Samsung unveils Galaxy S26
According to AP, “Samsung rolls out more AI, new privacy shield mode with the new Galaxy S26 lineup”, the new phones pack deeper AI tools and a PRIVACY Display on the Ultra, with price hikes and availability set for March 11. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/b23e8c9c51c2d09e772fe8709b867ca7)) [AP](https://apnews.com/article/samsung-galaxy-s26-artificial-intelligence-b23e8c9c51c2d09e772fe8709b867ca7)
Nvidia earnings in focus
According to Reuters, “Options traders price Nvidia’s smallest post‑earnings swing in three years”, markets are braced for results that could recalibrate the AI chip story as MARKET caution keeps implied moves unusually muted. ([investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/options-traders-price-nvidias-smallest-postearnings-swing-in-three-years-4523661?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/options-traders-price-nvidias-smallest-postearnings-swing-in-three-years-4523661)
India courts AI investment
According to AP, “Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit”, the prime minister pushed a MANAV vision, secured multinational commitments and framed AI as a route to GLOBAL inclusion. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/67c2b5a37f98e0a6ebb81136e0287969)) [AP](https://apnews.com/article/india-ai-summit-modi-artificial-intelligence-67c2b5a37f98e0a6ebb81136e0287969)
Inflation cooling
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – JANUARY 2026,” the CPI rose 0.2% in January and 2.4% year‑over‑year, signaling easing inflation pressures as shelter and food weighed on monthly gains. [BLS](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_02132026.htm)
Fed rates uncertainty
According to AP, “Fed’s Waller says rate cut in March is a ‘coin flip’ following a strong US jobs report,” Governor Christopher Waller said stronger payrolls make a March cut uncertain, tempering market hopes for imminent easing. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/728aa0b00b5d3291169cb807472332d6)
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