Author: Mickael Rois

Redfin ($RDFN) revealed that skyrocketing flood insurance costs, driven by a mounting climate threat, sparked a record exodus from major US metros in 2025. As more Americans reassess where to live, the climate threat moving US metros is unexpectedly steering housing and investment trends. Flood Insurance Premiums Soar 83%, Triggering Mass Moves in 2025 Between January and September 2025, US cities like Miami, Houston, and New Orleans saw a net population loss of 180,000 residents, according to Redfin’s internal migration tracking. The exodus gained momentum after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced average flood insurance premiums would rise 83%…

Mint ($INTU) revealed in its latest 2025 report that only 31% of Americans correctly estimate how their finances stack up to their peers, placing ‘compare your finances against your peers’ unexpectedly at the forefront of investor discussions. What’s causing this growing interest in benchmarking financial health against others? 2025 Peer Comparison Data Shows Gaps in Income and Savings Rates By November 2025, the median U.S. household income rises to $78,150, a 3.4% jump from $75,580 in 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau data (September 2025). Meanwhile, a Bankrate survey (August 2025) finds only 42% of households have emergency savings to…

Bitcoin ($BTCUSD) stunned markets as it surged 12% in the past 48 hours, recovering from last week’s sharp selloff. The Bitcoin price surge today puts it once again above $38,000, prompting analysts to issue new bullish forecasts despite heightened market volatility. Bitcoin Price Jumps 12% Reclaiming $38,000 After Steep Fall Bitcoin ($BTCUSD) vaulted from $33,950 on November 8 to hit $38,280 in early trading November 11, according to CoinMarketCap data. Trading volumes jumped 43% compared to the previous week, topping $56 billion on November 10. The rapid reversal comes days after Bitcoin had dropped almost 18% from its late October…

Vanguard Group ($VANGUARD) revealed that just 13% of U.S. households have investment portfolios exceeding $500,000—yet more families are asking how to evaluate your wealth using updated benchmarks. Americans expect to need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, a record figure for 2025 (Northwestern Mutual Study). Are your finances on track? 5 Key Financial Benchmarks to Evaluate Your Wealth in 2025 Americans in 2025 face rising wealth thresholds: Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning & Progress Study shows median household net worth stands at $121,800, up from $106,000 in 2022 (Federal Reserve SCF). Households in the top 10% now report a mean net worth…

Colleges nationwide revealed a 42% spike in double-majoring, but does double majoring pay off for new graduates aiming to boost job prospects? University trends and recent employment data ($N/A) raise urgent questions for students and investors evaluating higher-education returns. Double-Majoring Rates Rise 42% as Job-Market Pressures Mount American universities reported that in 2025, 21.7% of graduates completed a double major—up sharply from 15.3% just five years prior, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Institutions such as the University of Michigan ($N/A) recorded record participation, with double-major students comprising 28% of the 2025 graduating class, compared to 19% in…

OMV AG ($OMV.VI) and Masdar have announced a €450 million joint venture to construct a 140MW green hydrogen plant in Austria, marking the country’s largest renewable hydrogen investment to date. The OMV Masdar green hydrogen Austria project aims to start production by early 2027, surprising analysts with its ambitious scale and rapid execution timeline. OMV, Masdar Unveil €450M JV for 140MW Green Hydrogen Plant OMV AG ($OMV.VI) and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar have secured a binding agreement for a 50:50 partnership to build Austria’s first utility-scale green hydrogen facility. The €450 million plant, to be located at OMV’s Schwechat refinery, is…

Nigeria ($NGA) announced an 18% drop in oil revenue for 2025 as climate initiatives accelerate and global demand wanes—fueling debate around Nigeria oil revenue 2025 and reopening wounds from Ken Saro-Wiwa’s struggle. Can Africa’s energy giant break free from fossil dependence after decades spent defending environmental rights? Nigeria Oil Revenue Drops 18% in 2025 as Demand and Policy Shift Nigeria ($NGA), Africa’s top oil exporter, reported a decline in oil receipts to $26.7 billion for the first nine months of 2025, an 18% drop compared to $32.6 billion year-over-year, per official data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN, September…

United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell announced a stark warning at COP30, stating the world faces an “unforgivable” disaster if governments fail to curb fossil fuel use—directly impacting major energy players like ExxonMobil ($XOM). The UN climate chief warning energy markets comes as new emissions data surprises investors, revealing how close the sector is to crisis. UN Climate Chief’s Data-Driven Warning Shakes Energy Sector Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, delivered a direct message on November 10, 2025: The global energy sector must cut emissions 43% from 2019 levels by 2030 or risk catastrophic…

China National Petroleum Corp. ($CNPC) revealed that China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for the past 18 months, defying analyst expectations and upending market forecasts for 2025. The China CO2 emissions trend signals a major shift for both domestic energy producers and global investors focused on decarbonization. Could this mark an inflection point in global energy markets? China’s CO2 Emissions Decline Surprises Analysts in 2024-2025 China’s carbon dioxide emissions, according to data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), have plateaued or declined from Q2 2024 through Q3 2025. CREA reports CO2 emissions in…

The New Zealand dollar ($NZD) plunged 1.4% to $0.5879, threatening to erase its entire 2025 gain as aggressive rate hike expectations shocked currency markets. The abrupt reversal in the New Zealand dollar 2025 gain leaves analysts divided on where the kiwi heads next. New Zealand Dollar Drops 1.4%, Poised to Erase 2025 Advance On November 11, the New Zealand dollar ($NZD) slid 1.4% versus the U.S. dollar to $0.5879, wiping out almost all of its year-to-date advance, according to Bloomberg data. The currency had rallied as high as $0.6105 in June, buoyed by expectations of prolonged central bank tightening. In…