Markets, AI Lead Year‑End Rally
According to Reuters, “Wall Street drops on tech, set to see annual gains”, investor enthusiasm for AI helped push Nvidia to a $5 trillion valuation — the market takeaway is clear: AI. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/us-stock-futures-inch-down-thin-trading-wall-street-eyes-yearly-gains-2025-12-31/?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/us-stock-futures-inch-down-thin-trading-wall-street-eyes-yearly-gains-2025-12-31/)
SoftBank Finalizes $40B OpenAI Bet
According to Reuters, “SoftBank has completed its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, source says”, the move cements a huge INVESTMENT that will accelerate OpenAI’s infrastructure and growth plans. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/softbank-has-fully-funded-its-40-billion-investment-openai-cnbc-reports-2025-12-30/?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/softbank-has-fully-funded-its-40-billion-investment-openai-cnbc-reports-2025-12-30/)
TikTok U.S. Sale Nears Close
According to The Verge, “The TikTok US sale is finally happening”, the planned divestiture would place U.S. operations under new owners with tighter DATA controls and a January closing window. ([theverge.com](https://www.theverge.com/news/847858/tiktok-sale-deal-memo-january-close?utm_source=openai)) [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/news/847858/tiktok-sale-deal-memo-january-close)
Year-end markets
According to Reuters, “Wall Street drops on tech, set to see annual gains” as light Dec. 31 trading trimmed tech names but left major indexes on track for double-digit 2025 returns driven by AI—S&P 500 up about 17% for the year. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/us-stock-futures-inch-down-thin-trading-wall-street-eyes-yearly-gains-2025-12-31/)
Fed policy update
According to the Federal Reserve, “Implementation Note issued December 10, 2025” the Fed adjusted operational tools and set a federal funds target range of 3.50–3.75%, cutting the rate on reserve balances to ease policy and support growth (keyword: rates). [Federal Reserve](https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20251210a1.htm)
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