1. US-India Weapons Deal and F-35 Stealth Jets: The United States announced plans to sell billions of dollars worth of weapons, including F-35 stealth jets, to India during President Trump's visit to the country. (aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/14/india-to-receive-billions-in-us-weapons-including-f-35-stealth-jets-trump?) 2. Tariffs and Reciprocal Trade Deals: President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on European Union products, aiming to reduce the US trade deficit. (cnbc.com/2025/02/13/trumps-tariffs-will-hit-these-european-union-products-hardest.html) 3. US Inflation Rises: Inflation in the US rose to 3% in January, the highest since 2012, prompting calls from Trump for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. (finance.yahoo.com/news/inflation-heats-3-trump-calls-154714318.html) 4. Bitcoin Price Predictions: Traders speculated that Bitcoin's price could reach $125,000 by June, based on options trading data. (cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-125k-prediction-options-trading-derive) 5. US-China Trade: Traders at China's export hub appeared to shrug off Trump's tariffs for now, indicating that the impact on trade between the two countries may not be as severe as initially anticipated. (nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000009982943/china-trump-tariff-yiwu.html)
1. Inflation Surge and Fed Rate Cuts: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported higher-than-expected inflation, leading to a decline in stock markets and a trimming of bets on interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair, stated that inflation is "close but not there" yet to trigger a rate cut. (Link:
Yahoo Finance
Fed rate cuts bets trimmed as Powell says
A hotter-than-expected inflation reading makes it much more likely that the Federal Reserve will keep rates on hold for the foreseeable future, rei...
) 2. New Tariffs by Trump Administration: President Trump announced new tariffs targeting countries that have high tariffs, including India. This move is aimed at making it easier for US companies to do business in these countries and to reduce the trade deficit. (Link:
The Times of India
India is very hard place to do business because of high tariffs: Trump over Musk and PM Modi's meeting | India News - The Times of India
India News: US President Donald Trump highlighted the difficulty of doing business in India due to high tariffs following Tesla CEO Elon Musk's mee...
) 3. Coinbase Earnings: Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange, reported a revenue of $2.3 billion in Q4 2024, surpassing analyst expectations. This is a significant increase from the previous quarter and highlights the growth of the cryptocurrency market. (Link:
Cointelegraph
Coinbase Q4 revenue surges 88% as Trump’s election boosts crypto prices
Coinbase posted a $1.29 billion net income and $2.3 billion revenue in Q4, comfortably beating industry estimates.
) 4. CVS Stock Rally: CVS Health Corporation's stock rallied after the company offered some investor assurance for 2025. CVS reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024. (Link: https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/cpi-report-today-inflation-stock-market-02-12-2025/card/cvs-offers-some-assurance-to-investors-for-2025-ECFcr9gsgCeqo03jHPzB) 5. Lyft Stock Slump: Ride-hailing company Lyft's stock tumbled after the company reported weak bookings and a weaker-than-expected financial outlook. This is a stark contrast to the company's strong performance in 2024. (Link: https://www.barrons.com/articles/lyft-earnings-stock-price-bc095bd2)
1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed as Health Secretary (Politics): RFK Jr. was confirmed as President Trump's Health and Human Services secretary, despite concerns over his stance on vaccines. [Link](
Fortune Well
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary | Fortune Well
Kennedy has earned a formidable following with his populist and sometimes extreme views on food, chemicals and vaccines.
) 2. Trump Administration's Approach to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency (Business): The Trump administration announced its intention to encourage, not hinder, U.S. leadership in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. [Link](
Fortune
The Trump admin will encourage—not hinder—U.S. leadership in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. We must seize the moment | Fortune
After years of uncertainty under Biden, the Trump admin promises clear, consistent regulations for digital assets.
) 3. Inflation Data and Bond Market (Economy): New inflation data caused bonds to rally, repairing some of the damage inflicted by the previous CPI. [Link](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-bonds-rise-hot-inflation-105941004.html) 4. Trump and Putin to Meet on Ukraine (World Events): Trump and Putin are set to meet and discuss Ukraine, raising questions about their relationship and the involvement of NATO allies. [Link](
Global News
Trump, Putin to meet on Ukraine. What’s their relationship like? - National | Globalnews.ca
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he would begin discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine.
)) 5. Tesla Workforce Reduction (Business): Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly planning to cut its workforce by 10%, as SpaceX dominates the space race. [Link](
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Reportedly Plans 10% Cut Of Workforce As SpaceX Dominates Space Race | ZeroHedge
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1. Trump-Putin Call Alarms Europe and Ukraine (Politics/World Events) - The call between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has caused concern in Europe and Ukraine, with some seeing it as a potential betrayal of Ukraine's sovereignty. (Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/13/trump-putin-call-europe-ukraine-reaction/) 2. Citi Warns Arabica Coffee Rally May Have Peaked (Business/Economy) - Citi has issued a warning that the recent rally in Arabica coffee prices may have peaked, citing concerns about demand destruction and oversupply. (Link:
Citi Warns Arabica Coffee Rally May Have Peaked As Demand Destruction Looms | ZeroHedge
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) 3. Elon Musk Wants to Tear Out Entire Federal Agencies (Business/Economy) - Elon Musk has expressed his desire to eliminate entire federal agencies, comparing them to weeds that need to be uprooted. (Link:
Fortune
Elon Musk wants to tear out entire federal agencies: ‘It’s like a weed. If you don’t remove the roots, the weed will grow back’ | Fortune
Musk said the action of “deleting” entire agencies is necessary to prevent future administrations from rehiring for what he believes are unnece...
) 4. Inflation Rises in U.S., Gas Prices and Food Prices Contribute (Business/Economy) - U.S. inflation increased in January, with rising gasoline and food prices contributing to the increase. Former President Donald Trump has blamed the current administration for the rise in prices. (Link:
Yahoo Finance
US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gasoline and rents rose, a disappointment for families and businesses struggling wi...
) 5. Tulsi Gabbard Appointed as DNI, Reactions from Hindu-Americans (Politics) - Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence by the Senate, and reactions from the Hindu-American community have been mixed. (Link:
The Times of India
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as DNI: How Hindu-Americans reacted to her nomination - The Times of India
US News: Tulsi Gabbard has been confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) of the United States, becoming the first Hindu to hold the...
)
1. Six men kidnap Chicago family, forcing $15M crypto transfer: Report - Summary: Six men allegedly kidnapped a Chicago family and forced them to transfer $15 million worth of cryptocurrency. - Link:
Cointelegraph
6 men kidnapped Chicago family, forcing $15M crypto transfer: Report
Six men have been charged for allegedly kidnapping a family of three and a nanny and forcing them to transfer $15 million worth of crypto.
 2. As Trump imposes ‘no exceptions’ tariffs, Asian allies hope for a reprieve - Summary: President Trump imposed tariffs on certain imports with no exceptions, causing concern among Asian allies who are hoping for a reprieve. - Link:
Al Jazeera
As Trump vows ‘no exceptions’ on tariffs, US allies hope to change his mind
Japan, South Korea and Australia are lobbying the mercurial US president for exemptions on tariffs.
 3. New coal power plant projects in China hit the highest level in nearly 10 years, report says - Summary: According to a report, China saw the highest number of new coal power plant projects in nearly a decade, despite global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. - Link: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/new-coal-power-plant-projects-china-hit-highest-118768881 4. IBM Stock Has 28% Upside, Says Analyst. Now Could Be the Time to Buy. - Summary: Analysts have suggested that IBM stock has 28% upside, and it could be a good time to invest. - Link: https://www.barrons.com/articles/ibm-stock-price-wall-street-buy-13923de9?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo 5. EU Sets Out $200 Billion AI Spending Plan in Bid to Catch Up With U.S., China - Summary: The European Union has announced a $200 billion spending plan for artificial intelligence, aiming to catch up with the U.S. and China in the field. - Link: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/eu-pledges-200-billion-in-ai-spending-in-bid-to-catch-up-with-u-s-china-7bf82ab5?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo
1. Donald Trump's Twitter Suspension Settlement: X, a social media company, is reportedly set to pay around $10 million to settle a lawsuit over former President Trump's Twitter suspension. (Link:
Engadget
X will pay ‘about $10 million’ to settle lawsuit over Donald Trump’s Twitter suspension
X has become the latest social media platform to reach a settlement with Donald Trump in a years-long legal battle over his 2021 social media suspe...
) 2. Super Bowl LIX MVP Controversy: Eagles defensive star Josh Sweat believes he should have been named Super Bowl MVP, while Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow also claims he had an MVP-caliber season despite a lingering wrist injury. (Link:
Fox News
Eagles defensive star Josh Sweat believes he ‘should’ve’ been named Super Bowl LIX MVP
Philadelphia Eagles defensive star Josh Sweat said he "should've" been named Super Bowl LIX MVP. The award went to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts a...
 and
Fox News
Bengals' Joe Burrow says he put up MVP-caliber season despite lingering wrist injury
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said during a recent appearance on Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" that his previous wrist injury still...
) 3. Natural Gas Price Forecast Hike: The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has increased its 2025 U.S. natural gas price forecast by 20% due to the impact of the Polar Vortex. (Link:
Polar Vortex Forces EIA To Hike 2025 US NatGas Price Forecast By 20% | ZeroHedge
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) 4. Federal Student Aid Data Access: A federal judge has temporarily blocked Doge, a cryptocurrency, from accessing federal student aid data due to concerns about student privacy. (Link:
Judge Temporarily Blocks DOGE From Accessing Federal Student Aid Data | ZeroHedge
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) 5. Inflation Data and Interest Rates: Hot inflation data has pushed back hopes of a rate cut, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinting that mortgage rates may remain elevated. (Link:
Barrons
Mortgage Rates May Remain Elevated, Powell Says
Mortgage rates may stay high for some time, Powell said, given that the central bank has limited control over long-term interest rates. Housing sho...
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1. Inflation Data Spooks Markets: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for January showed a larger-than-expected increase, causing stocks to slide and raising concerns about rising inflation. (Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as hot inflation data spooks markets - finance.yahoo.com) 2. South Carolina Abortion Ban Legal Scrutiny: The South Carolina abortion ban, which is based on detecting a fetal heartbeat, is facing legal challenges due to concerns about its definition of a heartbeat. (South Carolina abortion ban faces legal scrutiny over definition of 'heartbeat' - timesofindia.indiatimes.com) 3. Chevron Layoffs: Chevron announced plans to lay off up to 20% of its global workforce, citing challenges in the oil and gas industry. (Chevron to lay off up to 20% of workers. Why the Oil Industry Is Slimming Down. - barrons.com) 4. Trump-Putin Call: U.S. President Donald Trump had a "lengthy and highly productive" phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they discussed an immediate end to the conflict in Ukraine. (Trump Has "Lengthy & Highly Productive" Call With Putin To "Immediately" End The War - zerohedge.com) 5. Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated as Russia rejected territorial concessions and the U.S. ruled out Ukraine's pre-2014 borders and NATO membership. (US rules out pre-2014 borders and NATO membership for Ukraine - aljazeera.com)
1. Trump's visit to Washington and meeting with Modi: The friendly rapport between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may be tested during Modi's visit to Washington (ABC News: <https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/modi-trumps-friendly-rapport-tested-indian-prime-minister-118725551>) 2. Tesla's stock slide and Musk's appearance at the White House: Elon Musk appeared alongside Trump at the White House to discuss Dogecoin, admitting that mistakes will happen during major government reforms (Fortune: <https://fortune.com/2025/02/12/trump-musk-doge-mistakes-trust-transparency-gaza/>) 3. CVS Health's quarterly earnings report: CVS Health beat Q4 2024 earnings estimates, with revenues totaling $66.3 billion and profits of $1.92 per share (Finance Yahoo: <https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cvs-health-beats-quarterly-profit-113708443.html>) 4. SoftBank Group's quarterly loss: Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group reported a Q4 2024 loss of 277.7 billion yen due to weak performances in its Vision Fund business (WSJ: <https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/softbank-group-posts-quarterly-loss-on-weak-tech-funds-business-a316bebb?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo>) 5. India's inflation rate: India's inflation rate for January 2025 cooled to a lower-than-expected 4.31%, marking the third consecutive month of decline (CNBC: <https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/12/india-inflation-slows-for-a-third-straight-month-.html>)
1. Freed American hostage Marc Fogel lands in US after years in Russian captivity - Summary: American history teacher Marc Fogel was released by Russia and returned to the United States after serving a sentence on charges of drug smuggling. - Link:
Fox News
Freed American hostage Marc Fogel lands in US after years in Russian captivity
Marc Fogel, an American who had been detained in Russia since 2021, landed in the U.S. on Tuesday after his release from Russia following talks wit...
 2. Elon Musk and DOGE face legal action from EFF - Summary: The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE, seeking to block their access to federal employee data. - Link:
Engadget
EFF sues Elon Musk and DOGE to block their access to federal employee data
The Electronic Frontier Foundation, along with multiple federal employee unions, have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and the Department of Gover...
 3. Joe Biden's inauguration marks end of Trump's presidency - Summary: Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States, marking the end of Donald Trump's four-year term. - Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55512992 4. Goldman Sachs boosts Ethereum ETF holdings by 2,000% - Summary: Goldman Sachs increased its holdings in Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs by 2,000% and 150%, respectively, in Q4 2024. - Link:
Cointelegraph
Goldman Sachs boosts Ethereum ETF holdings by 2,000%, Bitcoin ETFs to $1.5B
Goldman Sachs kept buying spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in the fourth quarter of 2024 — increasing positions by 114% and 2,000%, respectively.
 5. Apple renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following Trump’s order - Summary: Apple changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in compliance with a request from former President Donald Trump. - Link:
The Times of India
Gulf of America: Apple renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following Trump’s order | World News - The Times of India
US News: Apple and Google have updated their maps to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, following an executive order by former Presi...
1. Trump's Plan to Acquire Greenland and Rename it "Red, White and Blueland": Georgia congressman is pushing for President Trump to acquire Greenland and rename it "Red, White and Blueland" (Fox News). Link:
Fox News
Georgia congressman moves to help Trump acquire Greenland and rename it 'Red, White and Blueland'
Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a bill on Tuesday called the "Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025," which would Americanize Greenland's name ...
 2. Israel's Threat to Break Gaza Ceasefire: Israel threatens to break the Gaza ceasefire if Hamas does not release hostages by Saturday (CBC). Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/netanyahu-israel-gaza-ceasefire-hostages-trump-1.7456304?cmp=rss 3. Trump's Budget Bill Standoff: A standoff over Trump's budget bill is fueling tension in the House GOP as leaders press forward (Fox News). Link:
Fox News
Trump budget bill standoff fuels tension in House GOP as leaders press forward
House Republican leaders are racing the clock and their Senate counterparts to advance President Donald Trump's agenda.
 4. Trump's Plan to Claim Gaza and Move Palestinians: Trump is pushing a plan to claim Gaza and move Palestinians, meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah (NPR). Link: https://www.npr.org/2025/02/11/nx-s1-5290248/trump-pushes-plan-to-claim-gaza-and-move-palestinians-in-meeting-with-jordans-king 5. Musk's Visit to the White House: Elon Musk visited the White House, discussing Dogecoin with President Trump (CNBC). Link:
CNBC
Musk says DOGE is 'what democracy is all about' during Oval Office visit
Musk, the world's richest person and the leader of Tesla, X and SpaceX, contributed more than $250 million to getting Trump elected.