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In November 2025, UK battery electric vehicle (EV) registrations rose 3.6% year-on-year to 39,965, marking the weakest growth in nearly two years amid a 1.6% overall new car market decline. The government announced a £1.3bn extension of EV purchase grants and £200m for charging infrastructure, while planning a 3p-per-mile EV tax from 2028 to offset lost fuel duty revenue, sparking industry concerns about demand sustainability.
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Aircraft manufacturing is hindered by engine shortages and supply chain issues, affecting Airbus and Boeing. Certification delays for new models, including Boeing's 737 Max 10, are likely to extend into 2027, impacting airline orders and deliveries.
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President Trump's order requiring a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications will significantly affect Indian IT firms like Tata and Infosys, who rely heavily on the US market. The move aims to curb visa abuses but risks raising costs for US companies and shifting offshore expansion to India.
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Spotify will transition founder Daniel Ek to an executive chairman role in January 2026, with co-presidents Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström becoming co-CEOs. Ek emphasizes growth in emerging markets and AI technology. The move formalizes existing leadership roles and reflects ongoing strategic shifts.
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As of late October 2025, major financial institutions including the Bank of England and IMF warn that soaring valuations in AI-driven tech stocks resemble the 2000 dotcom bubble peak. The S&P 500 is heavily concentrated in a few AI-focused firms, raising risks of a sharp market correction. Despite this, industry leaders emphasize AI's transformative potential and ongoing infrastructure investments.
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Recent reports highlight persistent youth unemployment in Asia, especially in China and Indonesia, where one in seven young people are unemployed. The World Bank warns that the share of those vulnerable to poverty now exceeds the middle class in many countries, despite high overall employment rates.
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Investors are increasingly betting on assets like gold, silver, and bitcoin amid fears of currency devaluation, rising debt, and inflation. The 'debasement trade' reflects concerns over government spending and monetary easing, with assets surging as a hedge against currency erosion. Experts debate its sustainability.
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Goldman Sachs forecasts a 12% annual profit growth and 5-10% valuation expansion for Chinese stocks, despite recent setbacks from US-China tensions and market volatility. Analysts see medium-term earnings driven by AI, government reforms, and capital rebalancing, with upside potential through 2027.
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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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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.