Market Jitters
According to Reuters, “Asian stocks cautiously higher as tech sector rattled by Oracle”, Oracle’s weak earnings and a 13% share drop sparked a tech sell-off that revived investor doubts over the profitability of heavy AI spending, pressuring chip and cloud names across markets — AI. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-wrapup-1-pix-2025-12-12/)
Big Tech Investment
According to TechCrunch, “Microsoft to invest $17.5B in India by 2029 as AI race accelerates”, Microsoft said the multi‑billion plan will fund new data centers, cloud capacity and skilling programs, intensifying competition in regional infrastructure and capacity for large models — INVESTMENT. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/microsoft-to-invest-17-5b-in-india-by-2029-as-ai-race-accelerates/)
Youth and AI Safety
According to TechCrunch, “Three in 10 U.S. teens use AI chatbots every day, but safety concerns are growing”, a Pew-based report shows high youth adoption alongside troubling incidents and lawsuits, prompting calls for stronger moderation, oversight and product safeguards — SAFETY. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/three-in-ten-u-s-teens-use-ai-chatbots-every-day-but-safety-concerns-are-growing/)
According to the Federal Reserve, “Implementation Note issued December 10, 2025”, the FOMC enacted a rate cut—lowering the federal funds target range to 3½–3¾% and trimming the interest on reserve balances—to ease policy and support the labor market. [Federal Reserve](https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20251210a1.htm)
According to Reuters, “Fed reappoints 11 regional bank presidents in unanimous vote”, the Board approved five-year reappointments for 11 regional presidents amid political scrutiny, a move that underscores tensions over Fed independence and governance. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/fed-regional-bank-presidents-reappointed-unanimous-vote-2025-12-11/)
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