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Fortunefinance1 day ago
Federal Reserve statement on interest rates shortened to 132 words
The central bank reduced its post-meeting statement and removed forward guidance on future rate moves. Officials also announced five internal task forces to review communications and other operations.
order-order.compolitics3 days ago
UK Gilt Yields Rise After Makerfield By-Election and Higher Borrowing
The 10-year yield on UK government bonds increased 0.05 percentage points to 4.81 percent on Friday morning. The move followed Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election win and the release of higher-than-expected government borrowing data for May.
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news.google.compolitics3 days ago
Oil Flows Resume Through Strait of Hormuz After Signed Agreement
A memorandum of understanding and restored oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz lowered prices and supported gains in U.S. stocks and bonds. The dollar rose against the yen, pressuring gold and bitcoin prices lower.
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Benzingabusiness4 days ago
CLARITY Act on Senate Calendar After House Passage but Misses White House July Target
The bill defining when tokens count as securities remains on the Senate calendar with a July 4 target set by the White House.
cnbc.comfinance5 days ago
Traders Split on Federal Reserve Near-Term Interest Rate Path
Traders show divided expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate moves in the coming months. Bets currently swing between possible cuts and multiple hikes.
tfipost.comfinance5 days ago
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rise ahead of Federal Reserve decision
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures moved higher Wednesday as investors monitored an expected Federal Reserve interest-rate decision and developments in Middle East peace talks. The indices posted modest gains in premarket trading.
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Benzingafinance5 days ago
Solana Rises 13.76% in Seven Days While Bitcoin and Ethereum Post Smaller Gains
Solana increased 13.76% over the past week to $72.26. Bitcoin rose 5.89% and Ethereum advanced 8.91% during the same period.
pbs.orgfinance5 days ago
U.S. and Iran Reach Interim War Deal as Shares Mixed, Oil Falls Below $80
U.S. and Iranian officials reached an interim agreement aimed at reducing hostilities. Stock markets showed mixed results while oil prices dropped below $80 per barrel amid optimism over the deal.
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theaviationist.comfinance6 days ago
U.S. and Iran sign peace framework ahead of G7 review
A memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran has been signed, with a formal signing scheduled for Friday. The agreement is under review by other world leaders at the G7 summit.
dw.comfinance6 days ago
U.S.-Iran Deal Eases Oil Prices, Lifts Global Stocks
World stock indexes rose after the United States and Iran reached a tentative agreement to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices fell 4.8 percent while Australian share futures pointed lower ahead of the Reserve Bank decision.
CoinDeskfinance7 days ago
Bitcoin Falls 1% From Daily High to $66,500
Bitcoin declined about 1% from its intraday peak to $66,500 in late U.S. afternoon trading. The cryptocurrency remains 4.5% higher over the past 24 hours. Broader equity markets also moved higher near the close.
Al Jazeerapolitics7 days ago
Iranian Markets Rise as Mediators Near Interim Deal with U.S.
Iran's currency and stock markets strengthened Sunday amid reports that mediators are close to an interim agreement with the United States. Hardline opposition inside Iran and reported Israeli strikes on Beirut have accompanied the final push.
cnbc.comfinance10 days ago
10-Year Treasury Yield and S&P 500 Show Strongest Negative Correlation in 15 Years
The three-month correlation between the 10-year Treasury yield and the S&P 500 has reached -0.62. This marks the lowest level recorded in at least 15 years.
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cryptoslate.comfinance10 days ago
Traders Shift Federal Reserve Rate Hike Expectations to January
Market pricing moved the first expected Federal Reserve rate increase from December to January. Traders also reduced the probability of any hike occurring in 2026.
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pandaily.comfinance11 days ago
Chinese investors use cryptocurrency to access U.S. IPOs
Ordinary Chinese investors are using digital assets to gain exposure to U.S. IPOs such as SpaceX and OpenAI. The Financial Times reported that these assets purport to track underlying stocks despite Beijing's ban on converting cash into cryptocurrency.
Bloombergfinance11 days ago
CFTC Proposes Restrictions on Prediction Market Contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission released a draft rule Wednesday that would bar certain event contracts tied to war, terrorism, and assassination. The measure targets prediction markets that currently allow trading on those outcomes.
finance14 days ago
Put Option Open Interest on South Korea ETF Reaches 880,000 Contracts
Open interest in put options for the South Korea ETF rose to about 880,000 contracts. The figure is the highest in at least 12 months and has quadrupled in recent weeks.
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nypost.comfinance16 days ago
Defense Seeks Mistrial in Short-Seller Securities Fraud Case
Lawyers for convicted short seller Andrew Left asked a federal court for a mistrial after discovering jurors used an outdated verdict form. The form listed a charge the judge had already dismissed.
Benzingafinance19 days ago
Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF to Begin Trading on Nasdaq
Grayscale Investments said its exchange-traded fund tracking the Hyperliquid token will start trading Wednesday under the ticker GHYP. The fund will offer price exposure and staking rewards with a 0.29 percent gross management fee.
quantifiedstrategies.comfinance20 days ago
CME Group Starts 24/7 Trading of Bitcoin Futures and Options
The exchange began continuous trading of cryptocurrency futures and options contracts on June 1. The change removes daily halts and weekend closures for Bitcoin and other crypto products.
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medium.comfinance21 days ago
Binance to Let Users Trade Over 7,000 U.S. Stocks and ETFs Using Crypto
Binance announced Monday it will let non-U.S. customers trade more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs. The exchange also plans to let users convert those holdings into tokenized assets called bStocks on the BNB blockchain.
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Bloombergworld21 days ago
Chinese Banks Shift to Net Borrowers of Short-Term Funds as Liquidity Normalizes
Chinese banks became net borrowers of short-term funds for the first time since November, increasing issuance of negotiable certificates of deposit as liquidity conditions begin to shift.
koreatimes.co.krfinance21 days ago
Korea Exchange to Launch Weekly Options on Four Stocks June 29
South Korea's main stock exchange will introduce weekly options contracts on Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution. The contracts will expire each Thursday starting June 29.
etftrends.comfinance4 days ago
S&P 500 Rises for Ninth Straight Week as Retail Investors Buy and Oil Prices Fall
Retail investor purchases and lower oil prices supported a ninth consecutive weekly gain for the S&P 500. WTI crude posted its largest monthly decline since April 2025.
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technology23 days ago
Micron Reaches $1 Trillion Market Value as Memory Chip Demand Rises
Micron Technology reached a $1 trillion market capitalization this week. Samsung and SK Hynix also crossed the threshold recently. The gains follow reported profit increases and multi-year supply agreements with cloud providers.
freepressjournal.infinance23 days ago
Gold Futures Test 200-Day Average After Three-Month Decline
Gold futures reached an all-time high of $5,600 per ounce in late January before declining. As of May 28, 2026, the price tested the 200-day exponential moving average without reaching the February low of $4,100.
ibtimes.comfinance23 days ago
Bitcoin Reclaims $74,000 After Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Blockade Ended
Bitcoin rose back above $74,000 after President Trump stated that a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz had concluded. The price recovery followed an earlier decline tied to the reported blockade.
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investopedia.comfinance4 days ago
U.S. Stocks Rise in Early Friday Trading on Hopes for U.S.-Iran Deal
U.S. stocks moved higher in early trading on Friday. Gains followed reports citing expectations of a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran and continued AI-related spending.
technology23 days ago
Ferrari Unveils First Electric Vehicle, the Luce
Ferrari introduced its first all-electric model, the Luce, this week. The vehicle drew widespread criticism for its exterior design. Ferrari shares fell after the unveiling before recovering.
benzinga.comfinance24 days ago
Malawi Stock Exchange Loses Nearly K5 Trillion in Five Months
The Malawi Stock Exchange lost nearly K5 trillion in market value over five months. The decline has created financial pressure for the exchange and its participants.
finance24 days ago
Jury Hears Closing Arguments in Andrew Left Securities Fraud Trial
Closing arguments concluded Thursday in the federal securities fraud trial of short-seller Andrew Left. The Los Angeles jury is scheduled to begin deliberations on Friday.
cointelegraph.comfinance24 days ago
Tether Stablecoin USAT Grows Sixfold to $140.8 Million in April
Tether’s U.S.-focused stablecoin USAT expanded from roughly $22 million to $140.8 million during April. The increase marks a sixfold rise in the token’s circulating supply.
Bloombergpolitics24 days ago
Federal Prosecutor Urges Conviction of Short Seller Andrew Left in Securities Fraud Trial
A federal prosecutor told jurors that evidence showed Andrew Left manipulated stock prices for years. The statements came during closing arguments in his securities fraud trial.
Semaforworld24 days ago
Semafor Column Questions Purpose of Prediction Markets and Retail Trading Products
A Semafor Business column examines whether current retail trading products serve broad public needs. The piece contrasts prediction markets and leveraged funds with traditional index products and utility hedging practices.
usethebitcoin.comfinance24 days ago
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF records $528 million outflow as bitcoin price falls below $73,000
The BlackRock Bitcoin exchange-traded fund posted its second-largest single-day outflow on record. The movement coincided with a decline in the price of bitcoin.
quantifiedstrategies.comfinance24 days ago
CME Group to Launch 24/7 Futures Trading on May 29
CME Group will begin continuous futures trading tomorrow. The change removes the overnight gap that has existed in its markets for decades.
cointelegraph.comfinance24 days ago
Bitcoin Holds Below $73,000 as Markets React to Reported U.S.-Iran Deal
U.S. stocks, bonds, and oil prices rose following reports of a potential agreement between the United States and Iran. Bitcoin remained below $73,000 while other cryptocurrency markets also faced downward pressure.
pymnts.comworld25 days ago
Prediction market traders mostly lose money, opinion column states
An opinion piece argues that most participants in prediction markets lose money and that this outcome is a normal feature of such platforms.
Benzingafinance25 days ago
Market Analyst Describes Four-Stage Pattern in Six Historical Market Peaks
A report by market analyst Luke White examines six major market peaks and identifies a repeated four-stage progression. The analysis covers events from the South Sea Bubble through the Nasdaq peak in 2000 and Bitcoin in 2017.
ftfnews.comtechnology25 days ago
White House Reviews CFTC Plan for Prediction Market Oversight
A filing shows the White House is reviewing a Commodity Futures Trading Commission proposal to regulate prediction markets. The plan would give the federal agency exclusive authority over the sector.
Bloombergfinance25 days ago
US and Iran Reach Accord
Benchmark oil prices dropped to their lowest levels in more than a month after reports of progress toward ending the US-Iran war. Treasury prices advanced in response to the potential easing of inflationary pressure.
Bloombergfinance25 days ago
U.S. Stocks Fluctuate as Analysts Raise S&P 500 Targets
U.S. stocks moved between gains and losses on Wednesday. Analysts raised year-end S&P 500 forecasts after a strong earnings season while traders assessed a possible peace agreement in the Iran conflict.
foxnews.comfinance26 days ago
Congressional Salaries Rank in Top 5% of U.S. Household Incomes
Congress members' base pay has not kept pace with inflation, according to statements reported by MoneyWise. Officials indicated that trading activity supplements income for some lawmakers.
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koreatimes.co.krtechnology26 days ago
SK Hynix Reaches $1 Trillion Market Value for First Time
SK Hynix became the latest chipmaker to surpass $1 trillion in market capitalization. The milestone follows gains at Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology amid demand for AI-related memory chips.
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finance4 days ago
CME Group Launches AVAX and SUI Futures Contracts
CME Group introduced futures contracts for AVAX and SUI on May 27, 2026. The contracts provide a regulated venue for trading exposure to the two cryptocurrencies.
forbes.combusiness4 days ago
Ferrari Shares Fall 5 Percent After Electric Car Unveiling
Ferrari introduced its first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, on May 25, 2026. The five-seater model carries a starting price above $640,000 and is scheduled to reach customers in the fourth quarter.
rte.iefinance26 days ago
Safe Bulkers Seeks Dual Listing on Euronext Athens Main Market
Safe Bulkers, Inc. announced that Euronext Athens confirmed all listing requirements for a dual listing of its common stock have been met. The company must still obtain prospectus approval from the Hellenic Capital Markets Commission before trading can begin.
forbes.comfinance27 days ago
Ferrari Shares Fall After First Electric Vehicle Unveiled
Ferrari shares traded down about 6 percent in Milan on Tuesday after the company unveiled its first all-electric model. The four-door Ferrari Luce carries a starting price of 550,000 euros and is scheduled to reach customers with a 280-mile range.
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thehindubusinessline.comtechnology27 days ago
Taiwan Stock Market Value Exceeds India's
Taiwan's equity market capitalization has surpassed India's. The change stems mainly from gains in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
Bloombergworld27 days ago
Briefing Notes U.S.-Iran Talks, AI Concerns, Bond Yields
A daily Chinese-language briefing listed three items: U.S.-Iran talks, an appeal regarding artificial intelligence, and a note on long-term bond yields. The items appeared without named sources or additional detail.
forbes.comfinance27 days ago
Market Analysts Question Relevance of 20 Percent Bear Market Threshold
A financial commentary argues that the traditional 20 percent decline threshold for bear markets may no longer reflect meaningful trend changes given elevated valuations and expanded Federal Reserve balance sheets.
techjuice.pkworld27 days ago
Investors Buy Pakistan Stocks Despite Gulf Conflict Concerns
Market participants have increased holdings in Pakistani equities even as analysts note potential economic pressure from regional conflict. The activity follows reports linking Gulf developments to Pakistan's fiscal outlook.
benzinga.comfinance27 days ago
Brent crude falls more than 5 percent as Dow futures rise
Oil prices dropped sharply while equity futures advanced amid ongoing U.S.-Iran discussions. Market participants expressed uncertainty over the potential effects of the talks.
undervalued-shares.comfinance27 days ago
Africa's Largest Stock-Exchange Operator Plans Tighter Broker Access Rules
The operator of Africa's biggest stock exchange is preparing new controls on how brokers and trading firms connect to its systems. The measures target risks from automated trading programs and operational mistakes.
CoinDeskfinance28 days ago
Hyperliquid Expands Trading Into Pre-IPO Contracts and Prediction Markets
Crypto platform Hyperliquid is adding pre-IPO equity trading, outcome contracts, and tokenized assets. FalconX reported the moves place the venue in direct competition with traditional exchanges.
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Central Bank Official Comments Align With Recent Policy Signals
A senior official's remarks matched earlier indications from other policymakers. The comments addressed recent market expectations.
investopedia.comai28 days ago
Markets Rise as Goldman Reports Hedge Fund AI Exposure
Bloomberg macro strategist Michael Ball said market sentiment remains resilient as investors respond to reported U.S.-Iran de-escalation. Goldman Sachs observed hedge funds maintaining heavy positions in artificial intelligence stocks.
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news.sky.comfinance28 days ago
Longer-Term Borrowing Costs Show Mixed Drivers Beyond War Concerns
Signs indicate that factors other than war-related inflation fears are influencing longer-term borrowing costs at a comparable level.
Benzingatechnology29 days ago
CME Group and Silicon Data to Launch Compute Futures Contracts on AI Semiconductors
CME Group and Silicon Data will introduce futures contracts tied to GPU price indexes later this year. The contracts aim to provide standardized pricing data for AI computing capacity. The new market requires regulatory approval before trading begins.
finance.yahoo.comfinance29 days ago
Stocks Have Historically Declined in Summers Before Midterm Elections
MarketWatch reported that equities have tended to fall during the summer months preceding U.S. midterm elections. The article poses whether the pattern will hold in the current cycle.
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