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BoFA strategists forecast a rare fourth consecutive year of double-digit gains for both U.S. stocks and gold. The S&P 500 could rise 20% annually, while gold may surge 30%, driven by economic resilience and a structural shift across asset classes.
Read MoreU.S. intelligence assessments indicate Iran's Supreme Leader is playing a central role in formulating war strategy and ceasefire negotiations with Washington, working closely with senior officials on critical decisions.
Read MoreState-backed hackers are luring developers with fake crypto job interviews, hiding malware in Git pre-commit hooks to steal assets. Research warns developers to run cloned code in isolated environments to avoid credential theft.
Read MoreBank of America dramatically revises its Fed outlook, predicting no rate cuts until after 2027 due to persistent inflation, strong jobs growth, and multiple economic shocks, marking a sharp reversal from earlier market expectations.
Read MoreRecent data reveals a sharp divergence in US spot ETF flows. Bitcoin ETFs saw significant net outflows of $145.7 million, led by Fidelity's FBTC. In contrast, Ethereum spot ETFs demonstrated resilience with a net inflow of $3.6 million, highlighting differing market sentiments.
Read MoreAI platform Pit has raised $16 million in funding led by a16z, with participation from executives at leading tech firms. It aims to disrupt traditional workflows by offering an 'AI product team as a service' model for smarter product development.
Read MoreSenior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers confirmed that Canada's stablecoin regulatory design is underway, with a revised target of mid-to-late 2027, signaling a measured approach to digital asset oversight.
Read MoreJapan's government debt reached 1343.84 trillion yen by March 2026, setting a new record for the tenth consecutive year. A surge in ordinary bonds highlights structural fiscal challenges amid mounting liabilities.
Read MoreNasdaq-listed mining firm MARA Holdings is soliciting consent from holders of $600 million in senior secured notes issued by Long Ridge Energy. The move seeks to amend terms to exclude MARA's planned acquisition of the parent company from "change of control" provisions, avoiding a costly cash redemption and smoothing the path for the asset deal.
Read MoreU.S. credit card balances have surged to a historic peak of $1.33 trillion. This record high underscores mounting consumer financial strain amid persistent inflation and rising interest rates, raising alarms about household debt sustainability and broader economic stability.
Read MoreCITIC Securities research highlights a dual acceleration in AI computing and commercial spaceflight. AI infrastructure is shifting towards heterogeneous GPU+ASIC architectures, while reusable rocket advancements are poised to rapidly scale satellite internet deployment.
Read MoreUS debt surpasses GDP for first time in 80 years. Trump hints at policy shift. $300M loan dispute in fintech, key regulatory vote ahead. Experts weigh in on inflation and crypto market opportunities.
Read MoreU.S. public debt has surpassed its annual GDP in a non-pandemic period for the first time since World War II, reaching 100.2%. Projections indicate this ratio could hit 108% by 2030 and 120% by 2036, raising critical questions about long-term fiscal sustainability.
Read MoreCrypto exchange giant Coinbase revealed in its Q1 2026 earnings report a strategic $88 million Bitcoin purchase, adding 1,103 BTC to its corporate treasury. This brings its total holdings to 16,492 BTC, valued at approximately $1.3 billion, underscoring its long-term conviction in digital assets.
Read MoreCircle's Layer 1 blockchain, Arc, has opened applications for its developer grant program. It funds teams building production-grade systems on Arc using USDC and Circle's developer platform, focusing on payments, treasury, forex, and agentic economies.
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