UK‑US Tech Deal
According to The Guardian, “US puts £31bn tech ‘prosperity deal’ with Britain on ice”, Washington has paused the £31bn INVESTMENT over digital‑tax and trade disputes, imperiling planned AI growth zones and major corporate pledges that had underpinned the deal. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/15/us-pauses-tech-prosperity-deal-britain-donald-trump-keir-starmer)
Federal Tech Hiring
According to Business Insider, “White House launches 2-year ‘Tech Force’ hiring for roughly 1,000 jobs that will pay $130,000 to $195,000”, the administration launched a two‑year program to place roughly 1,000 technologists in agencies to modernize systems and deploy AI, signaling large‑scale federal HIRING. [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/us-tech-force-jobs-salary-info-meta-nvidia-google-openai-2025-12)
Market Index Moves
Reuters reports “Bitcoin hoarder company Strategy remains in Nasdaq 100”, describing Nasdaq’s reshuffle and debate over whether crypto‑treasury firms belong in tech benchmarks; MSCI will review eligibility in January, highlighting market and regulatory risks tied to NASDAQ classification. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/bitcoin-hoarder-company-strategy-remains-nasdaq-100-2025-12-13/)
According to Reuters, “Williams says Fed policy in good position, sees inflation moderating in 2026” as New York Fed chief John Williams said recent rate cuts leave policy well placed to steer inflation down toward about 2.5% in 2026 while monitoring the cooling labor market and liquidity operations. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/williams-says-fed-policy-good-position-sees-inflation-moderating-2026-2025-12-15/)
According to Reuters, “Citi sets 2026 S&P 500 target at 7,700, expects AI to remain key theme”, Citi raised its year-end S&P 500 target to 7,700, citing stronger earnings and continued AI-driven investment adoption but warned that lofty valuations could drive greater volatility. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/citi-sets-2026-sp-500-target-7700-expects-ai-remain-key-theme-2025-12-15/)
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