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Jefferson Urges a Slow Path Toward Neutral as Data Gaps Cloud the Fed’s Next Move

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Jefferson supports a cautious approach after the recent rate cut, emphasizing slow, data-driven policy moves as rates edge closer to neutral. With risks shifting toward employment and data delays clouding visibility, the Fed remains divided and noncommittal about further cuts.
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Partial Data, Deep Divide: The Fed’s December Call Gets Harder

Delayed economic data due to the federal shutdown complicates the Federal Reserve's December rate decision. With discord among officials and patchy inflation and jobs reports, policymakers are deeply divided on whether to cut rates further. Expect a tense, data-dependent FOMC meeting.
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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.
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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.
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Anthropic Commits $30 Billion to Azure in New Microsoft–Nvidia AI Deal

Microsoft, Anthropic, and Nvidia have announced a major AI partnership involving $30 billion in Azure commitments, large investments, and the distribution of Anthropic's Claude models on Microsoft's platforms. The deal aims to secure scarce AI compute, accelerate deployment, and caters to intense industry demand.
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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.
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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.
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Here’s the twist: Trump backs F‑35 sale to Saudi Arabia as MBS returns to Washington

The U.S. is set to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant policy shift and signaling strengthened ties during MBS’s White House visit. The deal, linked to broader agreements in AI and nuclear energy, faces scrutiny over Israel’s qualitative military edge and technology safeguards. Economic and tech cooperation underscore the strategic reset.
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Right After the US Trade Deal, Korea Inc. Hits Go on Mega Investments

Following a landmark U.S.–South Korea trade deal that cut tariffs and spurred a presidential push, major Korean conglomerates including Samsung, Hyundai, SK, and LG have pledged over $700 billion in domestic investments across chips, AI, EVs, supply chains, and shipbuilding—reshaping Korea’s industrial base for the future.
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Medicaid’s Doctor Mirage: Big Networks, Empty Appointments

Medicaid provider directories often list inactive or unavailable doctors, creating the illusion of network adequacy while actual access to care is scarce, especially for behavioral health. A Wall Street Journal analysis reveals over a third of listed doctors treated no Medicaid patients. Urgent oversight and stricter verification are needed.
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HP 6,000 job cuts 2028: AI reshuffle meets cloud buildouts and chip bets
HP 6,000 job cuts 2028 highlights HP's plan to reduce its workforce by up to 6,000 roles by FY2028 as part of an AI-driven restructuring aimed at saving $1 billion. The article also covers major tech sector developments, including Amazon's $50B AWS investment, Meta's Google TPU deal, Dell's AI server guidance, and key consumer and security trends.
November 24 2025 stocks rally: Nasdaq leads as rate‑cut bets surge
The November 24 2025 stocks rally saw U.S. equities surge, led by a 2.7% gain in the Nasdaq as mega-cap tech and AI names outperformed. Falling yields and rising odds of a December Fed rate cut boosted risk appetite, with global equities advancing for a second session and sector breadth improving.
Burt Meyer dies at 99: Toy design pioneer behind Lite-Brite and Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
Burt Meyer dies at 99 is confirmed by multiple sources, including his son and major news outlets. This obituary highlights Meyer’s legacy as the creator of iconic toys like Lite-Brite and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, his career milestones, and his influence on generations of play and design.

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