Week of December 1, 2025
December 1 – December 7, 2025 · 15 episodes published across 5 topics
This week's highlights
- 1AI regulation bills advance in the Senate, splitting lawmakers on innovation vs. safety.
- 2Federal Reserve holds rates steady amid mixed inflation signals; Powell language shifts hawkish.
- 3Major climate summit produces binding commitments from 60+ countries with enforcement teeth.
- 4Big Tech earnings beat expectations across the board; AI capital expenditure accelerates.
- 5Geopolitical tensions drive supply chain realignment across South Asia.
Episodes by topic
Technology2 episodes
AI Regulation Bills Advance in Senate
Two competing AI frameworks cleared committee, forcing a public debate on safety vs. innovation.
2025-12-02
Big Tech Earnings Beat Expectations; AI Spend Accelerates
Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta all exceeded analyst estimates, citing AI-driven enterprise demand.
2025-12-04
U.S. Politics1 episode
Global Markets2 episodes
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Mixed Signals
The FOMC's decision was widely anticipated, but Chair Powell's language shifted notably hawkish on inflation persistence.
2025-12-02
Dollar Strengthens as Euro Zone Growth Stalls
ECB data showed Q4 GDP flat across Germany and France, renewing recession concerns for the bloc.
2025-12-05
Climate & Energy1 episode