It was a week where the world's largest economy couldn't keep the lights on yet again, AI companies burned through billions while everyone applauded - yet again, and copper finally made Washington's critical minerals shortlist. The world witnessed the longest government shutdown ever grinding into its sixth week and a US$38 billion OpenAI deal with Amazon, as the markets priced in growth and priced out reality. For Australian investors, the week served as another reminder that local markets rarely move in isolation - what happens in Washington and Silicon Valley has a nasty habit of showing up in ASX price movements and RBA policy decisions weeks later. All the top moves, shakes, and borderline absurdities from Azzet's editorial team are right here in your weekly business wrap every Friday (7 November, 2025).Dysfunction turns policyThe United States officially entered its longest shutdown ever on Wednesday, surpassing 36 days and breaking the previous record set in 2019. Both records now belong to the Trump administration, which is either impressive consistency or concerning incompetence depending on your politics. The stalemate centres on Affordable Care Act subsidies, with Republicans pushing temporary funding at cur