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Investors are dangerously underestimating the lasting impact of the Middle East war, as markets rally on optimism over a ceasefire agreement and rapid economic rebound. That’s the view of Sophie Huynh, portfolio manager and strategist at BNP Paribas Asset Management, who warned the market is not reflecting “the economic reality of what we could be facing in the next three weeks.” Markets have rallied in recent days amid hopes of a de-escalation in hostilities across multiple fronts, with equities rebounding back to pre-conflict levels. But speaking to CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” Friday, Huynh said the situation in the Strait of…

Gold (XAU/USD) holds steady on Friday as expectations grow around a potential US-Iran peace agreement. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,807, up nearly 0.35% on the day, and remains on track for a fourth consecutive weekly gain.US-Iran deal hopes buildInvestor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump signaled progress on diplomatic efforts with Iran. “It’s looking very good that we’re going to make a deal with Iran, and it’s going to be a good deal,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday. He added that the next round of talks could take place over…

The CLARITY Act stablecoin yield debate has faced another delay in the U.S. Senate, as lawmakers postpone progress on key provisions governing interest-like rewards on stablecoin holdings today.  The discussion is part of broader crypto market structure legislation currently moving through the Senate Banking Committee. Stablecoin yield rules have emerged as one of the key sticking points, contributing to delays in finalizing draft text and advancing the bill toward markup. Stablecoin Yield Language Remains Unfinalized According to the reporting, the draft language addressing stablecoin yield rules under the CLARITY Act has not yet been released and remains subject to ongoing…

Gold (GC=F) June futures opened at $4,811.80 per troy ounce on Friday, 0.1% higher than Thursday’s closing price of $4,808.30. The gold price is holding steady in early trading. Silver (SI=F) May futures opened at $78.66 per ounce on Friday, 0.1% lower than Thursday’s closing price of $78.71. The price of silver moved upward in early trading. Gold and silver prices are holding steady this morning after reports that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. President Trump is optimistic that a long-term agreement will be reached in the coming weeks. Other world leaders believe a permanent deal could…

Find out which banks are offering the best MMA rates right now. The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in 2024 and three times in 2025. As a result, deposit interest rates — including money market account rates — have been falling. It’s more important than ever to compare MMA rates and ensure you earn as much as possible on your balance. This embedded content is not available in your region. Although money market account rates are elevated by historical standards, the national average rate for MMAs is just 0.56%, according to the FDIC. The good news:…

For week of Apr. 13 It’s a relatively quiet week for Canadian data releases with attention focused on February’s manufacturing and wholesale trade reports on Wednesday. Advance estimates from Statistics Canada pointed to rebounds in both wholesale sales (excluding petroleum and agricultural products) up 2.3%, while manufacturing sales jumped 3.8% in February, supported by higher sales in the transportation subsector and manufactured food products. Both releases are consistent with earlier reports that disruptions to auto production late last year and early 2026 were temporary. Earlier disruptions were tied to semiconductor shortages at some plants, and the latest disruptions in January…

India’s next big energy push is nuclear! Stage 2 of the long-planned strategy is now underway. Operators, builders, equipment makers, and grid companies, such as Reliance, NTPC, Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd & MTA LinkedIn Source link

The RHODL ratio, by Glassnode, a key on-chain metric tracking the balance between long-term and short-term bitcoin BTC$75,781.04 holders, is flashing signals more consistent with a market bottom than a cycle top, after hitting a ratio of 4.5.Currently sitting at its third highest level on record, the indicator shows that wealth is increasingly concentrated in older coins, as younger, more speculative holdings have been largely flushed out during the 50% correction in bitcoin over the past six months.The ratio compares the value of coins held by longer-term investors, typically those holding for six months to three years, against coins held…

The endless NI and other tax rises, the extra admin of MTD box ticking with HMRC, plus material shortages, diesel prices, tool thefts and more, can all affect your health when you’re a trader. Mix in no paid holidays and sometimes you wonder is it worth the bother? Here’s the word on a new survey; More than one in three (34%) UK tradespeople say their job is harming their mental health, with mounting financial pressure, overwhelming workloads and fear of theft pushing many to the breaking point, new survey data from Trade Direct Insurance reveals. Alarmingly, nearly one in five (19%)…

Citi analysts say holding both gold and bitcoin can improve portfolio performance compared with traditional bond-and-equity mixes. In a new report cited by CNBC, analyst Alex Saunders said a 5% allocation to gold enhances portfolio efficiency, while splitting that exposure between gold and bitcoin produces stronger results. The analysis found the mixed allocation improves returns in bond bull markets and provides resilience during bear-steepening cycles tied to fiscal concerns and rising inflation risk. Citi noted that bitcoin often performs better than gold when bond markets weaken, highlighting recent gains amid geopolitical and equity market stress. Over the past two months,…