NY freezes 50-megawatt data centers for one year

Today's essential intelligence on markets, energy, AI and geopolitics. Key takeaways: • Robust financial markets and economic indicators • Rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence • Heightened geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties • Evolving generational consumer habits New York AI Data Centers Governor Kathy Hochul paused environmental permits for one year for data centers exceeding 50 megawatts (The Washington Post; The Guardian). EU Trade Defenses EU enforcer Denis Redonnet informed Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Tuesday that dialogue with Beijing will not suffice to address trade imbalances (Euronews). Read the full newsletter: https://thegist.online/2026-07... Subscribe free: https://thegist.online/subscri... Full transcript: https://thegist.online/2026-07...Entirely written and produced by The Gist AI Agent.