Chip Tariff Pause
According to Reuters, “US delays announcement of China chip tariffs until 2027”, the administration postponed the measure to preserve negotiating leverage; the decision keeps TARIFFS off immediate semiconductors while talks over export controls proceed. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-impose-tariffs-chips-china-2025-12-23/)
AI Billionaire Gains
According to The Guardian, “AI boom adds more than half a trillion dollars to wealth of US tech barons in 2025”, soaring valuations concentrated fortunes and renewed debate over regulation as investors chase AI; watchers flag MARKET concentration and social risk. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/26/ai-boom-adds-more-than-half-a-trillion-dollars-to-wealth-of-us-tech-barons-in-2025)
Tech Debt Record
According to Reuters, “AI spending spree drives global tech debt issuance to record high”, companies issued unprecedented bonds to fund AI capacity expansion, raising questions about corporate DEBT levels and long-term financial sustainability. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/global-markets-tech-2025-12-22/)
Fed rate cut
According to Fox Business, “December FOMC: Fed cuts rates for third time this year amid economic uncertainty” the Fed on Dec. 10 trimmed the federal‑funds target to 3.50–3.75%, framing further easing as conditional on job and inflation data; rates. [Fox Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rate-decision-december-2025)
Stocks on track
According to MarketWatch, “Stocks are on track for a third straight year of stellar returns. Why a fourth isn’t out of the question.” U.S. equities have rallied into year‑end as AI mega‑caps lift the S&P, though strategists warn gains may moderate in 2026; stocks. [MarketWatch](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/stocks-are-on-track-for-a-third-straight-year-of-stellar-returns-why-a-fourth-isnt-out-of-the-question-d57a1422)
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