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May, 2026

• 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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• 30 April 2026 9:48 pm

  Oil Shock Sends Markets Reeling as Iran War Fears Push Crude to Multi-Year Highs

  

  Global oil markets erupted into fresh turmoil after reports emerged that Washington is reviewing new military options tied to the escalating Iran conflict, sending crude prices soaring to their highest levels since 2022 and reigniting fears of a global inflation shock.Brent crude briefly surged above $126 a barrel before retreating …

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• 30 April 2026 8:54 pm

  Bank of England Holds Rates… but the Message Tilts Hawkish

  

  The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, in a move that was widely expected but far from a simple pause. Instead, it reflected what can be described as an “active hold,” with policymakers using the current stance as a tool to counter inflation pressures.While the decision received …

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• 30 April 2026 8:06 pm

  Gold Edges Higher on Softer Dollar, but Upside Remains Limited

  

  Gold Gold posted a modest rebound on Thursday, recovering after recent losses as the US Dollar US Dollar weakened. The metal climbed back above the $4,600 level, finding short-term support after dipping to a one-month low in the previous session.Currency Pressure Ignites DemandThe move higher was largely driven by the …

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• 30 April 2026 7:28 pm

  ECB Weighs Aggressive Monetary Tightening if Oil Remains Above $100

  

  European Central Bank policymakers are increasingly leaning toward a tighter monetary stance this year, with market sources indicating that at least two interest rate hikes could be on the table if geopolitical tensions keep oil prices elevated above the $100 per barrel mark. According to ECB-related sources, the central bank …

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• 30 April 2026 6:29 pm

  U.S. Economy Roars Back in Q1: Growth Accelerates but Iran War Inflation Sounds Alarm Bells

  

  Key Takeaways GDP rebound: First-quarter GDP rose to 2%, up sharply from 0.5% in Q4 2026 — though just shy of the 2.2% forecast. Shutdown distortion: Last year’s 43-day government shutdown caused the biggest federal spending drop since 1972, skewing prior comparisons. AI data center boom: Rapid expansion to support …

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• 30 April 2026 5:31 pm

  Canadian Economy Stays Resilient: Manufacturing Powerhouse Drives Fourth Straight Month of Growth

  

  Key Takeaways Steady momentum: Canada’s GDP rose 0.2% month-on-month in February, matching expectations and marking the fourth consecutive month of positive growth. Manufacturing the standout: The sector surged 1.8% — its strongest monthly performance since January 2023 — with broad-based gains across transportation equipment and automotive. Tariff resilience: Canada has …

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