News edition
Issue 2026-10-25
5 stories

Audi plans US factory in Georgia
A factory plan is not achieved output or employment. Assessing its regional benefits means separating investment, capacity, actual hiring and local supply-chain contributions.

Earnings meet the Fed: the week ahead will test profits, cash and financing costs
The week beginning October 26 brings a Fed decision and major corporate reports. Cash generation, investment spending and policy transmission will matter alongside headline earnings.

English mayors’ growth-finance plans: borrowing powers are only part of the equation
Ahead of the Budget, local investment proposals raise questions about repayment, joined-up appraisal and the capacity to deliver.

Kimi K3.1 Pro: cyber benchmarks do not measure real-world attack rates
Controlled cyber benchmarks do not measure real-world attack success or establish deployment safety. Evaluation conditions, access controls and operational risk need separate scrutiny.

VAROPreem: why fuel economics and carbon accounting need separate tests
Renewable-fuel investment must connect reliable production, customer compatibility and verifiable emissions savings.