Amazon is suing Perplexity AI in a case that could redefine how artificial intelligence interacts with e-commerce data. Meanwhile, Toyota reports a 7% profit dip amid tariff tensions, and Bitcoin slides below $102,000, erasing billions from the crypto market. In brighter news, the UAE leads a $29B M&A boom, solidifying its position as the Middle East’s premier business hub. From AI disruption to market resilience — this week’s Finance Pulse captures the forces shaping the global economy.



