China says it will now let foreigners invest directly in domestic nickel and lithium futures. The change is part of Beijing’s push to gain more power in global commodities markets. Right now, prices f...
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Extends rally above mid-0.5900s, eyes further gains
The NZD/USD pair prolongs its uptrend for the seventh consecutive day and advances to a fresh high since September 2025 on Monday amid a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD). Spot prices stick to bullish bi...
Rally fatigue hits global markets with “borrowed time” warning from Citi veterans
The global market rally that stunned all of us throughout 2025 is finally starting to crack, as veterans began to warn about being on “borrowed time,” according to CNBC On Air. The MSCI All Country Wo...
German IFO Survey Business Climate Index remains steady at 87.6 in January
The German IFO Institute’s Business Climate Index remains steady at 87.6 in January, below estimates of 88.1. IFO Current Assessment Index ticks up to near 85.7 from 85.6 in December. Expectatio...
BOC on hold, cautious outlook – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) report discusses the Bank of Canada’s upcoming policy decision, expected to keep rates unchanged at 2.25%. The BOC is likely to reiterate its cautious stanc...
Matcha Meta reports a security breach, $16.8M drained, with more users at risk
The swap and bridge aggregation platform built by 0x, Matcha Meta, has lost $16.8 million in digital assets due to a SwapNet security breach, according to Web3 security platform PeckShield. Matcha Met...
Britain’s biggest banks boost profit targets amid strong performance
Britain’s biggest banks are getting ready to announce better profitability forecasts when they release their yearly financial results over the next few weeks, according to sources with knowledge of th...
USD/CAD extends losses below 1.3700 as Oil prices rise on supply concerns
USD/CAD remains subdued for the sixth consecutive day, trading around 1.3690 during the European hours on Monday. The pair depreciates as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) receives support am...
XAG/USD rally extends to fresh all-time highs
Silver (XAG/USD) prolongs its recent well-established uptrend and continues scaling new all-time peaks for the third straight day, rising to the 109.45 region on Monday. The white metal sticks to bull...
Strength driven by geopolitical factors – ING
EUR/USD has shown unexpected strength, breaking through major resistance levels due to geopolitical developments and potential dollar sales from Japan. Analysts note that Eurozone PMIs are improving, ...
Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek rallies 19% in 48 hours on the back of Google AI collaboration
MediaTek just booked its strongest two-day gain ever. The Taipei-listed chipmaker jumped 8.6% on Monday, finishing off a 19% surge in 48 hours and closing at a new record high. This rally didn’t come ...
Downward pressure persists – MUFG Bank
MUFG Bank Senior Currency Analyst Lloyd Chan, highlights the current downward pressure on the US Dollar Index (DXY), which has fallen below the 98.00 level. The report notes that the recent decline is...
WTI remains stronger near $61.00 as supply concerns rise
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price extends its gains for the second successive session, trading around $61.10 during the early European hours on Monday. Crude prices move higher, supported by slo...
Ripple (XRP) and Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Set for 5x Gains
As the crypto market is poised for a significant recovery in 2026, investors are seeking digital assets that offer a stable market and high price growth. The two coins that have taken the lead in the ...
Providing Safer AI Mental Health Guidance That Fuses Together Responses From Multiple LLMs In Real-Time Via FUSE-MH
Fusing multiple disparate LLMs that are giving mental health advice can be a huge boost to safety in human-AI interactions. getty In today’s column, I examine a new technique that leverages multiple g...
Samsung close to Nvidia approval for critical HBM4 AI memory
Samsung Electronics Co. is nearing certification from Nvidia Corp. for its HBM4, the company’s sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory designed for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications....
ETHZilla buys 2 plane engines for $12 million amid tokenization focus
ETHZilla Corporation has acquired two commercial aircraft engines for more than $12 million, weeks after its executive said it would pursue other business plans while tokenizing real-world assets. Acc...
The Creator Economy In 2026 : The Era Of Consolidation
The 7-foot tall “2026” numerals are displayed after an illumination ceremony in Times Square on December 18, 2025 in New York City. The large numbers will be used during the New Year’...
JPY leads G10 currencies amid BoJ intervention speculation – Commerzbank
The Japanese Yen is currently the strongest currency among the G10, driven by speculation of potential intervention by the Bank of Japan. Statements from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicate that th...
OpenEden, FalconX, and Monarq Introduce PRISM, a Tokenized Multi-Strategy Yield Portfolio
OpenEden has announced the upcoming launch of PRISM, a tokenized yield portfolio developed in collaboration with FalconX and Monarq, aimed at delivering stable, risk-adjusted returns with low correlat...
Exceptional rally continues – ING
Silver has broken above the $100/oz mark for the first time, extending an exceptional rally. Prices surged nearly 150% last year and have increased by 40% year-to-date, significantly outperforming Gol...
American Airlines (AAL) stock sinks as market gains: Here’s why
In the latest close session, American Airlines (AAL) was down 2.33% at $14.67. The stock’s performance was behind the S&P 500’s daily gain of 0.03%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing ...
Masa Son’s Stargate AI infrastructure plans with Trump administration hits a $50B roadblock
Masayoshi Son’s $50 billion plan to take over Switch has collapsed. The SoftBank founder had been negotiating for months to buy the U.S. data center operator, hoping it would power the $500 billion St...
Yen rallies on intervention signals, Gold surpasses $5,100
Here is what you need to know on Monday, January 26 The Japanese Yen (JPY) comes into the spotlight at the start of the week, following signals from Japan’s Prime Minister (PM) Sanae Takaichi ov...
Nvidia investment powers Synthesia AI avatars toward HR and training use cases
Synthesia wants to take over your next job interview. And your training. And your company’s internal comms. Not with a human, but with a talking video bot that doesn’t get tired or forget lines. The L...
Is Wellness The New Happy Hour? As Socializing Changes, $22 Billion In Liquor Sits Unsold
What happens when socializing no longer revolves around drinking? For decades, corporate America has followed a familiar script: leave the office at 5 p.m., and a department head would grab colleagues...
Strong demand and rising prices – Rabobank
Rabobank analysts discusses the current state of Gold and Silver, noting that Gold is now trading well above $5000/oz and Silver above $100/oz. The report highlights a shift from financial assets to m...
EUR/GBP gains ground above 0.8650 ahead of German IFO survey release
The EUR/GBP cross gains traction to near 0.8680, snapping the three-day losing streak during the early European session on Monday. Nonetheless, the upside for the cross might be limited as the Euro (E...
Indian Rupee stares positive start on Tuesday amid weakened US Dollar
The USD/INR pair ended Friday’s session with 0.1% gains at 91.87. On the same day, the pair posted a fresh all-time high at 92.21 amid weakness in the Indian Rupee (INR) due to the continuous outflow ...
Approaching 1.19 amid dollar weakness – Commerzbank
The EUR/USD exchange rate is nearing the 1.19 mark, driven by a depreciation of the Dollar. Analysts caution that unpredictable US policies could lead to a tipping point, resulting in a significant an...
Advanced against USD – HSBC
HSBC publishes daily commentary on major currency pairs, focusing on macro drivers, positioning, and market sentiment. The following quotes capture key observations and outlooks from its latest FX ins...
JPMorgan Enters Digital Pensions Market Through WealthOS Deal
Fintech JPMorgan Chase has acquired UK-based fintech WealthOS, marking a strategic push into Britain’s fast-growing digital pensions and wealth management market. The deal brings a cloud-native pensio...