• Major indexes edged lower as investors digested Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Fed Chair Powell in May. • Verizon surged on strong subscriber growth and upbeat 2026 guidance, whi...
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USD/CHF rebounds as Warsh nomination and hot PPI support the US Dollar
The Swiss Franc (CHF) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as traders reassess the Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook following fresh signals from US President Donald Trump on the future leadersh...
HumidiFi’s WET token returns into the green after site downtime panic
HumidiFi’s token is up about 3% after ending an almost 10% dip earlier in the day as investors panicked over an earlier announcement from the team that the site is facing downtime. Not much else was ...
Rupiah stability remains uncertain – MUFG
The Indonesian Rupiah faces challenges amid a deteriorating fiscal picture and rising state-level borrowing. While Bank Indonesia’s commitment to FX stability may help slow depreciation, a susta...
NZD/USD retreats from six-month high amid US Dollar rebound
NZD/USD trades around 0.6035 on Friday at the time of writing, down 0.70% on the day, snapping a winning streak that began in mid-January. The pair pulls back after touching a six-month high at 0.6094...
Eli Lilly plans $3.5 billion Pennsylvania plant for obesity drugs
Eli Lilly Chair and CEO Dave Ricks speaks during a press conference in Houston, Sept. 23, 2025. Antranik Tavitian | Reuters Eli Lilly on Friday said it will spend more than $3.5 billion to build a man...
American Express wants even more credit card high spenders
American Express announces the new platinum business card. Courtesy: American Express American Express is finding that even for a provider of credit cards to the affluent, it pays to focus on the high...
Despite strong results, Apple, SoFi trend lower as Wall Street reflects on Warsh Fed nomination
You couldn’t have asked for more from either Apple (AAPL) or SoFi (SOFI) quarterly results. However, the market has taken a dim view of both as the focus is drawn to President Donald Trump’...
Did Canada enter a recession? GDP stalls in Q4 2025 as U.S. tariffs weigh on growth
Experts believe the Canadian economy experienced a contraction in Q4 2025 after Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth went flat in November. The country faced a great deal of trade uncertainty last year...
PMI expectations and Lunar New Year caution – ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO’s report outlines expectations for January PMIs in China, with a consensus forecast indicating broad stabilization. Both manufacturing PMIs are expected to remain at or just above the n...
Warsh is a fantastic pick
Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Stephen Miran said that he is really excited to see the good work he believes Kevin Warsh will do as Fed Chair after being nominated by President Donald Trump. In an int...
SoFi Technologies hits first $1B revenue quarter as Q4 profit surges to $174M
SoFi Technologies reported on Friday that it reached its first billion-dollar revenue quarter during Q4 2025. The report revealed that the firm’s net revenue reached approximately $1.113 billion, up a...
BOK to maintain rates amid low inflation – DBS Bank
DBS Bank’s Group Research projects that the Bank of Korea (BOK) will keep its base rate unchanged at 2.50% throughout 2026. The report indicates that January inflation is expected to ease, refle...
Fed needs to remain vigilant
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said that inflation is too high and needs to come down, and that the Fed should be more patient for now, in an interview for CNBC. Key qu...
Slips below 1.3800 as Warsh nomination, hot PPI boosts USD
GBP/USD slips below 1.3800 as Warsh nomination, hot PPI boosts USD The Pound Sterling retreats on Friday, remaining below 1.3800 after the Trump administration revealed that Kevin Warsh to lead the Fe...
Key budget announcement ahead – MUFG
The Indian Rupee remains under pressure as USD/INR approaches the 92.00 level. The upcoming FY2026/27 Budget announcement is crucial for assessing fiscal consolidation amidst rising capital outflows. ...
Fed’s Waller: Labor market remains weak
Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Christopher Waller said he dissented in favor of a 25 bps interest rate cut this week because monetary policy is still restricting economic activity too...
Senator Thom Tillis vows to block Trump’s Kevin Warsh Fed chair nomination
Republican Senator Thom Tillis said Friday he will not back President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair. The reason? Tillis wants the Justice Department to finish its i...
GBP/USD slips below 1.3800 as Warsh nomination, hot PPI boost USD
The Pound Sterling (GBP) retreats on Friday, remaining below 1.3800 against the US Dollar (USD) after the Trump administration announced that Kevin Warsh would lead the Federal Reserve (Fed). Addition...
Top Altcoins to Buy this Month Number One is Digitap ($TAP)
Altcoins January 2026 has flipped the script for many investors who expected caution and consolidation, as a select group of altcoins has delivered decisive, measurable gains. Rather than chasing spec...
Hong Kong’s stablecoin rules take effect as licensing process begins
Hong Kong has positioned itself as a stablecoin hub after enforcing new regulations on cryptocurrencies and launching a licensing regime, as digital assets gain wider public adoption. Speaking at a Fi...
Queen’s Blockbuster Album Reaches A New Peak In America
Queen returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart as Greatest Hits reenters and reaches a new peak on the Billboard tally. UNSPECIFIED – JANUARY 01: Photo of QUEEN; Posed group portrait L-R Roger ...
President Trump made a great choice
White House advisor Kevin Hassett said that he is not disappointed about being passed over for the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman position and that US President Donald Trump made “a great choice...
BlockDAG (BDAG), LivLive, Nexchain, & Ozak AI!
The crypto presale landscape continues to attract strong interest from market participants seeking early-stage opportunities before projects reach major exchanges. These presales offer entry points th...
Fleet Mining & Dogecoin (DOGE): Simple Cryptocurrency, Smarter Cloud Mining Earnings
Simple is always the true strength of Dogecoin, which is underestimated due to its fun origin. Dogecoin revolves around speed, usability and accessibility when many cryptocurrencies are concerned with...
Policy response not warranted yet – Rabobank
Rabobank analysts expects the ECB to maintain the deposit rate at 2.00% through 2026, with two rate hikes anticipated in March and June 2027. Analysts notes that while the Euro’s appreciation ma...
Shanghai residents flock to sell gold as its price hit record highs
Gold surged over the $5,500-per-ounce milestone this week, sending throngs of Shanghai residents to gold shops to sell bars, jewelry, and family heirlooms. Gold has become the go-to safe haven, climbi...
Americans Projected To Eat 1.48 Billion Chicken Wings For Super Bowl
Chicken wings are one of the most iconic game day foods in America. getty Super Bowl Sunday is known to be one of the most glutinous days of the year across the United States, with Americans consuming...
USD/CAD firms as Warsh pick calms Fed independence concerns and US PPI beats
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as the Greenback regains some ground after concerns over the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence eased somewhat following US P...
Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Rotten Tomatoes Scores Are Near Perfect, So Far
While we usually have eyes on big blockbusters or high-profile actors when it comes to the weekend box office, this week, we should be keeping an eye on one film in particular, Iron Lung. If you haven...
Colombia National Jobless Rate up to 8% in December from previous 7%
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