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flag U.S. markets near records after rate cuts and Nvidia-OpenAI deal, but H-1B fee proposal spurs global tech sell-off.

flag U.S. stock markets held near record highs amid Fed and Bank of Canada rate cuts and a major Nvidia-OpenAI deal, though concerns grew over a looming government shutdown, record debt, and a proposed $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B visas. flag The fee, part of a broader immigration crackdown by the Trump administration, triggered sharp declines in Indian IT stocks, with the Nifty IT index dropping over 3.5%, as firms face higher labor costs and staffing challenges. flag While U.S. tech stocks showed little immediate reaction, analysts warn the policy could increase wages, reduce margins, and accelerate shifts to offshore work or local hiring. flag The move has raised concerns about long-term talent shortages and innovation risks, with some investors turning to gold and equal-weight ETFs as hedges.

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