Momentum returned to crypto markets today, briefly lifting Bitcoin price above $116,000 as overall macro sentiment showed signs of improvement. The total crypto market capitalisation climbed past the $4 trillion mark for the first time in nearly two weeks, before settling near $3.9 trillion at the time of writing. Bitcoin’s rebound helped reignite risk appetite […]
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Gold has crossed $4,400 an ounce, silver is at record highs, and central banks are buying bullion faster than at any time since the 1950s. Traders call it the debasement trade. The idea is that major currencies, especially the dollar, are losing their power. And when the world’s reserve currency is losing power, only a […]
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France has taken a decisive step toward integrating digital assets into its financial framework. A new proposal led by French lawmaker Éric Ciotti calls for the creation of a national Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, positioning the cryptocurrency as a form of “digital gold”. The bill, presented to the National Assembly in October 2025, aims to make […]
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Dow futures were trading in the red on Thursday, suggesting a slightly cautious start for Wall Street. Investors seem to be taking a breather, especially with some of the big AI-related stocks looking a bit pricey lately. Everyone’s also waiting for new economic data that could offer clues about the labor market and where interest […]
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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile are collaborating to create a satellite constellation that will deliver mobile broadband directly to smartphones across Europe. The project aims to close connectivity gaps for both commercial and governmental users, offering uninterrupted communication in remote regions. The European operations centre will be located in Germany, with potential sites near Munich or […]
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The IAG share price sank by over 8% today, Nov. 7, as the company published its financial results for the third quarter. It plunged to a low of 373p, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 428p. IAG share price crashes amid weak US demand IAG, the parent company of companies like British Airways and […]
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The Nigerian naira is firing on all cylinders, mirroring the performance of the Kenyan shilling. The USD/NGN exchange rate plunged to a low of 1,497, its lowest level since March and 7% below the highest level this year. It has plunged by over 11.3% from its 2025 highs. Why the Nigerian naira currency is soaring […]
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The USD/JPY exchange rate pulled back this week as focus shifted to the upcoming Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan (BoJ) interest rate decision. It fell to a low of 146.25, down by almost 3% from its highest level in July. Federal Reserve interest rate decision The USD/JPY exchange rate pulled back sharply as traders […]
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The USD/ZAR exchange rate wavered after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates for the first time this year. It was trading at 17.4280 up from the year-to-date low of 17.28. It remains down by nearly 13% from the YTD high. Federal Reserve interest rate decision The USD/ZAR exchange rate rose slightly after the Federal Reserve […]
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US markets fell hard on Friday after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a “massive increase of tariffs on Chinese products,” reigniting investor concerns about a renewed US-China trade conflict. The comments triggered a broad market selloff, erasing early gains and sending major stock indexes sharply lower. Stocks reverse gains as trade tensions resurface The […]
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