Investors are anticipating Nvidia's earnings report and a delayed jobs report, which are expected to provide crucial insights into the economy and the sustainability of the artificial intelligence boom. The market has recently experienced volatility, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipping below their 50-day moving averages. Investors are particularly interested in Nvidia's demand for AI chips and the impact of US trade policies on its business.

As macro and interest rate dynamics challenge the USD, global diversification and non-US opportunities may come back into focus.

US credit markets are showing signs of caution as risk premiums on corporate bonds and junk bonds near recent highs, driven by concerns over the sustainability of artificial intelligence growth and broader economic issues. Investors have withdrawn significant bond orders after final pricing, and some bond sales have been pulled, reflecting a more cautious approach.

The recent crypto sell-off has highlighted the risks of leveraged trading, with daily total liquidations on crypto exchanges reaching a record high in October. Investors have used leverage to amplify gains, but the recent market downturn has led to significant losses and forced liquidations.

US tech stocks declined as investors expressed concerns about high valuations of artificial intelligence companies ahead of Nvidia's earnings report, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 1.2% and the S&P 500 dropping 0.8%. Major AI-driven companies such as Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon experienced significant losses due to rising skepticism about the sustainability of AI-related capital expenditures.

Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott said he expects committee votes on the crypto market structure bill next month, aiming to bring the legislation to the Senate floor in early 2026 for President Trump's approval. The proposal would divide oversight between the SEC and CFTC and introduce a new category for "ancillary assets," though bipartisan support remains uncertain as Democrats push alternative language focused on DeFi.

US District Judge Mae D'Agostino threw out the Justice Department's lawsuit challenging a New York law restricting US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents' ability to make arrests near state and local courthouses and in state facilities. Meanwhile, a document submitted in court by the Justice Department lists over 614 people arrested in recent Chicago-area immigration raids and shows that over 97% of them had no criminal record at the time those arrests occurred.

New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is preparing to debut Costume Art, an exhibit challenging traditional views by inviting visitors to view artworks through the lens of the dressed body. The exhibition aims to explore the intersection of clothing and the human form across art and fashion history.

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