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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicSemiconductors

Topic: Semiconductors

As US-China trade war heats up, a new era of govt-driven industrial policy is taking shape

In latest move, China put export curbs on 2 chipmaking minerals. Experts say long-term impact of such tactics will be less on markets and more on geopolitics of global supply chains.

EU will deepen cooperation with Japan on semiconductors, says EU Commissioner Breton

The EU will also be supportive of Japanese semiconductor companies considering operating there, including through access to subsidies.

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Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.