UK watchdog to downgrade productivity forecast, deepening fiscal gap Summary The UK’s fiscal watchdog is set to lower its forecast for productivity growth, a move that will shrink expected economic output and widen the government’s fiscal gap. A weaker productivity outlook reduces projected tax revenues and increases borrowing needs, making it harder for the Treasury […]
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree shows off JP voice cast in new trailer Summary Bandai Namco has released a final trailer for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree ahead of the game’s launch this week. The trailer highlights both the English and Japanese voice casts and confirms Towa as the […]
UK inflation holds steady at 3.8% in August Summary UK consumer price inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in August compared with the previous month. The flat reading suggests inflationary pressures have not accelerated, but the rate is still well above the Bank of England’s 2% target. The figure will be watched closely by policymakers, markets […]
Trump’s quarterly reporting move is the wrong idea at the wrong time Summary The Financial Times argues that Donald Trump’s proposal to change or weaken quarterly corporate reporting is ill-conceived and badly timed. The move would reduce the flow of timely financial information to markets, undermining transparency just when investors need it most amid economic […]
The problem with taxing the rich Summary The FT piece (paywalled) explores why higher taxes on the wealthy are politically attractive but practically difficult to implement. It argues that legal and economic realities — such as tax avoidance, asset mobility, valuation problems and enforcement limits — blunt the effectiveness of higher top rates or wealth […]
New World: Aeternum Season 10 “Nighthaven” launching October 13 Summary Amazon Games will launch Season 10 for New World: Aeternum, titled “Nighthaven,” on 13 October for PC and consoles. The update opens a dark, mysterious region called Nighthaven — full of shadowy ruins, catacombs and haunted woods — and adds multiple new systems and activities […]
Foreign investors in US assets rush for protection against swings in dollar Summary Foreign buyers of US stocks, bonds and other assets are increasingly seeking ways to protect themselves from swings in the US dollar. With currency moves able to materially alter returns for non‑US investors, market participants are turning to hedging tools — from […]
EA Sports FC 26 soundtrack includes current professional footballer Summary EA SPORTS has revealed the EA Sports FC 26 soundtrack, a 109-track collection representing 30+ nations that mixes established stars and rising artists. Notably, Serie A forward Moise Kean appears on the soundtrack under his artist name KMB — making him the first active professional […]
After so many years of waiting, skate. releases in early access Summary skate. has launched in Early Access on 16 September 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store and EA App). The game is free-to-play with optional Founder’s Packs and supports full cross-platform play and […]
Paint the town red in new Atomfall expansion — The Red Strain By David Burdette — 16 Sep 2025 Summary Rebellion has released The Red Strain, the second story expansion for Atomfall. The DLC adds a new area — Test Site Moriah — along with new characters, leads, weapons (including suppressed arms and commandeerable robot […]
