Key Insights: XRP price has plunged more than 6% to $2.24 over the last 24 hours. WisdomTree files with the U.S. SEC to withdraw its spot XRP ETF filing. XRP price fell amid liquidations on major exch...
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ADP jobs data shows tepid growth for December as mortgage rates fall to sub‑7% lows
The average US mortgage rate for a 30-year mortgage dropped to 6.25%, the lowest it’s been since September, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Wednesday. The report s...
JPMorgan won’t use controversial proxy advisors for shareholder votes
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. Nov. 6, 2025. Marco Bello | Reuters JPM...
Binance Updates PoR Display for Accurate 1:1 Backing
Key Highlights: Binance updated Proof of Reserves to include platform assets for accurate 1:1 backing display. Previous ratios were inflated, change enhances transparency without affecting user funds....
Ryan Cohen could be in for a big payday, but he has to grow meme darling GameStop to $100 billion
GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen. CNBC GameStop has laid out a a massive, all-or-nothing equity incentive for Chairman and CEO Ryan Cohen that will only pay out if the video game retailer’s stock an...
Is first trust small cap core AlphaDEX ETF (FYX) a strong ETF right now?
The First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX ETF (FYX – Free Report) made its debut on 05/08/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box – Small...
Hecla Mining (HL) and the $150 Silver thesis
Introduction Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) occupies a unique position within the global precious metals sector as the largest primary silver producer in the United States and Canada and a leading do...
xFusion hires bank as it pushes for public listing
Chinese AI server leader xFusion has hired an investment bank Citic Securities, taking its first formal step towards a stock market listing, as interest in AI companies continues to grow. As Beijing i...
EUR/CHF flat near 0.9300 as markets digest Eurozone CPI, Swiss data awaited
The Euro (EUR) holds firm against the Swiss Franc (CHF) on Wednesday as traders digest the latest preliminary Eurozone inflation figures. At the time of writing, EUR/CHF is trading around 0.9302, litt...
EUR/JPY dips amid geopolitical tensions, hawkish BoJ stance
EUR/JPY trades around 182.90 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 0.10% on the day. The cross remains under pressure as the Japanese Yen (JPY) benefits from a more defensive market environment, a...
Why is Micron’s stock outperforming everything right now?
Micron’s stock is leading the market right now for one clear reason: AI demand has changed the value of memory, and investors are finally reacting. Over the past 12 months, Micron stock has surged by ...
USD/JPY wavers around 156.70 with all eyes on US employment data
The Japanese Yen remains trading within a tight range against the US Dollar on Wednesday. The pair moves without a clear bias, both sides of the 156.50 line, with traders looking from the sidelines ah...
CES 2026 review: From smart cars to $4,990 smart toilets and candy that plays music through your teeth
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) began its run in Las Vegas today, bringing thousands of new gadgets and devices to the show floor. Attendees are walking among wandering robots, staring up at enorm...
When is the US ISM Services PMI data for December and how could it affect EUR/USD?
US ISM Services PMI Preview The United States (US) Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for December is scheduled to be published today at 15:00 GMT. The...
Binance to roll out silver perpetual contract with up to 50x leverage
Binance, the largest centralized exchange by trading volume, announced it will list XAGUSDT perpetual futures contract on January 7 as part of its broader effort to expand trading offerings for trader...
Private payrolls rose 41,000, slightly below expectations,
A “Join Our Team” flyer at the Appalachian State University internship and job fair in Boone, North Carolina, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Allison Joyce | Bloomberg | Getty Images Priva...
Russian Oil exports plunge, revenue falls sharply – Commerzbank
Russian Oil exports are declining sharply, impacting the nation’s export and budget revenues. In the four weeks to 4 January 2026, Russia shipped 3.43 million barrels a day, a decrease by c.440,000 ba...
JPMorgan to use AI instead of traditional proxy advisory firms for governance votes
JPMorgan is cutting off proxy advisory firms and doing it without delay. The bank’s asset-management arm confirmed on Wednesday it has ended all ties with external proxy advisers, effective immediatel...
Gold eases below $4,500 as markets turn cautious ahead of US data
Gold (XAU/USD) trades on the back foot on Wednesday as selling pressure emerges near the $4,500 psychological mark, prompting mild profit-taking at elevated levels. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is ...
USD/JPY holds below 158.90 amid China-Japan tensions – BBH
USD/JPY remains under last year’s double-top around 158.90 as China imposes export controls on goods with potential military use, though the yen shows little immediate reaction. Despite rising tension...
Expected to edge higher to 157.15 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is expected to edge higher to 157.15; based on the current momentum, any further advance is unlikely to reach 157.50. In the longer run, USD is likely to trade in a range between 155.6...
AUD leads G10 and eyes 0.6800 – BBH
AUD/USD is leading G10 currencies in early 2026, approaching resistance at 0.6800, supported by inflation tracking above the RBA’s target range. The RBA’s pause in easing, coupled with expectations of...
SEC approves Bitwise spot $LINK ETF on the NYSE
The US SEC has approved Bitwise Asset Management’s application to list a spot Chainlink exchange-traded fund on NYSE Arca, which could become the second LINK ETF to trade in the US after Grayscale’s p...
EUR/USD slips below 1.1700 amid soft Eurozone CPI – BBH
EUR/USD is trading below 1.1700 as Eurozone December CPI data reinforces the ECB’s bias to keep rates on hold. With headline inflation at 2.0% y/y and core measures easing, the euro is expected to rem...
Likely to test 0.6750 before the risk of a pullback increase – UOB Group
There is scope for Australian Dollar (AUD) to test 0.6750 before the risk of a pullback increases; 0.6770 is not expected to come into view. In the longer run, AUD could edge higher, but it remains to...
Binance leads XRP liquidations as price remains volatile
XRP went through a round of long liquidations, with Binance leading derivative activity in the first week of 2026. XRP is going through a turbulent period as the price has ranged between $2.39 and $2....
XAU/USD’s rally loses steam below $4,500
Gold (XAU/USD) posts moderate losses on Wednesday and keeps trading near Tuesday’s high, at $4,500, with investors bidding their time ahead of the release of US employment data. Technical indicators, ...
Saudi Arabian equities surge as stocks open to foreign investors
Saudi Arabian equities rallied on Wednesday after regulators announced reforms that will allow all foreign investors direct access to the kingdom’s stock market. The Tadawul All Share Index climbed as...
Commercial real estate could shift as Americans move to new places
An aerial view of downtown Raleigh from the warehouse district. Kenny Mccartney | Moment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. ...
AUD/USD gives up early gains ahead of US key economic releases
The AUD/USD pair surrenders its early gains and flattens around 0.6740 during the European trading session on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the Aussie pair posted a fresh yearly high near 0.6765, but...
Trump promised a $2,000 tariff dividend; Here’s how much you’re really getting
President Donald Trump has been firing back against criticism that his trade war policy is harming everyday Americans by promising that his administration would distribute the profits to the citizens....