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Oil Slumps as U.S. Stockpile Builds and Risk-Off Mood Reinforce Oversupply Fears

Oil prices declined as rising U.S. crude and fuel inventories pointed to oversupply, with Brent at $64.6 and WTI at $60.5. Global markets turned risk-averse, further weighing on commodities. Easing Russian export disruptions and expectations of persistent surpluses suggest oil could remain under pressure through 2026.
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Global Selloff Deepens as Nvidia Jitters Test the AI Trade
Global markets tumbled on November 18 amid broad risk aversion, as U.S., European, and Asian indexes suffered notable losses driven by AI valuation worries and anticipation of Nvidia's earnings. Safe-haven assets firmed, oil diverged, and Bitcoin remained volatile, underscoring fragile market breadth and heightened sensitivity to tech sector swings.
Wall Street Hits One‑Month Lows — Here’s the Twist Driving the Selloff
U.S. and global stock markets slid to one-month lows as hopes for a December Fed rate cut diminished and tech stock valuations came under scrutiny. The selloff, driven by fading policy optimism and concerns over rich multiples in AI leaders like Nvidia, signaled a market sentiment reset and rising volatility worldwide.
Bitcoin Slides Under $90,000—Then Snaps Back: What No One Is Mentioning
Bitcoin briefly plunged below $90,000 for the first time since April, intensifying a crypto selloff that erased $1.2 trillion from the market's value. Driven by macro uncertainty and internal liquidation, both digital assets and crypto-linked stocks fell—though major players continued accumulating amid the volatility.
U.S. bonds set for best year since 2020 as rate‑cut bets steady the market
U.S. bonds are on pace for their strongest year since 2020, with the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index up 6.7% in 2025. The rally is fueled by expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, though near-term cut odds have moderated as investors weigh inflation risks and incoming data. Markets remain cautious into year-end.
Risk-Off Returns: Tech, Crypto, and Gold Slide as Fed Bets Fade
A broad cross-asset sell-off intensified on Nov. 18, with U.S. stocks, crypto, and gold all tumbling amid fading risk appetite and plunging Fed rate cut odds. Tech stocks led the slide, while global markets followed suit. Uncertainty around AI-driven valuations and monetary policy fueled volatility.
AI’s Rally vs. AI’s Reality: Nvidia Moves Markets, the Public Hits Pause
The AI boom is reshaping global markets, with stocks like Nvidia causing volatility while investors bet on both AI and rate cuts. Public sentiment, however, is uneasy—most people fear AI's effects on jobs and privacy, fueling calls for regulation. This gap between market optimism and societal concern shapes policy and future market trends.

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