H-1B Shakeup
According to Computerworld, “New $100K H-1B visa fee to cost US tech billions, push innovation offshore”, the policy will force firms to rethink hiring and offshore work as VISA costs divert billions from product development. [Computerworld](https://www.computerworld.com/article/4064050/new-100k-h-1b-visa-fee-to-cost-us-tech-billions-push-innovation-offshore.html)
Talent Tug‑of‑War
According to Modern Diplomacy, “China’s New K Visa: A Strategic Play for Global Tech Talent”, Beijing’s K visa aims to attract international STEM workers, intensifying the TALENT competition with the U.S. and potentially reshaping global engineering and AI hiring flows. [Modern Diplomacy](https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/09/29/chinas-new-k-visa-a-strategic-play-for-global-tech-talent/)
Gaming’s Biggest Deal
According to Reuters, “‘Battlefield’ maker Electronic Arts to go private in record $55 billion leveraged buyout”, a consortium led by Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia’s PIF and Affinity Partners will take EA private in a $55B ACQUISITION that may reset ownership and investment patterns across the games industry. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/electronic-arts-go-private-55-billion-deal-with-pif-silver-lake-2025-09-29/)
According to Reuters, “Fed’s Hammack says US needs to maintain restrictive policy amid inflationary pressures” Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack urged keeping policy restrictive to drive inflation to the 2% goal, a hawkish signal that could delay Fed rate cuts and keep Treasury yields elevated. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/feds-hammack-says-us-needs-maintain-restrictive-policy-amid-inflationary-2025-09-29/)
According to AP, “Wall Street ticks higher as technology stocks lead the way” Markets ticked up as tech gains pushed indexes near records, while investors focus on Friday’s U.S. jobs report and a looming government shutdown—key risks that could alter Fed easing expectations. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/ba632513b0b9883a4972e91746e63883)
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