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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has highlighted that ongoing Middle East tensions are introducing new uncertainties to the U.S. economy, potentially reigniting inflationary pressures. She emphasized that geopolitical risks are now a critical factor in monetary policy deliberations.
Read MoreOpenAI's advertising initiative has reached a $100 million annual run rate, attracting over 600 advertisers. The company plans to launch a self-serve platform in April, significantly expanding access and marking a major milestone in its commercial evolution.
Read MorePresident Trump conceded his initial predictions about energy price spikes due to the Iran conflict were overly severe. While acknowledging significant increases, he noted they were lower than feared. He forecasted potential further minor rises before an eventual decline, highlighting the complex interplay between geopolitics and energy markets.
Read MorePresident Trump announced on social media a 10-day extension, until April 6, 2026, for potential strikes on Iranian energy facilities, citing a request from Iran. He stated negotiations are progressing well, contradicting some media reports, raising questions about future US-Iran relations.
Read MoreThe Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repurchase agreement facility recorded a moderate increase in usage to $885 million, up from the previous session. This movement provides insight into short-term liquidity demand and monetary policy implementation.
Read MoreMajor U.S. stock indices closed sharply lower, led by a significant sell-off in technology shares. The Nasdaq has fallen more than 10% from its record high, entering correction territory, while energy stocks bucked the downward trend.
Read MoreRussian and American lawmakers held their first formal meeting in Washington in years, marking a potential thaw in parliamentary ties severed since 2014. The Russian delegation head described the talks as 'better than expected' and sees a path to restored dialogue, with outcomes to be reported directly to President Putin.
Read MorePeter Steinberger, founder of OpenClaw, announced the release of Discrawl 0.2.0. This update delivers a substantial leap in synchronization speed. Steinberger uses it daily to pinpoint critical user challenges within the Discord community, highlighting its evolution into an essential tool for community management.
Read MoreInstitutional investors sold a net $11 billion in US stocks last week, the largest weekly outflow in five weeks. Hedge funds turned buyers while retail investors continued selling, signaling a broader shift toward market caution.
Read MoreThe yield on the 2-year US Treasury note jumped 10 basis points, surpassing 4%. Market pricing now indicates traders expect the Federal Reserve to implement approximately 15 basis points of additional rate hikes by year-end, signaling renewed inflation concerns.
Read MoreRussian President Putin has expressed hope that the ongoing Middle East military conflict could end within weeks, during a meeting with business leaders. This statement is seen as a potential signal for intensified diplomatic efforts from Moscow to broker peace.
Read MoreA new JPMorgan analysis reveals a striking divergence: gold and silver face significant outflows amid rising rates, while Bitcoin demonstrates stronger resilience, with better liquidity breadth and consistent ETF inflows, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics.
Read MoreAn Iranian military spokesperson claims 17 US bases destroyed and cites high Israeli and American casualties since the conflict began. These figures remain unconfirmed by US and Israeli authorities, adding uncertainty to regional tensions.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a long-term Ethereum holder unstaked and sold 7,302 ETH (worth ~$15M) after four years. Combining staking rewards with price appreciation, the whale netted an estimated $5.33M profit, sparking discussion on major holder strategies.
Read MoreOn March 27, Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks against Israel, with the Israeli military reporting detection and interception of incoming projectiles. This marks the ninth such assault since early morning, signaling a major escalation in regional tensions and raising international concerns over the widening conflict.
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