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WeWork’s shares plummet as bankruptcy looms

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WeWork’s shares have plummeted to an all-time low amid reports suggesting an imminent bankruptcy filing.

The once high-flying co-working giant is now facing its most significant financial crisis, sending shockwaves through the business world.

WeWork, once valued at tens of billions of dollars, has been struggling to recover from its failed IPO attempt in 2019. The company’s financial woes have only worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic, as remote work trends have taken a toll on demand for office space. Reports indicate that WeWork is now on the brink of bankruptcy, with creditors and investors anxiously watching its every move.

The rapid decline in WeWork’s shares is a stark reminder of the company’s meteoric rise and subsequent fall from grace. Questions about corporate governance, leadership, and the sustainability of its business model have plagued WeWork for years. Now, as bankruptcy seems imminent, the future of the co-working industry and the fate of WeWork’s employees and members hang in the balance.

As WeWork’s shares continue to sink, one can’t help but wonder: Is this the end of an era for the co-working giant, or can it find a way to rise from the ashes and reshape the future of office space?

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Stocks tumble amid AI concerns and Trump tariff update

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

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Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

Stocks plunged sharply as concerns over artificial intelligence and trade tensions rattled investors, sending the Dow down more than 800 points. Heavyweights like American Express, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan were key contributors to the drop.

Software companies were hit particularly hard after a report suggested AI could impact economic growth, triggering further losses across tech shares.

Trade-sensitive retailers including American Eagle Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, and Yeti Holdings also faced setbacks as market uncertainty spiked. Bonds, meanwhile, rallied as investors sought safety in a volatile market.

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U.S. investors flee stock market for global opportunities

U.S. investors withdrew $75 billion from stocks in six months, fastest in 16 years, with $52 billion in 2026 alone.

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U.S. investors withdrew $75 billion from stocks in six months, fastest in 16 years, with $52 billion in 2026 alone.

U.S. investors are withdrawing money from domestic stocks at the fastest rate in 16 years, with $75 billion leaving equity products over the past six months. The trend accelerated in 2026, with $52 billion pulled from Wall Street so far.

Concerns over AI risks and weaker performance at home are prompting investors to look abroad, even though a softer dollar makes foreign investments more expensive. Emerging markets are seeing inflows at the fastest pace in five years, according to Bank of America.

As global opportunities become more attractive, many U.S. investors are now evaluating overseas markets for growth potential.

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US dollar strength hits NZ dollar amid FX market shifts

US dollar rises amid strong US growth; New Zealand faces pressure as traders navigate volatile FX and geopolitical impacts.

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US dollar rises amid strong US growth; New Zealand faces pressure as traders navigate volatile FX and geopolitical impacts.


The US dollar is surging as strong economic growth in the United States contrasts with softer conditions in New Zealand. Policy divergence and complex global FX factors are putting pressure on the New Zealand dollar, leaving traders navigating choppy waters.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down how US interest rates are influencing key currency pairs like USD/JPY, and explains why hedging flows are crucial in today’s volatile environment.

We also explore the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions on oil and broader markets, while examining the Australian labour market’s role in shaping the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy.

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