Britain’s productivity crisis stems from a failure to commercialize innovation and a lack of domestic risk capital. While U.S. markets fuel high-growth ventures, stagnant UK investment has left average workers £4,000 poorer per year.

Alphabet is testing key support as a bullish falling wedge pattern develops, signaling a potential trend reversal. While overhead resistance presents a challenge, a high-volume breakout could trigger a significant move higher.

NVIDIA and Apple led an AI recovery as sticky inflation and hawkish Fed minutes fueled volatility. Geopolitical tensions lifted oil prices, while private credit liquidity headlines signaled mounting late-cycle risks.

Gold and silver prices spiked after the Supreme Court blocked Trump’s tariffs, fueling market uncertainty. Record earnings from Newmont and First Majestic highlight a booming mining sector as silver nears $83.