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Today so far 2026-09-19 · 18:00 UTC

Global financial markets face uncertainty as the Fed's next rate move remains unpredictable, while major leadership transitions are underway including Warren Buffett handing control of Berkshire to his son Howard. Beyond the economy, urgent humanitarian and security concerns are dominating headlines, from women protesting a string of murders near Johannesburg to Russia's escalating missile attacks exhausting Kyiv residents, alongside regional instability including Saudi Arabia issuing air raid alerts following Houthi attacks and Cuba facing widespread blackouts affecting millions.

Blackrock CEO Warns of Global Recession Risk if Oil Hits $150

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink warns surging oil prices tied to geopolitical tensions could tip the global economy into a steep recession, while contrasting scenarios highlight how energy markets may…

2026-03-25 · 17:07 UTC
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Middle East Tensions Ease: How Asian Equities Responded

2026-03-25 · 15:26

Asian equity markets posted broad gains on Wednesday, as investors responded to de-escalation signals in the…

UK Imposes Moratorium on Political Donations in Cryptocurrency

2026-03-25 · 15:12

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced an immediate freeze on crypto donations to political parties, following the…

Iran Ceasefire Odds Climb on Polymarket as Trump Signals Negotiations With Tehran

2026-03-25 · 13:45

According to a report from the New York Times (NYT), a 15-point framework aimed at resolving the conflict in the Middle…

Report: Turkish Central Bank Considers Tapping Gold Reserves to Defend Lira

2026-03-25 · 07:30

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey is reportedly preparing an expanded toolkit including gold-for-foreign…

Markets Rally After Trump Signals Possible Iran Deal

2026-03-25 · 06:45

Global markets shifted gears in minutes on Wednesday, and the trigger was important.

Sen. Warren Questions MrBeast on Step Acquisition Amid Teen Crypto Concerns

2026-03-25 · 03:30

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Beast Industries after it acquired teen banking app Step.

Shipping Firms Quietly Pay Iran Millions to Navigate Hormuz Corridor

2026-03-24 · 22:29

Sources claim Iran is quietly charging select vessels up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz,…

SEC Enforcement Chief Exit Highlights Internal Disputes Over High-Profile Cases

2026-03-24 · 14:00

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Federal regulation looms as 11 states go after prediction markets

2026-03-24 · 13:53

Kalshi is facing off with state regulators around the US, who claim that prediction markets are a form of gambling and…

White House Reviews SEC’s Major Plans For Digital Assets

2026-03-24 · 11:14

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent two major regulatory proposals to the White House for review.

YZi Labs Questions CEA Industries $1.98M Compansation to Departing CEO

2026-03-24 · 11:05

YZi Labs, an independent investment firm and family office that manages over $10 billion in assets for Changpeng Zhao…

Connecting Global Capital, Unlocking New Asset Management Horizons: 4th HED Conference of Asia Concludes Successfully in Hong Kong

2026-03-24 · 09:20

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Sen. Warren Demands Answers on MrBeast’s Step Acquisition and Crypto Plans

2026-03-24 · 07:31

Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a formal letter to Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, demanding answers about…

Kalshi Tightens Insider Controls as Senate Targets Prediction Markets

2026-03-24 · 07:04

Kalshi is tightening controls before regulators force the issue, as the firm’s head of enforcement, Robert J Denault,…

SEC’s top enforcer clashed over Trump cases before quitting: Report

2026-03-24 · 06:26

The SEC’s handling of cases involving Justin Sun and Elon Musk was among the factors that caused the agency’s top…

Schiff Ponders $11,400 Gold as Prices Slide and 178% Surge Outlook Is Questioned

2026-03-24 · 02:30

Gold’s sharp pullback amid easing geopolitical tensions masks a deeper macro narrative, as persistent inflation risks,…

Markets Flip Script as Fed Hike Odds Overtake Cuts for First Time in 2026 Cycle

2026-03-23 · 23:30

Markets have sharply repriced Federal Reserve expectations, with near-term rate hike probabilities now edging out cuts…

Oil Slides Sharply After Major Political Signal

2026-03-23 · 19:05

Oil prices fell within hours, driven by a sudden change in the Middle East context.

Trump Signals Joint US-Iran Control of Strait of Hormuz Amid Oil Crisis

2026-03-23 · 17:29

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Senators Target Sports Betting on Prediction Markets

2026-03-23 · 14:45

Bipartisan bill seeks to close loopholes as states and regulators clash over market oversight.

Oil Prices Plummet as Conflict in Middle East Enters De-Escalation Phase

2026-03-23 · 14:35

Brent and WTI oil futures prices have plummeted over 10% on Monday as President Trump announced a ceasefire, as…

Report: Federal Lawmakers Move to Close Prediction Market Betting Loopholes

2026-03-23 · 14:15

Congress is stepping into the fast-growing prediction market arena, aiming to draw a hard line between financial…

Senate bill to target sports betting ban on prediction markets: WSJ

2026-03-23 · 14:12

A bipartisan Senate bill would reportedly ban sports betting and casino-style contracts on prediction markets.

Goldman Sachs has Raised Average Price Forecast for Brent Crude, Crypto Prices to be Affected?

2026-03-23 · 12:12

Goldman Sachs has increased the forecasted average price of Brent Crude for 2026.

Jamie Dimon Signals Major Shift In Labor Market Due To AI

2026-03-23 · 10:05

Artificial intelligence no longer only disrupts businesses, but now attacks the labor market.

Trump’s 48-Hour Iran Warning Triggers Market Volatility Across Stocks, Oil and Crypto

2026-03-23 · 06:59

U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Peter Schiff Warns U.S. War Spending Could Fuel Debt, Inflation

2026-03-23 · 06:58

Well-known Economist Peter Schiff has warned that rising U.S. war spending could increase debt and push inflation higher.

Gold, Silver Crash Wipes $2T as Iran Tensions Trigger Market Shock

2026-03-23 · 05:38

Gold and silver suffered one of the sharpest selloffs in modern market history this week, erasing a combined $2 trillion…

Crypto, stocks fall as oil chops after Iran vows response to Trump threat

2026-03-23 · 04:53

Bitcoin and Asian markets dropped on Monday as Iran escalated threats to strike critical infrastructure in the Gulf.

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