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The latest U.S. inflation report for March, due Friday, is seen as a vital indicator by several observers, given the backdrop of the Iran war and its inflationary impact. Yet, the latest activity in the bitcoin market shows that traders do not see it as a major market mover. “The bitcoin market is currently pricing in just a 2.5% swing in either direction on the back of the inflation data,” Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, told CoinDesk in an email. These probabilities are derived from options and derivatives pricing, which reflect traders’ expectations of how much Bitcoin could move…

A potential de-escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may help revive private equity dealmaking momentum in 2026, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments by Joe Baratta, global head of private equity at Blackstone Inc. Speaking in a television interview, Baratta indicated that recent instability – particularly linked to conflict involving Iran – has weighed on investor confidence and risk appetite, largely due to its impact on global energy markets. Signs of easing tensions, however, could begin to improve conditions for transactions. Markets responded positively to news of a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, with…

Gold – Chart Gold is just hanging around $4,713, unable to make much headway after it got knocked back down from a run at the $4,800 ceiling. That particular spot has become a real dealbreaker, with plenty of signs of selling pressure from all the candles that got rejected there – lots of ’em too, with those long wicks pointing upwards showing that buyers just aren’t stepping up. The 50-day moving average is basically flatlining at the moment, while the 200-day average is capping any potential upside just shy of the $4,800 mark, which just adds to the sense of…

Foresight Group Holdings Limited (LON:FSG) is a leading investment manager offering institutional and retail investors a diverse range of private and listed investment solutions in real assets located in the UK, Europe and Australia, and growth capital for SME businesses across the UK and Ireland. The Group has announced its trading update for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. Financial and Operational Highlights AUM/FUM Growth Assets under Management (AUM) and Funds under Management (FUM) increased by 6% and 4% to £14.0 billion and £10.0 billion respectively (FY25: £13.2 billion AUM and £9.6 billion FUM). ·     On a constant currency basis,…

BOAC, Marinduque (PIA) — A proposed farm-to-market road in Barangay Balagasan in Boac town is expected to deliver long-term benefits to farmers and residents, with local officials citing its potential to improve productivity and stimulate economic growth. The project, currently under consultation by the local government unit (LGU) of Boac, is designed to enhance access between agricultural areas and main trading centers, easing the transport of goods and reducing travel time. Boac Mayor Armi DC. Carrion said the initiative forms part of the municipality’s broader push to strengthen rural infrastructure and support the agricultural sector. She noted that once completed,…

Image: ReutersTrafigura said on Thursday it signed an offtake deal with Heath Goldfields Ltd, a Ghanaian-owned gold mining company, to buy 700,000 ounces of gold doré from the Bogoso-Prestea mine in western Ghana. “Alongside the offtake, Trafigura is providing $65 million in debt financing to support the restart of the mine’s oxide ore operations,” it said in a statement. Source: Reuters Source link

UK equity funds suffered the largest redemptions. Equity fund outflows surged to £1.4bn in March as the war in the Middle East drove investors to pull capital from risk assets, according to the latest Fund Flow Index from Calastone. The outflows marked the worst month since November 2025, when UK Budget concerns prompted significant selling, and extended the run of equity fund redemptions to an unprecedented 10 consecutive months. March was the seventh-worst month on record for equity fund outflows. Source: Calastone Selling was broad-based across regions, with investors pulling the money from Europe, Asia-Pacific, emerging markets and Japanese funds.…

Silver price (XAG/USD) trades calmly near $74.00 during the late Asian trading session on Thursday. The white metal struggles for direction amid uncertainty surrounding the first round of talks on a permanent ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran in Pakistan on Saturday.On late Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that US President Donald Trump will send Vice President (VP) JD Vance-led team in Pakistan on Saturday to discuss the 10-point peace proposal shared by Iran as demands for a permanent ceasefire.Ahead of US-Iran talks, Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has criticized the US,…

Apr 9, 2026 Some cryptocurrency investors may accumulate a portfolio containing numerous older tokens and altcoins that have not performed as anticipated, according to a report from Yahoo Finance. While diversification is common, the analysis suggests that concentrating on a single digital asset can be more profitable for many.Bitcoin favored for concentrated holdingsThe report argues that if an investor holds only one cryptocurrency, the evidence strongly supports selecting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The primary case presented is that institutional research indicates adding Bitcoin can improve a portfolio’s performance without a major increase in risk.Research on portfolio allocationA study by Fidelity Digital…

Plans have been lodged to create 160 homes on the edge of a village in Derbyshire. NorthCountry Homes has submitted a planning application to Bolsover District Council to build the development on land east of Rotherham Road in New Houghton.According to planning documents, the proposed development would comprise 58 two-bedroom, 83 three-bedroom and 19 four-bedroom properties, of which 10% would be classed as affordable housing.A report submitted with the application states the estate would provide housing in an area where there is a “known demand”. Source link