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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
23 minutes ago
Immigration
Politics

Trump Rule May Limit Immigrants’ Use of Public Benefits.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed a new regulation expanding the public charge policy, potentially limiting immigrants’ use of public benefits.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), migrants, and the Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The proposed regulation was released this week and will be published in the Federal Register on Wednesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Rescission would restore broader discretion to evaluate all pertinent facts and align with long-standing policy that aliens in the United States should be self-reliant and government benefits should not incentivize immigration,” the proposal states.

🎯IMPACT: The rule may discourage immigrants from accessing public benefits.

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed a regulation that would expand the public charge policy, potentially limiting immigrants’ access to public benefits. The suggested changes mean that programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Medicare could be considered when determining an immigrant’s eligibility for legal status, including green cards.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled the proposal, which will be published in the Federal Register on Wednesday. It seeks to rescind the Joe Biden-era public charge rule and broaden the scope of public benefits that immigration officers may evaluate, extending it to include health or social services used by applicants.

“Rescission would restore broader discretion to evaluate all pertinent facts and align with long-standing policy that aliens in the United States should be self-reliant and government benefits should not incentivize immigration,” the proposal outlines. However, immigration advocates criticized the move, with Adriana Cadenas, executive director of the Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition, complaining that it “deters lawfully present immigrants and U.S. citizens from seeking health care and help they need and qualify for under federal law.”

The regulation follows debates over immigrants’ access to social safety net programs. While immigrants without legal status are already technically barred from accessing programs like SNAP or Medicaid, Congress has recently imposed additional restrictions on legal immigrants. Some state-funded benefits may also now be considered in immigration reviews under the new rule.

During his first term, President Donald J. Trump expanded the definition of public charge, making it more difficult for immigrants to obtain permanent status if they used certain public benefits. The Biden government later reversed this policy in 2022, narrowing the scope of benefits considered. The latest proposal, however, signals a return to a broader approach.

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52 minutes ago
Crime
Immigration

Senate Democrat Staffer Fired for Posing as Lawyer to Free Illegal Immigrant.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A staffer in Senator Tammy Duckworth’s (D-IL) office was terminated after allegedly deceiving the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) into releasing an illegal immigrant from custody by falsely claiming to be their attorney.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Edward York, a Constituent Outreach Coordinator in Duckworth’s office, and Jose Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval, a Mexican national with a criminal record.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on October 29, 2025, at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in East St. Louis, Illinois, with the termination effective November 17, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Upon reviewing the matter, I can confirm that neither I nor my leadership team was aware of, authorized or directed what your letter describes as the employee’s conduct.” – Sen. Duckworth

🎯IMPACT: The incident has raised questions about internal oversight and the process of securing the release of individuals in DHS custody, as well as the continued interference and motivations of far-left Democrats.

IN FULL

A staffer in Senator Tammy Duckworth’s office (D-IL), identified as Edward York, was fired on November 17, 2025, after allegedly deceiving the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure the release of an illegal immigrant. According to a letter from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons, York falsely claimed to be the attorney of Jose Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval, a Mexican national with a criminal record.

DHS stated that Ayuzo Sandoval had been deported four times previously and has a conviction for driving under the influence. ICE reported that York entered an ICE facility in East St. Louis, Illinois, on October 29, 2025, and presented a signed G-28 form, which authorizes legal representation, while falsely claiming to represent Sandoval as his attorney.

Lyons’s letter to Senator Duckworth detailed York’s actions, stating: “At approximately 1:29 PM, an individual identified as Edward York… entered the field office lobby, and in a discussion with a federal officer, claimed to be Mr. Ayuzo’s attorney. Mr. York demanded to speak with his ‘client.’”

On Monday, Senator Duckworth confirmed York’s termination and denied any prior knowledge or authorization of his actions. “Upon reviewing the matter, I can confirm that neither I nor my leadership team was aware of, authorized, or directed what your letter describes as the employee’s conduct,” Duckworth wrote in a letter responding to Lyons.

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2 hours ago
William Upton
Breaking

BREAKING: House Near-Unanimously Passes Bill Ordering Release of the Epstein Files.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The House of Representatives near-unanimously adopted a discharge petition and resolution ordering the Department of Justice to release the entirety of the Epstein Files, despite some House Republican leaders holding reservations over the lack of specific protections for victims and the lack of prohibition on the release of Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM) in the legislation.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: House Republicans, House Democrats, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), and President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, on Capitol Hill.

💬KEY QUOTE: “As I said on Friday night aboard Air Force One to the Fake News Media, House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party, including our recent Victory on the Democrat ‘Shutdown.’” — Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The legislation will now head to the Senate, where the order will likely undergo significant revisions.

IN FULL

The House of Representatives near-unanimously adopted a discharge petition and resolution ordering the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release the entirety of the Epstein Files, 427 to one, despite some House Republican leaders holding reservations over the lack of specific protections for victims and the lack of prohibition on the release of Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM) in the legislation. Earlier on Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) held a press conference, urging his U.S. Senate colleagues to amend the legislation to ensure these protections are in place.

Johnson argued that House Republican attempts to amend the discharge petition to ensure the privacy rights of victims and those with no criminal ties to Epstein were rejected by Democrats. “So what am I to do as a leader in a situation like this?” Johnson posed during his morning press conference on Tuesday, ahead of the vote. He continued: “I called my counterpart in the Senate, Leader Thune, and I talked through this with him, and I shared our deep concerns. And of course they share those concerns as well.”

The legislation will now head to the Senate, where, if Johnson’s warnings are heeded, the order will undergo significant revisions. This will mean the legislation will need to be taken up again by the House once it has passed the Senate, before heading to the White House for President Donald J. Trump‘s signature.

The National Pulse reported Monday that President Trump is urging his Republican colleagues in Congress to adopt the measure. “As I said on Friday night aboard Air Force One to the Fake News Media, House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party, including our recent Victory on the Democrat ‘Shutdown,’” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

He added: “The Department of Justice has already turned over tens of thousands of pages to the Public on ‘Epstein,’ are looking at various Democrat operatives (Bill Clinton, Reid Hoffman, Larry Summers, etc.) and their relationship to Epstein, and the House Oversight Committee can have whatever they are legally entitled to, I DON’T CARE!”

The House proceedings on Tuesday were relatively calm, other than one instance where Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) had an outburst and accused Trump of being connected to the deceased pedophile on the House floor. This prompted an immediate rebuke from the chair, and Gomez was aggressively gavelled down and prevented from speaking further.

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3 hours ago
Christopher Tomlinson
Breaking
Lawfare

BREAKING: Court Halts Texas Redistricting Plans Over ‘Racism.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal judges have halted Texas’s redistricting plans, arguing they are racist in nature.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Three federal judges, civil rights groups, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott (R), and other Texan officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was made on November 18.

🎯IMPACT: The ruling could counter GOP attempts to redistrict in other Republican-controlled states, benefitting Democrats in the upcoming Midterms.

IN FULL
A three-judge federal panel has barred Texas from implementing its newly approved congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, finding supposedly compelling evidence that the redrawn districts amount to racial gerrymandering.

In their decision, the judges declared that while political motives played a role in crafting the 2025 map, “it was much more than just politics. Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map.” The court concluded that the map violates both the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act.

The lawsuit had been brought by civil rights groups representing black and Hispanic voters, who argued the mapping effort diluted minority voting power. They sought to prevent the Lone Star State from using its new map, and the judges agreed, granting their request and signaling a strong likelihood of success if the case were to continue.

If allowed to proceed, the map would have likely awarded Republicans five additional U.S. House seats by dismantling districts where Democrat-leaning minority populations currently outweigh Republican-leaning non-Hispanic whites. Specifically, the number of majority-minority districts would have dropped from 16 to 14.

The ruling is being viewed as a significant setback for President Donald J. Trump, who had urged GOP-led states to redraw maps that unfairly favor Democrats to secure more Republican seats.

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3 hours ago
Media

‘Quiet, Piggy’ – Trump Shuts Down Heckling Reporter.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump told a reporter, “Quiet, piggy,” while she was heckling him regarding Jeffrey Epstein on Air Force One.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, a female reporter who appears to be Jennifer Jacobs, and deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Aboard Air Force One, during a press interaction on Friday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Quiet. Quiet, piggy.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The exchange comes as scrutiny increases over Epstein’s connections and debate over releasing the “Epstein Files.”

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump, speaking to the press aboard Air Force One on Friday, responded to an off-camera female reporter who interrupted an exchange to heckle him about Jeffrey Epstein by saying, “Quiet. Quiet, piggy.” The exchange between Trump and the reporter, identified as Jennifer Jacobs, took place amid growing tensions over the impending release of the federal government’s “Epstein Files.”

Democrats recently released a series of emails in which it appears Epstein and writer and fabulist Michael Wolff were conspiring to blackmail Trump. This prompted House Republicans to release additional files, some of which showed House Democrat politician Stacey Plaskett being coached through a 2019 hearing via text message by Epstein himself.

On Monday, the Trump administration made public previously classified files about prominent American figures, adding to the ongoing debate about transparency and accountability regarding Epstein’s case. Meanwhile, the House is set to vote on Tuesday on legislation requiring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release its files on Epstein.

This effort, which faced initial resistance from President Trump and Republican leadership, has gained significant momentum. Trump has since endorsed the bill, urging Republicans to support it, making its passage in the House highly likely. However, House Republican leadership has detailed a series of significant issues with the petition, suggesting it will likely be amended to ensure certain guards for victims, informants, and whistleblowers in the Senate.

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3 hours ago
Education
News

Trump Admin Advances Plan to Dismantle Department of Education.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Education is reallocating part of its work to other federal agencies.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Department of Education staff.

📍WHEN & WHERE: November 18, 2025, Department of Education.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The clock is ticking…” – Linda McMahon.

🎯IMPACT: The moves pave the way for the dismantling of the Department of Education in a piecemeal fashion.

IN FULL

The Department of Education is poised to announce a significant restructuring, moving parts of its operations to other federal agencies. This decision aligns with President Donald J. Trump’s earlier executive order aimed at dismantling the department.

The announcement is expected during an all-hands meeting for department staff on Tuesday. Education Secretary Linda McMahon hinted at these changes through a social media post featuring footage of the late President Ronald Reagan and others talking about dismantling the department, accompanied by the words, “The clock is ticking…”

A congressional aide has indicated that the restructuring will affect at least five offices: the Office for Civil Rights, the Office of Indian Education, the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Office of Postsecondary Education, and the Office of Special Education.

The reallocation involves transferring personnel to other agencies while maintaining some oversight and leadership by the Department of Education. This strategy enables McMahon to proceed with dismantling the department incrementally, bypassing the need for congressional approval.

Despite Congress holding the ultimate authority to eliminate the department, the Supreme Court has allowed the administration to proceed with layoffs. The Department of Education has already begun shifting responsibilities to the Department of Labor.

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4 hours ago
William Upton
Politics

Dems Now Try to Dox Epstein Victims, Release Child P*rn.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) explained Tuesday that there remain significant issues with the Democrat-led discharge petition that would force the release of the Epstein Files held by the federal government.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Speaker Mike Johnson, House Republicans, House Democrats, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), and files pertaining to deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I am very confident that when this moves forward in the process, if and when it is processed in the Senate—which it is no certainty that it will be—that they will take the time, methodically, to do what we have not been allowed to do in the House, to amend this discharge petition and to make sure these protections are there.” — Mike Johnson

🎯IMPACT: The comments indicate the Epstein Files will take some time to be released as the Senate is likely to change the parameters of how the federal government is to go about making the documents public—which will require a second House vote as well.

IN FULL

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) explained Tuesday that there remain significant issues with the Democrat-led discharge petition that would force the release of the Epstein Files held by the federal government. While the Republican House leader acknowledged that he lacks the votes to block the measure, he also made clear that Republican efforts to amend the discharge petition to ensure the privacy rights of victims and those with no criminal ties to Epstein were rejected by Democrats. Additionally, Johnson raised concerns that the petition lacks language preventing the release of Child Sex Abuse Material (CSAM) and sealed grand jury testimony—the latter of which has had no adversarial challenge.

“Our side has been insistent that this matter must be handled very carefully,” the Republican Speaker explained before detailing that the language used in the Democrat-led discharge petition is so vague that it provides no protections for Jeffrey Epstein’s victims or even provisions to bar the release of CSAM materials collected from Epstein’s properties. Speaker Johnson continued: “We want maximum transparency,” though he warned that as currently written, the discharge petition is likely to muddy the waters further.

“So what am I to do as a leader in a situation like this?” Johnson posed during his morning press conference on Tuesday, ahead of the vote. He continued: “I called my counterpart in the Senate, Leader Thune, and I talked through this with him and I shared our deep concerns. And of course they share those concerns as well.”

“So I am very confident that when this moves forward in the process, if and when it is processed in the Senate—which it is no certainty that it will be—that they will take the time, methodically, to do what we have not been allowed to do in the House, to amend this discharge petition and to make sure these protections are there,” Johnson stated.

Overall, House Republicans presented five key objections to the Democrat-led discharge petition as it is written. Namely, that it fails to protect the right to privacy of Epstein’s victims. While a number of the women preyed upon by the deceased pedophile financier have come forward, there are still many who have chosen not to go public with their allegations or horrific experiences. In addition, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans note that the release of sealed grand jury materials—which have not undergone adversarial challenges—risks implicating potentially innocent individuals in Epstein’s crimes, effectively creating a new class of victim.

Thirdly, they note that the petition fails to create adequate guardrails preventing the release of CSAM or child pornography that may be contained within the files, especially from materials seized from Epstein’s properties. Their fourth objection pertains to the impact the petition could have on future investigations, as it provides no protections for the identities of whistleblowers, informants, or undercover law enforcement involved in gathering evidence against Epstein, and who may be involved in current and ongoing investigations.

Lastly, Speaker Johnson notes the language lacks any reference to a proper declassification process. This could result in the unwanted disclosure of information and intelligence gathering practices.

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5 hours ago
News

Governor Designates Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as Terrorists and Criminals.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Governor Abbott, the Muslim Brotherhood, and CAIR.

📍WHEN & WHERE: November 18, 2025, in Texas.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This bans them from buying or acquiring land in Texas and authorizes the Attorney General [Ken Paxton] to sue to shut them down.” – Greg Abbott

🎯IMPACT: The organizations are prohibited from purchasing or acquiring land in Texas and face potential legal action.

IN FULL

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations. In a proclamation dated November 18, Abbott notes that, “Hassan al-Banna, who founded the Muslim Brotherhood almost 100 years ago, professed that ‘Jihad is an obligation from Allah on every Muslim and cannot be ignored nor evaded’ and that Jihad means ‘the fighting of the unbelievers, and involves all possible efforts that are necessary to dismantle the power of the enemies of Islam including beating them, plundering their wealth, destroying their places of worship and smashing their idols.'”

CAIR is identified in the proclamation as “an Islamist organization that, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (‘FBI’), was founded as a ‘front group’ for ‘Hamas and its support network’ in the United States.” Notably, Hamas is already designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) by the U.S. government.

The Governor’s proclamation effectively bans these organizations from acquiring land in Texas and authorizes the state’s Attorney General, Ken Paxton, to pursue legal action to shut them down. Abbott emphasizes that this measure is in response to the organizations’ involvement in terrorism-related activities and their potential threat to the security of Texas and its residents.

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5 hours ago
Immigration

Trump Admin Catches Wanted Terrorist Who Obtained CDL Following Release By Biden Govt.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A wanted terrorist from Uzbekistan entered the U.S. illegally and was later granted a commercial truck driver’s license (CDL) after being released by the Biden government.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Akhror Bozorov, a 31-year-old terror-tied illegal immigrant, and officials under the Biden government and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Bozorov entered the U.S. in February 2023 and was arrested in Kansas earlier this month. He obtained his commercial license in Pennsylvania.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Not only was Akhror Bozorov—a wanted terrorist—released into the country by the Biden administration, but … he was also given a commercial driver’s license by Governor [Josh] Shapiro’s Pennsylvania,” said DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

🎯IMPACT: The incident highlights concerns over national security and the mishandling of immigration by the Democrats.

IN FULL

An illegal immigrant and wanted terrorist from Uzbekistan was able to illegally enter the United States and was granted a work permit under the former Biden government, allowing him to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Akhror Bozorov, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), was successfully arrested in Kansas earlier this month while working as a commercial truck driver.

“Not only was Akhror Bozorov—a wanted terrorist—released into the country by the Biden administration, but … he was also given a commercial driver’s license by Governor [Josh] Shapiro’s Pennsylvania,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. She added, “This should go without saying, but terrorist illegal aliens should not be operating 18-wheelers on America’s highways.”

Bozorov had an active warrant for his arrest in Uzbekistan for being a member of a terrorist organization. He was accused of recruiting terrorists and distributing propaganda calling for jihad online. Despite these accusations, he was granted work authorization in the U.S. in February 2023 under the former Biden government.

The illegal immigrant later obtained a commercial driver’s license in Pennsylvania, under Governor Josh Shapiro (D), according to DHS. The case has raised significant concerns about the Democrats’ mishandling of national security and immigration policies.

McLaughlin criticized former President Joe Biden and his Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, for their roles in allowing such people to enter and remain in the country. “Biden and Mayorkas allowed countless terrorists to come into our country. President Trump and Secretary Noem unleashed ICE to target these national security threats,” she said.

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6 hours ago
Economy

Crypto Crash Wipes Out $1 Trillion as AI Bubble Fears Escalate.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The cryptocurrency market has lost over $1 trillion in value in six weeks amid concerns over a tech bubble and diminishing hopes for a U.S. interest rate cut.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Investors, cryptocurrency holders, and financial leaders such as Sundar Pichai of Alphabet and Sebastian Siemiatkowski of Klarna.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The market decline began in early October, with global effects seen in the US, UK, Europe, and Asia.

💬KEY QUOTE: “No company is going to be immune, including us.” – Sundar Pichai

🎯IMPACT: The downturn has affected global markets, raised concerns about AI-related investments, and caused unease among financial analysts.

IN FULL

Over $1 trillion has been wiped from the cryptocurrency market in just six weeks, with the total value of over 18,500 coins dropping by a quarter since early October, according to CoinGecko. Bitcoin alone has seen a 27 percent decline, hitting $91,212, the lowest level since April.

This sharp decline is part of wider market concerns about a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, warned in an interview that “no company is going to be immune” if the bubble bursts. Similarly, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski expressed apprehension over the massive investments being funneled into computing infrastructure, stating, “That makes me nervous, because of the amount of wealth that is currently automatically allocated into this trend.”

Global markets have also reflected these anxieties. The FTSE 100 index in the United Kingdom fell 1.2 percent on Tuesday, marking its fourth consecutive day of losses. European markets followed suit, with the Stoxx Europe 600 also down 1.2 percent. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 3.2 percent, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index fell 1.7 percent.

Concerns are further compounded by falling expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month. Gold, often viewed as a safe haven, has also experienced a price drop, with the spot price falling 0.3 percent to $4,033.29 per ounce. UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo predicted a short-term decline in gold prices but remained optimistic about recovery, citing central banks’ continued diversification into gold.

A Bank of America survey found that 45 percent of fund managers view an AI bubble as the most significant risk to the stock market. Siemiatkowski added that the rising valuations of AI companies, such as Nvidia, which reached a $4 trillion market value this year, are concerning, particularly for pension funds tied to index investments.

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