Government-Intel Deal
According to Reuters, “Trump says Intel has agreed to deal for US to take 10% equity stake”, President Trump announced a proposed roughly 10% non‑voting government stake tied to CHIPS Act support, a move that could reshape semiconductor policy and markets while provoking debate over state involvement; the plan foregrounds EQUITY as the policy tool. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/trump-says-intel-has-agreed-deal-us-take-10-equity-stake-2025-08-22/)
Pixel 10 Launch
According to The Verge, “Google’s AI-stuffed Pixel 10 event”, Google unveiled the Pixel 10 lineup with Pro Res Zoom, Pixel Watch 4 and Gemini integration that bake generative and on‑device AI into flagship hardware; reviewers praised ambition but flagged mixed camera samples and repairability tradeoffs, with AI central to the product story. [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/the-vergecast/764217/vergecast-google-pixel-10-event)
Gemini for Government
According to GSA, “GSA, Google Announce Transformative ‘Gemini for Government’ OneGov Agreement”, the GSA and Google will offer Gemini models, agentic tools and cloud services to federal agencies at $0.47 per agency through 2026, fast‑tracking government AI use while raising oversight and security questions; GEMINI is now a formal procurement option. [GSA](https://www.gsa.gov/node/166591)
Fed framework shift
According to Reuters, “Fed’s Powell says monetary policy framework back on more traditional footing” Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks left a September rate cut possible while revising the Fed’s framework to re-emphasize inflation control and price stability. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/feds-powell-says-monetary-policy-framework-back-more-traditional-footing-2025-08-22/)
Market rally
According to The Associated Press, “Wall Street rallies and the Dow soars 800 points on hopes for lower interest rates” stocks jumped as investors priced higher odds of near-term cuts, fueling a broad market rally led by cyclicals and small caps. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/2fcc29096ecaec4fff8fa555e4fda967)
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