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Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz warns Senate Democrats that failing to advance the CLARITY Act could push crypto offshore. The bill’s next markup remains the key catalyst for market structure clarity.
75% of venture-backed firms fail to return investor capital as the 2-and-20 fee model misaligns incentives. Alternatives like TinySeed show 95% survival rates, reshaping capital formation.
The withdrawn climate guide hid a litigator’s authorship and conflicts, weakening the attribution science behind lawsuits against energy firms. Next: court rulings on admissibility.
Equities rallied to record highs even as the 10-year yield hit 4.5% for the first time in 10 months. The Trump-Xi summit now determines whether AUD/USD can hold its breakout above 0.7210.
Euronext, Xetra, and Frankfurt operate normal hours despite the holiday. Thin conditions raise execution risk for EUR/USD and euro crosses, with bridge Friday extending the window.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong endorsed the CLARITY Act's stablecoin yield compromise ahead of Thursday's markup. A HarrisX poll of 2,008 voters found 52% support, with net backing across party lines.
The hawkish ECB policy stance widens the euro-yen rate gap, keeping EUR/JPY bid near multi-week highs. Eurozone inflation data will test the move's durability.
A 60-lakh-share block trade in Adani Enterprises worth Rs 1,435 crore lifted the stock 5%. The transaction raises the question of whether institutional accumulation is broadening across the Adani group.
A systematic pre-market screen using earnings catalysts, macro data, and technical levels identifies stocks likely to dominate the 14-May-2026 session.
Bond yields decline and crude oil stays under $80 even as CPI beats and West Asia tensions flare. S&P 500 prices a soft landing; PCE print could disrupt calm.
The Nifty 50 is holding above 23,500 as put writers defend the strike and FIIs turn buyers. The next move hinges on a close above the 23,550-23,600 band or a break below 23,450.
Citi's sell call on Hindustan Zinc despite silver tailwinds signals headwinds in zinc or valuation. Motilal Oswal's target hike on Gopal Snacks points to margin recovery in snacks. Next catalysts: LME zinc, monsoon, and raw material baskets.
SEC Corp Fin Director Jim Moloney said the agency wants to 'let the free markets be free,' signaling a shift for crypto-linked public companies.
Fidelity International's FILQ tokenized fund, rated Aaa-mf by Moody's, opens to institutions via Sygnum with a $100,000 minimum. The onchain yield vehicle competes with BlackRock's $2.3B BUIDL.
The rupee’s slide to 95.85 against the dollar reveals energy-cost pressures that could reshape RBI policy and rattle HDFC Bank, Infosys, and Wipro.
The Indian rupee's all-time low signals deeper strain from oil prices and foreign outflows, with a read-through to other oil-importing EM currencies. Next catalyst: RBI policy and oil supply.
Bank of Japan's Masu warns an Iran energy shock could hit Japan harder than the 1973 oil crisis, putting a specific catalyst on the radar for yen traders.
Two men arrested after a woman was allegedly gang-raped on a private bus in New Delhi, reviving memories of the 2012 Nirbhaya case that sparked nationwide outrage over women's safety.
Vault's CMA advisory licence lets it target $1M-$10M investors in Saudi Arabia, an underserved wealth band, and positions the platform to capture mass-affluent capital.
Gold and silver fell sharply in Indian markets as US-China trade talk optimism reduced haven demand. The move comes despite ongoing Iran tensions, shifting focus to key technical levels.
The Senate Banking Committee votes Thursday on a bill that could open stablecoins to pension and treasury capital. The CLARITY Act draft clarifies rules for dollar-pegged tokens.
Over 100 Indian companies report Q4 on 14 May, from JSW Steel to HAL to United Spirits. The results span steel, defence, autos, and credit, a wide demand signal.
Campaign money may buy access; without voter intensity, crypto provisions risk being traded away, and legislative wins may come without a voter mandate.
PBOC sets onshore yuan fixing at strongest since March 2023, offshore yuan at highest since February, as Nikkei 225 hits record. Summit tone eases trade fears; next test is the closing statement.
Larvotto Resources confirmed tailings as supplementary feed for Hillgrove, while Lodestar Minerals intersected wide mineralisation at Neds Creek. The next assay batch and maiden resource estimate are the decision points.
Sterling trades in a tight range as traders brace for the UK GDP release and any signals from the Trump-Xi summit. The data will shape Bank of England rate expectations, while the meeting outcome could shift dollar flows.
CaliberCos reaffirmed 2026 revenue of $18M-$22M. Note conversions could dilute shares. The tokenization pivot and real estate financings are the next liquidity catalysts.
Court of Appeal ruling on 12 May 2026 removes a key procedural barrier for shop-floor claimants, potentially exposing Tesco and peers to multi-year back pay. Next marker: employment tribunal job-fact findings.
The US dollar index is trading firmly around 98.50, with the countdown to the Trump-Xi meeting outcome driving cautious positioning. The next move hinges on whether the summit delivers a trade détente or renewed tariff threats.
In-the-money crude, copper, silver, and gold options will convert to futures contracts, requiring higher margins before the 7 PM cutoff to avoid forced liquidation.