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South Korea will invest $285M in AI, cybersecurity, and energy tech by 2031, aiming to drive innovation and industrial growth, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy.

Europe is committing €150 billion to AI investment, aiming to accelerate innovation, drive economic resilience, and strengthen strategic sovereignty across key industries.

Amazon is set to invest $100 billion in AI for 2025, surpassing last year’s $83 billion spend, as CEO Andy Jassy calls it a “once-in-a-lifetime” business opportunity.

The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% amid weak UK growth, signaling further reductions ahead as inflation slows and economic uncertainty persists.

Nvidia stock climbed 4% as Alphabet’s $75B capex plan reassured investors that AI spending remains strong despite concerns over China’s DeepSeek AI model.

China imposes new tariffs on U.S. goods, launches an antitrust probe into Google, and files a WTO complaint, escalating trade tensions after Trump’s latest tariff measures.

The Korean won hit a new yearly low, falling to 1,471.35 per dollar, as US tariffs and domestic political tensions increase economic uncertainty in South Korea.

Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico could drive up prices for gas, groceries, and cars, with experts warning of economic fallout and potential supply chain disruptions.

H&M shares dropped after missing Q4 sales estimates, though profit improved. CEO Daniel Ervér remains optimistic, citing early signs of recovery in the new fiscal year.

Nvidia fell 14% premarket as China’s DeepSeek launched a cost-efficient AI model, shaking global markets and raising concerns over U.S. dominance in AI infrastructure.