For years, the currency pecking order looked relatively fixed. The US dollar dominated, the euro and yen anchored the traditional reserve complex, and commodity currencies were often treated as useful but cyclical side trades. That hierarchy is now being challenged as oil, energy security and geopolitical fragmentation take on much greater importance in global markets.
The global race to dominate artificial intelligence is increasingly defined not just by capital investment or computing power, but by a fierce, escalating battle for a small pool of elite talent. As Big Tech companies pour billions into AI development, they are aggressively poaching top researchers and engineers from startups and rivals alike, reshaping the
The British pound remained largely stable on Friday, returning to levels seen before the onset of the Iran war, as currency markets showed limited reaction to renewed political pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Sterling held steady against the dollar at $1.35305, reflecting broader rangebound conditions across global currency markets. Traders appeared to overlook calls
US stocks rose on Friday, extending a recent rally, as investors welcomed fresh signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict and improving prospects for a ceasefire. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 686 points, or 1.4%, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.77% and the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.73%. Ceasefire hopes lift sentiment Investor sentiment
Shares of Netflix tumbled on Friday after the streaming giant issued weaker-than-expected guidance for the current quarter, overshadowing a strong first-quarter earnings beat and triggering a sharp selloff in premarket trading. The stock fell about 10.53% to $96.44 after the market opened on Friday, even as broader market sentiment improved on easing geopolitical tensions. The
Brent crude oil prices plummeted more than 10% to slip below $90 per barrel on Friday on increasing hopes that the US and Iran would strike a peace deal. Brent crude fell below $90 per barrel for the first time since March 11 as the US and Iran prepared for more talks during the weekend,
Shares of Tesla advanced in early trading on Friday, putting the stock on track to end an extended losing streak as investor sentiment improved ahead of earnings and on easing geopolitical concerns. The stock rose 1.6% to $392.00, extending a recent rebound that has seen shares climb about 13% over the past five days. The
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued resilience in the labour market even as businesses remain cautious about hiring amid rising geopolitical risks. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped by 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 207,000 for the week ended April 11, according to data
Wall Street opened higher on Thursday, extending the momentum from a strong prior session that saw the benchmark indices reach record levels. Investor sentiment has been buoyed by hopes that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may ease, alongside a steady flow of corporate earnings that continue to signal resilience in the US economy. The
PayPal stock price has staged a strong comeback in the past few weeks as investors went bargain-hunting. PYPL also jumped as investors priced in a potential acquisition. It rose to $50 on Wednesday, its highest level since February this year. PayPal stock has soared amid bargain hunting The ongoing PYPL stock surge has coincided with