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The BATMMAAN stocks are running the show - eight US giants dominating the global leaderboard while Europe quietly sips its tea in the slow lane. We unpack why the US has such a grip on the world’s biggest companies, what it says about innovation (and taxes), and where this might go next. Plus: OpenAI goes on a multi-billion chip shopping spree with Advanced Micro Devices, Japan’s new female prime minister isn’t quite the feminist icon some hoped for, and inflation is creeping back into the US while interest rates slide in New Zealand. And because we can’t resist a bit of chaos - Vic’s makeup haul, Sophie’s tragic colour-match saga, and the all-important Halloween costume vote. Leave a comment and have your say!

WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:

BATMMAAN Stocks – 8 US tech giants dominating the market.

S&P 500 – Top 500 US companies. Big investing benchmark.

Nikkei 225 – Japan’s S&P 500.

Tariffs – Taxes on imports = pricier stuff.

Interest Rates – Cost of borrowing money.

Inflation – Prices go up, money buys less.

Stimulus – Government spends to boost the economy.

Supply Chain – How stuff gets from A to B.

Chip Shortage – Not enough chips to meet AI demand.

Visa Hike – Making it pricier/harder to work abroad.

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