Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack highlighted that the strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure is contributing to persistent inflation. She noted that if this demand and other inflationary pressures continue, the Federal Reserve might need to increase interest rates to bring inflation back to target levels. Hammack emphasized that businesses are not showing signs of slowing investment despite higher rates, suggesting ongoing economic strength. This view contrasts with Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's belief that AI will eventually reduce costs and ease inflation, but both agree on the commitment to controlling inflation.
The Organic Produce Summit 2026, held July 14-16 in Monterey, California, features a comprehensive education program with industry leaders discussing sustainability, market trends, and innovations in organic produce. Highlights include a new women's ...
Crédit Agricole has acquired 100% of CAWL's capital from Worldline, shifting their partnership from a capital-based to a commercial collaboration. CAWL will continue integrating Worldline's payment acceptance solutions in its offerings, aiming to str...
Omnea, an AI-driven procurement platform, has launched the Omnea Future Founders Fund in partnership with Firedrop to support employees who want to start their own companies after five years at Omnea. Employees can pitch for $250,000 in seed funding ...
Crédit Agricole has fully acquired CAWL from Worldline, transitioning their partnership from equity-based to a commercial model. CAWL will continue integrating Worldline's payment acceptance solutions, aiming to strengthen its position in French merc...
Aikido Security has acquired Root to improve the security of open source software by enabling AI agents to research, patch, and test vulnerabilities without forcing teams to upgrade or migrate. This approach addresses the growing threat of supply cha...
