Microsoft beat Nvidia in market value on Tuesday to become the world’s second-most valuable company, the first time since June 2025. By midday, Microsoft’s own stock had dropped more than 3%, and the

Nvidia (NVDA) fell 5.53% on Tuesday, extending a selloff tied to CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy. CNBC’s Investment Committee split on how to trade Nvidia, weighing a buying oppo

Goldman Sachs’ Vol Panic Index posted its biggest two-day swing on record last week, beating an April 2013 high. The gauge collapsed during the midterm relief rally, then jumped to 9.57 out of 10 a da

Nvidia, the engine of the AI boom, is in a bear market. Shares sank to about $177 on Monday, 26% below their October record, as a China spy scandal reached its CEO.A bear market means a fall of 20% or

Anthropic is preparing for one of the biggest IPOs in history. But just as investors were weighing its $1.5 trillion valuation, Wall Street delivered a warning about the AI boom.On November 5, the Nas

Oil prices extended their slide on Tuesday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude at $86.37 a barrel. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Gulf allies prefer keeping the blockade of Iran o

Gold ended its worst October since the 2008 financial crisis at $3,875 an ounce on Friday. It fell 3.6% in the final session alone.When trading resumes, recent buyers are most exposed. Investors added

Gold has lost nearly a quarter of its value since the US-Iran war began. On Friday, it briefly fell to $3,975 an ounce before recovering to around $4,020 on Monday.Yet investors have been pouring bill

Bitcoin (BTC) and gold are the two worst-performing major assets of 2026, down 7.3% and 7.5%, according to Creative Planning strategist Charlie Bilello. He says no calendar year in his records has put

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell as low as $101.69 on Sunday night after President Donald Trump ruled out an immediate Iran strike. The dip leaves US oil above $100 and about 53% higher than before

Ethereum briefly fell toward $2,000 on Tuesday after hotter-than-expected US inflation data rattled financial markets. ETH later recovered to around $2,060, but remains under pressure.Behind the sell-

Wall Street’s AI trade suffered a brutal setback last week as investors questioned technology valuations and the threat of tighter AI regulation. Bitcoin followed, falling to $75,000.But something int

XRP’s latest crash has wiped out nearly $40 million in bullish bets, raising fears that another wave of selling could push the cryptocurrency below $1.Nearly $39 million in leveraged long positions we

Bitcoin plunged toward $74,000 late Sunday as another wave of forced selling swept through crypto markets. The latest crash comes as investors face several warning signs that the downturn could deepen

A single trader lost 201 BTC, worth about $15.6 million, in eight successive liquidations. The wipeout came as a sharp Wall Street selloff rattled crypto markets.The episode shows how quickly high lev

Futures traders give a 90% chance that the Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged on Wednesday. With the decision priced in, the market’s focus has moved to two debates inside the central bank.One is

Israel’s election has ended without a clear winner, leaving the future of its war with Iran uncertain. The political deadlock could have major consequences for global oil prices, inflation and financi

One week could decide what your stocks, your Bitcoin (BTC), and your dollars are worth by Christmas. From Wednesday to Friday, the Federal Reserve meets, inflation data lands, and $11 billion in Bitco

France’s borrowing costs are now higher than Italy’s. Weekend riots pushed the French 10-year yield to about 4.85% on Monday, the sharpest rise in the G7. Italy, long seen as Europe’s riskier borrower

Temasek’s investment chief called an artificial intelligence (AI) trade unwind the biggest risk facing global markets. Yet, the firm still plans to more than double its AI allocation by 2031.Rohit Sip

Fed decision, US inflation and Middle East tensions take centre stage. Explore the US dollar, gold and AUD/USD outlook for Australian traders.

The euro has fallen to a 17-month low against the US dollar. EUR/USD touched 1.1161 on Oct. 5, its weakest level since May 2025.The pair has lost more than 3% in five weeks and traded near 1.1182 on M

The US dollar is surging, and that could spell trouble for Bitcoin and Wall Street. The US Dollar Index (DXY) reached an 18-month high near 102.56 on Monday, while Bitcoin struggled around $83,000 and

More than 1 in 5 US tax dollars now goes to interest on the national debt, while the 10-year Treasury yield sits near a 24-year high. That surge has yet to fully reach the federal budget.The Congressi

JPMorgan has a warning for anyone holding smaller company stocks. Government debt is driving long-term bond yields higher, and smaller stocks could pay the price.The bank put a number on it. Only 9% o

The S&P 500 has just flashed a market signal never recorded in 36 years of data. It reveals something unusual happening beneath Wall Street’s biggest index.On November 2, the S&P 500 entered extreme o

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped about 1,500 points on Wednesday after Democrats won Congress. Investors are betting gridlock limits policy risk, but analysts warn it raises debt ceiling danger

WisdomTree’s Jeremy Siegel warns the Nasdaq Composite could fall as much as 30%. The risk grows if AI spending fails to deliver expected returns.The warning arrives on the 39th anniversary of Black Mo

The S&P 500 bull market turns 4 on Monday, up 119% to a record from its October 2022 low. Six past runs kept going after turning 4, though four bear markets later pushed the index below its birthday l

The S&P 500 has gained 18.3% in six months, against 6.7% for Goldman Sachs’ index excluding artificial intelligence (AI) enablers. A chip-led AI rally pushed the benchmark to a record, while that inde

Big Tech’s soaring AI spending is raising concerns over valuations, profitability and future returns, putting pressure on global stock markets. Explore this week’s key market moves, investor sentiment and what Australian traders should watch next.

Intel’s 29% plunge triggered a broader sell-off in Big Tech stocks, shaking investor confidence in the tech earnings outlook. Explore this week’s key market moves, the risks facing US equities and what Australian investors should watch next.

Meta’s US$145 billion AI spending plan puts chip stocks in focus as Brent crude surges past US$116. Explore this week’s key market moves, investor concerns and what Australian traders should watch next.

AI debt fears weigh on the Nasdaq as Brent crude climbs back above US$100. Explore the week's key market moves, rising risks and what Australian investors should watch next.

AI spending faces a reality check as investors reassess tech valuations, while Starlink reshapes the telecom landscape. Explore the key market moves and what Australian traders need to watch next.

US CPI rises 0.4%, pushing Treasury yields near 5% as gold falls below $4,050 and Wall Street declines. Explore the latest market outlook for Australia.

WTI oil falls below US$87, gold climbs above US$4,100 and Nasdaq 100 surges 3.4% on Iran deal hopes. Explore the latest market outlook ahead of US CPI.

Nasdaq 100 plunges 6.36%, Nvidia drops 9% and VIX surges 70% as AI stocks sell off. Explore gold, WTI oil and AUD/USD market outlook for Australia.

WTI oil plunges 9%, gold surges above US$4,000 and US stocks rally after the 2026 US midterms. Explore today's market news and key CFD trading levels. Copy

Nasdaq rebounds as AMD beats earnings forecasts, oil stays below $100 and the RBA lifts rates to 4.85%. Latest market news for Australia, 4 Nov 2026.