02-25-2026 | AI mega deals, rising confidence, and markets rebound shape today’s economic outlook.

COMPANIES. AMD seals 60 billion dollar AI chip deal with Meta. Advanced Micro Devices agreed to supply up to 60 billion dollars in artificial intelligence chips to Meta Platforms over five years. The agreement allows Meta to buy up to 10 percent of AMD. Shares of AMD jumped more than 6 percent in early trading. The deal strengthens AMD in the artificial intelligence race. THE ECONOMY. United States consumer confidence rises to 91 point 2. The Conference Board said its index increased 2 point 2 points in February to 91 point 2. The expectations index improved while the present situation index declined. More consumers said jobs are hard to get. Inflation remains a top concern. The data shows mixed momentum for the United States economy. POLITICS. Trump outlines priorities in State of the Union. President Donald Trump addressed Congress and detailed plans on immigration trade and economic policy. Lawmakers reacted along party lines and Senate Democrats criticized the approach to sanctions on Russia. MARKETS. Wall Street rebounds led by technology. The Dow rose 0 point 76 percent. The S and P 500 gained 0 point 77 percent. The Nasdaq advanced 1 point 05 percent.