02-10-2026 | Global markets shift as Alphabet seeks new funding, Washington debates security budgets, and AI hardware demand grows.

COMPANIES. ALPHABET TAPS EUROPEAN DEBT MARKETS. Alphabet launched a MULTI TRANCHE bond sale in SWISS FRANCS, its FIRST issuance in that currency. The deal follows a recent large bond transaction in the UNITED STATES and expands the company’s funding beyond the dollar market. Investors focused on demand for HIGH GRADE corporate debt amid global interest rate uncertainty. The move strengthens Alphabet’s liquidity and diversifies long term financing. POLITICS. UNITED STATES FACES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DEADLINE. Lawmakers and the White House exchanged proposals as Congress works to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security. The deadline is approaching and failure to pass a bill could trigger a PARTIAL FUNDING LAPSE. Negotiations focus on budget levels and immigration related provisions, keeping political risk elevated in Washington. MARKETS. RISK OFF HITS TECH AND CRYPTO. SOFTWARE stocks moved lower as investors reduced exposure ahead of key economic data. In digital assets, BITCOIN fell below SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS during intraday trading. The pullback reflects caution around VALUATIONS and short term volatility. INNOVATION. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MEMORY TALKS AT THE TOP. SK GROUP CHAIRMAN Chey Tae won met NVIDIA chief executive Jensen Huang in the United States. Discussions focused on HIGH BANDWIDTH MEMORY and artificial intelligence chips, highlighting pressure to scale hardware supply for DATA CENTERS worldwide.