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May, 2026

• 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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April, 2026

• 30 April 2026 11:24 pm

  Eric Trump’s $1 Million Bitcoin Claim Fuels Fresh Crypto Debate

  

  Bitcoin is currently trading around the mid-$76,000 area, posting a modest daily gain of roughly 0.86%, while still showing a mixed performance profile across timeframes with weekly weakness and a stronger monthly rebound shaping overall sentiment. Against this backdrop, a bold statement from Eric Trump in Las Vegas—predicting Bitcoin could …

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• 30 April 2026 11:14 pm

  Cost Cuts Hold Volkswagen Afloat as China Slump Deepens

  

  Volkswagen managed to steady its financial performance in the first quarter, leaning heavily on aggressive cost reductions to offset weakening global demand and a sharp downturn in China. While revenues slipped and margins narrowed, the underlying picture shows a company relying more on efficiency than growth to stay resilient.Revenue fell …

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• 30 April 2026 10:07 pm

  A Sound Decision: Powell Stays to Shield the Fed at a Critical Juncture

  

  In a highly complex economic and political environment, Jerome Powell has chosen to remain on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve despite the end of his term as Chair. The decision reflects a clear understanding of the sensitivity surrounding the current phase of the US economy, as Kevin …

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