Prediction markets surge as Polymarket, Kalshi hit record volumes
Prediction markets moved deeper into the mainstream in March as trading activity climbed to fresh records. The surge was driven…
Brazil central bank orders liquidation of Entrepay units over risks
Three entities within the prudential conglomerate of Entrepay were ordered into extrajudicial liquidation by Brazil’s Central Bank on Friday: Octa…
Another energy chokepoint? As Iran‑US war drags on, oil and inflation fears surge
Four weeks ago, the United States and Israel launched a war they expected to win quickly. They have destroyed most…
Middle East faces at least $25B repair bill for damaged energy infra
The cost to repair and restore damaged energy infrastructure in the Middle East could climb to at least $25 billion,…
Evening digest: Bitcoin dips, Jamie Dimon warns on AI job risks
On Tuesday, Bitcoin saw a pullback while crypto-related stocks saw a decline. Arm announced a move to in-house AI chip…
Markets on alert as Trump’s 48-hour Iran deadline expires tonight
Three weeks of relentless US and Israeli airstrikes have gutted Iran’s military. Its supreme leader is dead, its air force…
Iran war, credit crunch, and AI: inside the global market meltdown
It’s only March, and investors have already absorbed a hot war in the Middle East, a credit system showing cracks,…
US jobless claims fall unexpectedly, signalling labour market resilience
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly declined last week, pointing to stable labor market conditions…
Evening digest: US eases shipping rules, Bitcoin slips below $72K
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held the policy rates, while the US wholesale inflation surged. Trump administration also allowed a…
EUR/CHF and USD/CHF forecasts ahead of the SNB, FOMC decisions
The Swiss franc will be in the spotlight this week, as investors focus on the upcoming Federal Reserve and Swiss…