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Tariff Split: U.S. Lifts Coffee Duties for Most Origins—But Keeps 40% on Brazil

The U.S. has removed its 10% tariff on most coffee imports, benefitting non-Brazilian coffee exporters and U.S. roasters, but kept a 40% tariff on Brazilian coffee. This shift is expected to alter global coffee trade flows, disadvantaging Brazil while boosting other origins in the U.S. market.
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Stocks Slip as Nvidia Looms, Buffett’s Alphabet Bet Pops, and Bitcoin Breaks $92K

Stocks slid broadly as investors moved to the sidelines ahead of Nvidia earnings and a restarted data flow, even as Treasury yields eased. Alphabet jumped on Berkshire’s new stake while Apple softened; Nvidia dipped pre-print. Bitcoin’s break below $92K bruised sentiment, breadth weakened, and volatility could cluster into Thursday’s jobs report.
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Futures Tilt Higher as Nvidia Looms: Two Data Drops Could Flip the Script

Markets started the week with cautious optimism, led by tech stocks as traders anticipated Nvidia’s Wednesday earnings and the return of key economic data after a release delay. Early gains faded as investors awaited these major catalysts, with sentiment hinging on Nvidia’s AI outlook and fresh jobs numbers to shape macro expectations.
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Summers–Epstein Emails Spark an Institutional Reckoning—and a Transatlantic Accountability Test

A cache of emails between Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein has reignited controversy over elite institutional networks after Epstein's conviction. Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges Harvard to cut ties with Summers, who has stepped back from public roles but continues teaching. The fallout forces universities, think tanks, and policy forums to reassess due diligence and reputational risk management.
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Tariffs to 15%, $200B Inbound: The Swiss–Liechtenstein Deal You Didn’t See Coming

A non‑binding U.S.–Switzerland–Liechtenstein framework would cap many tariffs at 15% and unlock $200B in U.S. investments by 2028, with $67B in 2026. Market openings, TRQs, and regulatory steps round out the package.
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MBS’s White House Visit Collides With Trump’s Riyadh Brand Push – and a Possible F‑35 Deal

Diplomacy, fighter jets, and a luxury Riyadh project are set to collide as Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the White House. The timing is fueling fresh conflict‑of‑interest questions.
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Trump’s Quiet Bond Spree: 175+ Trades, $82 Million—and a Portfolio You Don’t See

New ethics filings show Donald Trump bought at least $82 million in municipal and corporate bonds from late August to early October, spanning more than 175 transactions. Most buys were munis; issuers include Meta, Broadcom, Netflix, and more. The administration says a third party manages the portfolio; an earlier filing cited more than $100 million in bond purchases since his return to the presidency.
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Hedge Funds Quietly Hit the Brakes on Big Tech – Here’s Where They’re Steering Next

Big-name hedge funds quietly trimmed the Magnificent Seven in Q3—and pivoted into software, payments, and a surprise Berkshire stake in Alphabet. Here’s what moved and why it matters.
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November 2025 gold hits one-week high as December cut odds near 85%
November 2025 gold hits one-week high as rising odds of a near-term U.S. rate cut drive prices to their highest since mid-November. The article details how CME FedWatch probability at 85% and dovish Fed commentary supported gold, with monthly gains near 4.6% and broader market relief as traders anticipate the December Fed meeting.
November 2025 Wang Fuk Court fire: how a scaffolding blaze became a citywide reckoning
The November 2025 Wang Fuk Court fire, a major incident in Tai Po, Hong Kong, began on exterior scaffolding and rapidly spread across seven towers, resulting in at least 75 deaths and renewed scrutiny of fire safety codes. The article details the timeline, rescue efforts, suspected causes, and ongoing investigations, highlighting the role of bamboo scaffolding and compliance failures.
Bitcoin Tops $90,000 November 2025: Fed Signals, Beige Book, and SEC Watch
In this article, we analyze how bitcoin tops $90,000 november 2025 during the Thanksgiving holiday, driven by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and thin market liquidity. The piece also covers the Federal Reserve's Beige Book findings, SEC regulatory updates, and the implications for crypto markets and investor sentiment.

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