The FTSE 100 Index pulled back for three consecutive days as companies exposed to the ongoing US-Iran war slipped and as the UK published a strong inflation report. It also dropped as market participants waited for the upcoming UK corporate earnings. It has dropped by over 2% from its highest point this week. UK inflation […]
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U.S. stock markets were poised for lift off Thursday, after a strong earnings report from computer chip giant Nvidia signaled that there is still plenty of room to run in the artificial intelligence boom that has powered markets higher for much of the year. Prior to the opening bell, bets on the S&P 500 were […]
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The S&P 500 officially surged past the 7,000 mark for the first time in history, closing at a record 7,022.95 points after a broad-based rally fueled by optimism surrounding the Islamabad peace negotiations. This 0.80% daily gain represents a “hardened” confirmation of the market’s resilience in the face of earlier energy-driven volatility, with the Nasdaq […]
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is developing a personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent to assist with his day-to-day responsibilities as the company’s number one. The audacious tech leader is championing the most direct applications of AI at the executive level. The AI tool, described as a “CEO agent,” is being tested internally to help streamline decision-making […]
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The post Bitmine Stakes 61,232 ETH Worth $142M appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitmine, chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, has staked an additional 61,232 ETH worth about $142 million via Coinbase Prime, according to on-chain data. This raises its total staked Ethereum to 3.39 million ETH valued at nearly $7.88 billion, representing about 68% […]
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The post Russia’s State Duma Officially Recognizes Crypto as Property, but Bans Domestic Usage appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Russia’s State Duma passed the country’s long-awaited crypto regulation bill in its first reading on April 22, 2026, formally recognizing cryptocurrency as property under Russian law. However, Bitcoin and Ethereum are expected to be among […]
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Brent crude oil price remained on edge on Wednesday as traders reacted to the ongoing happenings between the US and Iran. It dropped slightly to $98.35, down by over 17% from its highest point this year. US extends Iran ceasefire Brent, the global oil benchmark, remained inside a narrow range after President Trump announced an […]
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The Japanese yen continued its recent crash on Thursday as its run as one of the worst-performing currencies accelerated. The USD/JPY exchange rate jumped to a high of 158, up by over 12% from its lowest level in April this year. It has jumped to its highest level since January last year. Japanese yen crashes […]
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Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, officially launched “Binance Chat,” a comprehensive in-app messaging feature designed to transform the platform into a “hardened” social-financial super-app. This new tool allows users to connect with friends, join community groups, and interact directly with content creators without ever leaving the Binance interface. The primary objective […]
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War-driven energy spikes and hawkish central banks are fueling a “higher-for-longer” rate reality, boosting the dollar while crushing gold and equities. The Middle East Escalation and the Energy Paradox The shadow of the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has become the defining force for global markets, fundamentally altering the risk landscape. This geopolitical […]
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