Apple Fall Event
According to Reuters, “Apple to hold fall event on September 9, new iPhones expected”, Apple will preview new devices and a sharpened focus on AI — AI is positioned as central to upcoming product and software updates. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/apple-hold-fall-event-september-9-new-iphones-expected-2025-08-26/)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/apple-hold-fall-event-september-9-new-iphones-expected-2025-08-26/)
Trade & Regulation
According to AP, “Trump vows retaliation against countries with digital rules targeting US tech”, the president threatened new TARIFFS and export curbs over digital taxes and regulations, raising immediate transatlantic policy risks for global platforms. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/e5c432f29d2d470eff3504d6409d73ab)) [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/e5c432f29d2d470eff3504d6409d73ab)
AI Market Shift
According to The Guardian, “Is the AI boom finally starting to slow down?”, reporting shows investor caution and company hiring pauses; the term AI captures a potential cooling of hype as markets reassess returns versus delivery. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/aug/25/artificial-intelligence-openai-tiktok)) [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/aug/25/artificial-intelligence-openai-tiktok)
According to Reuters, “Wall St futures slip as Trump attack on Fed’s Cook unnerves investors” — President Trump’s move to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook rattled markets, triggering a bond selloff and higher long-term Treasury yields as investors worry political pressure could undermine Fed independence. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/wall-st-futures-slip-trump-attack-feds-cook-unnerves-investors-2025-08-26/)
According to CNBC, “S&P 500 closes higher as Nvidia gains, traders shake off Trump’s latest Fed salvo” — Stocks closed higher as traders looked past the Fed turmoil, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq while focusing on Nvidia earnings and upcoming inflation data. [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/08/25/stock-market-today-live-updates.html)
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