U.S. states move to curb AI-driven pricing as white house considers preemption
Lawmakers across 19 states propose limits on algorithmic collusion and use of competitor data to protect consumers from inflated costs
China’s surging Indonesian crude imports mask Iranian shipments, traders say
Customs data show imports exceeding Indonesia’s production as trans-shipments from Malaysia continue amid scrutiny
India and Afghanistan to launch air cargo services to boost trade
Kabul-Delhi and Kabul-Amritsar air freight corridors activated as both countries seek to recalibrate ties amid border tensions with Pakistan
US clears $1 billion Nvidia chip sales to Gulf state–backed AI firms
Washington reverses earlier restrictions, approves up to 35,000 advanced chips sale to Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN and UAE’ s G42 under strict security conditions
Oil extends decline on possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Brent crude futures fall 71 cents, or 1.12%, to $62.67; US WTI crude drop 71 cents, or 1.20% to $58.29 a barrel
Stocks crumble as US jobs fail to clear Fed outlook, tech hammered
Nikkei slumps 1.8%, South Korea plunges over 3%; Dollar scales new peaks on yen, Aussie, kiwi
Dollar set for weekly gain as Fed cut bets recede; yen intervention eyed
Mixed US jobs report diminishes December Fed cut bets; Dollar on track for best week in over a month
Aramco signs 17 deals with US firms worth $30 billion during Saudi crown prince’s visit
Agreements cover LNG, financial services and advanced manufacturing as Riyadh deepens economic ties with US
Stocks soar as Nvidia earnings ease AI valuation fears, jobs data in view
Nikkei surges 4.2%, Kospi gains 3.3%, S&P futures up 1.2%; Nvidia up 5.1% after-hours after forecasting revenue well above estimates
Nvidia’s strong forecast calms AI bubble jitters, for now
61% of revenue came from four major customers; Shares rise 5% in extended trading after forecast
Gold dips as dollar gains, traders dial back US rate-cut bets
Spot gold slips 0.1% to $4,077.82 as U.S. futures ease 0.2% to $4,076.50
Trump’s semiconductor tariff plan likely delayed, officials say
White House says Trump is committed to boosting domestic manufacturing
Oil edges up as US peace push may add to oversupply, though stockpile pull lends support
Brent, WTI up marginally after 2% drops in prior session; US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine eases supply concern
World’s richest nations are pulling back from global development efforts, study show
Sweden, Germany, Norway rank top in index published by CGD; U.S. slips two places to 28 with Trump policy shift not yet accounted for
Asian markets stall as investors turn cautious ahead of Nvidia earnings amid AI valuation concerns
U.S. futures trade either side of flat; JGBs under pressure ahead of 20-year auction; Nvidia earnings due after market close
