Rising U.S. Treasury Yields Signal Market Challenges Ahead 
NVIDIA to Establish Asian Headquarters in Taiwan 
XRP Market Buzz: Investor Confidence Grows Amid SEC Developments and Whale Accumulation 
LA fires: Fast wildfires are more destructive and harder to contain 
TikTok's U.S. Operations May Be Sold to Elon Musk Amid Ban Threat 
Car dealers took secret fees for recommending finance – and consumers could be owed millions 
Joe Biden’s legacy: four successes and four failures 
How religion’s brand became unpopular in Canada 
EV Sales Surge in 2024 as China Leads, Europe Stabilizes 
Tech Stocks Resilient Amid Bond Market Pressure and AI Boom 
Justin Trudeau’s resignation creates a progressive void in Canada, part of a long-established cycle 
Could AI replace politicians? A philosopher maps out three possible futures 
EU Reassesses Big Tech Probes Under Digital Markets Act 
UniCredit Awaits Credit Agricole’s Decision on Amundi Contract by May 
Tech companies are turning to ‘synthetic data’ to train AI models – but there’s a hidden cost 
The European Commission is reevaluating its investigations into major U.S. tech companies, including Apple, Meta, and Google, according to a report by the Financial Times. This review coincides with appeals from the companies to the incoming Trump administration for more favorable regulatory conditions.
The EU may narrow or adjust the scope of ongoing probes under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulatory framework established to curb monopolistic practices, enforce stricter content moderation, and promote consumer-friendly policies. All cases initiated since March 2024 are under review, with potential fines and decisions on hold until the process concludes.
The EU has previously imposed hefty fines on tech giants like Apple and Google for violations of consumer laws. However, the current reassessment could signal a shift in regulatory intensity. This comes as U.S. tech CEOs are reportedly contributing to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, hinting at potential deregulation under his administration. Key areas of focus include online content moderation and artificial intelligence policies.
Trump is set to assume office on January 20, raising questions about how the regulatory landscape will evolve for global tech firms. The EU’s decision to review its probes could have far-reaching implications for both compliance strategies and market dynamics within the tech sector.
