What’s happening in the stock market today (14 / 11 / 2025)?

-- Stocks around the world are falling as investors get worried that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may not cut interest rates in December. ([https://www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-global-markets-2025-11-14)

-- Tech stocks and AI-linked companies are taking a heavy hit (https://www.ft.com/content/fa9b11c5-187e-449c-b227-a75c56d1a152).

-- In Asia: Nikkei 225 (Japan) dropped ~1.8% and South Korea’s KOSPI plunged ~3.8%. (https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/11/14/major-sell-off-on-global-markets-what-has-been-driving-the-significant-decline).

-- In Europe: The UK’s FTSE 100 fell about 1.1%, and Germany’s DAX & France’s CAC 40 also declined (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/nov/14/global-markets-fall-after-tech-sell-off-chinese-economy-fears).
In India: Despite global headwinds, India’s stocks managed a small gain as local factors helped (https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/stock-market-live-november-14-sensex-today-nifty-gift-nifty-bihar-election-results-tata-motors-q2-earnings-lg-electronics-125111400083_1.html)

Why this matters:
-- When the Fed hints it might avoid or delay cutting rates, investors tend to pull back from riskier assets like stocks.

-- Tech/AI stocks are especially vulnerable right now because their valuations were high and the risk of disappointment is real.

-- When lots of markets drop together, it increases the chance that the broader global economy may be under pressure.

What this means for you
-- If you own stocks (anywhere in the world), this is a warning sign: now might not be the time to be over-exposed to high-risk sectors (like tech) unless you’re comfortable with the risk.

-- If you’re thinking of buying, you might want to wait for more stable signals (e.g., clearer economic data or signs of recovery) rather than jumping in right now.

-- If you’re learning: this example shows how global markets move in sync, problems in tech, the US, China, and Europe all combine to affect global stock performance.