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Google’s Alphabet upsizes equity offering to $84.75 billion to meet high-density AI compute needs
Technology

Google’s Alphabet upsizes equity offering to $84.75 billion to meet high-density AI compute needs

Move signals strong investor appetite for tech giants expanding their AI infrastructure 

SpaceX IPO to value company at historic $1.77 trillion
Markets

SpaceX IPO to value company at historic $1.77 trillion

The company stated it will offer 555.6 million shares priced at $135 per share

Anthropic files for U.S. IPO amid rapid AI sector growth
Technology

Anthropic files for U.S. IPO amid rapid AI sector growth

The planned listing will serve as an early gauge of investor confidence in the artificial intelligence sector

Trump adjusts tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper derivatives up to 25 percent until end of 2027
Banking & Finance

Trump adjusts tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper derivatives up to 25 percent until end of 2027

Foreign companies can qualify for a lower 10 percent tariff to incentivize local domestic production

U.S. Treasury yields return to 5 percent for the first time since 2007
Banking & Finance

U.S. Treasury yields return to 5 percent for the first time since 2007

Investors sell off government debt as Middle East conflict fuels inflation concerns

Japan signs $2.2 billion loans for projects under $550 billion U.S. investment pledge
Asia

Japan signs $2.2 billion loans for projects under $550 billion U.S. investment pledge

The first three projects include an oil export facility ​in Texas, ​an industrial ⁠diamond plant and a natural gas-fired power plant 

U.S. national debt surpasses 100 percent of GDP, hits 100.2 percent in March as it echos WWII highs
Banking & Finance

U.S. national debt surpasses 100 percent of GDP, hits 100.2 percent in March as it echos WWII highs

Public debt $31.27 trillion exceeds annual GDP record borrowing inaction

U.S. to offer 92.5 million barrels SPR crude loans to calm oil spike
Energy

U.S. to offer 92.5 million barrels SPR crude loans to calm oil spike

IEA pact aims to ease biggest energy crisis as gasoline hits $4.30 record

U.S. Q1 2026 GDP grows 2 percent, beats forecasts amid inflation and global headwinds
Economy

U.S. Q1 2026 GDP grows 2 percent, beats forecasts amid inflation and global headwinds

GDP accelerates amid energy shock

U.S. inflation reaches 2-year high of 3.3 percent in March as gas price surge impacts broader economy
Economy

U.S. inflation reaches 2-year high of 3.3 percent in March as gas price surge impacts broader economy

Gasoline prices climbed 21.2 percent in March, marking record increase since 1967

U.S. Q4 GDP growth revised lower to 0.5 percent as investment weakens
Economy

U.S. Q4 GDP growth revised lower to 0.5 percent as investment weakens

The Commerce Department reported a step down from the prior 0.7 percent growth figure for the quarter

U.S. Federal Reserve minutes reveal policy split as officials weigh potential interest rate hikes
Economy

U.S. Federal Reserve minutes reveal policy split as officials weigh potential interest rate hikes

Fed officials forecast slower progress toward 2 percent inflation goal amid energy volatility

U.S. jobs see sharp rebound with 178,000 nonfarm payrolls added in March
Economy

U.S. jobs see sharp rebound with 178,000 nonfarm payrolls added in March

Unemployment falls to 4.3 percent as 396K drop out of labor force

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan AI infrastructure between 2026 and 2029, train 1 million developers by 2030
Asia

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan AI infrastructure between 2026 and 2029, train 1 million developers by 2030

One in five working-age Japanese use generative AI since 2024 boom 

Trump name to be given to Palm Beach International Airport as Florida governor signs new legislation
Miscellaneous

Trump name to be given to Palm Beach International Airport as Florida governor signs new legislation

FAA approval needed Before Palm Beach Airport officially becomes Trump Airport

U.S. approves emergency summer higher-ethanol gasoline sales to curb soaring fuel prices
Energy

U.S. approves emergency summer higher-ethanol gasoline sales to curb soaring fuel prices

Agriculture Secretary hails move as step toward American Energy Dominance supporting domestic biofuel demand

Tech leaders Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg named to Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Technology

Tech leaders Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg named to Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

The Council of Advisors on Science and Technology will be co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios

U.S. business activity growth falls to 11-month low in March, says S&P Global
Economy

U.S. business activity growth falls to 11-month low in March, says S&P Global

The S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing PMI rose from 51.6 in February to 52.4 in March

U.S. industrial production rises 1.4 percent in February on stronger manufacturing, mining output
Economy

U.S. industrial production rises 1.4 percent in February on stronger manufacturing, mining output

In February, manufacturing output rose 0.2 percent, while the index for mining grew 0.8 percent

U.S. trade deficit plummets to $54.5 billion as exports surge in January
Economy

U.S. trade deficit plummets to $54.5 billion as exports surge in January

Trade gap fell from a revised $72.9 billion in December 

South Korea to inject $350 billion into U.S. AI, quantum computing, semiconductors
Asia

South Korea to inject $350 billion into U.S. AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

Legislation completes major portion of trade agreement intended to mitigate U.S. tariff strains on Korean goods 

Fed 25‑bp cuts eyed Q3–Q4 as inflation, oil‑supply and geopolitical tensions push timeline to Sept–Dec
Economy

Fed 25‑bp cuts eyed Q3–Q4 as inflation, oil‑supply and geopolitical tensions push timeline to Sept–Dec

Cooling labor market could bring earlier Fed cuts, Goldman warns

U.S. stock futures slip following 0.3 percent rise in February Consumer Price Index
Economy

U.S. stock futures slip following 0.3 percent rise in February Consumer Price Index

CPI rose 2.4 percent annually while investors assessed the Fed outlook 

U.S. weekly jobless claims increase as unemployment stabilizes
Economy

U.S. weekly jobless claims increase as unemployment stabilizes

Initial filings for state unemployment benefits increased by 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 212,000 for the week ended February 21