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Japanese yen hits nearly 40-year low at 163 per U.S. dollar as Tokyo signals intervention, BOJ hints at rate hike

Tokyo said it was prepared to take decisive action against excessive currency movements

Trump tariffs could hit 60 economies as 10 percent global levy expires

The administration is considering duties of up to 12.5 percent under a forced-labor trade investigation 

Manchester United stadium regeneration could add $9.8 billion annually, create 92,000 jobs

The wider Old Trafford plan could deliver more than 17,000 homes and attract an additional 1.8 million visitors annually

India-U.K. trade deal takes effect with duties removed on 96.8 percent of U.K. tariff lines

The agreement expands goods, services and professional mobility across both markets.

World Bank keeps China GDP growth forecast at 4.4 percent for 2026 as AI investment supports economy

The economy remains resilient despite global energy and external risks

South Korea to invest over $517 billion in new semiconductor production base

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will jointly invest 800 trillion won to build two advanced semiconductor fabrication plants each

ECB keeps cautious stance as Lagarde signals limited room for more rate hikes

Policymakers remain focused on inflation while supporting economic growth 

Europe’s climate damage costs hit $941.7 billion as fiscal risks grow

A new report highlights the rising economic burden of extreme weather across the EU 

Apple partners with Intel to design and manufacture chips in U.S., says Trump

The partnership is expected to help Apple broaden its manufacturing network as it looks to secure additional chipmaking capacity

France to invest $760 million in AI expansion, sovereign government tools under France 2030 plan

New initiatives include a secure AI assistant for public servants and national data platforms

World Bank and Japan launch $20 million initiative, finalize new framework to secure supply chains, critical minerals

New platforms extend existing partnerships of Japan with the World Bank Group on critical minerals

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

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

ECB Lagarde rejects eurozone stagflation fears despite rising growth, inflation risks

Baseline forecasts 0.9 percent 2026 expansion rates steady amid oil shock divergence

Canada to launch first sovereign wealth fund with $18.32 billion seed capital

Canada Strong Fund will invest in major national projects with private sector partners

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

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

EU and Australia reach trade deal to eliminate up to 99 percent of tariffs, secure critical mineral supplies

Deal grants EU enhanced access to Australian critical minerals like lithium manganese and aluminum

Central African Republic launches first fully digitalized Ministry

The platform was developed in partnership with the Central African technology firm EDEN TiiiT

Germany and India sign strategic AI Pact at New Delhi Summit to drive economic growth

The pact fosters joint initiatives in industry energy healthcare and agriculture to integrate AI economically

U.S. and Taiwan finalize trade deal with 15 percent tariff, $500 billion in semiconductor and AI investments

Agreement exempts more than 2,000 export items from reciprocal tariffs, cutting average duty to 12.33 percent 

Alibaba showcases AI-powered “Intelligent Olympics” Vision at Milano Cortina 2026

AWI transforms one of Milan’s most iconic public spaces into a living showcase of how digital innovation can intersect with culture, commerce, and sport