Markets in Turmoil: AI Sell-Off, Europe Weakens, Vodafone Surprises | Weekly Recap

This week’s markets were driven by one theme: uncertainty. AI stocks stumbled, the U.S. lost critical economic data because of the shutdown, Europe flashed mixed economic signals, and Vodafone shocked investors with its first dividend increase since 2017. In this weekly market breakdown, we cover: • Why AI stocks fell sharply and why Michael Burry is shorting Nvidia and Palantir • How missing U.S. inflation and jobs data rattled markets • Investor reaction: Nasdaq drop, widening credit spreads, crypto pullback • Europe’s conflicting indicators — rising business registrations and rising bankruptcies • What Vodafone’s dividend hike means for telecom investors • The broader financial implications for businesses, consumers, and global markets • What to watch next week, from Nvidia earnings to Fed signals If you follow stocks, macroeconomics, crypto, or global business trends, this recap gives you the essential context behind the moves — without the noise. Stay informed, stay early.