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AI startup team analysing probability forecasts after Mantic raises $25 million in seed funding

Startups & Entrepreneurship · Sep 18, 2026

AI Startup Mantic Raises $25 Million After Its Forecasting System Beats Humans

London-based Mantic has raised $25 million after its AI forecasting system outperformed human competitors in a major prediction tournament, drawing interest from businesses, government agencies and financial firms.

Japanese yen and Tokyo financial markets after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high

Markets & Economy · Sep 18, 2026

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 31-Year High So Why Did the Yen Fall?

The Bank of Japan has raised its policy rate to 1.25%, its highest level in 31 years, as inflation risks increase. Yet the yen weakened after the decision, highlighting uncertainty over how quickly Japan will continue tightening monetary policy.