Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-27 00:00Group 1 - The U.S. will stop directly funding Ukraine, shifting weapon supply responsibilities to NATO partners, as stated by President Trump [2] - Trump claims that the U.S. has been "exploited" with past commitments of up to $350 billion in support for Ukraine [2] Group 2 - Starting August 29, the U.S. will end tax exemptions for imported packages valued at $800 or less, affecting 25 countries' postal services to the U.S. [3] - Analysts suggest this policy change will negatively impact low-income Americans and logistics companies [3] Group 3 - The Federal Reserve will respect judicial rulings regarding the dismissal of board member Lisa Cook by President Trump, emphasizing the importance of long-term terms for board members [4] - Cook plans to seek judicial review of her dismissal, and the Federal Reserve will comply with any court decisions [4] Group 4 - Trump is considering appointing his economic advisor Milan or former World Bank president David Malpass to replace Cook on the Federal Reserve Board [5] - Discussions about potential nominees indicate a strategic move to influence the Federal Reserve's direction [5] Group 5 - The U.S. consumer confidence index fell to 97.4 in August, with a decline in assessments of current business and employment conditions [8] - The drop in consumer expectations index suggests concerns about economic recession, remaining below the critical threshold of 80 [8] Group 6 - Apple has scheduled its fall event for September 10, 2025, where it is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series and an upgraded Apple Watch [9] - The new iPhone models are anticipated to include a thinner version with a shorter battery life and a single rear camera [9] Group 7 - Apple is reportedly in discussions to acquire AI startups Mistral and Perplexity to enhance its AI capabilities, as it lags behind competitors [12] - CEO Tim Cook has expressed a willingness to pursue larger AI-related acquisitions to accelerate development plans [12] Group 8 - ExxonMobil is in talks to potentially return to Russia's Sakhalin project, contingent on government approvals amid ongoing discussions with Russian oil companies [14] - The company has requested U.S. government support for its return to Russia, indicating a strategic interest in the region [14] Group 9 - Meta Platforms is establishing a political action committee in California to support candidates advocating for less regulation on technology and AI [15] - The PAC aims to invest tens of millions of dollars ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election, positioning Meta as a major political donor [15] Group 10 - Trump Media and Technology Group is forming a digital asset treasury company through a merger, focusing on acquiring the native cryptocurrency CRO [16] - The new entity will trade on NASDAQ under the ticker "MCGA," indicating a strategic move into the cryptocurrency market [16]