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Global markets hit the brakes as AI euphoria cools and crypto stumbles

Global markets hit the brakes as AI euphoria cools and crypto stumbles

Global markets hit the brakes as AI euphoria cools and crypto stumbles What just happened On November 18, 2025, stock markets from London to New York and across Asia slipped into “risk‑off” mode. London’s FTSE 100 logged its biggest one‑day drop since April, while major U.S.

Berkshire’s Rare Tech Bet: Why Buffett’s Alphabet Buy Could Rewire the AI Investing Playbook

Berkshire’s Rare Tech Bet: Why Buffett’s Alphabet Buy Could Rewire the AI Investing Playbook

Berkshire’s Rare Tech Bet: Why Buffett’s Alphabet Buy Could Rewire the AI Investing Playbook What happened Alphabet’s share price jumped after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed it bought roughly 17.85 million shares of Google’s parent—an investment worth about $4.9 billion as of the prior close.

Bitcoin trips below $100,000 again — why “extreme fear” gripped crypto and what it means for the rest of us

Bitcoin trips below $100,000 again — why “extreme fear” gripped crypto and what it means for the rest of us

Bitcoin trips below $100,000 again — why “extreme fear” gripped crypto and what it means for the rest of us What just happened On November 15, 2025, bitcoin slid back under the psychologically important $100,000 level, and a popular sentiment gauge — the Crypto Fear & Greed Index — sank to

Japan’s ¥17 Trillion Stimulus Tease: How a Big-Spending Pivot Could Hit Your Bills, Your Job, and the AI Chip Race

Japan’s ¥17 Trillion Stimulus Tease: How a Big-Spending Pivot Could Hit Your Bills, Your Job, and the AI Chip Race

Japan’s ¥17 Trillion Stimulus Tease: How a Big-Spending Pivot Could Hit Your Bills, Your Job, and the AI Chip Race Japan is lining up a large new stimulus package—around ¥17 trillion (about US$110 billion)—in what would be the first major economic move of Prime Minister Sanae

Cash App’s new Moneybot brings AI into your wallet — and it may actually help you save

Cash App’s new Moneybot brings AI into your wallet — and it may actually help you save

Cash App’s new Moneybot brings AI into your wallet — and it may actually help you save What just happened Cash App unveiled “Moneybot,” an AI assistant that lives inside the app to answer questions like “How much did I spend on food this month?” and to nudge you toward

GM’s “Goodbye, China” Nudge: How a Quiet Supplier Memo Could Reshape the Global Car Business

GM’s “Goodbye, China” Nudge: How a Quiet Supplier Memo Could Reshape the Global Car Business

GM’s “Goodbye, China” Nudge: How a Quiet Supplier Memo Could Reshape the Global Car Business What happened — and why it’s a big deal On November 12, 2025, General Motors told several thousand suppliers to scrub Chinese-made parts and materials from their supply chains, with some facing an initial

Meta’s $3B bet on Amsterdam’s Nebius shows the AI compute land‑grab is going global

Meta’s $3B bet on Amsterdam’s Nebius shows the AI compute land‑grab is going global

Meta’s $3B bet on Amsterdam’s Nebius shows the AI compute land‑grab is going global What just happened (and why it matters) On November 11, 2025, Amsterdam-based Nebius Group said it inked a $3 billion, five‑year deal with Meta to deliver high‑performance AI infrastructure. The announcement

FTSE 100 Sets Record High as U.S. Shutdown Breakthrough Sends Markets Into “Risk-On” Mode

FTSE 100 Sets Record High as U.S. Shutdown Breakthrough Sends Markets Into “Risk-On” Mode

FTSE 100 Sets Record High as U.S. Shutdown Breakthrough Sends Markets Into “Risk-On” Mode London’s FTSE 100 closed at an all‑time high of 9,787.15 on Monday, November 10, 2025, briefly popping above 9,800 intraday, after progress in Washington toward ending the longest U.S.

Japan Mobility Show 2025 wraps with over a million visitors — why Tokyo’s future‑mobility fest matters far beyond Japan

Japan Mobility Show 2025 wraps with over a million visitors — why Tokyo’s future‑mobility fest matters far beyond Japan

Japan Mobility Show 2025 wraps with over a million visitors — why Tokyo’s future‑mobility fest matters far beyond Japan Tokyo just parked one of the world’s largest mobility gatherings. The Japan Mobility Show 2025 officially closed on November 9 after welcoming more than one million visitors and a

BYD’s giant China megafactory is bulking up fast — and it could reshape the global EV race

BYD’s giant China megafactory is bulking up fast — and it could reshape the global EV race

BYD’s giant China megafactory is bulking up fast — and it could reshape the global EV race The news in plain English On November 8, 2025, fresh reporting and satellite images showed BYD’s vast electric‑car complex in Zhengzhou, China has more than doubled in footprint to roughly 22.

EU weighs easing its landmark AI Act — what a one-year grace period could mean for the rest of us

EU weighs easing its landmark AI Act — what a one-year grace period could mean for the rest of us

EU weighs easing its landmark AI Act — what a one-year grace period could mean for the rest of us What just happened On November 7, 2025, multiple outlets reported that the European Commission is considering a “simplification” package that would soften parts of the EU’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act

OpenAI’s Sora hits Android with a bang: why half a million downloads in a day could rewrite video creation

OpenAI’s Sora hits Android with a bang: why half a million downloads in a day could rewrite video creation What just happened OpenAI’s AI video app, Sora, expanded to Android and promptly racked up an estimated 470,000 installs on its first day — a surge that signals mainstream

IBM’s “AI Era” Trim: Why Big Blue Is Cutting Thousands — And What It Signals For The Rest Of Us

IBM’s “AI Era” Trim: Why Big Blue Is Cutting Thousands — And What It Signals For The Rest Of Us

IBM’s “AI Era” Trim: Why Big Blue Is Cutting Thousands — And What It Signals For The Rest Of Us What happened (and how big is “thousands”)? On November 5, 2025, IBM said it will eliminate roles this quarter as part of a “routine” reshuffle to emphasize higher‑margin software

Europe eyes a new class of “mini EVs”: why the EU’s small‑car reboot could reshape city driving

Europe eyes a new class of “mini EVs”: why the EU’s small‑car reboot could reshape city driving

Europe eyes a new class of “mini EVs”: why the EU’s small‑car reboot could reshape city driving What happened — and why it’s causing a buzz On November 4, 2025, EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné said the European Commission plans to unveil in December a brand‑new regulatory

Eaton’s $9.5B bet on AI cooling: why a “chip-to-grid” power play matters for everyone

Eaton’s $9.5B bet on AI cooling: why a “chip-to-grid” power play matters for everyone

Eaton’s $9.5B bet on AI cooling: why a “chip-to-grid” power play matters for everyone The news in a nutshell On November 3, 2025, power‑management giant Eaton said it will buy Boyd Corporation’s thermal business for $9.5 billion, a move designed to bolt liquid‑cooling know‑

OPEC+ taps the brakes: a small December oil boost, then a Q1 pause — and what it means for your wallet

OPEC+ taps the brakes: a small December oil boost, then a Q1 pause — and what it means for your wallet

OPEC+ taps the brakes: a small December oil boost, then a Q1 pause — and what it means for your wallet What just happened On November 2, 2025, OPEC and its allies (the OPEC+ group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia) agreed to lift output by a modest 137,000 barrels

COP30’s money moment: the world wakes up to a $310 billion-a-year climate adaptation gap

COP30’s money moment: the world wakes up to a $310 billion-a-year climate adaptation gap

COP30’s money moment: the world wakes up to a $310 billion-a-year climate adaptation gap What just happened On November 1, a Reuters climate briefing set the stage for this month’s UN climate summit in Belém, Brazil (COP30). Beyond the usual parade of pledges, one number jumped out: the

Russia’s First Sovereign Yuan Bonds: A Panda Steps Into Global Finance

Russia’s First Sovereign Yuan Bonds: A Panda Steps Into Global Finance

Russia’s First Sovereign Yuan Bonds: A Panda Steps Into Global Finance What happened on October 31, 2025 Russia is preparing to sell its first-ever sovereign bonds denominated in China’s yuan, with the inaugural sale targeted for early December. Officials briefed investors on a plan for up to four

ECB hits pause: Why Europe held rates on October 30—and what it means for your money

ECB hits pause: Why Europe held rates on October 30—and what it means for your money

ECB hits pause: Why Europe held rates on October 30—and what it means for your money The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates unchanged on October 30, 2025, holding its key deposit rate at 2.00%. It was a widely expected pause that signaled policymakers think inflation is

Nvidia just crossed $5 trillion: what the world’s first five‑trillion‑dollar company says about the AI era

Nvidia just crossed $5 trillion: what the world’s first five‑trillion‑dollar company says about the AI era

Nvidia just crossed $5 trillion: what the world’s first five‑trillion‑dollar company says about the AI era What just happened (and why it’s a big deal) Nvidia became the first company in history to hit a $5 trillion market valuation on October 29, 2025, a milestone powered

China Just Downgraded EVs in Its 2026–2030 Plan — What That Means for the Global Auto Game

China Just Downgraded EVs in Its 2026–2030 Plan — What That Means for the Global Auto Game

China Just Downgraded EVs in Its 2026–2030 Plan — What That Means for the Global Auto Game The headline, in plain English On October 28, 2025, China left electric vehicles off the shortlist of “strategic industries” in its next Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) — a striking shift after more than a

Japan’s next‑gen “space truck” lifts off: JAXA’s HTV‑X1 launch refreshes ISS resupply

Japan’s next‑gen “space truck” lifts off: JAXA’s HTV‑X1 launch refreshes ISS resupply

Japan’s next‑gen “space truck” lifts off: JAXA’s HTV‑X1 launch refreshes ISS resupply What just happened — and why it matters On October 26, 2025, Japan’s space agency JAXA launched its new cargo spacecraft, HTV‑X1, atop the country’s most powerful H3 rocket from Tanegashima. The

Europe’s New “RESourceEU” Plan: Cutting China’s Grip on the Metals That Make Modern Life Work

Europe’s New “RESourceEU” Plan: Cutting China’s Grip on the Metals That Make Modern Life Work

Europe’s New “RESourceEU” Plan: Cutting China’s Grip on the Metals That Make Modern Life Work What happened: On October 25, 2025, the European Commission unveiled RESourceEU, a push to reduce Europe’s heavy reliance on China for critical raw materials like rare earths. These minerals—vital for EV

Scope Just Downgraded America’s Credit Rating — Why That Matters From Montreal to Mumbai

Scope Just Downgraded America’s Credit Rating — Why That Matters From Montreal to Mumbai What happened (and when) On October 24, 2025, European rating agency Scope cut the United States’ long‑term credit rating one notch to AA‑ from AA, while shifting the outlook to “stable.” The agency cited a

Europe’s Space Supergroup Takes Flight: Airbus, Leonardo and Thales Join Forces to Rival SpaceX

Europe’s Space Supergroup Takes Flight: Airbus, Leonardo and Thales Join Forces to Rival SpaceX

Europe’s Space Supergroup Takes Flight: Airbus, Leonardo and Thales Join Forces to Rival SpaceX In a move that could redraw the orbital map, Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their space businesses into a single European champion. The new company is slated to be