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Hedge funds are selling tech stocks at the fastest rate in two years, raising concerns about broader market sentiment. The Polymarket contract on the S&P 500 opening higher on April 24 is at 99.9% YES. The tech selloff is prompting bearish expectations as investors brace for increased volatility. The April 24 S&P 500 market shows a 23-point spike, consistent with risk aversion. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s price under $2,000 by April 24 sits at 0.1% YES, suggesting traders doubt a drop despite tech market jitters. The S&P 500 market has $120,672 in actual USDC traded, and that liquidity indicates traders are watching…

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Sweden-based private equity firm EQT AB has completed fundraising for its Asia-focused buyout fund, securing USD 15.6 billion and making it the largest private equity fund raised for the region. The development reflects continued investor interest in Asian markets despite ongoing global volatility linked to geopolitical tensions. The fund, BPEA Private Equity Fund IX, will focus on acquiring controlling stakes across sectors such as technology, healthcare and services. It saw strong participation from existing investors along with more than 75 new investors, and was oversubscribed. Investor commitments were well distributed across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia…

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Northern Ireland assistant Jimmy Nicholl has tipped the young goalkeeper to be a hit at IbroxPierce Charles(Image: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK/Shutterstock)Jimmy Nicholl reckons Rangers would be in safe hands if they took a punt on Northern Ireland keeper Pierce Charles.The 20-year-old is set to leave Sheffield Wednesday in the summer and has been heavily linked with a reunion with former Owls boss Danny Rohl at Ibrox.Northern Ireland assistant Nicholl is a huge admirer of the youngster who has already won 10 caps for his country. And he says his ability with his feet is every bit as impressive as the quality he…

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to call for the “revival of the American dream” and blame Democrats as well as Republicans for failed economic policies in a speech Saturday night, according to excerpts shared with NBC News.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.“Democrats never bought into trickle-down [economics]. That was Ronald Reagan’s doing. But plenty of Democrats did buy into the flawed assumptions behind it,“ Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee in 2024, plans to say at the Arkansas Democratic Party’s annual Fisher Shackelford Dinner.Democrats, Harris will argue, believed “that, if…

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This is our landing page for polls about the Iran War, tracking support for U.S. military action in Iran since March 1, the day after the war began. We’ll regularly update this average as new polls come in. This page is designed to be viewed on the web rather than in our email client or the Substack app.Click here for more information on how the average works. The Silver Bulletin average weights more reliable polls more heavily — you can find our latest pollster ratings here. Our process for calculating support for the Iran War is similar to that for…

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NEW YORK, April 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As digital asset markets continue to evolve, investors are facing increasing levels of data complexity and market volatility. In this environment, AI trading bots are emerging as a key tool in modern investing. AriseAlpha announced the launch of its free automated trading platform , designed to enhance efficiency in both cryptocurrency and stock market investing through data-driven strategies.This development reflects a clear shift in financial markets, where decision-making is increasingly supported by real-time analytics and algorithmic trading systems rather than manual execution.Rising Complexity in Crypto Investing In recent years, cryptocurrency markets have expanded…

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The Macroeconomic Confidence Index of the CFA Romania Association dropped significantly in March, falling by 10.2 points to 38.2. This decline reflects a deterioration in the perceptions of financial analysts regarding both economic prospects and the current situation. According to a statement released by the organisation on Friday, the expectations component decreased by 10.5 points to 40.7, while the current conditions component fell by 9.5 points to 33.3. “In the context of the oil crisis and global risk aversion on international markets, inflationary expectations have increased, as have expectations for nominal interest rate hikes (which are closely linked to both…

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In his late-night post on Friday, Scaramucci said his advice is to let the S&P 500’s rules do the heavy lifting rather than trying to outsmart the cycle. he wrote that the index already filters for size and business strength, and that investors can focus on owning it instead of constantly trading around headlines.He framed the index as a built-in upgrade mechanism, noting that companies can be removed when they no longer meet the bar. Scaramucci added that he bought his first S&P 500 index investment roughly 30 years ago and still owns it.Why Timing The Market Is A MistakeThat…

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A global oil shock is forcing the Federal Reserve into a policy corner just days before its April 28-29 FOMC meeting, raising the stakes for Bitcoin as traders weigh inflation risk against rate-cut hopes. TLDR Keypoints The Fed’s March minutes warned that higher oil prices would raise near-term inflation and delay the path back to 2%. Some FOMC participants pushed for two-sided rate guidance, meaning hikes remain on the table if inflation stays elevated. Bitcoin sits at $77,298 with the Fear & Greed Index at 31 (Fear), reflecting cautious positioning ahead of the decision. Why the oil shock has boxed…

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