The cryptocurrency market has entered a defining phase in 2026. What was once largely a speculative frontier is steadily transforming into a structured financial ecosystem with deeper institutional participation and growing global relevance. Yet this evolution brings a new challenge: as the industry matures, the risks surrounding it are becoming …

Even if geopolitical tensions begin to ease, the economic battle against inflation is far from over. For policymakers, the challenge ahead may prove even more complicated than the crisis that initially shook global markets. While signs of stabilizing prices have emerged, uncertainty surrounding energy costs and global growth continues to …

Financial markets moved cautiously after the latest U.S. inflation report, with stocks edging lower, bond yields drifting higher, and the U.S. dollar gaining modest strength. The overall reaction was relatively muted, suggesting investors had largely anticipated the data and are now waiting for clearer signals about the direction of interest …

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has unveiled the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves in history, making 400 million barrels available to the global market. The unprecedented move comes as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt energy supplies and push prices higher. Coordinated Action to Stabilize MarketsIEA member …

Oracle Corporation is making waves on the market after reporting third-quarter fiscal results that exceeded expectations. The company’s cloud business continues to drive growth, boosting both revenue and profit, and giving investors renewed confidence in its long-term trajectory.Cloud Momentum Drives RevenueOracle posted revenue of $17.2 billion, topping forecasts, while earnings …

Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday, returning to a trading range seen over the past week as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran boosted the U.S. dollar and oil prices, limiting the metal’s upside. By 01:33 ET (05:33 GMT), spot gold fell 0.6% to $5,147.05 …

Oil and gas markets experienced dramatic swings this week after US President Donald Trump described the war in Iran as “very complete, pretty much.” Crude prices, which had nearly reached $120 per barrel amid supply fears, dropped below $90 following his remarks, offering a momentary reprieve for global markets.Strait of …

Workers from OpenAI and Google have stepped up to support Anthropic in its legal battle after being blacklisted by the US Department of War. The move comes after Anthropic refused to allow its technology to be used for domestic mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons.Challenging an Unprecedented DesignationAnthropic filed two …

As the Federal Reserve prepares for its March 18, 2026 meeting, all eyes are on whether policymakers will finally move toward cutting interest rates. The short answer: not yet. Rates Stay Put—for NowThe Fed is widely expected to keep short-term interest rates in their current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. …

Global markets are turning their attention to the upcoming U.S. inflation report, one of the most closely watched economic indicators this week. Investors are trying to gauge whether price pressures in the American economy are continuing to cool or beginning to reaccelerate, especially as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East …