Trade Tensions and Tariffs: The United…

  1. Trade Tensions and Tariffs: The United States announced tariffs on its allies Canada, Mexico, and China. In response, Canada announced retaliatory tariffs. This has led to market volatility and concerns about the impact on global trade and economic growth. (Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dollar-surges-stocks-set-fall-222512564.html)

    2. Grammy Awards: The 67th Grammy Awards took place, with winners including Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, and Justin Bieber. The event was marked by political statements and performances. (Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg0jg4n0z4o)

    3. Elon Musk and DOGE: Elon Musk's dogecoin (DOGE) gained attention when Musk announced that DOGE would be used for transactions by SpaceX and Tesla, and when it was reported that DOGE had access to classified USAID information. (Link: https://fortune.com/2025/02/02/elon-musk-doge-usaid-classified-info-security-chiefs-leave/)

    4. Venezuelan TPS: The United States announced it would end temporary protected status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans. This decision has sparked concerns about the potential impact on these individuals and their families. (Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/02/02/venezuela-tps-immigration-trump-noem/)

    5. Nvidia Stock Plunge: Nvidia's stock experienced a significant drop following the release of its earnings report, leading to concerns about the company's financial health and the broader tech sector. (Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidias-stock-just-did-something-200001326.html)