Global markets navigate AI-sector volatility, regulatory scrutiny, and shifting monetary policies while regional energy and trade tensions persist.

Wall Street is experiencing high volatility as investors reassess the AI trade, marked by the collapse of the Situational Awareness hedge fund and a significant sell-off in Meta shares due to concerns over high AI-related spending.

Microsoft stock surged following strong cloud growth, providing a boost to major chipmakers like Micron and Sandisk and signaling resilience in the broader tech bull market despite recent sell-offs.

The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision has sparked renewed market debate, leaving investors to weigh ongoing inflation concerns against potential future policy shifts.

U.S. regulatory authorities, including the SEC and DOJ, are investigating $16 billion in private-credit deals linked to Dodgers owner Mark Walter following a whistleblower complaint.

China has expressed serious concern to U.S. officials regarding the latest round of trade restrictions imposed by Washington, escalating tensions between the two largest economies.

Saudi Arabia announced plans for a multinational maritime coalition to safeguard Red Sea energy supply routes following recent attacks, impacting regional energy security outlooks.

Pakistan's government has implemented an increase in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, while the Prime Minister ordered a technical audit of electricity billing systems to address sector inefficiencies.

Mastercard's CEO remains optimistic about the future of credit cards, positioning the company to thrive in an era of 'agentic commerce' driven by AI shopping tools.