Author: Mickael Rois

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ($NZEQTY) has pledged to increase the national pension savings scheme, aiming for a 25% surge in contributions by 2027. The policy shift, announced today, sets the stage for significant changes to KiwiSaver and retirement planning. Investors are watching for unexpected macroeconomic impacts as fiscal details emerge. Luxon Unveils 25% KiwiSaver Boost With Fiscal Targets In a closely watched policy address, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ($NZEQTY) announced a comprehensive plan to increase New Zealand’s pension savings rates. The government aims to raise aggregate KiwiSaver contributions from their current NZ$22.5 billion (2024, IRD data) to NZ$28.1…

The Japanese yen rebounded 0.6% to 155.1 against the U.S. dollar after Takaichi Holdings ($TKCHI) signaled willingness to be proactive with yen intervention. Forex trading volumes hit $154 billion in Tokyo, marking a two-week high and surprising traders expecting continued decline. Analysts re-evaluate Bank of Japan positioning amid intensified policy scrutiny. Takaichi’s Intervention Stance Jolts Yen: Price and Volume Cited Takaichi Holdings ($TKCHI) set off a sharp move in the forex market after a senior panelist, speaking on 22 November, said the company is ready to “be proactive with yen intervention” if volatility threatens economic stability. Following the remarks, the…

US retail sales climbed 0.6% in October, surprising markets and pushing consumer-sector ETFs like SPDR S&P Retail ETF ($XRT) up 1.9%. Despite mounting headwinds, US retail sales resilient trends are defying economist forecasts. Analysts are scrutinizing whether this robust spending can outlast growing macroeconomic and geopolitical risks. US Retail Sales Surge 0.6% in October Despite Economic Risks US retail sales reached $707.5 billion in October 2025, up 0.6% month-over-month and 3.2% year-over-year, according to the US Census Bureau. Core retail sales—excluding automobiles, gasoline, building materials, and food services—rose 0.5% month-on-month. Key gainers included nonstore retailers, up 9.1% year-over-year, and health…

Bitcoin ($BTC) tumbled 9.8% overnight, plunging to $34,600 and erasing nearly $60 billion in market value. The move ignited debate among investors: is this a Bitcoin price dip or new bear market? Analysts are parsing data and signals to forecast what’s next. Bitcoin Drops Near 10%: Volume Spikes and Market Cap Shrinks In a stunning move, Bitcoin ($BTC) fell sharply from $38,300 to $34,600 in less than 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap data as of November 23, 2025. This 9.8% loss wiped out nearly $60 billion in market capitalization, bringing BTC’s total market cap to $678 billion from above $735…

Bitcoin ($BTC) stunned the crypto market early Sunday as its price flash-crashed to $80,000, plunging over 18% before swiftly rebounding. The Bitcoin price flash-crashes phenomenon has reignited market volatility concerns as indicators approach historic FTX-era stress levels. Bitcoin flash-crash sends $BTC to $80,000 as volume surges 300% The early hours of November 23, 2025, brought a dramatic sequence for Bitcoin ($BTC) as its price tumbled from $97,540 to a session low of $80,000 in less than 10 minutes, according to CoinMarketCap and major exchange data. The drawdown erased more than $320 billion in market capitalization before BTC rebounded sharply above…

MicroStrategy ($MSTR) sharply rallied 4.6% to $680.31 after CEO Michael Saylor asserted the firm’s unwavering conviction in Bitcoin, brushing off index exclusion concerns. Saylor dismisses index concerns as analysts debate the impact of recent crypto volatility on institutional portfolios, hinting at a deeper strategic play. MicroStrategy Gains 4.6% as Saylor Dismisses Index Concerns MicroStrategy ($MSTR) shares surged by 4.6% to close at $680.31 on heavy volume Tuesday, countering speculation after CEO Michael Saylor explicitly dismissed fears surrounding possible index rebalancing or exclusion. Saylor emphasized in a widely cited Bloomberg interview that “our conviction in Bitcoin is unwavering,” even as market…

Samourai Wallet ($SAMOURAI) faces market scrutiny as its co-founder was sentenced to four years for crypto money laundering, disrupting over $137 million in transactions. The landmark conviction raises pressing questions for privacy-focused crypto products and sector investors. Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced: $137M Laundering Uncovered On November 22, 2025, federal court documents confirmed the sentencing of Samourai Wallet’s co-founder to four years in prison for enabling money laundering through the platform, per Reuters. U.S. prosecutors allege that over $137 million in tainted crypto was washed using Samourai Wallet’s mixing features between 2017 and 2023. In addition to the prison term, the…

Bitmain Technologies ($BITMAIN) came under federal investigation this week as U.S. regulators scrutinize its operations for alleged national security risks, according to Bloomberg. Shares of listed crypto miners fell up to 8% on the news—a move that surprised many in the digital asset sector amid continued volatility. Federal Investigation Targets Bitmain: Key Numbers and Reactions The U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has formally launched a probe into Bitmain Technologies ($BITMAIN), the Beijing-based bitcoin mining hardware giant, following national security concerns, as reported by Bloomberg on November 22, 2025. The scrutiny comes after Bitmain’s U.S. revenue…

China secured its largest U.S. soybean purchase since early 2023, acquiring 2.6 million metric tons from Archer Daniels Midland ($ADM) and Cargill ($CARGILL). The China soybean purchase 2025 has surprised analysts, while former President Donald Trump urges even greater agricultural exports. China Buys 2.6 Million Tons of U.S. Soybeans in 2025 Trade Surge On November 18, China finalized contracts to buy 2.6 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, the largest single-month volume since May 2023, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) export data. The purchases, executed through private deals with Archer Daniels Midland ($ADM) and Cargill ($CARGILL), were valued…

Pfizer ($PFE) secured $6 billion through a bond sale to finance its acquisition of Metsera, a move that took Wall Street by surprise and thrust “Pfizer raises $6 billion bond sale” to the top of investor searches. Unprecedented demand and timing signal shifting strategies for the pharma giant—what’s behind this bold capital raise? Pfizer Sells $6 Billion in Bonds to Fund Metsera Purchase On November 18, 2025, Pfizer Inc. ($PFE) announced it completed a $6 billion multi-tranche bond issuance, earmarked for its planned Metsera acquisition. The offering, consisting of five tranches with maturities ranging from 3 to 30 years, was…