Author: Mickael Rois

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ($NZAUS) revealed the urgent need for a “mature conversation” on New Zealand asset sales, signaling a shift in government policy as fiscal pressures mount. The call for transparency and debate around state asset divestment puts New Zealand asset sales Luxon at the heart of today’s economic headlines. Luxon Pushes Asset Sales After Fiscal Shortfall Widens to NZ$10.2B Prime Minister Luxon ($NZAUS) announced on 9 November 2025 that New Zealand must confront the prospect of selling state assets, following a larger-than-expected fiscal deficit of NZ$10.2 billion in the year to September—an increase from the NZ$9.5 billion gap…

South Africa ($SAF) secured a $925 million World Bank loan to aid its struggling cities, marking the largest single sovereign support to date for “Operation Vulindlela.” The South Africa World Bank loan is a strategic surprise as it targets urban reform amid fiscal constraints, raising investor eyebrows across emerging markets. World Bank’s $925M Loan Targets South Africa’s Urban Crisis South Africa ($SAF) finalized a $925 million development policy loan with the World Bank on November 8, 2025, specifically aimed at combating decaying municipal infrastructure and urban service failures. According to a World Bank official statement, this financing follows a previous…

The Bank of Japan ($8301.T) revealed fresh signals of a potential BOJ December interest rate hike, catching markets off guard as the yen surged 1.3% to 148.92 per USD on Monday. This rare hawkish turn follows a prolonged period of negative rates—will the BOJ finally act this December? BOJ Policy Minutes Point to Rising Odds for December Rate Move The latest Policy Board summary, published on November 9, indicates that several BOJ officials are increasingly concerned about rising wage inflation and persistent price pressures. According to Reuters, two board members specifically advocated for raising rates “without delay if data justify.”…

Reserve Bank of Australia ($RBA) Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser revealed that the RBA economy capacity limits are posing acute challenges for monetary policy, as inflation remains stubbornly above target. Investors were surprised by his warning despite June’s steady cash rate, questioning policy flexibility as growth slows but labor markets remain tight. RBA’s Hauser Flags Policy Constraints With Inflation at 3.6% Hauser signaled on November 9 that persistent RBA economy capacity limits will constrain Australia’s policy response, especially as headline inflation remains at 3.6% year-on-year as of Q3 2025, well above the RBA’s 2-3% target (source: Australian Bureau of Statistics). With…

Bitcoin ($BTC) surged over 7% to $39,250 after the US Senate secured a bipartisan deal to end the anticipated government shutdown, surprising traders focused on the looming fiscal deadline. The US Senate crypto shutdown focus has driven intense volatility, with leading tokens rebounding sharply in Monday’s pre-market session. Bitcoin Jumps 7% as Senate Strikes Shutdown Deal Ahead of Deadline On November 10, Bitcoin ($BTC) spiked from $36,650 to $39,250 within hours after Senate leaders announced a last-minute agreement, according to CoinMarketCap data. Trading volumes for the top five cryptocurrencies rose 24% compared to the previous day, topping $68 billion during…

Stablecoin demand accelerated in Q4 2025, with Federal Reserve Board advisor Jon Miran ($FED) revealing that surging stablecoin issuance could push U.S. interest rates lower. The pace and scope surprise many investors tracking stablecoin-driven liquidity shifts in financial markets. Stablecoin Demand Hits $200B, Fed’s Miran Flags Interest Rate Risk On November 9, 2025, Jon Miran, special advisor to the Federal Reserve Board ($FED), disclosed that global stablecoin market capitalization exceeded $200 billion for the first time, led by Tether ($USDT) and USD Coin ($USDC). According to CoinMarketCap, this marks a 37% year-on-year increase from $146 billion in November 2024. Miran…

Trump Media & Technology Group ($DJT) disclosed a $55M loss for Q3 2025, while announcing its Bitcoin investment surged to $1.3B. This Trump Media Q3 loss and outsized crypto position surprises investors, especially amid volatile digital asset markets and mounting scrutiny over company fundamentals. Trump Media Posts $55M Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Top $1.3B Trump Media & Technology Group ($DJT) reported a net loss of $55 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, according to its shareholder letter filed with the SEC on November 8, 2025. The company’s quarterly revenues remained below $5 million, highlighting persistent monetization challenges…

MicroStrategy ($MSTR) revealed a dramatic drop in short interest, sparking renewed optimism that the Bitcoin treasury bear market may be ending. With short positions down 38% over the last month, investors are eyeing a pivotal shift in digital asset sentiment as institutional activity intensifies. MicroStrategy Short Interest Falls 38% Amid Bitcoin Treasury Shift MicroStrategy Inc. ($MSTR), the largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin, reported that its short interest declined from 12.6% on September 30 to just 7.8% as of November 8, according to Nasdaq data. This marks the lowest level since April 2025 and erases months of aggressive bearish positioning…

Vinci Autoroutes ($VINCI) unveiled a French highway segment capable of delivering wireless EV charging at up to 250 kW, eclipsing Tesla’s ($TSLA) Supercharger network and challenging traditional charging models. This breakthrough in French highway wireless EV charging defies expectations over range anxiety and infrastructure speed. French Highway Installs 2 km of 250 kW Wireless Charging Lanes On November 8, Vinci Autoroutes ($VINCI) announced the activation of Europe’s first public highway segment equipped for high-speed wireless EV charging. The 2-kilometer section, located on the A10 near Tours, uses ElectReon’s induction technology to deliver up to 250 kW of power directly to…

Nord Security ($NORDS) revealed its privacy-first VPN Black Friday deal, slashing its headline monthly price to $2.49—an unprecedented move as online shopping volumes spike. This shop safer this Black Friday initiative arrives amid growing concerns over cybercrime targeting holiday shoppers. Investors and privacy advocates have been surprised by the size and timing of this price reduction. Nord Security Offers 50% Discount on VPN for Black Friday Event Nord Security ($NORDS) has cut its NordVPN subscription rates by 50% for Black Friday 2025, setting its lowest advertised price at $2.49 per month, according to the company’s official announcement on November 8.…