Group 1: SoftBank and Energy Investment - SoftBank Group is leading a consortium to invest in a $33.3 billion gas-fired power project in the U.S., involving major players like Panasonic, Murata Manufacturing, Mizuho Financial Group, and Goldman Sachs [2] - The project aims to provide electrical capacity for AI-focused data centers and is part of a broader $550 billion investment commitment from Japan to the U.S. to enhance economic security and infrastructure [3] Group 2: Digital Euro Development - The European Central Bank (ECB) is developing a Digital Euro with a transaction fee model intended to be lower than international card costs but potentially higher than some domestic payment schemes [4] - The Digital Euro will function as "digital cash" with offline transaction capabilities, and pilot programs are set to begin in 2027, with a full launch targeted for 2029 or 2030 [5] Group 3: Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Implications - The Kremlin supports China's rejection of U.S. allegations regarding a secret nuclear test, which has heightened diplomatic tensions following the expiration of the New START treaty [6][7] - The National Bank of Romania has maintained its key interest rate at 6.5% amid persistent inflation, forecasting a drop to 3.7% by the end of 2026, but warns that this does not account for potential impacts from extended gas price caps [10]