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AMD and Anthropic strengthen their commitment to AI
Technology firms continue to prioritise investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure as they compete for market share. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reiterated its focus on AI, with management forecasting strong multi-year revenue growth, while Anthropic announced a substantial multi-year infrastructure spend.
12 Nov 2025, 22:16
Pound dips after weak UK employment figures
The United Kingdom’s labour market showed signs of deterioration this month: the unemployment rate rose and payrolls contracted, prompting renewed uncertainty over the Bank of England’s policy path and weighing on sterling.
11 Nov 2025, 23:31Markets rebound as hopes grow for a shutdown resolution
Major US equity indices rallied as markets welcomed the Senate’s approval of a funding bill that—if passed by the House and signed by President Donald Trump—would end the federal shutdown. The prospect of restored government operations reduced policy uncertainty and boosted risk appetite.
10 Nov 2025, 22:34US markets slide as jobs and consumer spending soften
US equity indices closed the week lower amid growing concern over the absence of official employment data, elevated valuations in technology stocks and a deterioration in consumer confidence.
7 Nov 2025, 23:02Wall Street declines amid renewed concerns over tech prices
US equity indices fell for the week as investors reassessed lofty valuations in technology stocks—particularly firms exposed to artificial intelligence (AI)—while the ongoing US federal funding lapse raised concerns about delayed official employment statistics.
7 Nov 2025, 00:05ADP jobs beat expectations while tariffs stir fresh concerns
Private payrolls unexpectedly rose more than analysts had forecast, tempering near-term expectations of Federal Reserve easing, while the US Supreme Court heard arguments that could curtail the White House’s authority to impose tariffs.
5 Nov 2025, 22:27US dollar strengthens as private hiring slows amid shutdown
Private-sector job postings have fallen sharply while the US federal funding lapse approaches record length, generating heightened market uncertainty. US equities fell on the shutdown-related risks, while the US dollar strengthened as markets questioned the likelihood of a December Fed rate cut.
5 Nov 2025, 02:37Palantir hits record highs as Wall Street posts mixed results
The Nasdaq outperformed other US indices after Palantir Technologies reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results and raised guidance for Q4 2025 on robust AI demand. By contrast, the Dow underperformed amid a soft ISM manufacturing PMI, which extended the sector’s run of contraction to eight months.
4 Nov 2025, 02:50Wall Street climbs as Amazon hits new all-time high
US equity markets advanced after a wave of third-quarter results that largely exceeded expectations, led by Amazon’s strong performance. Investors weighed robust corporate fundamentals against recent hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who warned that a December rate cut is not assured.
31 Oct 2025, 21:57US stocks fall as Meta warns of rising AI investment costs
US equity indices declined after Meta Platforms reported a substantial year-on-year fall in earnings per share (EPS), which weighed on market sentiment and prompted broad profit-taking. Investors also pared expectations for a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve cut in December following comments from Chair Jerome Powell.
31 Oct 2025, 01:24