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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.
The MCX May electricity contract must be squared off by 28 May ahead of cash-settled expiry. Open interest still elevated risks forced liquidations and erratic prints.
Fiscal measures to cushion rising oil costs could widen Japan's trade deficit. The currency's direction hinges on budget funding details and the BOJ's rate path.
The Indian rupee holds near its record low against the dollar as oil-linked demand for greenbacks persists. Iran conflict risks now intersect with President Trump's China trip, adding a geopolitical layer to the currency's next move.
CEO David Meeker detailed the melanocortin-4 receptor mechanism behind Rhythm's already-approved drug, reminding investors of the durable biology and upcoming catalysts.
Kraken listed 66 RWA tokens while stablecoin reserves slid 43% to $424.6M. NVDA perpetuals debuted. IPO at 80% readiness. Watch the reserve ratio.
Coles shares dropped after a court ruling on dodgy discounts, while BHP extended its record run. The ASX is on a five-session losing streak as tech and energy also stumble.
Record $15.8B Q3 revenue and a $9B AI order pipeline power Cisco’s raised FY26 outlook. Q4 revenue guided to $16.7B–$16.9B, and a restructuring program is underway.
The May 13, 2026 transcript excluded Cisco's Q3 revenue and EPS figures. The company referenced Q4 and full-year FY26 guidance, though no numbers were disclosed.
Belite Bio's Stargardt disease update at the BofA Healthcare Conference puts the retinal gene therapy niche in focus, with readthrough to funding conditions and M&A appetite.
Stronger labor market and Iran-driven energy costs push the Fed further from rate cuts. The April PCE report on May 31 will determine whether the hawkish tilt forces a broader repricing of the dollar and rates.
Everest Metals' Revere project holds 260,780 oz gold at 0.54 g/t, with >40% indicated. Upcoming aircore drilling tests extensions; resource growth or disappointment will drive the $29M stock.
Boston Fed's Collins says base case is steady rates. Mideast conflict could force tightening, she warns, repricing dollar crosses as rate differentials widen.
Credit card delinquencies hit 13.1% and auto loan defaults reached a record 5.6% as Trump meets Xi in Beijing, with the Iran war paralyzing the Strait of Hormuz.
Wheaton Q1 revenue topped estimates as high gold/silver prices boosted its streaming model. The new Antamina stream adds high-margin growth, though gold’s dip tests near-term sentiment.
ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane argued the Iran-triggered oil shock is global, removing the import-price relief that cushioned Europe during the Ukraine crisis, cementing a June rate hike.
PPI shock lifts DXY to 98.45, yields to 4.5%. AUD/USD triangle breakout holds at 0.7244. Trump-Xi summit is next catalyst; break above 0.7265 or below 0.7210.
Catherine Mann says hedge fund positioning could turn a measured rate increase into a much larger shock, after 30-year gilt yields hit their highest since 1998.
Alibaba Cloud external revenue surged 40% as AI products hit 30% of sales. AI quarterly revenue was RMB 8.97B; ARR above RMB 35.8B signals recurring commitments.