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J.P. Morgan has significantly revised its gold price outlook, cutting the 2026 average forecast by $465 to $5,243 per ounce. This reflects reassessments of macroeconomics, interest rates, and dollar strength, impacting global investment strategies.
Read MoreMacquarie highlights a structural buyer shortage in Japan's government bond market. Insurers are selling, and the central bank remains a net seller. Geopolitical tensions may spike oil prices, raising fiscal risks as Japan caps fuel costs.
Read MoreAnalyst Tom Lee identifies rising oil prices as a key short-term headwind for Ethereum, citing a historic inverse correlation. However, he argues long-term structural drivers like asset tokenization and Agentic AI are set to propel ETH to stronger performance by 2026.
Read MoreChina's statistical authority states that the country possesses a rich macro-policy toolkit with ample room for both cross-cycle and counter-cyclical adjustments. Policy precision and effectiveness are continuously improving, equipping China to handle risks. The focus will be on targeted measures to strengthen internal economic drivers amid current challenges.
Read MoreThe explosive demand for high-density interconnects from AI data centers is triggering a global fiber optic supply crisis. Projections indicate data centers will consume nearly a third of global fiber by 2027, causing lead times to exceed 20 weeks and prices to surge, fundamentally reshaping critical infrastructure supply chains.
Read MoreFears of accelerating inflation triggered a global bond sell-off, driving long-term U.S. Treasury yields to their highest levels in nearly three years. Key yield benchmarks breached significant thresholds, with analysts highlighting specific trading ranges as focal points for further movement.
Read MoreAnalysts warn Japan's policy focus on fiscal stimulus over monetary tightening may delay rate hikes. This stance pressures bond and currency markets. If rising costs coincide with delayed central bank action, falling real rates could prolong yen weakness.
Read MoreLeading South Korean exchange Bithumb will list the AIGENSYN token for trading against the Korean Won (KRW) starting May 18, 2026. This provides local investors direct access and is expected to enhance the asset's liquidity and market presence.
Read MoreALEX Lab Foundation has submitted governance proposal AGP-8, planning a structural overhaul of the ALEX protocol. Key measures include halting community token emissions, closing the Treasury Grant Program (TGP), and introducing a protocol-driven token buyback and burn mechanism. This aims to transition the token model from inflationary to deflationary.
Read MoreNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang criticizes tightened U.S. AI chip export controls, arguing they undermine America's own tech leadership. He also firmly rejects the flawed comparison of GPUs to nuclear weapons, highlighting their fundamentally different roles in society.
Read MoreOn May 18, the Verus-Ethereum cross-chain bridge was exploited, resulting in the theft of 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147,000 USDC. The attacker consolidated the stolen assets into approximately 5,402.4 ETH, valued at around $11.4 million. All funds remain in a specific wallet, with initial funding traced through a privacy protocol.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs advises maintaining core AI stock exposure due to strong fundamentals but recommends implementing short-term hedges to protect year-to-date gains amid a potential catalyst lull and crowded positioning. Caution is urged for overvalued, low-quality stocks.
Read MoreA prominent strategist warns that rising inflation fears necessitate a Fed policy shift. Market consensus suggests the central bank may abandon its easing bias and adopt a tighter stance at its June meeting to maintain control over borrowing costs and stay ahead of the inflation curve.
Read MoreSecurity researcher Cosmos Yu suggests the Verus bridge exploit may involve attackers forging Merkle proofs to bypass validation, draining ETH, tBTC, and USDC. Details are under review, highlighting risks in unaudited code and verification flaws.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a mysterious address sold $35.73M worth of WBTC over three days. Still holding over $125M primarily in ETH and WBTC, its continued sell-off potential raises market concerns. The address shows frequent interaction with a known block builder.
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