US equity futures waver ahead of retail sales data following tech stocks pushing the S&P 500 near a record high. Alphabet kicks off its global bond spree with sterling and Swiss franc-denominated bonds for the first time, including a 100-year note that marks a significant financing move for the tech giant seeking diversification beyond traditional dollar-denominated debt structures.

TSMC posts a 37% jump in revenue for January, reflecting strong semiconductor demand despite market volatility concerns. Seema Shah of Principal Asset Management discusses how AI continues to disrupt traditional stock valuations as investors grapple with the balance between technological innovation and sustainable growth metrics in an increasingly digital economy.

Munich Security Council Chair Wolfgang Ischinger joins ahead of the conference set to begin on Friday, with discussions likely to focus on global economic stability and market interconnectivity across geopolitical boundaries. The correction regarding the interview being non-exclusive suggests increased scrutiny on media partnerships in the financial news space as transparency becomes a key concern.