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A French soldier has been killed in Iraq's Kurdistan region in an attack linked to pro-Iranian factions. The death marks France's first military casualty in the broader Middle East conflict following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
European forces are now directly affected by the widening conflict, raising questions about NATO allies' exposure and potential escalation risks.
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President Trump has lifted sanctions on Russian oil, drawing sharp criticism from EU leaders and Ukraine's President Zelensky. Officials warn the move could generate $10 billion for Russia, potentially funding its ongoing war in Ukraine.
Easing financial pressure on Russia may shift the balance of the conflict and strain US-EU relations over Ukraine policy.
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President Trump called on the UK, France, Japan, South Korea, and China to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks disrupted shipping through the vital waterway. The strait handles a significant share of global oil supply.
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could drive up global oil prices and strain international trade and energy markets.
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The US revised its Q4 GDP estimate down to 0.7% from 1.4%, citing government shutdown impacts on exports, spending, and investment. The GDP price index rose to 3.8%, signaling persistent inflation alongside slowing growth.
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Tesla will launch its Terafab in-house AI chip manufacturing project within seven days, per CEO Elon Musk. The initiative targets fifth-generation chips for autonomous driving systems, addressing gaps in supplier production capacity.
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Technology stocks continue to show signs of overvaluation despite a broader market correction, according to analyst Larry Berman. While other sectors have weakened, tech remains frothy. The pullback may offer entry points for investors holding cash on the sidelines.
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Eurozone industrial production dropped 1.5% in January, defying forecasts for growth, with output down 1.2% year-on-year. German factories are now running 9% below their 2021 peak, highlighting persistent manufacturing weakness across the bloc.
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Elon Musk has announced plans for a 7GW data center, five times the scale of xAI's existing Colossus facility. The project is intended to support large-scale AI development, with Tesla and xAI's Digital Optimus initiative set to begin within six months.
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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announced 14 of 19 peptides, including BPC-157 and Thymosin Alpha-1, will return to Category 1 status, allowing licensed compounding pharmacies to legally prepare them by prescription.
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U.S. job openings rose to 6.946 million in the latest JOLTS report, exceeding the 6.760 million forecast. The surprise signals a resilient labor market even as consumer sentiment slipped to 55.5 amid geopolitical tensions.
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