Capital

• Au premier trimestre 2026, les entreprises de technologie de l'assurance axées sur l'IA ont attiré des capitaux considérables, notamment le financement combiné seed et Série A de 47 millions de dollars de Harper Group et la Série B de 50 millions de dollars d'Indigo Technologies, toutes deux spécialisées dans l'automatisation par l'IA de la souscription et des flux de gestion des sinistres. • Des plateformes telles que Mea Platforms, Pasito, General Magic et Qumis ont levé entre 4,3 millions et 50 millions de dollars pour automatiser les processus à forte charge documentaire, réduire les ratios de sinistralité et compresser les délais de tarification et de souscription pour les petites et moyennes entreprises. • Les investisseurs soutiennent des fournisseurs basés aux États-Unis qui utilisent l'IA pour accroître la distribution sans augmentation proportionnelle des effectifs, réduire les points de friction dans le choix des avantages sociaux et améliorer la sélection des risques dans les assurances commerciales.

• Le trésorier Jim Chalmers a indiqué des changements proposés « transitoires » alors que le Parti travailliste tente de réparer un budget « structurellement défaillant » • Suivez notre blog d'actualités en direct sur l'Australie pour les dernières mises à jour • Recevez notre e-mail d'actualités de dernière minute, notre application gratuite ou notre podcast d'actualités quotidien

Un programme d'événements a été annoncé à l'occasion de l'anniversaire du boycott des bus de Bristol, visant à inspirer un manifeste sociétal pour la ville. • Bristol a longtemps été une ville de militants prêts à œuvrer pour le changement, des disciples de John Wesley au 18e siècle aux citoyens du 21e siècle qui ont renversé la statue du marchand d'esclaves Edward Colston. • Mercredi, une nouvelle campagne a été lancée – à la date anniversaire du début du boycott historique des bus de Bristol en 1963 – avec l'objectif de faire de la ville la capitale des droits civiques du Royaume-Uni. Lire la suite...

Haris Doukas warns that with 700,000 residents and 8 million tourists, people are being pushed out of their neighbourhoodsIn the heart of ancient Athens, on narrow streets and around archaeological sites, visitor groups appear to be everywhere, snaking their way behind tour guides.Previously, officials would have welcomed such scenes. But for Haris Doukas, the socialist mayor who is determined to reclaim the capital’s congested city centre for its citizens, the start of tourist season leaves the city at risk of “over-saturation.” Entire neighbourhoods, he believes, are in danger of losing their authenticity because of uncontrolled tourist development. Continue reading...

• The number of small businesses in the United States continues to grow amid entrepreneurial optimism. • Owners report increasing difficulty securing startup capital needed to launch and expand operations. • Policies associated with President Trump are cited by business leaders as dampening access to financing for new entrepreneurs pursuing the American Dream.

• Sequoia Capital announced a $7 billion expansion fund under new leadership specifically targeting late-stage AI startups across the U.S. and Europe. • The fund aims to accelerate growth for mature AI companies navigating scaling challenges in competitive markets. • This massive capital injection underscores surging investor confidence in AI's long-term potential amid rapid technological advancements.

Design among projects before US Commission of Fine Arts as lawsuits challenge scale and impactDonald Trump’s design for the triumphal arch he wants built at an entrance to the US capital comes up for a review and possible vote on Thursday by a key federal agency. It is one of several projects the US president is pursuing alongside a White House ballroom to leave his lasting footprint on Washington.Trump said on social media that the arch “will be the GREATEST and MOST BEAUTIFUL Triumphal Arch, anywhere in the World” and a “wonderful addition to the Washington D.C. area for all Americans to enjoy for many decades to come!”. Continue reading...

• Capitals riding wave of positive outcomes, including Rangers' 4-1 win over Detroit aiding their climb. • New York Rangers score 19 goals in last five games, fueled by rookies like Gabe. • Matchup tests Capitals' momentum against hot Rangers squad.

• Blue Owl Capital investors requested $5.4 billion in redemptions from two private credit funds amid accelerating outflows in the financial services sector. • The fund manager reversed its policy by capping redemptions at 5% to manage liquidity pressures effectively. • This development highlights rising concerns over private credit market stability amid broader economic uncertainties.

• The startup and venture investment market remains robust with AI mega-rounds emerging almost weekly, though investors are increasingly selective and focused on companies with technological advantage and commercial discipline. • Capital is concentrating in AI infrastructure, chips, inference computing platforms, defense tech, European fintech, and healthtech with clear unit economics, while weak placement windows are closing for lower-quality stories. • The IPO and exit market remains open but uneven, with certain companies still preparing for the public market while others postpone placements due to volatility and stricter risk assessments from investors.

Fed officials expected to lower capital requirements for banks such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase by 4.8%Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS federal regulators are trying to soften bank requirements, loosening the amount of capital US banks must have in what would be some of the biggest changes to bank restrictions since the 2008 financial crisis and a huge win for financial institutions.On Thursday, US Federal Reserve officials are expected to vote to lower capital requirements – the funds they need to cover risky assets – for the biggest banks by 4.8%, which could free up capital for banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Continue reading...

• Just Capital and CNBC announced the 2026 Rankings of America's largest public companies, evaluating responsible business leadership across 20 industries as AI reshapes the economy. • The rankings highlight industry leaders including Trane Technologies (Construction & Materials), Nike (Consumer Products), Marathon Petroleum (Energy), and others, providing decision-grade data on corporate performance. • Just Capital released enhanced Just Intelligence capabilities in February 2026, including a new AI-powered chatbot that allows users to query corporate performance data and business case libraries.

Report reveals the Howard-era settings are helping fuel intergenerational inequality in Australia’s housing marketFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has given one of its strongest signals yet the capital gains tax discount will be reworked in the May budget, with a parliamentary inquiry finding the Howard-era settings are helping fuel intergenerational inequality in Australia’s housing market.A Greens-led parliamentary inquiry said the 50% discount “skewed the ownership of housing away from owner-occupiers and towards investors”. Continue reading...

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman supported a proposal strengthening capital requirements for banks' trading desks, calibrated to U.S. capital markets. The rules aim to enhance resilience without stifling market-making activities. This comes amid volatile conditions from geopolitical risks and inflation pressures. Implementation could influence bank profitability and lending in the coming quarters.

Nvidia announced on March 13, 2026, major investments in capital and its latest chips to develop the next layer of AI cloud infrastructure, targeting US data centers. The initiative involves partnerships with hyperscalers to deploy Blackwell GPUs at scale. This positions Nvidia to dominate AI compute markets valued at over $100 billion annually. Experts note it accelerates US leadership in AI amid global competition.