MARKETS

Nov 29 2025FINANCE

Crypto Stocks Soar as December Rate Cut Hopes Rise

The crypto world is buzzing with excitement as the chances of a December interest rate cut climb to 87% on Polymarket. This surge in optimism has given a big boost to several crypto-related stocks. Three major Bitcoin mining companies, Cleanspark, Riot Platforms, and Cipher Mining, are leading the

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Nov 29 2025FINANCE

Trading Trouble: CME Fixes Glitch, But Issues Linger

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) managed to get its trading platforms back online, but not before causing a stir in global financial markets. The outage, which lasted several hours, affected trading in Asia and Europe before the U. S. markets could react. The main trading platform, Globex, fina

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Nov 29 2025BUSINESS

Michael Burry's Wild Substack Chat Takes Off

Michael Burry, the investor who made a name for himself by predicting the housing market crash, has started a new group chat on Substack. It's been a whirlwind since he invited his paid subscribers to join in. Burry recently switched gears from managing a hedge fund to running a Substack called "Ca

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Nov 29 2025BUSINESS

Support Local: Top Spots to Shop Small in Phoenix

Holiday shopping is in full swing, but it's crucial to back local businesses too. While big stores have sales, small shops need our support to stay afloat. Shopping small boosts the local economy, promotes sustainability, and encourages innovation. Phoenix Flea stands out with its 12th annual event

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Nov 28 2025FINANCE

Japan's Money Moves: Spending Big, Borrowing More

Japan is making big financial moves. The country is planning to sell more short-term bonds. This is to support a huge spending plan led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. It's the largest spending plan since Japan eased its pandemic rules. The government has approved extra funds. The total is 18. 3

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Nov 27 2025SPORTS

Thanksgiving Betting Bonanza: How NFL Games Fuel Prediction Markets

The NFL's Thanksgiving games are more than just football; they're a massive opportunity for prediction markets. With teams from states where sports betting is illegal playing, these games see a huge surge in activity. The Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs game, for example, is expected to set ne

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

What's the Buzz Around the Fed's Next Move?

People are placing bets on what the Federal Reserve will do with interest rates next month. The chances of a small cut, 25 basis points, have gone up to 81% on a platform called Polymarket. This is a big jump from the 67% seen the day before and 44% from the previous week. But the idea of a larger c

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

Unexpected Economic Preview Shakes UK Markets

In a surprising turn of events, the UK's fiscal watchdog, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), released its economic forecast earlier than usual. This happened just before the finance minister, Rachel Reeves, was set to unveil her budget plans. The report, which typically comes out after the

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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

The Unexpected Shift in Tech: What's Behind the TPU Transition?

The tech world is buzzing with a major change that caught many off guard. The shift to TPUs, or Tensor Processing Units, is happening faster than anyone predicted. These specialized chips are designed to handle complex tasks that regular processors struggle with. They are becoming the go-to choice f

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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

Simplifying the Fed: A Look at Interest Rate Management

The U. S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, recently shared his thoughts on the Federal Reserve's approach to managing interest rates. He believes the current system is too complex and needs a major overhaul. According to Bessent, the Fed's strategy for controlling interest rates has become overly

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