Tesla’s Big Pivot
According to the Financial Times, “FirstFT: Tesla accelerates AI pivot”, Tesla will halt Model S/X production and convert Fremont to make Optimus ROBOTS while committing billions more to AI after revenue weakness. [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/dd0dad69-3c4b-4f76-a14f-dc91083874a4)
Chrome Gets Agentic AI
According to The Verge, “Google adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse’ to Chrome”, Google rolled a Gemini side panel and an “auto browse” agent that can research, fill forms and act across services, pushing AGENTIC browsing toward mainstream use. [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/news/869731/google-gemini-ai-chrome-auto-browse)
Amazon’s Mass Layoffs
According to AP, “Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs”, the company said staff will get internal-search windows and severance as it cites AI-driven efficiency and cost control — a sign of rising AUTOMATION pressure. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/74387fae2313ff7b0b1e638c00863443)
Fed pause on rates
According to the Federal Reserve, “Implementation Note issued January 28, 2026,” the FOMC voted to keep the federal funds target range at 3.50–3.75%, citing still‑elevated inflation and solid economic activity as it pauses further cuts. Keyword: interest rates. [Federal Reserve](https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20260128a1.htm)
Gold surge amid Fed pause
According to The Associated Press, “Microsoft yanks Wall Street lower as gold’s price swings sharply,” gold briefly rallied toward $5,600 per ounce as investors sought safe havens after the Fed paused cuts and equity volatility spiked. Keyword: gold. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-dollar-gold-fed-2a3715ff96ba5c10b97c49e04ad9f8ec)
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