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A US-Iran MoU could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, removing the top oil supply risk and lowering inflation expectations. The dollar falls; risk assets rally. A later demand shock may force rate hikes, data dependent.
FFVFX beat its index by 88 bps in Q1. Fidelity added equity and inflation exposure to the glide path. Commodities and non-US stocks drove the outperformance.
A San Francisco chief of staff works alongside an AI agent built to replicate her role. She explains why the tool frees her for strategic work, not replaces her.
DSM Fresh Foods (Zappfresh) signs MoU with Gohpur Fish Farmer Producer Company for a 100-acre, 300-tonne freshwater fish farming project in Assam's Biswanath district.
Hammer Metals published a slide deck from its M&A call with Larvotto Resources, outlining the proposed combination. The presentation highlights potential synergies across Queensland and Western Australian mining assets. Investors await shareholder votes in July.
Gold Reserve holds rights to one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits. A US-backed Venezuela reopening could unlock billions. Execution risk remains high.
The BSE Sensex surged more than 1,500 points, pushing the Nifty50 above 23,500 in a broad-based rally led by banking and IT stocks.
Japan's lower house passed a bill to regulate crypto like stocks, opening a path to ETFs and a flat 20% tax rate (down from 55%). Upper house passage expected.
Axios: US-Iran MoU would reopen Hormuz with no tolls, extend ceasefire 60 days, and phase sanctions relief. Nuclear talks deferred; Khamenei approval uncertain.
AUM Ventures' ₹750 Cr India Innovation Fund II targets 25-30 deeptech startups, with cheques from $750K to $2M, led by GP Nisha Shah.
MS Amlin names Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace as CRO and Phil Young as CIO. The new leaders join as the Lloyd's insurer reshapes its executive team under parent MSIG.
Telefónica is seeking to sell or share its €25M-a-year Movistar Team sponsorship as it reviews marketing spend. The carrier has mandated YouFirst to find a buyer.
House Bill 1246 would bring 78 municipalities under PRITS tech governance. Mayors back it. PRITS director warns the language could give the agency approval power over local tech buys.
Puerto Rico regulators warn consumers after Evertec breach leaked transaction records and card numbers. No evidence of fraud yet, but credit monitoring offered through Sept. 30.
PHX Energy declared a C$0.20 quarterly dividend payable July 15. The payout signals steady cash flow from its directional drilling business in Canada and the US.
Mbappe's public plea for Deschamps to stay is pure football. His Sorare past is a footnote, not a market mover. Here's why this isn't a crypto story.
WTI falls 4% after Iran publishes MOU calling for sanctions removal. First break under the 100-day MA since January, with $80 next. The 60-day Hormuz test awaits.
Citi issued Digital Depositary Receipts on SIX blockchain infrastructure, giving wealthy clients tokenized access to private company shares. The debut deal involved Kaleido.
Telix Pharmaceuticals turned profitable in FY25 with revenue up 56% to US$803.8M. The radiopharma leader now guides FY26 to US$950-970M, putting it in a different category for fund managers rotating toward healthcare.
SpaceX perpetual futures have generated $2.6B in volume since May 30, pulling speculative capital away from altcoins as Bitcoin and Ethereum hold institutional interest.
Binance Wallet's tokenized SpaceX subscription raised $557M from 27,689 wallets. Retail investors dominated headcount; $20k-$100k investors supplied 58% of funds.
Brent slipped below $90 after Trump scrapped Iran strike plans, calming supply fears. OPEC cut its 2026 demand forecast. US rig count data later Friday.
Citi issued the first tokenized depositary receipt for Kaleido, giving wealthy clients direct private equity ownership on a regulated blockchain. U.S. rollout is planned.
Short positions bore the brunt of $106M in crypto liquidations as Bitcoin held $100K. The squeeze risk shifts to rebound-driven moves.
Open interest in on-chain equity and commodity perpetuals hit $2.25B in Q1 2026, even as the broader crypto market cap fell 20.4%. Hyperliquid and Solana lead the shift.
VAALCO Energy's refurbished FPSO has restarted at the Etame field. Ramp-up speed will determine whether operational gains translate into free cash flow and dividend support.
Lindt & Sprüngli opened a second Manchester chocolate shop on May 28 at the Trafford Centre, the city's newest location for the Swiss premium chocolatier.
Panyi Szabolcs reports that Hungary's Tisza government fired the directors of three civilian intelligence agencies. Buda Péter, a veteran national security expert, has been appointed as professional supervisor.
The Arcadia-owned brands showcased their summer range at Cowdray House in West Sussex, continuing a community-focused launch strategy.
Keka's latest product update adds AI to hiring and workforce planning, building on a mobile-first design that saw strong demand during the pandemic.