While official nonfarm payroll employment has grown a healthy 600K from January to September, the implied benchmark revision has only grown 400K over the corresponding period.
Silver has been outperforming gold, and the gold/silver ratio is falling hard. But it remains above past averages, which means it’s still undervalued, both on its own and relative to gold.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.02%. The dollar moved slightly higher on Friday, as hawkish Fed comments boosted T-note yields. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said that, given higher inflation, the more prudent course would ha...
Washington D.C. – December 12, 2025 – A new executive order signed by President Trump, aiming to prohibit states from enacting their own artificial intelligence regulations, has sent shockwaves through the civil rights community. The order, which surfaced on December 11th or 12th, 2025, directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish an "AI Litigation [...]
Washington D.C., December 12, 2025 – Former President Donald Trump's administration is rapidly shaping a new landscape for artificial intelligence and energy, characterized by an aggressive push for deregulation, a strong emphasis on fossil fuels, and a streamlined approach to building the vast energy infrastructure required by modern AI. With recent executive orders issued in [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the precipice of revolutionizing healthcare, promising breakthroughs in diagnostics, personalized treatment, and operational efficiency. However, the path to widespread, ethical, and effective AI adoption in medical settings is fraught with significant challenges. As of December 12, 2025, the immediate significance of these hurdles—encompassing the critical need for trust, comprehensive clinician [...]
Purdue University is poised to revolutionize undergraduate education with a pioneering initiative: a mandatory artificial intelligence (AI) competency for all graduating students, regardless of their major. Announced on November 13, 2025, and awaiting final approval, this groundbreaking requirement is slated to commence with the freshman class entering in Fall 2026. This bold move positions Purdue [...]
From a Musk-like compensation for its CEO to an Autonomy & AI Day, Rivian has borrowed several leaves from Tesla's playbook. But is RIVN stock a better buy than TSLA for 2026?
SEO Keywords: AI explainability, XAI, real-time AI, KAIST, KakaoBank, financial AI, transparent AI, ABSQR, CIKM 2025 In a significant leap forward for artificial intelligence, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and KakaoBank (KRX: 323410) have jointly announced the development of a pioneering real-time AI explainability system. Unveiled today, December 12, 2025, this [...]
San Francisco, CA – December 12, 2025 – Sitewire, a leading construction finance platform, has just announced the launch of two groundbreaking AI-powered tools, BudgetIQ™ and PermitIQ™. Unveiled on December 10, 2025, these innovative solutions are set to fundamentally transform the pre-construction phase for residential builders by automating critical financial and regulatory risk reviews. The [...]
Oracle and OpenAI struck a $300 billion contract in September, with the former agreeing to build out data centers with a total capacity of 4.5 gigawatts.
January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Friday closed down -0.16 (-0.28%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.0077 (-0.44%). Crude oil and gasoline prices moved lower on Friday, with gasoline posting a 4.75-year nearest-futures low. Friday'...
In a groundbreaking move poised to redefine the landscape of entertainment and artificial intelligence, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and OpenAI announced a landmark three-year licensing agreement and strategic partnership on December 11, 2025. This historic collaboration sees Disney making a significant $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI, signaling a profound shift in how [...]
January Nymex natural gas (NGF26 ) on Friday closed down by -0.118 (-2.79%). Jan nat-gas prices extended this week's sharp sell-off on Friday, sinking to a 6-week low. US weather forecasts calling for warmer-than-normal temperatures across a large...
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew concerned over the profitability timeline of artificial intelligence (AI) investments following financial reports from industry giants.
Shares of electronic system and device provider Bel Fuse (NASDAQ:BELFA) fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after reports revealed that Mexico approved new import tariffs that could affect the electronics industry.
Shares of luxury furniture retailer RH (NYSE:RH) jumped 7.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported decent third-quarter financial results, where it met revenue expectations.
Shares of cannabis company Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY)
jumped 40.8% in the afternoon session after reports suggested the Trump administration planned to ease federal restrictions on marijuana by reclassifying it as a less dangerous substance.
Shares of electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) jumped 14.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced ambitious plans for autonomous driving technology, including a proprietary AI chip, during its inaugural Autonomy & AI Day.
Shares of neighborhood social network Nextdoor (NYSE:KIND) fell 11.4% in the afternoon session after investors appeared to take profits following a massive, multi-day rally sparked by an activist investor's bullish thesis on the company's AI potential. The stock's prior surge, which included a 49% intraday jump, was ignited after Eric Jackson of EMJ Capital called Nextdoor “the most mispriced Agentic-AI platform of the 2020s.” This sparked a huge increase in trading volume, reaching nearly 29 times the daily average. However, skepticism seemed to set in as investors weighed this potential against the company's financial performance.
The Pentagon has officially launched GenAI.mil, a groundbreaking generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) platform designed to fundamentally transform American warfighting and national security strategies. This monumental initiative, driven by a July 2025 mandate from President Donald Trump, aims to embed advanced AI capabilities directly into the hands of approximately three million military personnel, civilian employees, and [...]
The global geopolitical landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an escalating, high-stakes competition for control over the Artificial Intelligence (AI) supply chain. This struggle extends far beyond algorithms and software, delving into the foundational physical resources, advanced hardware, and specialized manufacturing capabilities that underpin the AI revolution. What was once a pursuit of [...]
In a dramatic move that is reshaping the landscape of artificial intelligence governance in the United States, the White House has issued a series of directives aimed at establishing a unified national standard for AI regulation, directly challenging the burgeoning patchwork of state-level laws. Spearheaded by President Trump's recent Executive Order on December 11, 2025, [...]
