What’s News in Markets: Markets Digest Shocks, Tokenized Stocks, Buffett Steps Down
Summary
WSJ’s Shrada Dinesh reviews a volatile week marked by the Fed’s first rate hike in three years and rising Treasury yields. The report covers rare calls from AI leaders to slow development, a landmark SEC decision allowing tokenized stocks, and Bitcoin breaking $80,000. It also highlights Warren Buffett’s historic step down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, with his son Howard assuming the role.
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Introduction and market overview
Oil prices, AI slowdown calls, and Fed rate hike
Weekly performance of major stock indices
AI safety consensus and regulatory debate
Chip stocks rebound despite AI concerns
SEC clears path for tokenized stock trading
Bitcoin breaks $80,000 and crypto stock moves
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman
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