JP Morgan Chase has announced that they will be making direct equity and venture capital investments of up to 10 billion dollars in sectors crucial to United States national security. This $10 billion dollar investment is just a small part of an even bigger 1.5 trillion-dollar decade long pledge.
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Just months ago, First Brands’ debt was marked at full value by private credit funds; some even marked it above 100 cents on the dollar. Tricolor’s AAA-rated securities were trading at full value before the bankruptcy.
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Gold and silver are stealing the spotlight this week, climbing to record highs as investors brace for more economic turbulence. The rally comes at a time of global unease—an ongoing U.S. government shutdown, renewed trade tensions with China, and expectations of upcoming Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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The United States government shutdown September 30th, 2025. It was caused by the failure to pass a bill extending government services.
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On Friday, October 10, the crypto market had its largest single-day liquidation event ever, bigger than FTX, COVID, or Luna. Almost $20 billion was wiped out, and 1.6 million traders got liquidated. Over 1,000 traders lost over $100,000, 200 lost more than $1 million, and 358 lost everything.
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This week, we’re firmly at the top of
the ride. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index soared to a new all-time high, fueled by
optimism that the Federal Reserve may soon ease interest rates. What’s fueling this surge, and
is this a sign of sustained growth or simply a fleeting moment of market euphoria?
Spotify raised prices on multiple tiers of subscription, going after already shrinking users’ wallets in this current economy. Individual Premium plans rose from $10.99 to $11.99; Duo plans rose from $14.99 to $16.99, and Family plans rose from $16.99 to $19.99. Student prices remained at $5.99, which they were very considerate about. The company cited expansion in spending on audiobook listening, AI capabilities, and infrastructure development.
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Public policy often changes the way companies think about money; not just in how they earn it, but in how they choose to spend it. Taxes, compliance, and financial incentives don’t just determine bottom-line profit; they also create ripple effects that influence corporate behavior in unexpected ways. The recently introduced “One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)” is a prime example.
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Nvidia, the world’s leading maker of artificial intelligence chips, made headlines last week with two investments that could reshape Silicon Valley: The company will invest $5 billion in Intel, buying a stake in its long-term rival, and a commitment of up to $100 billion in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.
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On September 22, Argentina’s economy dropped 10%, and its currency, the Argentine peso, has lost 99% of its value over the past decade. Argentina is staring down another wave of financial turmoil, with the peso once again at the center of the storm
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