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The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is witnessing a frenzy following a number of massive deals that promise to reshape the technological landscape, but beneath the excitement and large figures lie questions about sustainability. Recent announcements, including a multi-year chip supply agreement between “OpenAI” and “AMD” valued at tens of billions …

In a sudden political shock that cast heavy shadows over global financial markets, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation less than a month after assuming office, and French President Emmanuel Macron announced his acceptance of the resignation, triggering a wave of economic disruptions in the second-largest economy in …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) began the week on shaky ground, briefly slipping after opening near a record high above 46,800 on Monday. Despite the initial caution, the overall mood in the market remains tilted toward the upside, largely driven by the expectation of continued monetary easing from the …

AMD Shares Jump on Landmark Multi-Year AI Chip Deal with OpenAI Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) surged 25% in premarket trading after announcing a multi-year agreement with OpenAI to supply advanced artificial intelligence chips, a deal projected to generate tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue. Under the terms …

The Federal Reserve finds itself in a precarious position, navigating an economy where the risks to its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability are simultaneously rising. This is not the typical tradeoff of past cycles, but a more complex scenario where the danger lies in acting too slowly …

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran’s renewed push for rapid interest rate reductions has spotlighted tensions in monetary policy, particularly as economic indicators flash warning signs amid the U.S. government shutdown. On October 3, 2025, during a Bloomberg Television interview, Miran advocated for an assertive adjustment to neutral rates, arguing it …

Wall Street shattered records on October 3, 2025, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging over 500 points, defying the ongoing U.S. government shutdown now in its third day. This bold advance pushes a provocative argument: markets are betting big on resilience, shrugging off policy chaos and economic headwinds as …

U.S. stock index futures steadied on Thursday near record highs, with investors shrugging off the start of a federal government shutdown and focusing instead on the likelihood of further Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were little changed, while S&P 500 Futures …

U.S. stocks showed resilience on Wednesday as traders navigated the latest government shutdown, hopeful that the funding lapse would be brief and have limited economic fallout. The S&P 500 inched up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded largely flat. Earlier in the session, …

The October 2025 U.S. government shutdown has cast a long shadow over financial markets, exposing vulnerabilities across multiple asset classes and prompting investors to reassess risk and strategy. With over 900,000 federal employees temporarily furloughed, key government operations have halted, slowing both the release of economic data and regulatory oversight. …