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A Big Crude Draw Just Hit—But Here’s the Twist Hiding in the Fine Print

U.S. crude inventories fell by 3.4 million barrels, beating forecasts, but product builds in gasoline and distillates signal mixed demand. The draw was driven by a surge in exports and higher refinery runs, raising questions about the sustainability of tighter supply and future price direction.
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Ethereum Slides Below $2,900 as Crypto Rout Deepens
Ethereum plunged below $2,900 on November 18, marking an 8–9% drop amid a broad crypto selloff. The decline, which also saw bitcoin briefly dip under $90,000, reflected fragile sentiment, thin liquidity, and macro uncertainty. Traders remain cautious, watching key levels and market catalysts for signs of stabilization.
Bitwise’s CIO Sees Index Crypto ETFs Surging as U.S. Rules Clarify
A new report highlights that improving U.S. regulatory clarity is set to unlock more crypto ETFs, with index-based products likely to lead. Investors are shifting toward diversified, rules-based funds over single-asset offerings, reducing risk and aligning with broader allocation strategies.
All Eyes on Nvidia: Options Price a $320 Billion Swing as AI Test Nears
Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report is seen as a crucial indicator for the AI-driven market rally, with investors watching for signals on AI demand, supply chain resilience, and policy risks. Options pricing suggests major volatility, making the event pivotal for both Nvidia and the broader tech sector.
Here’s the twist: BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF just saw its biggest one‑day exit
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw a record $523 million single-day outflow on Nov. 18, marking its fifth straight day of redemptions amid a broader bitcoin price slide. With $1.26 billion in monthly outflows and a 19% quarterly drop, IBIT's size amplified market stress signals for crypto investors.
Abu Dhabi’s Big Bitcoin ETF Bet, Then the Slide: What the Timing Shows
Abu Dhabi Investment Council tripled its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust before Bitcoin’s sharp November 2025 selloff, highlighting early institutional positioning ahead of a $1 trillion crypto market wipeout. Record ETF outflows and volatile price swings underscore the sector’s fragility despite growing sovereign interest.
Follow the money: General Atlantic’s $96 million bet on SmartHR — and what it signals for Japan
General Atlantic has made its first growth equity investment in Japan by acquiring a $96 million minority stake in SmartHR from Coral Capital. The deal signals GA’s entry into the Japanese market, highlights a strategic partnership for SmartHR’s expansion, and comes amid yen volatility, impacting cross-border deal dynamics.

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