U.S.
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The U.S. government shutdown entered a second day after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Investopedia+1
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U.S. stock futures were mixed amid investor optimism and fears over the shutdown’s economic impact. Investopedia
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Nike increased its fiscal 2025 marketing spend by 9% to $1.63 billion ahead of major sports events. Reuters
World
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Global markets held steady, supported by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts despite the U.S. shutdown. Reuters
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Germany’s national team aims for two wins in upcoming World Cup qualifiers to secure direct qualification. Reuters
Business / Markets
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OpenAI reached a valuation of $500 billion after employees and former employees sold shares. Reuters+1
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Electronic Arts agreed to be taken private in a $55 billion deal with Silver Lake, PIF, and Affinity Partners. Reuters
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Slow Ventures launched a $60 million Creator Fund targeting creator‑led businesses and tech ventures. The Wall Street Journal
Tech / Media
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A new platform, RHEMA, launched to provide creators and entrepreneurs with resellable digital products, templates, and marketing tools. Financial Content
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Meta was ordered by a Dutch court to change Facebook and Instagram timeline settings to comply with local regulations. Reuters
