Tech / USA
CoreWeave expands partnership with OpenAI via new $6.5B deal
Cloud infrastructure specialist CoreWeave is deepening its relationship with OpenAI through a $6.5 billion contract, aimed at supporting the next wave of compute needs for AI systems.
This move signals a growing arms race in B2B infrastructure, as vendors lock in scale and exclusivity with leading AI buyers.
- Databricks, OpenAI team up to deliver AI models for enterprise clients
OpenAI is partnering with Databricks to embed its models (including GPT-5) into Databricks’ analytics and cloud tooling, enabling enterprises to build AI applications against their internal data. Â
Industrial / U.S. business investment
Business investment perks up from tax cuts and AI spending to help offset tariff troubles
U.S. business investment rebounded in August, aided by tax incentives and a surge in tech spending, helping to mitigate trade‑tariff headwinds.
Orders for machinery and non-transport durable goods rose modestly, while the jump in commercial aircraft bookings drove much of the headline growth.
Global investors, blindsided by stunning U.S. comeback, jump back in
After pulling back earlier this year, funds are flooding back into U.S. equities, driven by AI optimism, strong GDP, and expectations of a softÂ
Marketing / Sales / MarTech
The 2025 State of B2B Pipeline Growth
Sales cycles are elongating, budgets remain tight, and many B2B marketers are adapting by leaning harder into account-based tactics and intent data.
The report underscores that pipeline predictability and efficiency are now top priorities over volume growth.
Tech / China‑Asia
Jingdong Industrials’ stalled Hong Kong IPO clears key hurdle
JD.com’s B2B arm, Jingdong Industrials, has received regulatory approval from China to move forward with its Hong Kong IPO — a major step after years of uncertainty. The industrial e‑commerce platform could raise over $1B if markets respond favorably, marking a strong bet on digitalizing China’s vast MRO (maintenance, repair, operations) supply chain.
Tech / Global / Payments & Fintech
B2B Payments to Reach $224 Trillion by 2030, Virtual Cards Lead Growth
A Juniper Research forecast estimates global B2B payments will exceed $224 trillion by 2030, thanks to gains in emerging markets and rapid growth in virtual card usage. The report highlights how embedded finance and programmable payment tools are poised to reshape procurement and working capital flows.
Wildcard / Middle East & Trade Tech
New UAE‑Iraq Cross‑Border B2B Trade Platform launched
A newly formed partnership between Iraq’s gini, UAE’s Global X, and ecosystem players (AWS, Mastercard, etc.) is launching a fully integrated digital B2B trade platform linking Iraq and Dubai. It’s one of the region’s first end‑to‑end cross border marketplace initiatives, aiming to reduce friction in regional supply chains.
Industrial / Global Trade & Resources
China studies how to regulate copper smelting capacity, industry association says
China is considering stronger controls on copper smelting expansion after processing fees dropped to record lows and profits evaporated.
The move comes amid oversupply and fierce domestic competition, and could reshape global copper margins and supply chains.
