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World’s Top Central Bank Leaders Rally Behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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Junia Wells

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Venezuela Stocks Hit Record Highs After 130% Surge as Post Maduro Optimism Grips Markets

Economy

Fed Chair Powell Says Criminal Probe Is Political Pressure, Vows to Defend Central Bank Independence

Trade & Tariffs

Supreme Court Weighs Trump Tariffs as Markets Brace for a Pivotal Ruling

Personal Finance

Millions Risk Losing Health Coverage as Affordable Care Act Subsidies Expire

Early enrollment data shows sharp declines as premium costs surge, raising financial and political concerns ahead of the midterms

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Americans More Optimistic About Finances Despite Rising Job and Debt Concerns

New York Fed survey shows improved consumer outlook for 2026 even as delinquency and job-loss fears climb

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

RFK Jr. Unveils Overhauled U.S. Nutrition Guidelines Emphasizing Protein and Real Foods

New federal recommendations prioritize protein, full-fat dairy, and vegetables while limiting processed foods and added sugars

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Economy

World’s Top Central Bank Leaders Rally Behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell

ECB, Bank of England and other monetary authorities warn that political pressure on the Federal Reserve threatens global financial stability

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Oil Jumps Over 2% as Trump Halts Iran Talks and Signals Support for Protesters

Crude prices rally on geopolitical risk after the U.S. president cancels meetings with Tehran and warns of consequences amid escalating unrest

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Meta Slashes VR Teams and Shuts Studios as Zuckerberg Redirects Billions Toward AI

Reality Labs layoffs and studio closures highlight Meta’s retreat from the metaverse and an aggressive push into artificial intelligence and wearables

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Investing

Warren Buffett Searched for a Mega Deal as Berkshire Cash Hoard Hit Record High

Even in his final months as CEO, Buffett found few opportunities large enough to deploy $381.6 billion in liquidity at prices he deemed sensible

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Bitcoin Price Outlook for 2026 Splits Wall Street and Crypto Leaders

Forecasts range from deep pullbacks to explosive upside as volatility, regulation, and macro forces collide

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Warren Buffett Steps Aside After a 60-Year Run That Redefined Compounding

A 5.5 million percent return, near-20% annual gains, and a culture built to last leave Berkshire Hathaway facing its first true post-Buffett chapter

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

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Warren Buffett Searched for a Mega Deal as Berkshire Cash Hoard Hit Record High

Even in his final months as CEO, Buffett found few opportunities large enough to deploy $381.6 billion in liquidity at prices he deemed sensible

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

World’s Top Central Bank Leaders Rally Behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell

ECB, Bank of England and other monetary authorities warn that political pressure on the Federal Reserve threatens global financial stability

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Big Tech Turns to Energy Talent to Power AI Ambitions

Tech Giants Are Hiring Energy Experts and Acquiring Companies to Secure the Power Behind AI Growth

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Oil Jumps Over 2% as Trump Halts Iran Talks and Signals Support for Protesters

Crude prices rally on geopolitical risk after the U.S. president cancels meetings with Tehran and warns of consequences amid escalating unrest

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Trump’s Iran Tariff Threat Puts U.S.–China Trade Truce on Shaky Ground

A proposed 25% duty on Iran-linked trade risks reigniting tariff warfare, disrupting global energy flows, and undoing months of fragile diplomacy between Washington and Beijing

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Millions Risk Losing Health Coverage as Affordable Care Act Subsidies Expire

Early enrollment data shows sharp declines as premium costs surge, raising financial and political concerns ahead of the midterms

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Ford Broadens Bronco Performance Range With New RTR Variant Aimed at Enthusiasts

The upcoming Bronco RTR blends street-friendly power with off-road capability, positioning itself as a more accessible step toward the high-end Raptor

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Meta Slashes VR Teams and Shuts Studios as Zuckerberg Redirects Billions Toward AI

Reality Labs layoffs and studio closures highlight Meta’s retreat from the metaverse and an aggressive push into artificial intelligence and wearables

Contributor:

Junia Wells

South Korean Prosecutors Push for Capital Punishment in Former President Yoon Martial Law Case

Insurrection charges tied to the failed 2024 emergency decree put ex-leader at risk of the harshest sentence in decades

Contributor:

Junia Wells

China’s Trade Surplus Soars to Historic High Despite Sharp Drop in U.S. Shipments

Strong export momentum and rising imports push China’s annual surplus near $1.2 trillion, even as trade with the U.S. contracts under ongoing tariff pressures

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Japanese Shares Break New Records as Snap Election Speculation Fuels Market Rally

Investors pile into equities on expectations of a February vote, aggressive stimulus plans, and continued yen weakness

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Pivot Bio — The Startup Revolutionizing Sustainable Agriculture

How a U.S.-based agri-tech startup is replacing synthetic fertilizers with microbial solutions

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Holiday Retail Season Shows Solid but Unspectacular Growth as Early Results Roll In

Lululemon, Abercrombie, American Eagle, and other retailers report mixed performance as consumers navigate higher prices and stable spending

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Aldi Accelerates U.S. Expansion With 180 New Stores as Shoppers Across Incomes Hunt for Value

The German discount grocer aims to capture more of the U.S. grocery market with smaller stores, private-label focus, and strategic growth into 40 states

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

U.S. Action in Venezuela Redraws the Risk Map for Guyana’s Oil Boom

Trump’s intervention is easing pressure on a century-old territorial dispute just as Guyana cements its status as a global energy hotspot

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Meta Pushes Australia to Reconsider Under-16 Social Media Ban as Teen Workarounds Surge

Tech giant argues blanket restrictions are driving young users to unregulated platforms despite mass account removals

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Elizabeth Warren Warns Crypto in 401(k)s Could Undermine Retirement Security, Presses SEC for Safeguards

Senator challenges SEC Chair Paul Atkins on investor protection as Trump administration opens retirement plans to digital assets

Contributor:

Junia Wells

OpenAI Buys Health Tech Startup Torch in $60 Million Deal to Expand Medical AI Capabilities

Acquisition strengthens OpenAI’s push into healthcare as it builds tools to unify patient data and power next generation medical AI

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Trump Unveils Immediate 25% Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran

White House escalates economic pressure as protests intensify in Iran and legal scrutiny of U.S. tariffs looms

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Japan’s Nikkei Surges More Than 3% as Snap Election Speculation Lifts Investor Confidence

Asia markets climb as political clarity hopes in Japan outweigh geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Trump Says Microsoft Will Shield Consumers From Higher Power Bills as AI Data Centers Expand

White House pressures tech giants to absorb electricity costs tied to AI growth amid rising utility prices

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

SK Hynix Commits Nearly $13 Billion to Expand Chip Capacity as AI Memory Demand Accelerates

New advanced packaging plant in South Korea aims to ease memory shortages and strengthen leadership in high bandwidth memory

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Venezuela Stocks Hit Record Highs After 130% Surge as Post Maduro Optimism Grips Markets

Investors bet on sanctions relief, oil sector revival, and debt restructuring following a dramatic political shift

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

JPMorgan Chase Prepares to Unveil Fourth Quarter Results as Wall Street Watches Closely

Analysts expect strong earnings and solid revenue as investors look for signals on consumer health, dealmaking momentum, and the outlook for 2026

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Echodyne — The Startup Revolutionizing Radar Technology

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Americans More Optimistic About Finances Despite Rising Job and Debt Concerns

New York Fed survey shows improved consumer outlook for 2026 even as delinquency and job-loss fears climb

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Inside Bloom Energy’s Surge as AI Data Center Power Demand Ignites a Volatile Stock Rally

The fuel-cell specialist has become a frontline beneficiary of AI’s energy crunch, testing whether today’s optimism is growth—or a bubble

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Boeing Hits Seven-Year High in Jet Deliveries as Production Momentum Builds

Stabilized factories, regulatory confidence, and strong airline demand set the stage for a faster output ramp-up

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Google Pushes to Define the Future of AI Shopping With Universal Commerce Protocol

New open framework aims to standardize shopping agents as competition in AI-driven retail intensifies

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Walmart Expands AI-Powered Shopping With Google Gemini Integration

Retail giant bets on agent-led commerce to reshape how customers discover and buy products

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Allegiant Strikes $1.5 Billion Deal to Acquire Sun Country, Creating a Bigger U.S. Leisure Airline

Cash-and-stock merger aims to scale up budget travel as smaller carriers grapple with rising costs, crowded skies, and pressure from industry giants.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Fed Chair Powell Says Criminal Probe Is Political Pressure, Vows to Defend Central Bank Independence

Jerome Powell links DOJ investigation tied to Fed headquarters renovation to White House frustration over interest rates, triggering market jitters and bipartisan backlash.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Japan Weighs Snap Election as Ruling Party Moves to Dissolve Parliament

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s strong approval ratings prompt the Liberal Democratic Party to consider an early vote just months into her term.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Malaysia and Indonesia Shut Down Grok as AI Deepfake and Abuse Fears Escalate

Regulators move swiftly against Elon Musk’s chatbot, citing failures to prevent nonconsensual sexual content and child exploitation as global scrutiny of AI safeguards intensifies.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

China’s Tech Bet Falls Short as Property Slump and Trade Pressures Weigh on Growth

AI, robotics, and electric vehicles are expanding fast, but their scale remains too small to counter real estate losses, rising job risks, and growing exposure to global trade tensions.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Strait of Hormuz Risk Returns as U.S.–Iran Tensions Put Global Oil Flows on Edge

Markets brace for potential disruption at the world’s most critical energy chokepoint, with analysts warning of price shocks but downplaying the odds of a full shutdown.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Airalo — The Startup Disrupting Global Mobile Connectivity

How a Singapore-based startup turned eSIM technology into a borderless telecom business

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Trump’s Greenland Push Escalates U.S.–China Tensions in the Arctic

Washington’s renewed focus on Greenland’s strategic value rattles Beijing as competition over minerals, shipping routes, and polar influence intensifies

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Big Pharma Accelerates Biotech Dealmaking as a $170 Billion Patent Cliff Nears

Drugmakers rush to secure new pipelines as blockbuster patents expire, biotech valuations recover, and competition intensifies for the most promising assets.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Senate Moves to Rein In Trump’s Military Authority After Venezuela Operation

Bipartisan vote signals growing resistance in Congress to unilateral military action, following the U.S. strike that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

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