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The 0.1% QoQ print matched estimates, leaving the ECB's rate-cut timeline unchanged. EUR/USD now hinges on US CPI and the widening yield gap.
Eurozone industrial production fell 2.1% YoY in March, missing the -1.7% forecast. The widening rate-cut gap pressures EUR/USD ahead of US retail sales.
The Q1 employment change decelerated to 0.5% from 0.7%, chipping away at the ECB's labour-market argument for delaying rate cuts. The data widens the rate differential against the dollar ahead of the critical CPI release.
PiS party introduced a total crypto ban proposal as lawmakers debate four digital asset bills, raising stakes for Central European exchanges and traders.
Brent crude surged 8% after Iran threatened 90% enrichment; Bitcoin volumes spiked. The delayed Trump-Xi summit pushes digital yuan oil trade talks into back channels.
C&R's exit removes a 13.6% overhang. HMS Bergbau's strategic interest could reshape Belmont Resources' risk profile. The early warning filing will reveal intent.
Commodities trading surge offset a 32% crypto volume drop, delivering record profit. The divergence signals how multi-asset brokers can weather crypto downturns. The next test is whether the commodities tailwind holds in Q2.
An exempt principal trader dealt in Kore Potash shares under Rule 8.5, confirming an active offer period and triggering disclosure requirements that could signal stake-building.
The mobile DeFi aggregator will wind down over 60 days, shutting July 12. Backers a16z and Coinbase Ventures could not save it from a user-growth stall that has now hit 20+ projects this year.
Chief Minister Naidu's imminent announcement targets fuel use and office rationalisation, putting office-heavy IT and real estate sectors on notice.
Lavan Island refinery outage cuts 200,000 b/d of condensate processing, oil surges 5% to $82, Bitcoin dips 2.3% to $94,200, redefining risk for UAE-based mining.
Stronger-than-expected US inflation lifted Treasury yields and extended the dollar's rally, with the Trump-Xi summit and upcoming data next to steer direction.
India's gold duty hike to 15% pushes effective rate to 18.45%, widening the CEPA arbitrage to 1 point and potentially rerouting more bullion through Dubai.
eToro's Q1 net income rose to $82M. Crypto trades fell 32% in April. Coinbase's $394M loss shows the sector-wide shift away from spot trading.
The proposed federal gas tax suspension would save drivers about $35 over four months. The real price driver remains the Strait of Hormuz and crude above $100.
More than 100 amendments have been filed to the CLARITY Act ahead of the Senate Banking Committee markup, signaling a contentious debate that could reshape crypto regulation.
100+ amendments await Thursday's markup, targeting stablecoins, developer liability, sanctions. The flood could fracture the bill and reshape crypto rules.
Q1 2026 slide deck reveals OCTG shipments amid volatile rig counts. Offshore backlog and energy transition revenue check. Management's demand tone on the call is the next catalyst.
CFO Cordioli reaffirmed 2027 targets as P&C GWP hit $15.6B. North America life shrank to $80M. H1 combined ratio will show if Latin America's 20% GWP growth is profitable.
The NEET-UG 2026 cancellation leaves 22 lakh aspirants in limbo. A Supreme Court petition to replace the NTA turns a simple demand tailwind into a binary event for listed coaching firms.
TORM plc (TRMD) reported Q1 GAAP EPS of $1.18 on revenue of $402M, up 22.2% year-over-year, and raised its full-year guidance. The product tanker owner cited strong TCE rates.
Senator Warren's 40+ amendments include blocking Fed master accounts for crypto firms, as the ABA sends 8,000 letters ahead of Thursday's markup.
Backers include Circle, Digital Asset, and Tempo raising over $1B, with Arc at $3B valuation and Tempo at $5B. The Genius Act is reshaping institutional flows.
The US Dollar Index found support as hawkish repricing of Fed rate expectations pushed Treasury yields higher, OCBC notes. The move tightens conditions and pressures risk assets.
Iranian digital asset activities linked to government and IRGC entities could be worth billions annually, FinCEN says. The alert puts exchanges on notice for compliance.
DutyFreeAlibaba.com and AlibabaDutyFree.com opened vendor enrollment for a Fall 2026 launch. The domains are not linked to Alibaba Group (BABA). No ticker, no trade.
Pound fell vs euro as UK political turmoil clouded outlook. Danske Bank flagged the move; next catalyst from political developments or central bank guidance.
GBP/JPY slipped back to 213.60 in Asian trade after a UK political crisis triggered a swift repricing of sterling risk and a bid for the safe-haven yen.
Sequential loss narrowed 85% from Q4. Accumulated losses hit SAR 152M. Revenue collapse signals demand pressure; next catalyst is project pipeline.
Jaishankar and Goyal advanced trade talks with Chile, opening a new export route for Indian pharma and IT. The next concrete marker is the draft CEPA text.