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New World, Vanke Debt Moves Shake Up China’s Property Sector

New World Development Co and China Vanke Co, two of the most closely watched distressed Chinese property names, are again forcing investors to reckon with the fallout from the country's real estate crisis.

Justin

Wall Street CEOs Warn Of Market Pullback From Rich Valuations

Wall Street chief executives said investors should brace for a equity market drawdown of more than 10% in the next 12 to 24 months, and that such a correction can be a positive development.

Justin

Vietnam–US Trade Agreement: Turning a 20% Tariff Into a Runway for High-Value Exports

The newly announced reciprocal trade agreement between Vietnam and the United States introduces a stable 20% countervailing tariff, offering both predictability and incentive for Vietnam to shift from quantity-based to value-driven exports..

Gerik

Vietnam’s Growth Outlook Upgraded: International Institutions Highlight Adaptability and Strategic Momentum

International financial institutions have raised Vietnam’s 2025 GDP forecast to as high as 7.9%, citing strong export recovery, robust FDI inflows, macroeconomic stability, and public investment momentum...

Gerik

AI Giants Power Wall Street Gains Amid Mixed Asian Market Performance

Asian markets opened with mixed sentiment following Wall Street’s modest rise driven by AI-driven optimism, particularly from Nvidia and Amazon. While some indices like the Hang Seng advanced...

Gerik

The Worst May Be Over For Europe’s Carmakers After Tough 2025

European carmakers are inching closer to a recovery next year after a series of profit warnings in 2025, with cost cuts and turnaround plans prompting analysts to raise earnings estimates.

Samantha Luan

Hegseth Says US Forces In South Korea Have Regional Flexibility

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that US forces stationed in South Korea remain primarily focused on deterring North Korea but acknowledged Washington retains "flexibility for regional contingencies," signaling potential roles beyond the Korean Peninsula amid rising tensions with China.

Samantha Luan

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FintechZoom.com Crypto Market Cap: 2020–2025 Deep Analysis & Investor Outlook

FintechZoom.com crypto market cap offers in-depth data and analysis on top cryptocurrencies from 2020 to 2025, exploring growth drivers, trends, and investor insights.

Winkelmann

Solo Mining Bitcoin in 2025: ROI & How Hard Is It Really?

Solo mining Bitcoin in 2025 is technically possible but extremely difficult. Learn about success rates, costs, profitability vs pool mining, and if it's worth trying.

Winkelmann

China Criticizes Dutch Seizure of Nexperia, Warns of Global Chip Supply Disruption

Beijing denounced the Dutch government's move to seize chipmaker Nexperia, calling it a unilateral act that destabilizes the global semiconductor supply chain and infringes on Chinese enterprise rights....

Gerik

Germany Faces Record Trade Deficit With China

Germany faces a record trade deficit of 87 billion euros ($101.46 billion) with China this year, according to a forecast by state-owned international economic promotion agency Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) seen by Reuters.

Winkelmann

South Korea Charts New Course with Historic AI Budget Surge and Defense Tech Push

President Lee Jae Myung has proposed South Korea’s largest-ever government budget, tripling AI investment to $6.9 billion and raising defense spending to reduce U.S. reliance...

Gerik

Trump Administration Partially Resumes SNAP Amid Shutdown, Sparks Legal and Operational Challenges

Amid the government shutdown, the Trump administration will provide only half of the usual food aid benefits for November, citing legal and logistical barriers, despite court orders demanding action...

Gerik

Malaysia-US Trade Deal Does Not Contradict Federal Constitution — PM

The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US contains no provisions that contradict the spirit or any articles of the Federal Constitution, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim asserted.

Samantha Luan

Aussie Mildly Lower After RBA Hold; Yen Firms On Fresh Verbal Intervention

Australian Dollar traded mildly lower after the RBA left its cash rate unchanged at 3.60%, a move fully expected by markets.

Samantha Luan

Japan Continues To Monitor FX With High Urgency, Finance Minister Says

Japan Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated on Tuesday the government would continue to monitor foreign exchange movements with a high sense of urgency as the yen hit fresh eight-month lows.

James Whitman

Governments Under Fiscal Pressure Target Pension Funds, Experts Warn of Rising Risks

As public finances tighten, governments are increasingly eyeing citizens’ pension savings as a source of domestic investment, prompting expert concerns about risk, diversification, and political interference...

Gerik

South Korea’s Lee Highlights AI In First Budget Speech

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung placed artificial intelligence at the heart of his administration's economic vision, pledging to transform the country's industries, public services and defense through aggressive AI investment and policy support.

Winkelmann

Gold Dips Below $4,000 After Fed Officials Push Back on Rate Cut Expectations

Gold prices slipped below $4,000 per ounce as three top Federal Reserve officials signaled caution about cutting interest rates in December....

Gerik

Starbucks Sells 60% Of China Unit To Boyu At $4 Billion Value

Starbucks Corp. agreed to sell a majority stake in its China business to private equity firm Boyu Capital at a $4 billion enterprise value in a bid to improve the coffee chain's flagging fortunes in the country.

Winkelmann

One Dead As Typhoon Kalmaegi Dumps Heavy Rains Over Central Philippines

One person was killed when Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines on Tuesday, the national disaster agency said, as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges forced tens of thousands to evacuate from their homes.

Samantha Luan

U.S. Government Shutdown Nears Record, Central Bank Officials Make Cautious Remarks

U.S. Government shutdown nears record; Goolsbee: No decision yet on December rate cut......

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Goldman, BofA See No Imminent Intervention Risk As Yen Nears 155

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Bank of America Corp. see little immediate risk of currency intervention in Japan, saying the usual triggers "have not yet been met" even as the yen approaches the closely watched 155-per-dollar level.

Justin

AI Drives Wall Street Gains While Broader Market Shows Signs of Weakness

U.S. stock markets climbed Monday on the back of blockbuster AI developments and Big Tech momentum, but underlying breadth was weak, with over 300 S&P 500 components declining...

Gerik

Asia Markets Diverge from Wall Street Gains Despite AI-Driven Optimism

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performance despite a tech-fueled rally on Wall Street, with investor attention shifting to regional monetary policy and localized economic headwinds....

Gerik

China Offers Cut-Rate Power to Tech Giants as AI Chip Ban Forces Domestic Shift

In response to U.S. restrictions on Nvidia AI chips, China is subsidizing energy costs for major domestic data centers by up to 50%, aiming to accelerate the development of homegrown AI capabilities through infrastructure support....

Gerik

South Korea’s Inflation Picks Up, Backing Case For BOK Rate Hold

South Korea's consumer inflation quickened in October as a weaker won lifted energy and food costs, reinforcing the case for the central bank to extend the pause in its monetary easing cycle as it seeks to cool a housing market rally.

Samantha Luan

Starbucks Sells 60% Stake In China Business In $4 Billion Deal

Starbucks said Monday it is forming a joint venture with Chinese investment firm Boyu Capital to operate Starbucks stores in China.

Winkelmann

China Aims To Revive Steelmaking Without Ordering Cuts To Supply

China is taking a measured approach to fixing its steel industry, improving the outlook for high-end companies but steering clear of ordering the cuts needed to decisively shrink supply.

Justin

Kazimir Urges ECB To Keep Guard Up On Lingering Inflation Risks

The European Central Bank must be alert to upside inflation risks and resist the temptation to fine-tune policy, according to Governing Council member Peter Kazimir.

Kevin Morgan

Peru Severs Ties With Mexico As Political Standoff Deepens

Peru broke off diplomatic relations with Mexico on Monday in the latest chapter of a years-long dispute stemming from Mexican support for left-wing politicians accused of plotting a 2022 coup in the South American nation.

Winkelmann

Reeves To Lay Groundwork For Tax Rises In ‘Candid’ Speech About Budget

Rachel Reeves will lay the groundwork for a tax-raising budget that could break Labour's election promise on income tax, in a major speech in which she will be "candid" about the tough choices ahead.

Samantha Luan

Fed's Miran Says Policy Too Restrictive, Goolsbee Focused On Inflation

In an appearance on the Bloomberg Surveillance television program, Fed Governor Stephen Miran restated the case for deep interest rate cuts that he has laid out since joining the central bank's Board of Governors in September, and expanded his rationale to argue that buoyant stock and corporate credit markets are no reason to think monetary policy is too loose.

Frederick Miles

US Travel Group Warns Congress Of Thanksgiving Chaos Amid Government Shutdown

A travel association has urged the U.S. Congress in a letter on Monday to reopen the federal government ahead of the Thanksgiving travel rush, as the shutdown stretches into its 34th day.

Justin

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Gives First Remarks Since Trump Moved To Fire Her

On Nov. 3, Fed Governor Lisa Cook made her first public remarks about the economy since the Trump firestorm began in late August.

Patricia Franklin

Oil Swings As OPEC+ Braces For Surplus With Pause

Oil was little changed Monday as traders weighed the OPEC+ alliance's plan to pause its output revival next quarter on anticipation demand will slow, while the market is seen headed for oversupply.

Isaac Bennett

Fed’s Daly Says She Backed Latest Rate Cut, Open To Another One In December

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Monday said she supported the U.S. central bank's interest rate cut last week, and will want to sift through incoming data to assess if another reduction in borrowing costs is warranted at the December 9-10 meeting.

Olivia Brooks

Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook Makes First Public Remarks Since Trump Said He Fired Her

Interest rates are in a good place to deal with persistently elevated inflation, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said Monday in her first public remarks since President Donald Trump said he had fired her.

Olivia Brooks

Gold Holds Near $4,000 After China Ends Tax Break for Retailers

Firms that are not members of the exchanges will be subject to the same change when they sell investment products including gold bars.

Manuel

S&P 500 Gains & Losses Today: Amazon Stock Jumps After OpenAI Deal; Kimberly-Clark Acquires Kenvue

Major U.S. equities indexes ended the first trading day of November mixed, kicking off a market week that will bring a wave of big-name quarterly reports.

Manuel

Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook Makes First Public Remarks Since Trump Said he Fired Her

Cook has voted to lower interest rates in the past two Fed meetings, but hadn’t commented publicly on the economy since before Trump said in August that he fired her

Manuel

China Seeks to Buy US Wheat for First Time in a Year After Truce

China hasn’t purchased any American wheat since early October last year, according to US Department of Agriculture data, and the inquiries come after the Asian nation resumed purchases of US soybeans last week.

Manuel

Why did Bitcoin’s Largest Buyers Suddenly Stop Accumulating?

Net institutional buying dips below mined supply, lessening Bitcoin's demand base as firms and ETFs face structural constraints amid tighter liquidity cycles.

Manuel

Nvidia Can Hit $8.5 Trillion on ‘Golden Wave’ of AI, Loop Says

Nvidia is projected to surge from its $5 trillion valuation toward $8.5 trillion as analysts see a new “Golden Wave” of AI demand, boosted by upcoming Blackwell chip shipments and massive customer investment.

Adam

Fed's Goolsbee Says he's Undecided About a December Interest Rate Cut

On the labor market side, Goolsbee said he sees stability in the unemployment rate, which stands at 4.3%, and other measures that are less affected by population changes or immigration policy.

Manuel

Big Tech's rising AI investments show market bubble 'still has a good ways to go'

Big Tech is boosting AI spending, implying the market still has room to rise despite bubble worries. Strong cloud growth supports optimism, though rising costs and depreciation may pressure profits later.

Adam

Trump Administration to Pay Reduced Food Aid Benefits Using Emergency Funds

SNAP benefits are paid out monthly to eligible Americans whose income is less than 130% of the federal poverty line, or $1,632 a month for a one-person household and $2,215 for a two-person household in many areas.

Manuel

Ukraine Sends Special Forces To Bolster Nearly 'Surrounded' Troops In Pokrovsk

Defense chief admits troops facing the "hardest" time there...

Devin

Spot gold trades near $4,030/oz after October ISM Manufacturing PMI falls to 48.7

Gold neared $4,030/oz after U.S. ISM manufacturing weakened to 48.7 in October. The data signaled faster contraction, mixed component trends, and ongoing economic uncertainty, boosting safe-haven demand for gold.

Adam

Oil Swings as OPEC+ Braces for Surplus With First Quarter Pause

Oil prices hovered as OPEC+ paused planned output increases amid expectations of slower demand and potential oversupply. Despite sanctions and supply disruptions, analysts still foresee a surplus even as some producers downplay glut risks.

Adam

Markets May Be Underpricing The Most Consequential Court Ruling Of The Year

We will soon find out if tariffs are unconstitutional.

Justin

Big Oil gets big boost from escalating economic war on Russia

Disruptions to Russian fuel exports and new Western sanctions have raised refining margins, giving major Western oil companies stronger profits.

Adam

Why the Goldman Sachs CEO isn’t buying the AI jobs freakout

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon argues AI won’t cause lasting mass job loss. While adoption is fast and disruptions likely, he believes the workforce will adapt and new jobs will emerge, despite short-term layoffs.

Adam

ECB Urges Caution On Synthetic SRTs In Securitization Overhaul

The European Central Bank, wary of lenders' over-reliance on synthetic risk transfers, is urging issuers to use other ways of securitizing assets.

Daniel Carter

Many mutual fund strategies are launching as ETFs: What it means for investors

More mutual fund strategies are becoming ETFs, offering lower fees, better tax efficiency, and clearer holdings for investors.

Adam

Gold price firmer as bulls stabilize the market

Gold and silver are slightly higher as bulls stabilize prices, but markets await new catalysts. China’s tax change may raise domestic gold costs, while U.S.–China trade de-escalation and OPEC+ output pause shape broader sentiment.

Adam

US Manufacturing Surveys Mixed In October; Prices Down, Production Up

"...lift the hood and the picture is not so healthy."

Devin

Ex-ISIS Envoy Who Killed Americans In Iraq To Be Hosted At White House This Month

President Donald Trump is set to host Syria's self-appointed interim leader later this month for talks in Washington, marking the first ever visit by a Syrian head of state to the US capitol.

Justin

Gold: 2-Week Slide Tests Market’s Faith in This Critical Support Zone

Gold has slipped for two weeks after losing momentum near $4,000, pressured by a stronger dollar, easing geopolitical risk, and slower Chinese buying. Holding the $4,000 support is now key to trend direction.

Adam

US Manufacturing Shrinks For Eighth Month On Sluggish Demand

US factory activity shrank in October for an eighth straight month, driven by a pullback in production and tepid demand.

Daniel Carter

Market navigator: week of 3 November 2025

US–China reached a temporary tariff and supply reprieve, while the US deepened partnerships with Japan and South Korea. Central banks diverged on policy, Chinese manufacturing weakened, and global markets showed gains but narrowing breadth and mixed momentum.

Adam

Twenty Years On: Did Joining the EU Make New Members Richer?

EU membership enjoys strong approval in new member states largely thanks to the economic firepower they have gained. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the GDP growth story in the new accession states since the bloc’s historic enlargement in 2004.

Warren Takunda

Trump Trade War: Can the S&P 500 Rally Survive Legal and Policy Risks?

The S&P 500 remains in a strong bullish trend, but its rally faces risk from Trump’s potential expanded tariff powers. A favorable Supreme Court ruling could raise corporate costs and weaken market confidence.

Adam

Fed's Miran Says He Can't Base Policy Stance On Buoyant Financial Markets

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said on Monday it is wrong to put too much emphasis on the strength of equity and corporate credit markets in assessing monetary policy that he feels remains too restrictive and is heightening the risk of a downturn.

Justin

Trump Says Nvidia’s Blackwell AI Chip Not For ’other People’

Nvidia's advanced Blackwell chip for artificial intelligence would not be available to "other people," U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday.

Winkelmann

US Dollar: Weekly Close Above 101.6 Could Redefine Greenback’s Path for Year Ahead

The dollar is strengthening as the Fed signals slower rate cuts and global peers remain weaker. Safe-haven demand and policy divergence support gains, with 99.7–101.6 as the key technical range for trend direction.

Adam

Fed's Miran Says He Can't Base Policy Stance on Buoyant Financial Markets

Glendon

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2025 FastBull Trading Contest Asia S1 Is in Full Swing!

New World, Vanke Debt Moves Shake Up China’s Property Sector

Wall Street CEOs Warn Of Market Pullback From Rich Valuations

Vietnam–US Trade Agreement: Turning a 20% Tariff Into a Runway for High-Value Exports

Vietnam’s Growth Outlook Upgraded: International Institutions Highlight Adaptability and Strategic Momentum

AI Giants Power Wall Street Gains Amid Mixed Asian Market Performance

The Worst May Be Over For Europe’s Carmakers After Tough 2025

Hegseth Says US Forces In South Korea Have Regional Flexibility

FintechZoom.com Crypto Market Cap: 2020–2025 Deep Analysis & Investor Outlook

Solo Mining Bitcoin in 2025: ROI & How Hard Is It Really?

China Criticizes Dutch Seizure of Nexperia, Warns of Global Chip Supply Disruption

Germany Faces Record Trade Deficit With China

South Korea Charts New Course with Historic AI Budget Surge and Defense Tech Push

Trump Administration Partially Resumes SNAP Amid Shutdown, Sparks Legal and Operational Challenges

Malaysia-US Trade Deal Does Not Contradict Federal Constitution — PM

Aussie Mildly Lower After RBA Hold; Yen Firms On Fresh Verbal Intervention

Japan Continues To Monitor FX With High Urgency, Finance Minister Says

Governments Under Fiscal Pressure Target Pension Funds, Experts Warn of Rising Risks

South Korea’s Lee Highlights AI In First Budget Speech

Gold Dips Below $4,000 After Fed Officials Push Back on Rate Cut Expectations

Starbucks Sells 60% Of China Unit To Boyu At $4 Billion Value

One Dead As Typhoon Kalmaegi Dumps Heavy Rains Over Central Philippines

U.S. Government Shutdown Nears Record, Central Bank Officials Make Cautious Remarks

Goldman, BofA See No Imminent Intervention Risk As Yen Nears 155

AI Drives Wall Street Gains While Broader Market Shows Signs of Weakness

Asia Markets Diverge from Wall Street Gains Despite AI-Driven Optimism

China Offers Cut-Rate Power to Tech Giants as AI Chip Ban Forces Domestic Shift

South Korea’s Inflation Picks Up, Backing Case For BOK Rate Hold

Starbucks Sells 60% Stake In China Business In $4 Billion Deal

China Aims To Revive Steelmaking Without Ordering Cuts To Supply

Kazimir Urges ECB To Keep Guard Up On Lingering Inflation Risks

Peru Severs Ties With Mexico As Political Standoff Deepens

Reeves To Lay Groundwork For Tax Rises In ‘Candid’ Speech About Budget

Fed's Miran Says Policy Too Restrictive, Goolsbee Focused On Inflation

US Travel Group Warns Congress Of Thanksgiving Chaos Amid Government Shutdown

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Gives First Remarks Since Trump Moved To Fire Her

Oil Swings As OPEC+ Braces For Surplus With Pause

Fed’s Daly Says She Backed Latest Rate Cut, Open To Another One In December

Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook Makes First Public Remarks Since Trump Said He Fired Her

Gold Holds Near $4,000 After China Ends Tax Break for Retailers

S&P 500 Gains & Losses Today: Amazon Stock Jumps After OpenAI Deal; Kimberly-Clark Acquires Kenvue

Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook Makes First Public Remarks Since Trump Said he Fired Her

China Seeks to Buy US Wheat for First Time in a Year After Truce

Why did Bitcoin’s Largest Buyers Suddenly Stop Accumulating?

Nvidia Can Hit $8.5 Trillion on ‘Golden Wave’ of AI, Loop Says

Fed's Goolsbee Says he's Undecided About a December Interest Rate Cut

Big Tech's rising AI investments show market bubble 'still has a good ways to go'

Trump Administration to Pay Reduced Food Aid Benefits Using Emergency Funds

Ukraine Sends Special Forces To Bolster Nearly 'Surrounded' Troops In Pokrovsk

Spot gold trades near $4,030/oz after October ISM Manufacturing PMI falls to 48.7

Oil Swings as OPEC+ Braces for Surplus With First Quarter Pause

Markets May Be Underpricing The Most Consequential Court Ruling Of The Year

Big Oil gets big boost from escalating economic war on Russia

Why the Goldman Sachs CEO isn’t buying the AI jobs freakout

ECB Urges Caution On Synthetic SRTs In Securitization Overhaul

Many mutual fund strategies are launching as ETFs: What it means for investors

Gold price firmer as bulls stabilize the market

US Manufacturing Surveys Mixed In October; Prices Down, Production Up

Ex-ISIS Envoy Who Killed Americans In Iraq To Be Hosted At White House This Month

Gold: 2-Week Slide Tests Market’s Faith in This Critical Support Zone

US Manufacturing Shrinks For Eighth Month On Sluggish Demand

Market navigator: week of 3 November 2025

Twenty Years On: Did Joining the EU Make New Members Richer?

Trump Trade War: Can the S&P 500 Rally Survive Legal and Policy Risks?

Fed's Miran Says He Can't Base Policy Stance On Buoyant Financial Markets

Trump Says Nvidia’s Blackwell AI Chip Not For ’other People’

US Dollar: Weekly Close Above 101.6 Could Redefine Greenback’s Path for Year Ahead

Fed's Miran Says He Can't Base Policy Stance on Buoyant Financial Markets