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AMD entered into a US$1 billion partnership with the US government in October last year for the development of supercomputers.
With the advance, AMD joined a select group of chipmakers that have reached a market valuation of more than US$1 trillion, amid increased demand for technologies used in artificial intelligence systems.
In October last year, the United States government announced a US$1 billion partnership with processor manufacturer AMD to develop supercomputers aimed at scientific research.
According to the statement at the time, the equipment will be used in research such as nuclear energy, cancer treatments and national security, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and AMD CEO Lisa Su told Reuters.
The objective would be to ensure that the country has supercomputers powerful enough to carry out increasingly complex scientific experiments, which require high data processing power.

The IBJR, the largest association of betting companies in Brazil, is experiencing a climate of dissatisfaction among its members due to the considered passive stance of the management of Carlos Lima, president since June. Sector representatives say that some considered creating a competing entity and met with the ANJL to evaluate the change, while the Lula government prepares tough measures against the sector, including the veto of online casinos known as the 'tigrinho game'.
The Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) reduced the Selic rate from 14% to 13.75% per year. The decision reflects the slowdown in economic activity and the loss of strength in inflation, although the BC remains cautious due to unanchored expectations.

Caixa Econômica Federal employees rejected the second proposal to renew the Collective Labor Agreement presented by the bank, maintaining the national strike that began on September 10. The main point of disagreement is the Saúde Caixa health plan, with a new contribution proposal of 3.7% of the base salary from 2027 and R$560 for direct dependents. The strike continues this Tuesday (22).

Butterball agreed to pay US$230,000 (R$1.25 million) to settle a discrimination lawsuit filed by the EEOC after dismissing an employee undergoing cancer treatment who missed chemotherapy sessions without her leave request being approved. In addition to compensation, the company must train HR teams and submit compliance reports for the next two years.
The financial market reduced expectations for the Selic rate at the end of 2026 from 13.75% to 13.50%, according to the Focus Bulletin. The revision reflects the prospect of monetary easing, while GDP forecasts suffered slight drops.

Investors monitor inflation data (IPCA-15) in Brazil and the expectation of a trade truce between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The market also reacts to the drop in oil prices and the adjustment of Bolsa Família.