China approves Nvidia H200 imports
According to Reuters, “China gives nod to ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent to buy Nvidia’s H200 chips – sources”, Beijing cleared ~400,000 H200 GPUs for major platforms, shifting compute access and geopolitical balance — an AI game‑changer. [Reuters](https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-china-gives-green-light-034730976.html)
Amazon confirms 16,000 corporate job cuts
According to Amazon, “Update on our organization”, the company will cut about 16,000 corporate roles to “reduce layers” and redirect resources toward strategic bets including AI; most US staff get 90 days to seek internal roles. LAYOFFS reshape the corporate landscape. [Amazon](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/amazon-layoffs-corporate-jan-2026)
Google explores publisher opt‑out for AI Overviews
According to Reuters, “UK pushes Google to allow sites to opt out of AI Overviews”, Google said it is “exploring updates” to let sites opt out of Search generative AI features as regulators press for publisher protections; PUBLISHERS’ rights are central. [Reuters](https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/uk-regulator-proposes-changes-google-102256846.html)
Fed holds rates steady
According to Reuters, “Fed holds rates steady, sees ’elevated’ inflation and stabilizing job market”—the FOMC voted 10–2 to keep the federal funds target at 3.50%–3.75%, citing persistent inflation and mixed labor data; keyword: interest rates. [Reuters](https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/fed-holds-rates-steady-sees-elevated-inflation-and-stabilizing-job-market-4471057)
S&P 500 hits 7,000
According to Reuters, “S&P 500 crosses 7,000 points for the first time, lifted by AI optimism”—the benchmark briefly pierced 7,000 as chip and mega‑cap tech gains and AI optimism led the rally ahead of Big Tech earnings; keyword: S&P 500. [Reuters](https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/sp-500-crosses-7000-points-for-the-first-time-lifted-by-ai-optimism-4470529)
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