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1. Fed Minutes Reveal Rate Hike Debate
-- Officials split on cuts vs. hikes if inflation persists above target, per January 27-28 meeting released Wednesday.
-- Signals uncertain monetary policy amid stabilizing labor market and tariff costs, impacting borrowing and markets.

2. Oil Surges on US-Iran Conflict Fears
-- WTI hits $66.43 (+1.9%), Brent $71.66 (+1.9%) six-month highs amid US military buildup and Trump nuclear deadline.
-- Risks major supply disruption from region producing third of global oil, hiking gasoline prices and inflation.

3. Warren Opposes Crypto Bailouts
-- Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges Treasury and Fed to reject taxpayer-funded Bitcoin stabilization.
-- Could limit government support for volatile crypto sector amid recent Bitcoin selloff.

4. Altman Addresses AI at India Summit
-- Sam Altman warns of dictators using AI; awkward stage moment with Anthropic's Dario Amodei.
-- Highlights AI rivalry, safety debates, and global policy risks for superintelligence development.