The FTC has initiated an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, scrutinizing its software licensing and cloud practices amid allegations of market dominance abuse. In other news, Unusual Machines' stock surged following Donald Trump Jr.'s appointment to its advisory board, while Ikea reported a decline in profits due to price cuts. Additionally, South Korea unexpectedly cut interest rates to boost its economy, and U.S. consumer spending remains strong, although inflation progress has stalled.
