The 20:00 report · 13.11.2026
The 8:00 PM report focuses on the ongoing turmoil surrounding Nvidia, alongside global geopolitical and economic developments. Meanwhile, global technology services are beginning to stabilize after a day of widespread disruptions.
Nvidia Turmoil: Israelis Among Candidates to Succeed CEO
Following the surprise resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid an internal investigation into his personal ties with a woman suspected of spying for China, a succession struggle has emerged. Reports indicate that three Israeli technology executives are on the list of candidates to replace him, alongside leaders from other major companies. Israel's Ministry of Finance has expressed deep concern regarding the company's stability, as Nvidia serves as a significant economic anchor with annual revenues exceeding 10 billion shekels. The instability at the company, which saw hundreds of billions of dollars in market value wiped out, raises questions about its future leadership in the AI market.
Ukraine talks: Europe opposes discussions on its security
EU leaders have clarified that they will not permit discussions on European and Ukrainian security without full European participation. This stance comes as a broad European delegation prepares to join upcoming talks regarding Ukraine, coinciding with a large-scale drone attack launched by Kyiv on Russian targets. European officials have warned against what they described as "Russian traps" in the diplomatic negotiation process. The importance of this matter lies in the European attempt to maintain influence over the continent's security future and prevent any agreements that might present it with a fait accompli on the international stage.
Microsoft Services Begin Stabilization After Global Outage
Microsoft services have begun to gradually return to operation after a day of widespread outages in Outlook and Teams that affected millions of users, government institutions, and businesses worldwide. The company clarified that the disruption was caused by an internal settings update rather than hostile activity, officially ruling out fears of a cyberattack. Nevertheless, the outages caused significant operational difficulties, such as delays in financial earnings reports and disruptions in civil aviation. The gradual return to normalcy marks the end of a rare technical event that highlighted the deep global dependence on the company's cloud infrastructure.
Bessent blames Commerce Dept over delay in blacklisting Nvidia partner
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has criticized the Department of Commerce for delaying sanctions on 'MegaSpeed,' a company linked to illegal chip exports to China. Bessent claims he pushed for these measures for months to prevent the leakage of sensitive technology. This intra-governmental dispute comes at the height of the crisis at Nvidia, which is under Congressional investigation for similar sales to China. The affair highlights the administration's challenges in controlling technological exports and managing the complex relationship with Beijing, a subject that has become a focus of internal political controversy in the U.S.
Inflation Fears Return: U.S. Braces for New Economic Challenge
The U.S. economy faces a renewed inflationary challenge after October data showed a 0.4% increase, higher than earlier forecasts. The data raises concerns within the Federal Reserve regarding the need for restrictive measures, including further interest rate hikes, which marks a departure from earlier expectations of rate cuts. A debate is currently ongoing between officials in the administration and the central bank regarding the extent to which energy prices are driving overall inflation. These findings are critical for the stability of financial markets and the economic planning of businesses and households across the United States.
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