1. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Deal: After 15 months of conflict, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, releasing hostages and halting military operations. The deal was brokered by Egypt and the United Nations. (Link:
Negotiators Agree to Long-Awaited Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal for Gaza
The agreement, which must still be approved by the Israeli cabinet, incited joy in the Gaza Strip and Israel, even as some feared that it could fal...
) 2. TSMC Fourth-Quarter Results: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a 57% surge in net profit for the fourth quarter, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips. (Link:
CNBC
TSMC net profit hits record high as fourth-quarter results top expectations on robust AI chip demand
TSMC, the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, produces advanced processors for clients such as Nvidia and Apple and has benefited from the ...
) 3. SEC Files Appeal Against Ripple: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed an opening brief in its appeal against Ripple, the blockchain company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, in a long-running legal battle over the regulation of digital assets. (Link:
Cointelegraph
SEC files opening brief in its appeal against Ripple over XRP
The SEC has asked a US appeals court to overturn aspects of its case against Ripple Labs over XRP sales.
) 4. Biden's Farewell Address: In his farewell address, U.S. President Joe Biden criticized wealth inequality, oligarchy, and the "extreme" influence of money in politics. (Link:
Al Jazeera
Biden takes aim at oligarchs and extreme wealth in farewell address
US President Joe Biden said 'powerful forces' threatened to undo his climate policies as Trump prepares to take office.
) 5. Goldman Sachs Q4 Earnings: Goldman Sachs reported strong fourth-quarter earnings, with CEO David Solomon expressing caution over potential impacts of Trump's tariff and immigration policies. (Link:
Fortune
Goldman Sachs share price soars on Q4 earnings, but CEO sounds caution on Trump policies | Fortune
Goldman’s profit roughly doubled in Q4 thanks in large part to surging revenues from deal-making, underwriting, and trading.
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1. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire following 11 days of conflict. The deal includes a series of measures aimed at reducing tensions and improving living conditions in Gaza. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/15/whats-in-the-first-stage-of-the-israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal?traffic_source=rss) 2. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Cancellation: The game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been updated to remove the part about killing the Justice League. (
Gizmodo
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Undid the Part About Killing the Justice League
The final end of Rocksteady's ill-fated Suicide Squad game has come, and it's somehow even less satisfying than anyone could have expected.
) 3. Manhattan Traffic Drops After Congestion Toll: Traffic in Manhattan has decreased by 7.5% following the implementation of the city's congestion toll. (
Manhattan Traffic Drops 7.5 Percent After New York's Congestion Toll Takes Effect | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
) 4. Trump Tariff Threat and Canada's Retaliatory Measures: Canada is preparing to take retaliatory measures in response to potential tariffs from the United States under President Trump. (
Canada Readies Billions of Dollars in Retaliatory Moves to Trump Tariff Threat
The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close...
) 5. Google Faces Antitrust Probe: The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating Google for antitrust violations. (https://www.barrons.com/articles/google-alphabet-stock-antitrust-investigation-trump-772a4c8f?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)
1. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Deal: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have resulted in a provisional outline for a ceasefire in Gaza, according to various news sources. The agreement includes the release of hostages held by Hamas. (Link:
Middle East Crisis Updates: Gaza Cease-Fire to Start on Sunday, Mediator Says
The Israeli cabinet still has to ratify the deal, and some details remained unresolved. President Biden said hostages were to be released over 42 d...
) 2. US Consumer Prices: The US consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.4% in December, marking the largest gain in nine months. Underlying inflation has also slowed, with a core CPI increase of 0.3%. (Link:
Yahoo Finance
US consumer prices post largest gain in nine months; underlying inflation slowing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nine months in December amid higher costs for energy goods, pointing to still-e...
) 3. Bitcoin Price Surge: The price of Bitcoin is approaching the $100,000 mark, with the cryptocurrency experiencing a surge due to a dip in the US dollar. (Link:
Cointelegraph
Bitcoin price nears $100K as US dollar dips on CPI relief
Bitcoin gets a fresh shot at $100,000 thanks to BTC price relief following CPI data.
) 4. Elon Musk and SEC Lawsuit: The SEC has filed a lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk, alleging that he violated securities laws by making misleading tweets about taking Tesla private. (Link:
Global News
Elon Musk sued by SEC over Twitter stock purchases - National | Globalnews.ca
Elon Musk started amassing Twitter shares in early 2022, and by March of that year, he owned more than 5 per cent.
) 5. Nvidia and Trump: The Biden administration has proposed sales caps on computer chips, leading to concerns from Nvidia executives and the possible return of former President Trump. (Link:
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