Wall Street’s hottest momentum trade has reversed sharply, as former winners tumble and heavily shorted stocks surge.

Nvidia’s earnings will test Wall Street’s confidence in the AI boom.

China is launching the first regular Arctic cargo route to Europe, offering faster journeys and lower fuel costs as melting ice and Red Sea risks reshape global shipping.

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Central banks’ efforts to keep markets stable may be creating unintended risks. Emergency lending and market backstops have encouraged highly leveraged government bond trades, potentially lowering borrowing costs while increasing financial vulnerabilities that could require further intervention during the next crisis.

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