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Fed's Goolsbee warns that energy price shocks from geopolitical conflicts threaten the central bank's dual mandate, complicating monetary policy. He states that future rate cuts are highly uncertain and will depend on how international events unfold.
Read MoreOpenAI's CFO revealed the company has raised an additional $10 billion, pushing its total historic funding past $120 billion. This oversubscribed round, backed by diverse investors including Microsoft, underscores intense market confidence in the AI revolution.
Read MoreOpenAI is discontinuing its Sora video generation service after six months to streamline its product lineup. This strategic move focuses resources on enterprise offerings and prepares the company for a potential IPO later this year.
Read MoreOvernight market moves spanned key areas: Coinbase lists new assets, Fed rate outlook holds steady. Iran tensions rise, stablecoin bill proposes new rules. Morgan Stanley advances tokenization plans, while audit progress is made in the crypto space.
Read MoreBitcoin retested key support levels while gold saw a sharp pullback. Geopolitical tensions driving oil prices and inflation, combined with surging US Treasury yields, triggered a flight to safety. Investors are reducing exposure to risk assets in favor of cash and liquid holdings.
Read MoreSpot gold prices surged past the significant $4,500 per ounce threshold, marking a notable 0.60% intraday gain. This rally underscores sustained investor interest in the precious metal, potentially driven by broader market dynamics.
Read MoreRobinhood's board has authorized a significant stock repurchase program worth up to $1.5 billion. This strategic decision signals strong confidence in the company's financial health and future prospects, aiming to return value to shareholders.
Read MoreA Federal Reserve governor suggests interest rates may need to remain steady for an extended period to tackle persistent inflation above target. He emphasizes the need for clear evidence of cooling price pressures and highlights geopolitical risks from the Middle East affecting oil prices and policy outlook.
Read MoreIran refuses to negotiate with the US Middle East envoy and Jared Kushner, accusing them of betrayal. Tehran prefers engaging with Vice President Vance, viewing him as a trustworthy and appropriately senior counterpart. This signals a potential US effort to de-escalate tensions, though a clear endgame strategy remains elusive.
Read MoreMarket data indicates a strong consensus (90.7% probability) that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady in April. This reflects expectations of moderating inflation and suggests reduced near-term policy uncertainty for investors.
Read MoreThe US Dollar Index recorded a notable 0.48% gain, closing at 99.431. This significant movement suggests shifting market sentiment towards dollar-denominated assets.
Read MoreMorgan Stanley is expanding its digital asset strategy, targeting tokenized stock trading on its alternative trading system by late 2026. This move reflects long-term infrastructure modernization, not hype. Upgrading legacy systems remains a key hurdle amid growing institutional crypto engagement.
Read MoreBinance Futures will launch USDT-denominated perpetual contracts for META, NVDA, and GOOGL in late March 2026, offering up to 10x leverage. This move allows crypto traders direct access to top tech stocks, expanding derivatives trading options.
Read MoreEthereum block builder Eureka Labs has raised $6.7 million in seed funding led by Spark Capital and Collider Ventures. The firm is pioneering 'programmable blocks' to embed executable logic into block construction, enabling advanced functionalities like temporary fund calls and complex computations. Funds will fuel technology development and ecosystem adoption.
Read MoreHigh-level peace talks between the US and Iran could reportedly begin as early as this Thursday, pending Tehran's final response. While aiming to end the conflict, the negotiations face complications from regional dynamics, Israel's concerns, and conflicting statements from involved parties.
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