Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
U.S. May Force Google to Break Up Over Search Monopoly
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering a major action against Google to address its monopoly on online search, which dominates 90% of the U.S. market. Following a ruling by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta, Google was found to have built an illegal monopoly, marking a pivotal moment in antitrust enforcement.
Prosecutors have indicated that forcing Google to divest parts of its business is among the remedies under consideration. A detailed proposal from the DOJ is expected by November 20, while Google will have until December 20 to present its solutions.
Competitors Call for Google Breakup
Several companies, including Yelp and DuckDuckGo, are pushing for the breakup of Google’s key assets, like its Chrome browser and AI services, to level the playing field in search. Yelp has also advocated for restrictions on Google’s preferential treatment of its business pages in search results.
Google Faces Increasing Pressure
Although Google plans to appeal the ruling, citing the quality of its search engine and competition from Amazon and others, the threat of a forced breakup looms large. Experts like Adam Epstein, co-CEO of adMarketplace, believe that the possibility of divestiture may be the only way to ensure compliance with less severe remedies.
Major tech players, including Microsoft and Apple, have yet to comment on the ruling. The outcome could reshape how Americans find information online.
