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markets2 days ago•133 min saved

AI Doom Scenario Sends Payments and Software Stocks Lower

A Citrini Research thought-experiment describes a hypothetical 2025–2028 scenario in which rapid AI advances trigger widespread white-collar displacement and economic disruption, prompting a sell-off in payments and software stocks (e.g., DoorDash, Uber, Salesforce, MongoDB, AppLovin, ServiceNow) and a slippage in related ETFs like IGV; the piece emphasizes it’s a scenario, not a forecast, but it underscores investor anxiety about AI’s second‑order effects on the economy.

via Investing.com|

#ai #citrini-research #dystopian-ai

business3 days ago•11 min saved

Markets reel as Trump imposes 15% global tariff after court ruling

Global markets shake as the White House reintroduces a 15% temporary global tariff following a Supreme Court ruling, sending US and European stock futures lower, the dollar weaker, and gold higher as traders brace for renewed trade-war uncertainty; bitcoin also slides and sentiment remains volatile amid evolving tariff dynamics and ongoing negotiations.

via The Guardian|

#business #dollar #stock-markets

politics10 days ago•23 min saved

White House touts pockets of progress in the economy as anxieties linger

The White House proclaims progress on the economy and shifts to a more empathetic tone, but surveys show Americans remain uneasy about the economy and disapprove of Trump’s handling ahead of the midterms, even as stock markets hit new highs and inflation data beat expectations.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #economy #inflation

stock-markets18 days ago•129 min saved

Walmart Leads Week as PayPal Slides: Investing.com’s Stocks of the Week

Investing.com highlights a mixed week: Walmart up over 11% to push above $130 and lift its market value past $1 trillion; PayPal down more than 23% after a disappointing earnings report and leadership change; Novo Nordisk down over 21% amid pricing headwinds; Silicon Laboratories surges about 44% as Texas Instruments agrees to acquire it for roughly $7.5 billion; MicroStrategy up about 24% on Friday but the week overall is around -5%; Amazon slides over 5% after a capex-heavy forecast, with Bitcoin price swings anchoring several moves.

via Investing.com|

#microstrategy #novo-nordisk #paypal

business19 days ago•18 min saved

Dow hits 50,000 milestone with record-close rally for the day

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time, finishing at 50,115.67 after intraday moves that saw a brief dip before a surge of roughly 1,200 points, capping a volatile week with a historic milestone signaling renewed investor optimism.

via The Washington Post|

#business #dow-jones-industrial-average #financial-markets

technology1 month ago•18 min saved

AI Bubble Risk: Could the AI Craze Trigger a Market Crash

Some economists, recalling past bubbles, warn that a speculative AI investment boom could misallocate resources and trigger a stock-market downturn, as hype around AI fuels valuations and risk reappears.

via The Washington Post|

#artificial-intelligence #economy #financial-crisis

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Asian Markets Mixed as China Conducts Taiwan Drills and Gold Hits $4,500

Global stock markets mostly declined during quiet holiday trading amid China's military exercises near Taiwan, which heightened geopolitical tensions. Despite the drills, Taiwan's stock rose slightly, while other Asian markets showed mixed results. Gold and silver prices fell after recent gains, and oil prices increased. The markets remain sensitive to geopolitical developments and economic policies.

via ABC News|

#china #geopolitical-tensions #military-drills

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Asia-Pacific Markets Rise as China Holds Steady on Lending Rates

Asia-Pacific markets rose ahead of China's key lending rate decisions, with major indices in Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong gaining, while US stocks also increased driven by AI-related gains and corporate news.

via CNBC|

#asia-pacific-markets #china-lending-rate #japan-bank-of-japan

business2 months ago•0 min saved

US Stock Markets and Treasury Maintain Regular Schedules During Holiday Periods

Nasdaq and NYSE will remain open on December 24 and 26 despite President Trump's order for federal government closures on those days, with markets closing early on December 24 and operating normally on December 26.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #federal-government-closure #holiday-schedule

finance2 months ago•1 min saved

European Markets Show Mixed Trends Amid US Data and Global Events

European stocks are expected to open flat as investors await key central bank decisions, with the UK inflation rate cooling to 3.2%, causing the pound to fall against the dollar and euro; U.S. futures declined following mixed jobs data, while Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed.

via CNBC|

#central-bank-decisions #european-markets #finance

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Global Markets Decline Ahead of US Jobs and Inflation Data

Global shares declined in Europe and Asia ahead of key US employment and inflation reports, with investors cautious about potential interest rate changes and economic momentum slowing towards year-end.

via AP News|

#asia-markets #economic-data #interest-rates

business3 months ago•2 min saved

Global Markets Drop Amid AI Bubble Fears and Economic Uncertainty

Global stock markets have declined sharply due to fears of an AI bubble and potential market correction, with US, Asian, and European markets falling amid concerns over overvalued tech stocks and a slowdown in AI investments, alongside a dip in Bitcoin's price.

via The Guardian|

#ai-bubble #business #cryptocurrency

finance-and-markets4 months ago•6 min saved

Markets Rise on AI Gains and Strong Earnings

Global stock markets rose amid optimism over AI growth, strong US bank earnings, and positive US business surveys, despite ongoing US-China trade tensions and government shutdown concerns. Major chipmakers like TSMC and ASML highlighted the strengthening AI megatrend, while US market gains were supported by upbeat bank results and a surprising uptick in business sentiment. Gold prices hit new highs, and market sentiment remained cautious about trade disputes and government shutdown impacts.

via Reuters|

#ai-boom #finance-and-markets #stock-markets

finance4 months ago•3 min saved

IMF Warns of AI Investment Bubble Risks Amid Market Complacency

The IMF warns of a potential sharp correction in US stock markets, which are heavily concentrated in tech giants, and expresses concern over bond market stability and the growing risks posed by non-bank financial intermediaries, urging stronger regulation and maintaining central bank independence to prevent a future financial crisis.

via The Guardian|

#bond-markets #finance #financial-stability

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Global Shares Drop Amid Renewed China-US Trade Tensions

Global markets declined as renewed China-US trade tensions, including Chinese sanctions on South Korean shipbuilder subsidiaries, spooked investors, leading to drops in European, Asian, and US futures, amid political uncertainties in Japan and ongoing trade disputes.

via AP News|

#china-us-trade-tensions #chinese-sanctions #global-markets