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OPEC+ approves 2027 capacity review as 2026 quotas hold and Q1 pause looms

OPEC+ approves 2027 capacity review at its Nov. 30 meeting, setting the stage for future production quotas. The alliance will assess each member’s maximum sustainable capacity to establish 2027 baselines, while keeping 2026 output quotas steady and planning a Q1 2026 output pause for eight members. This approach aims to ensure fair quota allocation and market stability.
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Bitcoin above $90,000 November 2025: Market snapshot, catalysts, and year-end signals

This article analyzes the significance of bitcoin above $90,000 November 2025, highlighting BTC's stabilization near $91,000, improved market liquidity, and the broader crypto market cap context. It also covers institutional signals, altcoin performance, Kazakhstan's crypto investment debate, and upcoming ETH staking withdrawals.
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Swiss voters reject 50% inheritance tax in landslide: ripple effects for Europe

Swiss voters reject 50% inheritance tax in a decisive 2025 referendum, with 78.3% voting No and every canton opposing the measure. The initiative, aimed at taxing inheritances above CHF 50 million to fund climate action, failed to secure both popular and cantonal majorities, leaving current tax policy unchanged.
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OCC fee holiday December 2025: Fee relief lands as clearing concentration risk bites

The OCC fee holiday December 2025 waives clearing fees for all U.S. listed options from December 1–31, 2025, under an SEC notice. This article examines how the OCC fee holiday December 2025 intersects with rising trading volumes and growing concentration risk among major clearing banks, highlighting operational and risk management implications.
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November 2025 Moldova drone incursions: Romania moves fast as Moscow signals talks

November 2025 Moldova drone incursions have heightened NATO eastern flank security concerns, with repeated airspace violations prompting Moldova and Romania to strengthen defenses against low-flying threats. The article details recent incidents, Romania’s €626m Mistral air defense deal, and the broader implications for regional aviation safety and diplomatic negotiations.
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China November 2025 PMI: Headline gauges turn contractionary as services slip

China November 2025 PMI data showed continued contraction, with the manufacturing index at 49.2 and non-manufacturing at 49.5, both below the 50 threshold. The composite output index was 49.7, indicating subdued economic activity and highlighting persistent demand challenges across sectors.
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November 2025 Australian home prices: momentum holds as affordability bites

November 2025 Australian home prices rose 1.0% month-on-month, reaching a median of A$888,941, with Perth leading gains amid tight supply. The article examines how November 2025 Australian home prices reflect persistent affordability pressures, regional dynamics, and the outlook for buyers and sellers into 2026.
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U.S. rail traffic Nov 22 2025: Autos soften as intermodal slips and carriers tighten safety

U.S. rail traffic Nov 22 2025 totaled 516,110 units, reflecting a 0.9% year-over-year decline, with intermodal volumes down 3.2% and carloads up 2.0%. The article analyzes these trends, their implications for automotive logistics, and related maritime safety and decarbonization initiatives.
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EU DMA gatekeeper Apple Ads Maps: Brussels weighs Ads and Maps status amid wider tech shifts

EU DMA gatekeeper Apple Ads Maps is under a 45-working-day review that could expand the Digital Markets Act’s toughest obligations beyond Apple’s core platforms. The article details Apple’s arguments for exemption, the review’s implications for ad tech, mapping, and cloud services, and key regulatory timelines.
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Nov 2025 UK budget spares banks: lenders rally as gilts draw buyers

The article analyzes how the Nov 2025 UK budget spares banks, leading to a notable rally in UK bank shares and outperformance versus broader benchmarks. It details market reactions, sector drivers, and the impact on gilts, while also covering European financials and related developments such as Bank Hapoalim's share giveaway.
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November 2025 Bitcoin ETF Outflows Near Record as IBIT Leads Redemptions
November 2025 bitcoin ETF outflows have reached nearly $3.5 billion, approaching a record and highlighting significant investor withdrawals, especially from BlackRock’s IBIT. The article details the scale of november 2025 bitcoin etf outflows, their impact on Bitcoin’s price, and the broader risk-off sentiment in crypto markets.
Bitcoin worst month November 2025: From the $125k record to a seven-month low
Bitcoin worst month November 2025 highlights a sharp downturn, with BTC dropping below $86,000 and the crypto market losing $1.2 trillion in value. The article details the timeline of the selloff, ETF outflows, and options-driven volatility, examining the factors behind Bitcoin's steep decline and what could come next.
Meta Google TPU talks 2027: Inside the chip pivot shaking markets
Meta Google TPU talks 2027 refers to Meta's reported negotiations to purchase and rent Google’s TPUs, starting with cloud rentals in 2026 and on-prem deployments in 2027. This move could diversify Meta’s AI chip supply, challenge Nvidia’s dominance, and impact market sentiment and valuations across the tech sector.

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