Is the S&P 500 surge built on conditioning, plumbing, and illusion?
We are in the middle of the largest oil supply shock in history. A war is still raging. Consumer confidence is at record lows. But somehow, the S&P 500 is…
Agentic Payments Won’t Stay Small for Long, Says Tools for Humanity’s Paolo D’Amico
Agentic Payments: If there is one trend quietly taking over the crypto industry, it is agentic payments. The idea of small, autonomous software agents participating in commerce and paying for…
The Fed, Trump, and a crumbling trust premium — the dollar’s perfect storm
There are more articles about dollar dominance right now than there are buyers of it. Everyone has a take. Most of them are either panicking or dismissing. Here’s what’s actually…
German banks assess risks from Anthropic AI model amid cyber concerns
German banks and national authorities are assessing potential risks linked to a new artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, an official said on Thursday.The concerns centre on whether the technology…
From Spain to Canada: why are world leaders turning to China?
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez sat across from Xi Jinping in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and declared that Europe and China…
Dow futures muted as Iran tensions loom: 5 things to know
US stock index futures were little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed hopes of renewed diplomacy between Washington and Tehran against escalating US measures targeting Iran’s maritime trade.The steadier tone…
Securitize Appoints Ex-SEC Official Brett Redfearn as President
Securitize is leveling up its leadership. They’ve brought on Brett Redfearn, a former SEC Director, as their new President. On top of that, he’s also joining the board of directors.…
Magyar vs Orbán: The €17B EU funding freeze at the heart of Hungary’s election
On Sunday, April 12, Hungarians go to the polls in what may be the most economically consequential election in the EU this year — one whose result will be felt…
Dow futures plunge 100 points today: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock futures were little changed on Friday as investors awaited a key reading on March inflation and monitored fragile diplomacy in the Middle East following recent tensions involving Iran.S&P…
CRCL Stock Price Target Downgraded as Directors Sell Circle Shares
Circle Internet Group’s CRCL stock price faces renewed selling pressure after downgrades by Wall Street analysts and insider selling by company directors. The stock saw significant profit-taking recently, falling more…