2026-02-08 16:00 UTC | ⛏️ 935595

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1. Trump nominates Kevin Warsh Fed Chair
-- President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as next Fed Chair, sparking market uncertainty over hawkish policy shift.
-- Could tighten global financial conditions, impact emerging markets and dollar liquidity.

2. Russia launches major Ukraine strikes
-- Russian drones and missiles hit Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, killing civilians and prompting Ukraine power outages.
-- Escalates infrastructure war, risks broader NATO involvement per expert assessments.

3. US downs Iranian drone, Hormuz tensions
-- US F-35 shot down Iranian drone near USS Abraham Lincoln; IRGC gunboats tried seizing US tanker in Strait.
-- Heightens Middle East crisis, threatens oil shipping routes amid buildup.

4. Apple partners Google on AI models
-- Apple to base next Foundation Models on Google's Gemini for improved Siri capabilities.
-- Accelerates AI integration in consumer devices via big tech collaboration.

5. Bitcoin drops below $77,000
-- BTC fell under $77k on macro headwinds, ETF outflows, liquidations after 16% single-day plunge.
-- Signals crypto volatility amid Fed policy shifts and risk-off markets.