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Nvidia and automakers take centre stage at CES with big bets on AI and autonomy, while the dollar drifts as investors refocus on U.S. data and Fed easing. Meanwhile, a $400,000 Venezuela wager shines a light on the risks - and reach - of prediction markets.

Today’s recommended read: Trump offers US oil companies a poisoned chalice in Venezuela, Ron Bousso

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