EU Tightens Tech Enforcement
According to the Financial Times, “EU readies tougher tech enforcement in 2026 as Trump warns of retaliation”, the bloc is ramping up enforcement of the DMA and DSA against U.S. platforms—COMPLIANCE concerns risk provoking transatlantic friction. ([ft.com](https://www.ft.com/content/ca6f3062-f286-4a13-b81d-6e2a35c91fdc)) [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/ca6f3062-f286-4a13-b81d-6e2a35c91fdc)
Apple’s 2026 Product Roadmap
According to Business Insider, “All the new products Apple is expected to reveal in 2026”, Apple is forecast to ship a foldable iPhone, a conversational Siri and new Macs, with AI features central to its strategy—AI will be a defining focus. ([businessinsider.com](https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-2026-expected-product-launches-2026-1)) [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-2026-expected-product-launches-2026-1)
CES 2026 Preview: Chips, Displays, AI
According to Engadget, “CES 2026: What to expect from tech’s biggest conference in January”, the show will spotlight Intel’s Panther Lake and other new chips, Micro RGB displays and AI-driven devices, with SPEED and inference workloads dominating demos. ([engadget.com](https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/ces-2026-everything-were-expecting-from-techs-biggest-conference-in-january-120000106.html/?utm_source=openai)) [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/ces-2026-everything-were-expecting-from-techs-biggest-conference-in-january-120000106.html)
Fed’s timing
According to Reuters, “Fed’s Paulson signals another rate cut could take a while” — Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said policy is still “a little restrictive” and any further rate cuts would likely be modest and come later in 2026 if inflation moderates. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/feds-paulson-signals-another-rate-cut-could-take-while-2026-01-03/)
Stocks start 2026
According to Reuters, “Dow closes higher on first day of 2026, still no Santa Claus rally” — the Dow and S&P snapped a four‑day losing streak led by chipmakers such as Nvidia and Intel, while big tech capped broader gains as markets watch Fed policy and possible tariff moves. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/us-stock-futures-make-positive-start-2026-risk-appetite-returns-after-recent-2026-01-02/)
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