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November, 2025

• 13 November 2025 12:25 pm

  U.S. shutdown ends after 43 days as Trump signs funding bill

  

  President Trump signed a stopgap funding package late Wednesday, formally ending the longest U.S. government shutdown (43 days). The measure, passed by both chambers this week largely along party lines, funds most agencies through Jan. 30 and provides full-year appropriations for select departments. The Senate advanced the deal on Monday …

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• 13 November 2025 11:49 am

  UK GDP ekes out 0.1% in Q3; September contraction underscores fragile backdrop ahead of Reeves’ “difficult” budget

  

  The UK economy barely expanded in the third quarter and slipped in September, sharpening the focus on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax-tilted budget later this month and complicating the Bank of England’s year-end policy calculus. Headline prints Q3 GDP: +0.1% q/q (vs. +0.3% in Q2), signalling a loss of momentum into …

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• 13 November 2025 10:52 am

  Asia stocks mostly higher; Hang Seng jumps on tech, SoftBank overhang caps Nikkei

  

  Most Asian equities advanced Wednesday, with Hong Kong leading on a sharp rebound in local technology names, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 struggled for traction as a steep drop in SoftBank Group offset cyclical strength. U.S. risk appetite provided a modest tailwind after cyclicals outperformed on Wall Street amid hopes the …

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• 13 November 2025 3:15 am

  Russian Lukoil Seeks Sanctions Extension as East Europe Scrambles to Secure Fuel Supplies

  

  Russian energy giant Lukoil is seeking an extension to a critical deadline imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department. According to sources familiar with the matter, the company has filed for a grace period extension beyond the November 21 cut-off, after which U.S. entities will be prohibited from engaging in transactions …

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• 13 November 2025 2:19 am

  BoE’s Caution Halts Pound’s Advance Against Dollar

  

  The upward trajectory of the Sterling/US Dollar (GBP/USD) pair came to a halt on Wednesday after the Bank of England (BoE) adopted a cautious stance on its monetary policy outlook, exerting downward pressure on the British pound.This pause followed the Bank’s monetary policy report, which revealed less hawkish expectations than …

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• 13 November 2025 2:10 am

  U.S. House Approves Draft Bill to Reopen Government After 43-Day Shutdown

  

  On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance a bill aimed at reopening the federal government, marking a significant step toward resolving the crisis that has halted government operations for 43 days.The legislation seeks to fund federal agencies and restore normal operations after the shutdown delayed key economic …

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• 13 November 2025 1:28 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Under Pressure as Markets Await US Funding Breakthrough

  

  Global financial markets are holding a risk-on stance as investors anticipate a crucial vote in the US House of Representatives. The expected vote during the overnight session aims to pass a short-term funding solution to re-open the US government. This move is putting continued downward pressure on the US Dollar …

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• 13 November 2025 12:27 am

  Dow Soars Past 48,000 Milestone on Hopes of Government Reopening

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average notched a historic achievement on Wednesday, recording its first-ever close above the 48,000 level, extending gains from the previous session. The 30-stock index rose 326.86 points, or 0.68%, to settle at 48,254.82, while also hitting a fresh all-time intraday high. This milestone rally was largely …

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• 12 November 2025 11:31 pm

  Yen Under Pressure as Japan Sticks to Heavy Spending While U.S. Eyes End to Shutdown

  

  The Japanese Yen continued to struggle on Wednesday, holding near nine-month lows against the U.S. Dollar despite a generally softer Greenback. The currency remains weighed down by Japan’s expansionary fiscal stance and the central bank’s cautious approach to tightening policy.Japan’s government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a fragile economic recovery …

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• 12 November 2025 10:39 pm

  Finish Line Ahead: US House Set to Vote on Bill to End Record-Shattering Government Shutdown

  

  America is on the cusp of ending the longest federal government shutdown in its history, as the House of Representatives prepares to vote this evening on a Senate-approved funding measure. After weeks of gridlock, the bill aims to reopen the government and restore full operations across federal agencies. However, the …

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• 12 November 2025 9:37 pm

  Cautious Optimism: How White House Advisor Comments on GDP, Rates, and Deficit

  

  White House Senior Advisor Kevin Hassett offered a comprehensive outlook on the U.S. economy on Wednesday, touching upon Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecasts, monetary policy, and the ongoing government shutdown. Hassett projected a modest GDP growth rate for the current quarter while noting significant progress in reducing the national deficit …

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• 12 November 2025 8:31 pm

  Gold Shines as Investors Await Crucial U.S. Funding Vote

  

  Gold continued its remarkable ascent on Wednesday, soaring to $4,189.27 per ounce, a gain of 1.52%, as investors sought safety and stability ahead of a critical vote in the U.S. Congress to end the nation’s record-long government shutdown. The surge underscores gold’s renewed appeal as both a safe-haven asset and …

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• 12 November 2025 7:36 pm

  Decoding Nvidia’s Future: Massive AI Growth, But is a Stock Split Coming Nov. 19?

  

  Nvidia, the computing backbone of the artificial intelligence (AI) race, is expected to see a tremendous surge in growth over the next few years. The company’s graphics processing units (GPUs) are essential for data center buildouts, where AI hyperscalers are currently spending hundreds of billions of dollars—a number slated to …

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