
• [New] To counteract the trade chaos, Canadian initiatives are already underway to mitigate an economic blow - including reducing inter-provincial trade barriers, reviewing restrictive government regulations that hinder productivity, and expanding international trade opportunities. True North Mortgage
• [New] Nvidia and AMD agreed to hand over 15% of their AI chip revenues to the U.S. government just so they could keep selling into China. NOEMA
• [New] In a statement, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International decried lawmakers' failure to reauthorize the government agencies' counter-UAS authorities, saying it increases the risks posed by drones operated by malicious actors. DRONELIFE
• [New] If a U.S. government shutdown goes on long enough, it could throw a wrench in travel plans, potentially leading to longer airport wait times, flight delays, and even cancellations. New York Post
• [New] In 2025, Fed policy reversals, regulatory delays, or a government shutdown could trigger corrections to $80 K-$100 K. TradingView
• [New] Gold continues to serve as an effective hedge against episodes of economic, political, and geopolitical risk and would likely perform well if a US government shutdown proves longer or more disruptive than feared. CNBC
• [New] Investors should consider gold as a hedge if the U.S. government shutdown drags on longer than expected, according to Wall Street analysts. CNBC
• [New] In China, government initiatives such as the 14th Five-Year Plans are actively promoting CM research. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The German government is funding the expansion of charging stations for e-cars with 300 million euros in order to set up one million stations by 2030. SWARCO
• [New] India is poised to lead the global race towards 6G, with an exciting opportunity to drive technological leadership, highlighting the pivotal role of the Bharat 6G vision and government initiatives aiming to generate 10% of global 6G patents from India. Outlook Business
• The trajectory of the UK's compound semiconductor industry will be heavily influenced by the extent to which it can balance the need for international collaboration and investment with the need to block certain deals on national security grounds. Centre for Emerging Technology and Security

Last updated: 08 October 2025