2026's First Rollercoaster Week: Markets Shake as Tech & Geopolitics Collide 📉🚀

Hey everyone! What a wild Thursday in the markets — if you blinked, you might’ve missed some major moves. Here’s a quick rundown of today’s top headlines that are moving needles and shaking portfolios.

🔥 Geopolitical Heat

The U.S. has extended control over Venezuelan oil “indefinitely,” and China isn’t holding back — calling it “typical bullying.” This could reshape global energy alliances, especially between Venezuela, China, and Russia. Are we seeing a new front in the resource war?

📉 Precious Metals Tumble

Silver dropped over 6%, and platinum nearly -8%. Are you holding metals? Are you buying the dip or staying clear?

⚔️ Defense & Rare Earths Spike

Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027 is already moving markets — rare earth prices are surging. Could this be a long-term play?

🍏 Tech Crown Swaps Hands

Google’s market cap overtook Apple for the first time since 2019! Google +2.5%, while Apple fell for a 5th straight day. Are you team Google or sticking with Apple on this dip?

🤖 AI Chip Revolution

Intel surged >6% as mass production of its 18A AI chips begins. Is Intel back in the game against NVIDIA and AMD?

🤯 IPO Mania in HK

Zhipu AI’s Hong Kong IPO was >1000x oversubscribed at HK$116.20. Tianshu and Jingfeng also listed, while MiniMax opened in the dark pool. Are you chasing the AI IPO hype?

🚗 Xiaomi’s EV Ambition

Xiaomi Auto plans to launch 4 new cars next year, including 2 EREVs. Could they be the next Tesla challenger?

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