AerospaceBusinessEurope

European Aerospace Giants Near Landmark Space Merger to Counter SpaceX Dominance

Three European aerospace leaders are finalizing a landmark merger of their space businesses to create a unified champion capable of competing with SpaceX. The combined entity would span 30 sites with 25,000 employees and €6.5 billion in annual revenue, according to reports.

European Space Consolidation Reaches Critical Phase

Europe’s aerospace industry is poised for a transformative consolidation as Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo near agreement on merging their space businesses, according to people familiar with the discussions. The landmark deal aims to create a unified European space champion capable of competing in a market increasingly dominated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and its Starlink satellite network.

International Business and TradeManufacturing

Ikea Expands US Production Amid Trump Tariff Pressures on Furniture Imports

Ikea is accelerating US production capabilities as the furniture giant faces significant tariff pressures from the Trump administration. The Swedish retailer currently manufactures only 15% of its US-sold products domestically compared to much higher rates in Europe and Asia.

Ikea Responds to Tariff Pressures with US Production Boost

Ikea, the world’s largest home furnishings retailer, is significantly increasing its US manufacturing footprint as the company faces pressure from President Donald Trump‘s recently imposed tariffs on furniture and kitchen cabinets, according to reports. Sources indicate the flat-pack retailer currently produces only about 15% of products sold in the US domestically, compared to 75% local production in Europe and 80% in Asia.

BusinessStartups

Deel Secures $300M Funding at $17B Valuation Amid Rival Legal Disputes

Deel has reportedly closed a $300 million funding round that values the HR software company at $17 billion. The funding comes as the company faces ongoing litigation from competitor Rippling alleging corporate espionage, which Deel’s CEO has dismissed as “frivolous.”

Deel’s Funding Round and Valuation Surge

HR software startup Deel has reportedly completed a $300 million funding round that boosts its valuation to $17 billion, according to reports from the Financial Times. Sources indicate the round was led by new investor Ribbit Capital alongside existing backers Coatue Management and Andreessen Horowitz.

Personal FinancePolicy

Global Watchdog Warns Crypto Regulation Gaps Pose Financial Stability Risks

The Financial Stability Board has issued a landmark warning about uneven cryptocurrency regulations across global jurisdictions. According to their assessment, regulatory gaps could enable crypto providers to engage in jurisdictional shopping and create systemic risks during market stress.

Global Financial Watchdog Sounds Alarm on Crypto Regulation

The world’s financial stability watchdog has warned that regulators are creating too many gaps and inconsistencies when establishing rules for the rapidly expanding cryptocurrency market, according to reports from the Financial Stability Board’s landmark assessment published Thursday.