Investors demand ROI proof as AI infrastructure spending is projected to hit trillions. Despite Nasdaq volatility, surging cloud growth at Microsoft and Alphabet indicates the digital gold rush is far from over.

Oil retains its bullish bias after a five-swing rally to $110.48. Prices are now in a corrective zigzag targeting the $82.20-$91.00 zone, likely providing a floor before the broader Elliott Wave uptrend resumes.

Oil prices plunged 9% after US midterm results signaled potential Middle East de-escalation.

Gold and silver miners see renewed interest following the US midterms while oil hits critical support levels.

European regulators proposed simplifying EU Taxonomy reporting rules to reduce compliance burdens for banks and insurers.

Social Security faces a $29 trillion funding gap, with automatic 22% benefit cuts looming by 2032.

Comcast offers a compelling 5.3% dividend yield backed by robust free cash flow growth and a low 24% payout ratio.

S&P 500 returns currently sit far above historical trends, signaling a potential reversion to the mean. Building an alternative core with multi-asset funds like AQRIX or THCR reduces equity beta and protects against future market volatility.

While a break above 160.00 could shift the trend, fading momentum warns of a potential slide toward the 50-day SMA at 157.39.

Traders expect political gridlock to curb fiscal expansion, though technical resistance persists near the $4,075 mark.