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May, 2026

• 1 May 2026 7:12 pm

  Mid-East War Hits Exxon Mobil and Chevron Profits as Supply Lines Clog

  

  Despite soaring oil prices triggered by the ongoing war in Iran, American energy giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron both saw their profits plummet in the first quarter of the year. The expected windfall from expensive crude was wiped out by unprecedented disruptions to oil shipments, proving that high prices don’t …

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• 1 May 2026 6:33 pm

  Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $77K: Wall Street Records and Apple’s Stellar Earnings Reignite Crypto Rally

  

  Key Takeaways Bitcoin rebounds: The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 1.8% to $77,143 after dipping near $75,000 earlier in the week. April winning streak: Bitcoin gained 12% in April amid the temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire and Wall Street’s record-breaking run. $80K still the wall: The $80,000 resistance level continues to cap rallies, …

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• 1 May 2026 5:50 pm

  Wall Street Rides High: Apple Soars 3%, Reddit Skyrockets 17% as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Carve Fresh Records

  

  Key Takeaways Futures edge higher: S&P 500 futures gained 0.1% to 7,250.75, Dow Jones futures rose 0.14% to 49,907.0, while Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.13%. Records shattered Thursday: The S&P 500 closed up 1% above 7,200 for an all-time high, the Nasdaq Composite added 0.9% to its own record, and …

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• 1 May 2026 4:49 pm

  Trump Lifts UK Whisky Tariffs in Royal Charm Offensive: King Charles Wins What “Nobody Else Could”

  

  Key Takeaways Tariff reversal: President Donald Trump announced he is lifting tariffs on whisky from Britain in a gesture honoring King Charles. Royal influence: Trump credited the King and Queen with achieving what “nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking.” Final day flourish: The announcement came on …

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• 1 May 2026 3:48 pm

  Amazon Shatters Records: AWS Roars Back, $181B Revenue Crushes Forecasts as Massive AI Spending Reshapes the Bet

  

  Key Takeaways Stock pops 2%: Amazon shares opened higher on the back of a blowout quarter that smashed analyst expectations. EPS crushes consensus: Earnings per share came in at $2.78, far above the $1.63 expected, with revenue hitting $181.5 billion versus the $177.13 billion forecast. AWS reignited: Cloud growth accelerated …

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• 1 May 2026 2:44 pm

  Pound and Euro Climb on Yen Intervention Ripples — But Dollar’s Dip May Be Short-Lived

  

  Key Takeaways Modest gains for sterling and euro: GBP/USD rose 0.04% to 1.3606, while EUR/USD added 0.11% to 1.1744 in thin trading. Yen intervention echoes 2024: Japan’s suspected move recalls last year’s $30 billion-plus operations, which briefly dragged USD/JPY to 152 before the pair surpassed its prior high just two …

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• 1 May 2026 1:49 pm

  Tokyo Inflation Defies the Heat: Government Subsidies Cushion Iran War Energy Shock

  

  Key Takeaways Headline CPI ticks up: Tokyo headline inflation rose to 1.5% in April from 1.4% in March. Core falls below target: Tokyo core CPI dropped to 1.5% from 1.7%, missing the 1.8% forecast and slipping further below the BOJ’s 2% target — a four-year low. Underlying gauge softens: Inflation …

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• 1 May 2026 12:51 pm

  Gold Stuck Near One-Month Low: Iran War Inflation Fears and Hawkish Central Banks Crush Bullion

  

  Key Takeaways Prices slip: Spot gold fell 0.5% to $4,600.06/oz, while gold futures dropped 0.4% to $4,611.54/oz — both close to one-month lows. Quiet trading: Volumes were muted due to market holidays across most of Asia. Two months of losses: Spot gold lost roughly 1% in April, extending March’s near …

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• 1 May 2026 11:41 am

  Yen Wobbles After Tokyo’s Intervention Strike: Dollar Steadies as Iran War Reshapes Currency Battleground

  

  Key Takeaways Yen reverses gains: USD/JPY rose 0.4% on Friday after plunging more than 2% in the prior session on reported Tokyo intervention. Tokyo defends 160 line: The Japanese government stepped in after USD/JPY breached the historically sensitive 160 yen level. Tokyo CPI disappoints: Softer-than-expected April inflation added pressure on …

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• 1 May 2026 11:05 am

  Apple Smashes Records as iPhone 17 Frenzy Continues, but Cook Exit Casts Shadow Over $100B Buyback Boost

  

  Key Takeaways Record-breaking quarter: Apple posted all-time records for total revenue and EPS, with iPhone sales surging more than 20% for a second straight quarter. Massive buyback: The company authorized an additional $100 billion share repurchase program. Mixed stock reaction: Shares initially ticked higher after hours but reversed to close …

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• 1 May 2026 10:33 am

  Oil Holds Near 2022 Peaks: Iran Defiance and Trump’s Military Options Keep Crude on Edge

  

  Key Takeaways Prices stay elevated: Brent crude futures for July rose 0.4% to $110.87/barrel; WTI for June held flat at $105.20. Four-year high: The expiring June Brent contract hit over $126 per barrel on Thursday — the highest since the 2022 Russia-Ukraine crisis. Trump weighs strikes: The president is considering …

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• 1 May 2026 1:33 am

  BoJ Intervention: Identifying the Impact of Japan’s Unexpected Defense

  

  Japan stunned global currency markets after authorities stepped into the foreign exchange market for the first time in nearly two years, unleashing what traders quickly dubbed a fresh “Yentervention” campaign to halt the yen’s relentless slide against the US dollar.Yen Panic Triggers Japan’s Dramatic “Yentervention” ComebackThe move sparked widespread panic …

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• 1 May 2026 12:20 am

  Dollar Slides as Japan Steps In and Global Markets Reprice Risk

  

  The US dollar came under heavy pressure on Thursday in a dramatic trading session shaped by weaker-than-expected US growth data and Japan’s surprise intervention to support the yen. Currency markets turned sharply volatile as investors reacted to slowing economic momentum alongside direct government action in foreign exchange trading.Softer US Growth …

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