Americans’ revolt against data centers is growing: how it could disrupt the AI trade
The artificial intelligence boom has a people problem, and it is getting worse faster than most investors have noticed. While Wall Street has spent the better part of three years fixating on chip stocks, hyperscaler spending, and the relentless march of AI valuations,
US stocks see biggest exit since March: is Wall Street’s rally at risk?
US stock funds saw their biggest weekly exit since March, raising fresh questions about the strength of Wall Street’s rally. Investors pulled $17.2 billion from US stock funds in the week through July 1, according to Bloomberg, citing Bank of America strategists led
India’s Central Bank Urges Lawmakers To Shield Banks…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) urged lawmakers to keep the country’s banks and regulated financial institutions insulated from cryptocurrencies and privately issued stablecoins, telling a parliamentary panel that outright prohibition remains a live policy option as India settles its approach to digital
Hang Seng Index slumped in H1 as Nikkei 225, Kospi soared: here’s why
The Hang Seng Index retreated by over 10% in the first half of the year as some of the biggest Chinese technology companies lagged behind their global peers like the Nikkei 225 and Kospi, which jumped by 34% and 85%, respectively. Top Hang
Can Nvidia regain its momentum in the second half of 2026?
Nvidia enters the second half of 2026 facing growing pressure to defend both its market leadership and investor confidence. While the company remains the world’s largest by market capitalisation, its stock has lagged several semiconductor peers this year as investors broaden their focus
US Payroll Softness, Fading Fed Hike Bets, and a Dollar on…
Weaker payrolls fade Fed hike bets, pressuring the Dollar; diverging ECB path and geopolitical risk premiums complicate the moves. A Dovish Repricing of Fed Expectations Is Undercutting the Dollar The dominant force across markets right now is a sharp downward revision in expectations
ESMA Says Europe Can Save Up To €1 Billion A Year By Ending…
The European Securities and Markets Authority has proposed a major redesign of EU transaction reporting, saying a new “Report Once” framework could save market participants between €250 million and €1 billion a year while reducing recurring reporting costs by 22% to 24%. In
Shopify stock eyes breakout as bullish inverted H&S pattern takes shape
Shopify stock has rebounded in the past few weeks, moving from the year-to-date low of $94.47 to the current $121.63. This rebound may continue, helped by its modest revenue growth and encouraging technicals. Shopify stock jumps after crucial settlement Shopify, the operator of
Rivian stock: does the raised 2026 deliveries outlook warrant buying?
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) shares are ripping higher on Thursday morning following a bullish Q2 deliveries update that shattered both internal and Wall Street expectations. Investors are cheering the EV stock after management revealed it produced 12,513 vehicles in total and delivered 12,194 in
Meta ($META) price prediction 2026, 2027 and 2030
The loudest story on Meta ($META) in mid-2026 is that the company is “incinerating capital” — that a $125 billion-to-$145 billion capital-expenditure bill for AI data centres is value destruction dressed up as ambition. That framing is not just bearish; it is probably