U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday about the U.S. economy. While he provided an optimistic outlook, it was met with much scrutin...
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Stifel downgrades Microsoft to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ over Azure as stock crashes 3%
Microsoft just got downgraded by Stifel, sending the stock straight into the red. The rating dropped from “buy” to “hold” after analyst Brad Reback told clients he thinks Wall Street is way too confid...
Election impacts on economy and bonds – ING
ING analysts Min Joo Kang, Chris Turner, and Padhraic Garvey provide insights into the upcoming Japanese election and its implications for the economy, bonds, and the Yen. PM Sanae Takaichi is expecte...
Circle partners with Polymarket to boost prediction infrastructure
Circle, Inc. announced a partnership with Polymarket, one of the leading prediction platforms. Circle will support reliable dollar-denominated settlement for Polymarket users. Circle will offer more ...
BNB Chain Makes Its AI Payments Move With ERC-8004 Rollout
Key Insights: BNB Chain launched ERC-8004 to enable verifiable onchain identity and reputation for autonomous AI agents. The ERC-8004 standard introduces identity and reputation registries to support ...
Sinks as BoE delivers dovish hold, April cut fully priced
GBP/USD sinks as BoE delivers dovish hold, April cut fully priced The Pound Sterling (GBP) collapses against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after the Bank of England (BoE) decided to hold rates but o...
Tether Makes Strategic Bet on Institutional Digital Asset Banking
Fintech Tether Investments has announced a $100 million strategic equity investment in Anchorage Digital, deepening an existing partnership and underscoring a shared commitment to building secure, reg...
Riksbank’s concern over disinflation risks – MUFG
MUFG’s report, authored by Lee Hardman, Senior Currency Analyst, addresses the recent strength of the Swedish Krona and the Riksbank’s response. Following strong gains, the Riksbank has ex...
European Central Bank (ECB) holds interest rates at 2% as inflation eases
The ECB has once again kept its benchmark interest rate at 2%, holding firm for the fifth consecutive meeting. The decision came on Thursday and was fully unanimous, matching exactly what most economi...
Dow Jones sinks as markets flee to safety
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) took another header on Thursday, tumbling 650 points and following the rest of the market lower as investors rotate firmly into a flight for safety. Broader equ...
Wells Fargo Refuses To Reimburse Customer After $814,000 Abruptly Drained From Bank Account, Triggering Battle for Life Savings: Report
Wells Fargo Refuses To Reimburse Customer After $814,000 Abruptly Drained From Bank Account, Triggering Battle for Life Savings: Report – The Daily Hodl ...
Estée Lauder expects $100 million in tariff headwinds
In this photo illustration the Estee Lauder Companies Inc. logo seen displayed on a smartphone with Estee Lauder Companies Inc. logo in the background. Thiago Prudencio | Lightrocket | Getty Images E...
Litecoin Price Approaches $64 Resistance with ATH Hashrate
Key Insights: Litecoin price is trading against the resistance of $64. It could break out and push LTC price to $68-$80. The long-term outlook for Litecoin is supported by network strength, including ...
OpenAI launches new Frontier platform to streamline AI adoption for enterprises
OpenAI has rolled out a new platform called Frontier, designed for companies that want to use artificial intelligence without ripping apart their current systems. The platform works by connecting diff...
EUR/CAD steady as ECB holds rates, CAD awaits BoC Governor’s speech
EUR/CAD trades around 1.6130 on Thursday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day, as markets digest the European Central Bank’s (ECB) policy decision and monitor Canada-specific factors...
Trump’s Fed chair Kevin Warsh believes AI boom will allow nonstop rate cuts
Kevin Warsh, the man Donald Trump wants running the Federal Reserve, says the U.S. doesn’t need high interest rates anymore. He’s convinced that artificial intelligence is about to flood the economy w...
Imported deflation and limited SNB options – Commerzbank
The report by Commerzbank, authored by Michael Pfister, discusses the challenges faced by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in managing the strong Swiss Franc (CHF) and its implications for inflation. Wit...
US Treasury Bessent: Warsh is highly qualified
Senate Banking Committee United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that he supports US President Donald Trump’s call for a cap on credit card interest rates at 10% at a Senate Ban...
GBP/USD sinks as BoE delivers dovish hold, April cut fully priced
The Pound Sterling (GBP) collapses against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after the Bank of England (BoE) decided to hold rates but opened the door for further easing, in a decision seen as a ‘...
Commodity prices not a cure-all for inflation – BNY
BNY’s analysis indicates that while higher commodity prices have stabilized associated assets, they are not expected to lead to structural changes in emerging markets. The report cautions agains...
JOLTS Job Openings decreased to 6.54M in December
The number of job openings on the last business day of December stood at 6.542 million, while for November it was revised downward to 6.928 million, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, as ...
Eli Lilly proves the trendline bulls right with explosive earnings pop
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), the pharmaceutical giant dominating the weight-loss drug revolution with Mounjaro and Zepbound, just clearly demonstrated why respecting trendline support matters. After a...
Justin Sun promises to cooperate with law enforcement against ‘ex-girlfriend’ over Tron
Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, has firmly denied his ex-girlfriend’s fraud allegations, calling them “unequivocally false.” He emphasized that Tron is fully compliant with global law enforcement age...
Why Digitap ($TAP) is #1
Crypto Projects As Bitcoin reaches low levels, investors reassess crypto opportunities. Here are four assets gaining attention, led by early-stage Digitap. Bitcoin falling below $68,000 has shifted ho...
Cheaper tequila, canned cocktails top selling liquors in 2025
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Alphabet’s Google stock crashes 5% as 2026 capex set at $175-185B, YouTube ads miss estimates
Alphabet shares dropped 5% on Thursday morning, even after the company posted better-than-expected Q4 results. The sell-off came after the company announced a massive capital expenditure forecast for ...
EUR/USD steady as ECB decision aligns with forecasts, US data mixed
EUR/USD trades around 1.1800 on Thursday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day, as investors digest the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision and a series of mixed economic releases ...
Dogecoin Cloud Mining Earnings in 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The Dogecoin is no longer talked as the community-driven or meme-driven cryptocurrency in 2026. Recent market dynamics indicates that DOGE is still recording high-transaction volume, increased social ...
March rate cut likely following BoE decision – ING
The Bank of England’s recent decision to maintain rates at 3.75% has increased the likelihood of a rate cut in March, according to ING. The decision was influenced by new analysis in the Monetar...
Banks Quietly Rebuild Their Core Around Artificial Intelligence
Fintech Banks are quietly rebuilding themselves around artificial intelligence, and the shift goes far beyond chatbots or simple automation. Key Takeaways Banks are rebuilding around AI, making it cen...
Banxico’s cautious stance – Commerzbank
In the latest analysis from Commerzbank, Michael Pfister discusses the Mexican central bank’s likely decision to maintain interest rates. With economists agreeing on the lack of immediate change...
Bob’s Discount Furniture (BOBS) to start trading on NYSE after IPO
The Bob’s Discount Furniture logo is seen above the entrance to its store at the Paxton Town Center near Harrisburg. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Bob’s Discount Furniture will ...