Market Watch: Record Valuations, Tech Debt Surge, and Geopolitical Tensions Dominate Headlines

Key TakeawaysU.S. stock market valuation has reached its highest point in history, with metrics like market-cap-to-GDP surpassing dot-com bubble and pre-Great Depression levels, signaling potential overheating and raising concerns among analysts.Tech companies have raised a substantial $157 billion through debt deals this year, marking a 70% increase from last year and positioning 2025 for the second-largest fundraising year ever, primarily to fuel ambitious AI initiatives.The U.S. Department of Homeland Se ...