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Goldman Sachs plans role reductions amid AI-driven overhaul, while Sea doubles down on AI to boost growth. Both companies see AI as a key driver for future expansion, despite potential workforce disruptions. Starbucks CEO warns of regulatory lag in AI development. These moves highlight AI's growing influence across sectors.
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Gold prices surged to record highs above $4,380 per ounce in October 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions, inflation fears, and central bank buying. Since then, prices have corrected sharply, falling about 8% from the peak amid profit-taking and a stronger US dollar. Despite the pullback, gold remains up 50% year-to-date, with demand shifting among investors and jewelers adapting to higher costs.
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Major international banks, including Barclays, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan, are expanding their presence in Saudi Arabia, opening offices and securing licenses to offer investment banking and private banking services. This aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and regional economic diversification efforts, with a focus on private credit and capital markets.
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Chow Hang-tung, a leader of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, was convicted under the national security law for inciting subversion related to the Tiananmen vigil. The court ruled against her, with a trial set for January 2026. The case highlights ongoing restrictions on free expression in Hong Kong.
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Leading companies including Microsoft, JPMorgan, Walmart, and Goldman Sachs are rapidly expanding their AI initiatives. They focus on in-house model development, workforce training, and integrating AI into operations, amid ongoing debates about job impacts and strategic advantages. The story highlights recent investments, partnerships, and workforce transformations as of November 2025.
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The US national debt has reached $38 trillion, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability. Meanwhile, China advances its digital yuan pilot, and Hong Kong completes its second phase of e-HKD trials. Global strategies diverge as the US supports decentralized digital assets, while China emphasizes CBDCs to maintain monetary sovereignty.
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The Bank of England's upcoming rate decision is highly uncertain, with analysts split on whether to cut or hold at 4.0%. Recent data shows inflation easing, but external factors and political signals complicate the decision. The outcome will influence borrowing costs and economic outlook.
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The Bank of England kept interest rates at 4% amid signs inflation has peaked at 3.8%. The MPC voted 5-4 to hold rates, citing the need for more evidence before future cuts. The decision comes ahead of the November 26 UK budget, with inflation forecast to fall to 2% by 2027.
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As of November 2025, the UK is advancing major energy infrastructure projects: Sizewell C nuclear plant secured full funding exceeding £5.5 billion, aiming for completion in the 2030s; Scotland's Highview received £130 million to develop a hybrid energy storage system at Hunterston; meanwhile, SSE plans a £33 billion electricity grid upgrade, raising consumer bill concerns. Jordan also secured $295 million for a major desalination project amid climate pressures.
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Stock markets declined on Tuesday amid fears of overvaluation, especially in AI stocks like Palantir, which fell despite strong earnings. Major banks forecast a possible 10-20% correction within the next year, but some investors see recent dips as healthy pullbacks in a long-term bull trend.
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Yum! Brands is reviewing strategic options for Pizza Hut amid declining US sales and increased competition. The company has retained advisors to explore a potential sale, as Pizza Hut struggles with outdated dine-in formats and shifting consumer preferences toward delivery and value options. The review follows several years of sales decline and store closures.
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Industry leaders and pension funds are lobbying the UK government to increase domestic investment, with proposals to require pension schemes to allocate at least 25% of assets to UK equities. Meanwhile, a major burger chain is up for sale, and industry voices warn of fiscal risks ahead of the upcoming budget.
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Recent articles highlight a surge in funding across sectors: healthcare startups raising billions, UK export finance backing small businesses, African private equity investments, and innovative VC strategies. These developments reflect shifting investor priorities and sector growth, with a focus on technology, social impact, and international expansion. As of Wed, 26 Nov 2025, 10:32 AM.
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Recent developments include US asset managers returning to private markets amid AI-driven valuations, UK regulators proposing a second operator for private company trading platforms, and ongoing reforms to improve liquidity transparency in UK equity markets. These shifts reflect a broader move towards private investments and market transparency.
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US employment increased by 119,000 jobs in September, exceeding forecasts, but underlying weaknesses persist. Rising layoffs, hiring decoupling, and economic risks continue to shape the labor market outlook as analysts debate AI's impact and recession signals.
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President Trump delivered a 19-minute speech emphasizing economic growth and border security, while blaming Biden for inflation and high prices. He claimed recent successes in foreign policy and domestic issues, but some data and regional realities suggest a more complex picture. The speech coincided with rising international tensions.
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Israeli tech exits, including M&As and IPOs, soared 340% to $58.8 billion in 2025, driven by mega-deals like Google's $32B acquisition of Wiz and CyberArk's $25B sale. Despite geopolitical challenges, US firms dominate Israeli deals, with a rise in smaller, AI-focused startups.
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On December 26, 2025, Malaysia's High Court sentenced former Prime Minister Najib Razak to an additional 15 years in prison for abuse of power and money laundering linked to the 1MDB scandal. Convicted on all counts involving about 2.28 billion ringgit ($540 million), Najib is already serving six years for a separate 1MDB case, with the new sentence to begin after 2028. He was fined 11.4 billion ringgit ($2.8 billion).
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As of January 13, 2026, gold, silver, and copper prices have surged to historic highs driven by geopolitical tensions following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Asian stock markets mostly rose, oil prices fluctuated, and precious metals soared due to safe-haven demand and expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts. Supply constraints and industrial demand linked to AI and electrification underpin the metals' rallies.
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Since early January 2026, US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and assumed control over parts of Venezuela's oil production. President Trump announced plans for US oil companies to invest billions to restore Venezuela's oil infrastructure and exploit its vast reserves. This has triggered a drop in global oil prices below $60 a barrel, easing fuel costs in import-dependent countries like Kenya amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and sanctions.
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Hedge funds posted strong 2025 returns, with small funds outperforming larger ones amid rising correlations with equities. Private equity firms struggle with record backlogs and deal activity, while new funds and leadership changes mark industry shifts. Market turbulence and geopolitical tensions continue to influence strategies.
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President Trump announced plans to block large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, citing housing affordability concerns. The move aims to curb corporate influence in the housing market but faces resistance from Wall Street and political critics. Details remain unclear, with further discussions expected at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Multiple nuclear projects are progressing in the US and Slovakia, including TerraPower's Natrium reactor in Wyoming, Meta's nuclear energy deals for data centers, and Slovakia's plans for a new U.S.-built plant. Meanwhile, fusion energy site selection is underway in the US, signaling a new era in nuclear technology.