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Many IRS workers interested in resignation offer

Many IRS workers interested in resignation offer

A traffic light is red outside the U.S. Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 20, 2025.Kent Nishimura | ReutersAbout 20,000 Internal Revenue Service employees have expressed interest in accepting the Trump administration's latest deferred...

Ant International’s WorldFirst launches World Card

Ant International’s WorldFirst launches World Card

Ant International’s WorldFirst—an all-in-one digital cross-border payment and treasury account service for global businesses—has launched World Card, a Mastercard-enabled virtual card solution designed to help SMEs grow by simplifying global transactions and lowering...

FX option expiries for 16 April 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 16 April 10am New York cut

There are some big ones to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.But again as a caveat, do be reminded that trading sentiment continues to be more influenced by the broader market sentiment and headline risk at this stage. For today, the signs are pointing...

Chip equipment giant flags tariff uncertainty

Chip equipment giant flags tariff uncertainty

Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesDutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML on Wednesday missed order expectations and said that uncertainty from new U.S. trade restrictions may affect demand for its critical chipmaking machines.Here's how ASML did versus LSEG...

United Airlines (UAL) Q1 2025 earnings

United Airlines (UAL) Q1 2025 earnings

A United Airlines Boeing 767 passenger aircraft approaches Newark Liberty International Airport as trucks travel near the Port Jersey Container Terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey, on April 8, 2025.Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty ImagesUnited Airlines maintained its...

Trump eyes deporting U.S. citizens to foreign prisons

Trump eyes deporting U.S. citizens to foreign prisons

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 14: US President Donald Trump, during a meeting with Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's president, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, April 14, 2025. Al Drago | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesPresident Donald...

Blackthorn Finance enters special administration

Blackthorn Finance enters special administration

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that, on 14 April 2025, Blackthorn Finance Ltd entered special administration. Adam Stephens, Philip Hemming and Kevin Ley of S&W Partners LLP were appointed joint special administrators. Blackthorn Finance...

What Are the Best Financial Goals for Couples?

What Are the Best Financial Goals for Couples?

Before I ever had “money relationship goals,” I had a fun-size Snickers in my hand and a single tear rolling down my cheek.I was parked at the bottom of my staircase, overwhelmed by my finances and feeling stuck. My then-boyfriend (now husband) asked where I was...

Brokers are sitting on a gold mine of unused client data

Brokers are sitting on a gold mine of unused client data

The following is a guest editorial courtesy of capital markets industry software solutions provider Devexperts. Brokers are sitting on piles of valuable client data…and not using it. Either they don’t realise they have the data, or they know it’s there, and don’t...

CySEC warns against eight unauthorized investment firms

CySEC warns against eight unauthorized investment firms

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today issued a warning against eight unauthorized investment firms. The entities in question are: enfodns.com ca-xe.pro kamislaran.com heromarkets-it.com itradingfx.net prestigepeakcapital.com gomarketfx.com...

Cypriot regulator fines Streams Financial Services

Cypriot regulator fines Streams Financial Services

The Board of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced the imposition of a fine on Streams Financial Services Ltd. At its meeting held on March 17, 2025, the Board of the regulator decided to impose an administrative fine of €7,000 on...

Prop firm SpiceProp adds the cTrader platform

Prop firm SpiceProp adds the cTrader platform

Prague based SpiceProp, a cutting-edge educational prop trading project, has announce a new partnership with cTrader, a renowned multi-asset trading platform. This collaboration aims to provide traders with enhanced access to powerful trading tools and resources while...

Wholesale Inflation eases to 2.05% in March, ET BFSI

Wholesale Inflation eases to 2.05% in March, ET BFSI

By Siddhi NawarIndia’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation eased to 2.05% in March 2025 from 2.38% in February, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This marks a continued downward trend following a peak earlier in the fiscal year.India’s wholesale...

CN50 waits on key China data :: InvestMacro

CN50 waits on key China data :: InvestMacro

CN50 rebounds over 10% from 2025 low China GDP expected to slow to 5.2% in Q1Index remains influenced by US-China trade war Technical levels: 13,180, 13,000 and 12,600European shares flashed green on Tuesday as investors welcomed Donald Trump’s hints of a potential...

Citigroup (C) earnings Q1 2025

Citigroup (C) earnings Q1 2025

Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup, attends a hearing on Annual Oversight of Wall Street Firms before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Dec. 6, 2023. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty...

Can AI Trump tariff turmoil?, BFSI News, ET BFSI

Can AI Trump tariff turmoil?, BFSI News, ET BFSI

As the global markets are roiled by the Trump triggered tariff wars, corporations are finding refuge in artificial intelligence, and automation is poised to become a strategic lever to cut costs and protect margins.Even as the Indian IT services companies may see...

Kraken goes after neobrokers adding Stocks trading

Kraken goes after neobrokers adding Stocks trading

US based crypto exchange operator Kraken, fresh off its recent entry into Futures trading via the acquisition of NinjaTrader, has announced the initial rollout of commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs to clients in New Jersey,...

Bank of America (BAC) earnings Q1 2025

Bank of America (BAC) earnings Q1 2025

Brian Moynihan, chief executive officer of Bank of America Corp., during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, US, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesBank of America is scheduled to report first-quarter earnings before the...

LME approves first warehouse facilities in Hong Kong

LME approves first warehouse facilities in Hong Kong

The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announced its approval of the first four LME-licensed warehouse facilities in Hong Kong. This follows the LME’s approval of Hong Kong as an LME warehouse location in January 2025. Matthew Chamberlain, LME CEO, said: “Being able to...

Adobe invests in AI video platform Synthesia

Adobe invests in AI video platform Synthesia

An Adobe sign hangs along Main Street during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 27, 2025 in Park City, Utah. David Becker | Getty ImagesLONDON — Adobe has invested in Synthesia, a British artificial intelligence startup, in a bet that the technology will...

DOJ charges in Tesla, GOP arson in New Mexico

DOJ charges in Tesla, GOP arson in New Mexico

Republican Party headquarters is damaged in a fire in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S., in this handout image released on March 30, 2025.New Mexico GOP | Via ReutersFederal authorities arrested a New Mexico man in connection with arson attacks on a Tesla showroom and the...

Swissquote enhances Search tool in mobile app

Swissquote enhances Search tool in mobile app

Swissquote has just released an updated version of its mobile app for iOS-based devices. The latest release offers Swissquote clients to discover the improved Search tool featuring: Best results from all products, gathered in one place; Company-by-company overview of...

FX option expiries for 15 April 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 15 April 10am New York cut

There are a couple of large ones for USD/JPY but I wouldn't expect any to factor much into play. As things stand, trading sentiment continues to be driven by the broader market mood and also subject to headline risks. The mood music so far this week is exuding a...

U.S. businesses sue to block Trump tariffs

U.S. businesses sue to block Trump tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 10, 2025.Nathan Howard | ReutersA group of five small businesses on Monday sued President Donald Trump, seeking to block new tariffs that he has imposed on...

Katina Messinis leaves GCEX for crypto broker Rain

Katina Messinis leaves GCEX for crypto broker Rain

FNG has learned that longtime FX and CFDs industry executive Katina Messinis has joined Dubai based crypto broker Rain, in Institutional Sales. Katina Messinis joins Rain from FX and digital assets prime brokerage GCEX, which she joined early last year as UAE Sales...

Top 5 Forex Signals and Telegram Services in 2025

Top 5 Forex Signals and Telegram Services in 2025

Forex trading is more competitive than ever in 2025. With markets moving faster and traders demanding real-time insights, the right forex signal service can make all the difference. Whether you’re new to trading or looking to sharpen your edge, trusted forex signals...

XTB launches PLN 10 million share buyback

XTB launches PLN 10 million share buyback

Poland based Retail FX and CFDs broker XTB SA (WSE:XTB) has said that its Management Board announces that, following the adoption of Resolution No. 9 of the Company’s Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on November 19, 2024 authorising the Management...

S&P Global, CME Group to sell OSTTRA to KKR for $3.1bn

S&P Global, CME Group to sell OSTTRA to KKR for $3.1bn

S&P Global and CME Group today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell OSTTRA, a leading provider of post-trade solutions for the global OTC market, to investment funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm. The terms of the deal for...

Trump tariff deals coming, not recession: Hassett

Trump tariff deals coming, not recession: Hassett

White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett speaks with reporters outside the White House in Washington, DC, on March 7, 2025. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesNational Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Monday that "more...

Paychex closes acquisition of Paycor

Paychex closes acquisition of Paycor

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX), a human capital management (HCM) company, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Paycor HCM, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYCR), a provider of HCM, payroll and talent software. “The Paycor acquisition unites two industry leaders...

Meta acquisitions were ‘buy-or-bury scheme’

Meta acquisitions were ‘buy-or-bury scheme’

Former U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said Monday that Facebook "panicked" when making the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp as smartphone use took off."It saw companies like Instagram and WhatsApp experiencing astronomical growth, and that's the...

CySEC withdraws CIF license of General Capital Brokers

CySEC withdraws CIF license of General Capital Brokers

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced the withdrawal of the Cyprus investment firm (CIF) license of General Capital Brokers (GCB) Ltd. The decision, which is in line with section 8(1)(a) of the Investment Services and Activities and...

How to Create NFTs on Solana: A Step-by-Step Guide

image by authorThe demand for NFT Development services has surged as businesses and creators increasingly explore blockchain technology to tokenize digital assets. Solana, with its high-speed transactions and low fees, has emerged as a preferred blockchain for...

ACA Group acquires Global Trading Analytics

ACA Group acquires Global Trading Analytics

ACA Group, a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services, has acquired Global Trading Analytics (GTA), an independent provider of transaction cost analysis (TCA) services. The acquisition reinforces ACA’s commitment to enhancing its regulatory...

Bank of Baroda, ET BFSI

Bank of Baroda, ET BFSI

India's production showed signs of improvement in last fiscal, current fiscal may witness pressure: Bank of BarodaThe production in the country showed signs of improvement towards the end of the last financial year, supported by a rise in high-frequency indicators...

StoneX to acquire R.J. O’Brien

StoneX to acquire R.J. O’Brien

R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), a futures brokerage and clearing firm, announced today that its parent company has reached a definitive agreement with StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX), to merge all of RJO’s global businesses into StoneX, subject to regulatory...

Plum secures £15 million in venture debt from BBVA

Plum secures £15 million in venture debt from BBVA

Smart money app Plum has announced that the company has secured an additional £15 million in capital, in the form of debt financing from Spain based financial group BBVA, following a transformational year of delivery. The transaction also marks BBVA’s first venture...

ASIC suspends AFS licence of Beacon Wealth

ASIC suspends AFS licence of Beacon Wealth

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has suspended Australian financial services (AFS) licence number 239 946, held by Beacon Wealth Pty Ltd, until 7 April 2026. The AFS licence was suspended because the firm had ceased carrying on a financial...

FX option expiries for 14 April 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 14 April 10am New York cut

There are no major expiries on the chopping block to start the new week. In any case, trading sentiment will continue to rely on the same factors in play since last week. Headline risk and the broader market mood remains the two key drivers, more so than anything else...

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in Europe, UK

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in Europe, UK

The PlayStation DualSense controller and PlayStation 5 console.Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesSony hiked the price of its flagship PlayStation 5 console in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, citing a "challenging economic environment" behind its move.In...

Goldman Sachs (GS) earnings Q1 2025

Goldman Sachs (GS) earnings Q1 2025

David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, testifies during a Senate Banking Committee hearing at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 6, 2023.Win Mcnamee | Getty ImagesGoldman Sachs is scheduled to report first-quarter earnings before the opening...

Turbulence accompanies tariff pause, ET BFSI

Turbulence accompanies tariff pause, ET BFSI

(Bloomberg) --In the days following President Donald Trump’s mid-week decision to pause the stiffest of US tariffs — save for super-high duties on China — global financial markets remained turbulent, with investors seeking safe harbor and some central banks lowering...

Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs

Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs

Smartphones and computers will be exempted from President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, according to new guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.The guidance comes after Trump earlier this month imposed 125% tariffs on products from China, a move that...

Meta adds former Trump advisor to its board

Meta adds former Trump advisor to its board

From left, U.S. President Donald Trump, Senator Dave McCormick, his wife Dina Powell McCormick and Elon Musk watch the men's NCAA wrestling competition at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 22, 2025.Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty...

GM cutting jobs, idling Canadian electric van plant

GM cutting jobs, idling Canadian electric van plant

Brightdrop EV600 vanSource: BrightdropDETROIT — General Motors is cutting production of its all-electric BrightDrop delivery vans at a plant in Canada and will idle the facility through much of this year.The plant will be reduced from two shifts to one shift —...

Mortgage rates surge over 7% as tariffs hit bond market

Mortgage rates surge over 7% as tariffs hit bond market

The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage surged 13 basis points Friday to 7.1%, according to Mortgage News Daily. That's the highest rate since mid-February.Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride all week, as bond yields spiked higher mid-week...

5 law firms commit $600 million in pro bono legal work

5 law firms commit $600 million in pro bono legal work

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 10, 2025. Nathan Howard | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Friday said five more law firms have struck agreements with his administration that involve them...

Understanding USDT and USDT0 on Sei Mainnet

Understanding USDT and USDT0 on Sei Mainnet

Joerg Hiller Apr 11, 2025 13:10 Explore the differences between Kava USDT and USDT0 on Sei Mainnet, including interoperability, token backing, and best practices for integration. The Sei Mainnet offers two...

Democrats ask SEC to probe stock market manipulation

Democrats ask SEC to probe stock market manipulation

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., questions Brooke Rollins, President Donald Trump's nominee to be Agriculture secretary, during her Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Tom Williams |...

TradingView adds data from WEEX crypto exchange

TradingView adds data from WEEX crypto exchange

TradingView has added market data from the WEEX crypto exchange. TradingView has integrated dozens of spot pairs and perpetual swaps to help its users dive deeper into the crypto market and find new opportunities to navigate it. Founded in 2018, WEEX now offers over...

Trading apps and neobrokers get reviewed by the FCA

Trading apps and neobrokers get reviewed by the FCA

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a new multi-firm review entitled Trading apps: high-level observations. The publication aims to support new firms and traditional investment brokers seeking to offer these services, to help them...

Morgan Stanley (MS) Q1 2025 earnings

Morgan Stanley (MS) Q1 2025 earnings

People walk out of the Morgan Stanley global headquarters in Manhattan on March 20, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesMorgan Stanley on Friday reported first-quarter results that topped estimates as stock trading revenue surged 45% amid rising global...

The blockbuster antitrust trial kicks off

The blockbuster antitrust trial kicks off

This photo illustration created on January 7, 2025, in Washington, DC, shows an image of Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, and an image of the Meta logo. Drew Angerer | Afp | Getty ImagesMeta will face off against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday in a...

5 Advantages of Gold Tokenization Using Blockchain

5 Advantages of Gold Tokenization Using Blockchain

Think about any precious metal that has ruled the world since centuries and you will obviously start with gold. It is the most trusted and valued asset that has been representing wealth and social status since ancient times. At the same time, gold has been a distant...

Swissquote launches the Swissquote Store

Swissquote launches the Swissquote Store

Swissquote has launched its exclusive merchandise collection, promising the items are premium, bold, and made to stand out. The Swissquote Store is now open for Swiss residents. The products include items like a “Market Cap” cap and a “Wallstreet Boys” t-shirt....

FX option expiries for 11 April 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 11 April 10am New York cut

Amid the chaos in the markets, the relevance of option expiries during a week like this tends to be rather low. The relative impact of the expiries is extremely minimal when traders are more focused on broader market sentiment and headline risks during this period....

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) earnings Q1 2025

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) earnings Q1 2025

Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks during the 2025 National Retirement Summit in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesJPMorgan Chase is scheduled to report first-quarter earnings...

Supreme Court upholds order on Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Supreme Court upholds order on Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Jennifer, center, whose husband Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported by ICE, is hugged by a staff member of CASA, at the CASA Multicultural Center during a press conference ahead of Garcia's hearing.The Washington Post | Getty ImagesThe Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a...

UBS Group shareholders approve all proposals at AGM

UBS Group shareholders approve all proposals at AGM

Shareholders of UBS Group AG approved all proposals made by the Board of Directors at today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The independent proxy represented 1 974 651 962 votes. The shareholders approved the management report and the consolidated and standalone...

NY DFS announces $40M settlement with Block Inc

NY DFS announces $40M settlement with Block Inc

Superintendent of Financial Services, Adrienne A. Harris, announced today that Block, Inc. will pay a $40 million penalty for significant failures in its Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering compliance program, which violated the New York Department of Financial...

Apple drops 4% after notching best day since 1998

Apple drops 4% after notching best day since 1998

Apple shares declined more than 4% Thursday, giving back some of Wednesday's gains that pushed the iPhone maker to its best day since January 1998.The technology giant, down 13% so far this month and down 23% since the start of 2025, surged more than 15% Wednesday...

Vermont State Income Tax Guide

Vermont State Income Tax Guide

Vermont’s state income tax uses a progressive structure with four tax brackets, ranging from 3.35% to 8.75% for the 2024 tax year (the taxes due in 2025).   The amount you owe depends on your taxable income, which is calculated by applying deductions and exemptions to...

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s 2025 shareholder letter

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s 2025 shareholder letter

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Thursday released his annual shareholder letter where he predicted that rapid advancements around AI, along with a more competitive chip market, will eventually bring down costs around the technology.Dear Shareholders:2024 was a strong year...

MLB weighs salary cap as potential 2026 lockout looms

MLB weighs salary cap as potential 2026 lockout looms

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions during an MLB owner's meeting at the Waldorf Astoria on February 10, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.Julio Aguilar | Getty ImagesFor decades, Major League Baseball has stood alone among the major U.S. sports...

Wyoming Income Tax Guide – Intuit TurboTax Blog

Wyoming Income Tax Guide – Intuit TurboTax Blog

Wyoming is one of several states with no state income tax, making it a tax-friendly location for residents and businesses. Adding to this advantage, there’s no Wyoming corporate income tax, further reducing the tax burden for businesses. That said, Wyoming residents...

New Mexico State Income Tax Guide

New Mexico State Income Tax Guide

New Mexico uses a graduated income tax system, meaning your income is taxed at different rates depending on your earnings. For the 2024 tax year (the taxes you’ll file in 2025), tax rates range from 1.7% to 5.9%, with higher earnings being taxed at higher rates. Your...

India eyes quick trade deal with US, ET BFSI

India eyes quick trade deal with US, ET BFSI

India is eager to expedite a trade agreement with the United States following US President Donald Trump's unexpected decision to temporarily pause the implementation of reciprocal tariffs on many countries whilst increasing duties on China.Trump announced an increase...

Oklahoma State Income Tax Guide

Oklahoma State Income Tax Guide

Oklahoma’s state income tax uses a progressive system with six tax brackets, ranging from 0.25% to 4.75%. How much you owe depends on your taxable income, filing status, and eligibility for deductions or credits.   Oklahoma residents pay income taxes on income earned...

Oregon State Income Tax Guide

Oregon State Income Tax Guide

Oregon has a graduated income tax, with four tax brackets and varying rates. How much you’ll pay depends on your income, filing status, and the deductions or credits you qualify for. These factors all work together to shape your final tax bill, so it’s worth knowing...

Nikhil Rathi reappointed as FCA chief executive

Nikhil Rathi reappointed as FCA chief executive

His Majesty’s Treasury has announced the reappointment of Nikhil Rathi as chief executive of the FCA for a second term. Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the FCA, said: ‘I am honoured to be reappointed by the Chancellor. The FCA does vital work to enable a fair and...

Virginia State Income Tax Guide

Virginia State Income Tax Guide

Virginia’s state income tax includes four brackets, with rates ranging from 2% to 5.75%. What you owe depends on your taxable income, filing status, and eligibility for credits or deductions. Residents, part-year residents, and nonresidents earning income in Virginia...

WV State Income Tax Guide

WV State Income Tax Guide

Like many states, West Virginia has a graduated state income tax system for its taxpayers. For the 2024 tax year (the taxes due in 2025), there are five tax brackets with rates ranging from 2.36% to 5.12%. Your tax rate may vary based on factors such as your gross...

Wisconsin State Income Tax Guide

Wisconsin State Income Tax Guide

Like many states, Wisconsin uses a progressive income tax system. Its four rates range from 3.5% to 7.65%. The exact rate you pay depends on your income level and filing status. Higher earners typically pay a greater percentage of their income in taxes. That said,...

FM Sitharaman, BFSI News, ET BFSI

FM Sitharaman, BFSI News, ET BFSI

LONDON/ DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that the govt is focusing on ensuring that domestic demand stayed strong to maintain the underlying strength of the Indian economy. Her comments come amid fears that US tariffs would cause global...

Bitcoin Analysis for Today with tradeCompass

Bitcoin Analysis for Today with tradeCompass

Current Price: $82,000 Last Updated: April 10, 2025Bitcoin Futures have retraced around $2,000 from yesterday's high, with today's low sitting near $81,705, which also aligns with yesterday’s Point of Control (POC) and the April 3rd Value Area Low at $81,680. This...

Trump must negotiate trade with China

Trump must negotiate trade with China

Ray Dalio, billionaire and founder of Bridgewater Associates, speaks to members of the media while departing a meeting with House Budget Committee Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2025.Daniel Heuer | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesBridgewater...

Acuity Trading hires Seamus Keaveney as VP Sales

Acuity Trading hires Seamus Keaveney as VP Sales

Sentiment based trading tools provider Acuity Trading has announced the appointment of London based executive Seamus Keaveney as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. The company said that after a highly competitive selection process, Seamus emerged as the ideal...

Stock Rotation Will Benefit Gold Stocks :: InvestMacro

Stock Rotation Will Benefit Gold Stocks :: InvestMacro

The new U.S. Administration may have hastened some economic and market trends, but the underlying factors were already underway. Inflation has been picking up since last July; the U.S. consumer has been pulling on the reins for months now amid tapped-out credit; the...

Prop firm BrightFunded adds the cTrader platform

Prop firm BrightFunded adds the cTrader platform

Dubai based retail prop trading firm BrightFunded has announced its partnership with Spotware, the developer of multi-asset trading platform, cTrader. The collaboration marks a significant step forward for both BrightFunded and Spotware, bringing traders a...

How China could crush the U.S. housing market

How China could crush the U.S. housing market

A new housing development built along a canal near the Mokelumne River is viewed on May 22, 2023, near Stockton, California.George Rose | Getty ImagesMortgage rates are rising sharply this week, as investors sell U.S. Treasury bonds at a swift pace. Mortgage rates...

CME Group registers record international ADV in Q1 2025

CME Group registers record international ADV in Q1 2025

International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that its international average daily volume (ADV) reached a record 8.8 million contracts in the first quarter of 2025, up 19% year on year. Reflecting all trading reported outside the United States, this...

German centrist parties reach coalition deal

German centrist parties reach coalition deal

Coalition negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD.Michael Kappeler | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesGermany's centrist parties on Wednesday finalized a coalition agreement, paving the way for the Christian Democratic Union, Christian Social Union and Social...

Apex Fintech Solutions appoints Andrew Glenn as CTO

Apex Fintech Solutions appoints Andrew Glenn as CTO

Apex Fintech Solutions Inc. today announced the appointment of Andrew Glenn as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With a proven track record spanning over 20 years in engineering and fintech, Andrew Glenn has been instrumental in building and scaling...

How Canada’s auto tariffs differ from Trump’s

How Canada’s auto tariffs differ from Trump’s

Trucks make their way to the Ambassador Bridge to cross into the United States at Detroit on April 1, 2025 in Windsor, Canada. Bill Pugliano | Getty ImagesDETROIT — Canada's 25% auto tariffs took effect Wednesday on U.S.-produced vehicles and many parts in American...

China retaliates, Dimon predicts recession

China retaliates, Dimon predicts recession

Sen. Warren: Tariffs are causing 'economic chaos' Sen. Elizabeth Warren moved to force a vote on a resolution to repeal Trump's tariffs by canceling the emergency declaration used to justify them."By putting across-the-board tariffs with virtually every nation, on...

North Dakota State Income Tax Guide

North Dakota State Income Tax Guide

North Dakota uses a graduated state income tax system, meaning your income is taxed at progressively higher rates as it increases. That said, North Dakota also has relatively low tax rates compared to other states. For the 2024 tax year (the taxes you’ll file in...

IRS chief quits after immigration data-sharing deal

IRS chief quits after immigration data-sharing deal

The acting head of the Internal Revenue Service plans to resign, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday, a move that comes after the agency struck a controversial deal to share tax data on undocumented immigrants with federal agents.Commissioner Melanie Krause will...

Ohio State Income Tax Guide

Ohio State Income Tax Guide

Ohio’s state income tax system features three tax brackets, with rates ranging from 0% to 3.5% for the 2024 tax year (the taxes you’ll file in 2025). Your tax rate depends on your income level, as higher earners pay a slightly larger percentage. Factors such as your...

Walmart pulls Q1 guidance due to Trump tariffs

Walmart pulls Q1 guidance due to Trump tariffs

A Walmart Supercenter in Burbank, California, on Nov. 21, 2024.Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty ImagesDALLAS, Texas — Walmart on Wednesday pulled its outlook for operating income in the first quarter, citing uncertainty about the potential impact of...

China to raise reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%

China to raise reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%

The Chinese flag flies in Tiananmen square, as seen from the Great Hall of the People where meetings of the National People's Congress continued in Beijing on March 6, 2025.Greg Baker | Afp | Getty ImagesChina on Wednesday said it would increase its reciprocal tariffs...

Plan to boost artificial intelligence industry

Plan to boost artificial intelligence industry

The European Union is so far the only jurisdiction globally to drive forward comprehensive rules for artificial intelligence with its AI Act.Jaque Silva | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesThe European Union on Wednesday presented a plan to boost its artificial intelligence...

CFDs broker Traze gets UAE SCA Category One License

CFDs broker Traze gets UAE SCA Category One License

Retail FX and CFDs broker Traze has announced that the company’s Traze Securities LLC subsidiary in Dubai has received a full Category One License from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). The new license allows Traze to act as a Trading Broker in the...

Delta Air Lines (DAL) 1Q 2025 earnings

Delta Air Lines (DAL) 1Q 2025 earnings

Delta Air Lines planes are seen parked at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on June 19, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.Kent Nishimura | Getty ImagesDelta Air Lines won't expand flying in the second half of the year because of disappointing bookings amid President...

Union Bank Report, ET BFSI

Union Bank Report, ET BFSI

WPI inflation likely eased to 2.1% in March on lower food, fuel prices: Union Bank ReportNew Delhi: Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation is expected to ease to 2.1 per cent year-on-year in March 2025, down from 2.4 per cent in February, mainly due to a seasonal...

Frank Spiteri leaves CoinShares – FX News Group

Frank Spiteri leaves CoinShares – FX News Group

CoinShares International Limited, a global investment company specialising in digital assets, today announced the departure of Frank Spiteri, Head of Asset Management, and member of the executive committee, from the Group. As part of Mr. Spiteri’s departure...

Pi Network: Is It the Future of Crypto or Just Hype?

Pi Network: Is It the Future of Crypto or Just Hype?

Pi Network has been in the news recently. In fact, it currently ranks among the most downloaded crypto applications in the world. It is not surprising that millions of people worldwide have been mining it on their mobile phones. Many believe the emergence of the Pi...

What it means for the economy and borrowers, ET BFSI

What it means for the economy and borrowers, ET BFSI

RBI shifts stance to ‘Accommodative’: What it means for the economy and borrowersIn a significant policy signal, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday changed its monetary policy stance from ‘neutral’ to ‘accommodative’ while announcing a 25 basis points cut in...

Rhode Island State Income Tax Guide

Rhode Island State Income Tax Guide

Rhode Island’s state income tax system features three tax brackets with rates ranging from 3.75% to 5.99% for the 2024 tax year (the taxes due in 2025). The amount you owe depends on your taxable income, filing status, and any eligible deductions or credits.  ...

South Carolina State Income Tax Guide

South Carolina State Income Tax Guide

South Carolina’s graduated state income tax system features tax rates ranging from 0% to 6.2%. The taxes you owe depend on your taxable income, filing status, and applicable deductions or credits. In certain situations, South Carolina residents may not owe any state...

Spotware launches cTrader Discord community

Spotware launches cTrader Discord community

Spotware, developer of the cTrader trading platform, has announced the launch of the cTrader Discord community. This move aims to foster real-time communication and collaboration among clients, traders and algo developers, reinforcing Spotware’s commitment to building...

How Much of My Paycheck Should I Save?

How Much of My Paycheck Should I Save?

Let me take you back to yesteryear: spring of 2002. I was 14 years old and had just received my first ever paycheck after starting my first real job. For $5.15 an hour I’d run supplies, organize four-square games, and play Mario Kart 64 with a bunch of second-graders...

Broadridge launches Broadridge Digital Assets Solutions

Broadridge launches Broadridge Digital Assets Solutions

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced the launch of Broadridge Digital Assets Solutions, capabilities aimed at helping financial institutions effectively scale their digital asset strategies while complying with evolving global regulations in...

Ripple set to acquire Hidden Road for $1.25bn

Ripple set to acquire Hidden Road for $1.25bn

Ripple, a provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, today announced it is acquiring Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. Hidden Road is a prime broker offering institutions a one-stop-shop of advanced services including clearing, prime brokerage,...

China and EU reassess trading relationship

China and EU reassess trading relationship

U.S. is ‘unrecognizable’ and resembles an emerging market, says Euronext CEO CEO of Euronext Stephane Boujnah delivers a speech during the Euronext 13th annual conference in Paris on March 18, 2025. Thibaud Moritz | Afp | Getty ImagesStephane Boujnah, CEO of Euronext,...

Walgreens (WBA) earnings Q2 2025

Walgreens (WBA) earnings Q2 2025

A sign for US drugstore chain Walgreens is displayed outside its store in New York City on March 7, 2025.Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty ImagesWalgreens on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue that topped expectations, as the retail drugstore giant...

Corsair closes sale of eurochange to Western Union

Corsair closes sale of eurochange to Western Union

Corsair, a financial services investor focused on payments, software and business services, today announced it has completed the sale of eurochange, formerly a subsidiary of Corsair portfolio company NoteMachine and one of the leading high street retailers of travel...

CySEC reaches €200k settlement with Colmex Pro

CySEC reaches €200k settlement with Colmex Pro

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced a €200,000 settlement with Cyprus investment firm Colmex Pro. The settlement concerns possible violations of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017 (‘the Law’) and...

RoboMarkets adds more assets to R StocksTrader platform

RoboMarkets adds more assets to R StocksTrader platform

Online brokerage RoboMarkets continues to expand its range of investment opportunities for its clients. The R StocksTrader platform has added new assets, including stocks from the US, Europe, the UK, Switzerland, and UCITS ETFs. This update includes over 1,160 new...

PM Modi, BFSI News, ET BFSI

PM Modi, BFSI News, ET BFSI

New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted on Tuesday that the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), launched 10 years ago on April 8, has turned out to be a massive success in empowering the poor at the grassroots with over 52 crore loans given worth Rs 33...

Brokeree integrates its Prop Pulse with cTrader

Brokeree integrates its Prop Pulse with cTrader

Brokeree Solutions, a global provider of technology solutions for prop firms and multi-asset brokers, has announced the integration of its Prop Pulse solution with Spotware’s cTrader trading platform. cTrader is renowned for its robust and comprehensive ecosystem,...

FX option expiries for 8 April 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 8 April 10am New York cut

There aren't any major expiries to take note of, at least ones closer to the current spot levels. In any case, trading sentiment in times like these are much more reliant on the risk mood and more importantly headline risk. Yesterday's fake news on the 90-day tariffs...

Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie steps down

Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie steps down

A Spirit Airlines aircraft prepares to depart from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on November 13, 2024 in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesTed Christie, CEO of Spirit Airlines, is stepping down from his role leading the embattled carrier, effective...

eToro risk management head Shir Shalom departs

eToro risk management head Shir Shalom departs

FNG has learned that longtime eToro executive Shir Shalom has left her position as Head of Risk Management at the company. The move comes at an interesting time, when eToro is in the midst of going public on NASDAQ, although due to market conditions it looks like the...

Market chaos puts White House on defense

Market chaos puts White House on defense

Ackman walks back accusation Lutnick 'profits when our economy implodes' Ackman is apologizing for accusing Lutnick of being "indifferent" to a stock market crash because he stands to profit from it."It was unfair of me to lash out at @howardlutnick," writes Ackman."I...

ESMA imposes EUR420k fine on Modefinance

ESMA imposes EUR420k fine on Modefinance

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has fined Modefinance S.r.l. a total of EUR 420,000, and issued a public notice, for a breach of the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation (CRA Regulation). ESMA found that Modefinance fell short of the CRA Regulation’s...

I do not support tariffs exceeding 10%

I do not support tariffs exceeding 10%

Stanley Druckenmiller at CNBC's Delivering Alpha on Sept. 28, 2022.Scott Mlyn | CNBCBillionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller made a rare post on the social media platform X on Sunday, reiterating his opposition to tariffs exceeding 10%.The founder of Duquesne Family...

Economists, BFSI News, ET BFSI

Economists, BFSI News, ET BFSI

MUMBAI: Economists expect RBI to cut interest rates by 25 basis points (100bps = 1 percentage point) at the conclusion of its three-day monetary policy meeting on April 9, despite global trade uncertainties triggered by US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Inflation...

TikTok stays on App Store Attorney General Pam Bondi

TikTok stays on App Store Attorney General Pam Bondi

In this photo illustration, the logo of TikTok is displayed on a smartphone screen on April 5, 2025 in Shanghai, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesApple will keep ByteDance-owned TikTok on its App Store for at least 75 more days after receiving assurances...

Bitcoin back under US$78K, ETH under $1600

Bitcoin back under US$78K, ETH under $1600

If there is a glimmer showing its that the trashing of risk has stabilised a little. Sell the risk rally remains a better bet than buying the dip, though if you are scalper, both will work. Trump's loss of credibility in markets is going to be ongoing problem. You...

FX option expiries for 7 April 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 7 April 10am New York cut

There is arguably just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.That being for USD/JPY at the 146.00 mark. The expiries are large but in a market situation such as this, it's all about risk flows and managing sentiment. The impact of the expiries above...

Commerce Secretary Lutnick tariffs are coming

Commerce Secretary Lutnick tariffs are coming

President Donald Trump holds an executive order about tariffs increase, flanked by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersThe Trump administration will remain...

IG Japan issues warning regarding margin changes

IG Japan issues warning regarding margin changes

IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of electronic trading major IG Group, issued a notice to traders today, regarding possible margin rate changes. The broker said that it regularly reviews various standards such as the maintenance margin rate to accurately reflect...

Stock market crash not part of Trump’s strategy

Stock market crash not part of Trump’s strategy

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett stands next to U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 7, 2025. Leah Millis | ReutersA crashing stock market is not part of an intentional strategy by President...

Speculator Bets led by S&P500 & Nasdaq :: InvestMacro

Speculator Bets led by S&P500 & Nasdaq :: InvestMacro

By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday April 1st and shows a quick view of how large traders...

Trump tariffs live updates: Global trade reacts

Trump tariffs live updates: Global trade reacts

Trump claims China has been "hit much harder" in tariff warU.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 2, 2025.Leah Millis | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that China...

CMS makes job cuts as RKF Jr. guts HHS

CMS makes job cuts as RKF Jr. guts HHS

An aerial of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services building on March 19, 2025 in Woodlawn, Maryland. Kayla Bartkowski | Getty ImagesThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has slashed jobs from its minority health office and other divisions, CNBC...

Congress has power, but question of will

Congress has power, but question of will

President Donald J Trump addresses a joint session of Congress as Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) listen in the Capitol building's House chamber on Tuesday, March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jabin Botsford | The Washington Post |...

Trump extends TikTok deadline for the second time

Trump extends TikTok deadline for the second time

Muhammed Selim Korkutata | Anadolu | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Friday extended a deadline requiring China-based ByteDance to sell the U.S. operations of TikTok or face an effective ban in the country, marking the second time he has taken such action.Trump...

Velox Clearing to pay $500k fine to settle SEC charges

Velox Clearing to pay $500k fine to settle SEC charges

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced settled charges against California-based registered broker-dealer Velox Clearing LLC for violating federal securities laws governing the submission of suspicious activity reports (SARs). As part of the...

S&P 500 to flirt with “bear market”? :: InvestMacro

S&P 500 to flirt with “bear market”? :: InvestMacro

By ForexTime US500 plummets to lowest since August; after Thursday’s biggest 1-day drop since pandemicChina announces tariff retaliation ahead of Friday’s NFP, Powell speechWeek Ahead: EU retaliation, US CPI, and earnings season could trigger more big moves!Markets...

safe-haven assets in demand :: InvestMacro

safe-haven assets in demand :: InvestMacro

By RoboForex Analytical Department USD/JPY is at a six-month low near 145.57 on Friday after posting a 2% gain in the previous session.Key factors driving the USD/JPY movementUS President Donald Trump’s sweeping duties have fuelled demand for safe-haven assets. This...

China punches back, sending U.S. markets tumbling

China punches back, sending U.S. markets tumbling

China tariffs slap back at Trump's planChina's President Xi Jinping attends the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco, California, U.S. November 17, 2023. Carlos Barria | ReutersChina's finance ministry on Friday said it will impose a...

IG Japan increases margin rate for corporate accounts

IG Japan increases margin rate for corporate accounts

IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of electronic trading major IG Group, is raising the minimum maintenance margin rate for new positions in corporate accounts. The broker explains that it regularly reviews various standards such as the maintenance margin rate to...

NAGA launches NAGA Earn interest on EUR cash balances

NAGA launches NAGA Earn interest on EUR cash balances

Social trading focused online broker NAGA Group (ETR:N4G) has announced that it has unveiled NAGA Earn – a powerful new feature that rewards users with up to 2.77% APY (based on current interest rates) on their uninvested Euro cash balance, all while keeping their...

PMI, BFSI News, ET BFSI

PMI, BFSI News, ET BFSI

India’s service sector ended the 2024–25 fiscal year on a solid note, with HSBC India’s Services PMI recording 58.5 in March. Though marginally lower than February’s 59.0, the index remained well above the neutral 50.0 mark and the long-run average of 54.2, signaling...

What the president says he wants to accomplish

What the president says he wants to accomplish

President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order after delivering remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden on April 2, 2025.Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has cited a host of reasons to impose steep new tariffs on...

What is a W-2 Form? A Taxpayer’s Guide to W-2 Forms

What is a W-2 Form? A Taxpayer’s Guide to W-2 Forms

Understanding your W-2 form is essential whether it’s tax season or not. A W-2 is a pivotal tax document that outlines your income and tax withholdings from your employer. Knowing what this form is and what information it holds can be beneficial for your financial...

IRS Form 1040: A Quick Guide to Filing Your Tax Return

IRS Form 1040: A Quick Guide to Filing Your Tax Return

Are you ready to file your taxes? The IRS 1040 form is one of the most important tax forms you’ll fill out each year. It’s used to report your income, claim deductions and credits, and determine how much you owe in taxes or if you’re due for a refund. But with so many...

SBI Deputy MD, ET BFSI

SBI Deputy MD, ET BFSI

Mumbai, State Bank of India does not see any impact of its increasing adoption of artificial intelligence tools on the jobs front, a senior official said on Thursday. Nitin Chugh, a deputy managing director at the country's largest lender, said the reduction in the...

FX option expiries for 4 April 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 4 April 10am New York cut

There are a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.That said, I'll begin with a big caveat in saying that the expiries board don't matter all too much and won't have much, if any, impact on days/weeks like these. It's all market emotion and reaction...

Banana, coffee, toilet paper prices could rise

Banana, coffee, toilet paper prices could rise

A customer shops for produce at an H-E-B grocery store in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2025.Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesShoppers will likely pay more for coffee, bananas, vanilla and toilet paper over the coming weeks as the Trump administration's new tariffs go into...

eToro launches staking for Polkadot and Cosmos

eToro launches staking for Polkadot and Cosmos

Online broker eToro announced today that it has launched staking for Polkadot (DOT) and Cosmos (ATOM), enabling eligible users to earn rewards by holding these assets. Eligible users are now able to stake DOT and ATOM, in addition to Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH),...

How to Get a Month Ahead With Your Budget

How to Get a Month Ahead With Your Budget

How do you get a month ahead in YNAB and start living on last month’s income? We’re so glad you asked!As you get going with YNAB, getting a month ahead is key if you’re someone who is trying to break the paycheck to paycheck cycle. And it might take time, but you’ll...

The Pound Outperforms Its Peers :: InvestMacro

The Pound Outperforms Its Peers :: InvestMacro

By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair climbed to 1.3064 on Thursday, marking a 2.46% gain over the past four weeks and a 2.87% increase against the US dollar over the last 12 months. The British pound continues to strengthen, outperforming many of its...

Trump tariffs live updates: Stock market tumbles

Trump tariffs live updates: Stock market tumbles

Trump declares victory with new tariffs: 'THE PATIENT LIVED'Trump quickly declared his "reciprocal" tariff rollout a success."THE OPERATION IS OVER!" Trump wrote in an all-caps Truth Social post. "THE PATIENT LIVED, AND IS HEALING. THE PROGNOSIS IS THAT THE PATIENT...

Clearstream enhances Asset Liability Analyser

Clearstream enhances Asset Liability Analyser

Clearstream has released an enhanced version of its Asset Liability Analyser, a dashboard designed to help market participants take control of their financial resources with a clear view of credit and collateral usage. The enhanced version introduces a detailed...

Amazon submits bid for TikTok as ban deadline nears

Amazon submits bid for TikTok as ban deadline nears

Guests including Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk attend the inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the...

Trump’s list of countries facing reciprocal tariffs

Trump’s list of countries facing reciprocal tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 2, 2025.Leah Millis | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Wednesday laid out the U.S. "reciprocal tariff" rates that more than 180 countries and...

Trump puts tariffs on canned beer imports

Trump puts tariffs on canned beer imports

Aluminum cans wait to be filled with craft beer during a production run at Black Plague Brewery in Oceanside, California, U.S., March 14, 2025. Mike Blake | ReutersThe Trump administration will implement a 25% tariff of all imported canned beer and empty aluminum cans...

Trump tariffs news: Advertisers look for flexibility

Trump tariffs news: Advertisers look for flexibility

Brands and advertisers are seeking flexible terms as they face uncertainty about how impending U.S. tariffs will affect their businesses.The push for more lenient agreements, in which companies could pivot budgets quickly or shift their focus to different types of...

Top 10 DeFi use cases you need to know in 2025

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has emerged as a significant force in the financial sector, offering a wide range of innovative solutions that challenge traditional banking systems. As we move into 2025, understanding the top DeFi use cases is crucial for businesses and...

Trump said Elon Musk to leave DOGE in coming months

Trump said Elon Musk to leave DOGE in coming months

Elon Musk speaks during the first cabinet meeting hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., February 26, 2025. Brian Snyder | ReutersPresident Donald Trump told Cabinet members last week that billionaire Elon Musk will leave...

Emma Hayes USWNT coach discusses growth of soccer

Emma Hayes USWNT coach discusses growth of soccer

Emma Hayes is on a mission to reinvigorate women's professional soccer in the United States.Hayes was hired as head coach of the U.S. women's national team in June after a disappointing few years for the squad as it dealt with an aging lineup, coaching instability,...

MetaTrader 4 vs. MetaTrader 5: Key Differences Explained

MetaTrader 4 vs. MetaTrader 5: Key Differences Explained

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) are the two most widely used trading platforms developed by MetaQuotes. Both offer robust features for online trading, but they cater to slightly different needs. While MT4 is a long-standing favorite among Forex traders, MT5...

Screen size, controllers, storage and games

Screen size, controllers, storage and games

Nintendo Switch 2Courtesy: NintendoNintendo revealed the details of the Switch 2, its next game console, in a launch video on Wednesday.The Switch 2 will hit store shelves on June 5. Nintendo will launch game titles including "Mario Kart World" and "Street Fighter 6"...

Report, BFSI News, ET BFSI

Report, BFSI News, ET BFSI

Venture debt remained flat in 2024 at $1.2 billion, the same as the previous year. It, however, grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 58% between 2018 and 2024, according to the Global Venture Debt Report 2025 by Stride Ventures, a venture debt firm, and...

Trump tariffs: live updates

Trump tariffs: live updates

New tariffs will take effect 'immediately' White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing, as headlines from articles on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are displayed, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S April 1, 2025. Carlos Barria...

Addl Secy, MeitY, ET BFSI

Addl Secy, MeitY, ET BFSI

Source: LinkedIn (BIS)Amid the evolution of technology – in the era of LLMs and Generative AI – in almost every sectors, the most important question is, “How to build the trust?” asserted Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information...

A Complete Guide on Gold Tokenization

A Complete Guide on Gold Tokenization

Gold has always been recognized as the ultimate symbol of wealth. However, the reputation of gold has reached new heights thanks to the concept of gold tokenization. The novel process has made it possible to represent physical gold in the form of digital tokens on...

FX option expiries for 2 April 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 2 April 10am New York cut

There is just one to take note of on the board, as highlighted in bold.That being for EUR/USD closer to the 1.0800 level. The focus in markets today is on Liberation Day in the US, so that should keep trading sentiment on edge until we get to the announcement at 2000...

eToro IPO valuation: does $5 billion make sense?

eToro IPO valuation: does $5 billion make sense?

FNG Exclusive Analysis… An alternative title to this article could have been something like: Why is online broker eToro going public in the US, when the vast majority of its business (70%) comes from clients in Europe? The answer will become clear, once we take a look...

Meta’s head of AI research announces departure

Meta’s head of AI research announces departure

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds a smartphone as he makes a keynote speech at the Meta Connect annual event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 25, 2024.Manuel Orbegozo | ReutersMeta's head of artificial intelligence research announced...

IG closes acquisition of neobroker Freetrade

IG closes acquisition of neobroker Freetrade

Leading UK online broker IG Group (LON:IGG) has announced that it has completed the £160 million acquisition of London based neobroker Freetrade, effective 1 April 2025. The IG-Freetrade transaction was first announced on 16 January 2025. In a social media post, the...

CoreWeave shares bounce 12%, rising above IPO price

CoreWeave shares bounce 12%, rising above IPO price

Mike Intrator, Chief Executive Officer and founder of CoreWeave, (C) rings the opening bell surrounded by Executive Leadership and family during the company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq headquarters on March 28, 2025 in New York City. Michael M....

StoneX launches shell egg contract

StoneX launches shell egg contract

StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX) today announced the launch of a new shell egg contract utilizing a global Price Reporting Agency (PRA) benchmark. The new contract provides egg producers, buyers, and food industry participants with a tool to help manage price risk and...

Newsmax stock rises after IPO

Newsmax stock rises after IPO

A NEWSMAX television crew member steam irons a backdrop during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, on Saturday, February 24, 2024.Tom Brenner | The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesShares of conservative...

Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies

Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies

Employees across the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began receiving notices of dismissal on Tuesday in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people. The notices come just days after President Donald Trump moved to strip...

Robinhood targets NASCAR fans sponsoring 23XI Racing

Robinhood targets NASCAR fans sponsoring 23XI Racing

US neobroker Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD), fresh off its recent launch of Sports Betting event contracts, has announced that it is sponsoring the Michael Jordan-Denny Hamlin NASCAR team 23XI Racing (23XI), marking its official entry into the world of motorsports. Robinhood...

MEXEM joins TradingView’s list of partner brokers

MEXEM joins TradingView’s list of partner brokers

Today, there’s a new addition to TradingView’s trading ecosystem — European brokerage MEXEM, which is now available for trading directly on TradingView charts. Since its inception in 2018, MEXEM has become a trusted brokerage for both European and international...

ANZ Group, BFSI News, ET BFSI

ANZ Group, BFSI News, ET BFSI

New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could extend its rate-cut cycle beyond August 2025 if economic growth weakens, according to a report by ANZ Group.The report predicts that the central bank will implement three additional rate cuts of...

A Guide to Bitcoin ETFs: Everything You Need to Know

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as a significant investment vehicle, allowing investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly owning the cryptocurrency. This guide will explore what Bitcoin ETFs are, their types, advantages and disadvantages,...

ION to support connectivity to MIAX Futures Onyx

ION to support connectivity to MIAX Futures Onyx

ION, a provider of trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporate organizations, will support connectivity to the new MIAX Futures matching...

FX option expiries for 1 April 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 1 April 10am New York cut

There is just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.That being for USD/JPY in the region of 150.00-05. The pair caught a bounce late yesterday on a rebound in the risk mood but that was arrested near the figure level with the 100-hour moving average...

FBI searches homes of Indiana University professor

FBI searches homes of Indiana University professor

Pedestrians on the campus of Indiana University Bloomington in Bloomington, Indiana, US, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Chet Strange | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesVideo grabs of FBI raid at the home of Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Associate Dean for...

Newsmax stock starts trading on NYSE

Newsmax stock starts trading on NYSE

Fox News and Newsmax television studios are seen in the Fiserv Forum on the day before the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The RNC will be held in Milwaukee from July 15-18. Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty...

Takes on rivals OpenAI, Anthropic

Takes on rivals OpenAI, Anthropic

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during an Amazon Devices launch event in New York City, U.S., February 26, 2025. Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersAmazon on Monday released a new AI model that can take actions in a web browser on a user's behalf, a move that puts it in more...

NYSE Texas opens for business

NYSE Texas opens for business

The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) today announced that NYSE Texas is officially open for business, becoming the first securities exchange to operate in Texas. Trump Media & Technology Group is the first new company to...

How the shift to apps changed the race

How the shift to apps changed the race

Value within the artificial intelligence industry is slowly shifting, from the companies developing models to the apps building on top of them. Early in the AI race, critics viewed apps like Perplexity, Replit, Sesame and Abridge as second-rate middlemen, slapping an...

reciprocal tariffs will target all countries

reciprocal tariffs will target all countries

U.S. President Donald Trump walks towards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on March 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that reciprocal tariffs he is set to announce this week will include...

Eurex unveils organizational changes – FX News Group

Eurex unveils organizational changes – FX News Group

Derivatives exchange and clearing house Eurex today announced organizational changes to support its next phase of growth. By integrating activities across asset classes, Eurex targets to further improve client experience and holistically support future growth...

In DNA sale, a new kind of market panic is created

In DNA sale, a new kind of market panic is created

Signage at 23andMe headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesDNA testing has become a valuable tool for hobbyists and novice genealogists. For some, learning they are the 10th cousin of Paul...

S&P Global Ratings, ET BFSI

S&P Global Ratings, ET BFSI

Tightening regulations and stricter underwriting standards in Indian microfinance will rein in growth plans for sector lenders and defuse risk build-up for overleveraged borrowers, said S&P Global Ratings.Credit analyst at S&P Global Ratings, Shinoy Varghese,...

Trump commutes Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson sentence

Trump commutes Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson sentence

 Carlos Watson, co-founder of Ozy Media, speaks with press after his sentencing hearing at Brooklyn Federal Court on December 16, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump commuted the criminal fraud sentence of Ozy Media founder...

Disney, ABC receive FCC investigation notice

Disney, ABC receive FCC investigation notice

The main gate at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, on Sept. 25, 2023.Mario Anzuoni | ReutersThe Federal Communications Commission has alerted the Walt Disney Company and its ABC unit that it will begin an investigation into the diversity, equity and...

Trump sued by law firms targeted in executive orders

Trump sued by law firms targeted in executive orders

Signage is seen outside of the law firm WilmerHale in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 30, 2020. Andrew Kelly | ReutersTwo more law firms sued the Trump administration on Friday over executive orders by President Donald Trump targeting them for employing attorneys who...

lack of competition is to blame :: InvestMacro

lack of competition is to blame :: InvestMacro

By Arthur Khomotso Mahuma, University of Johannesburg and Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg Poultry is one of the cheapest protein sources for the growing population of the east and southern Africa region. That makes soybeans critical to food security in the...

How to Backtest Your Trading Strategy on Metatrader 4

How to Backtest Your Trading Strategy on Metatrader 4

The biggest challenge in forex trading is making consistent profits from the market. Forex traders may need to rely on backtesting to develop a strategy that works. A typical backtesting process involves analyzing historical price movements and testing trading plans...

CoreWeave set to begin trading

CoreWeave set to begin trading

Michael Intrator, Founder & CEO of CoreWeave, Inc., Nvidia-backed cloud services provider, gestures during the company's IPO at the Nasdaq Market, in New York City, U.S., March 28, 2025. Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersArtificial intelligence cloud provider CoreWeave is...

Copper Co. Should Be Up Way Higher :: InvestMacro

Copper Co. Should Be Up Way Higher :: InvestMacro

The U.S. dollar index futures (+0.19%) are up to 104.14, with the 10-year yield down 0.96%) to 4.327% and the 30-year yield down 1.06% to 4.679%.Gold (+0.70%) and silver (-0.82% ) are higher, but copper (-0.21%) and oil (-0.27%) are down.Risk barometer Bitcoin is down...

Nikola founder Trevor Milton says Trump pardoned him

Nikola founder Trevor Milton says Trump pardoned him

Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola Corp., arrives at court in New York, on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesNikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton said Thursday that he had been granted a full pardon by President Donald Trump for his October...

BaFin warns of stock recommendations in WhatsApp groups

BaFin warns of stock recommendations in WhatsApp groups

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) today issued a warning against stock recommendations made via WhatsApp groups. The recommendations in the WhatsApp groups often come from supposedly well-known personalities from the financial and stock market...

ASIC bans Queensland adviser for five years

ASIC bans Queensland adviser for five years

ASIC has banned Queensland-based financial adviser Grant Richard Thomson from providing financial services, controlling an entity that carries on a financial services business or performing any function involved in the carrying on of a financial services business. In...

Tesla arson leads to charges against Las Vegas man

Tesla arson leads to charges against Las Vegas man

Investigators look over the scene at a Tesla Collision Center after an individual used incendiary devices to set several vehicles on fire on March 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller | Getty ImagesA Las Vegas man has been arrested on charges related to the...

Why You Should Opt for a White Label Crypto Wallet

The growing adoption of cryptocurrencies has created a demand for secure, efficient, and feature-rich wallet solutions. Businesses looking to enter the digital asset space often face a critical decision: build a wallet from scratch or choose a white label crypto...

FX option expiries for 28 March 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 28 March 10am New York cut

There are a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.The first ones are for EUR/USD at the 1.0750 and 1.0800 levels once again. That should help to keep price action locked in once again, with the latter especially providing an extra layer of defense...

SIX rolls out SIX Bulk API

SIX rolls out SIX Bulk API

SIX, a provider of financial services and market infrastructure, has announced the launch of its new SIX Bulk API solution. This innovative API is designed to seamlessly feed and update databases at speed by providing instant and controlled access to high volumes of...

Lululemon (LULU) earnings Q4 2024

Lululemon (LULU) earnings Q4 2024

Lululemon store in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., on July 15, 2024.Beata Zawrzel | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesLululemon beat Wall Street expectations for fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, but issued 2025 guidance that disappointed analysts.On an Thursday...

SEC votes to stop defending climate disclosure rules

SEC votes to stop defending climate disclosure rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S. on March 5, 2025.Leslie Josephs | CNBCWall Street's top regulator said on Thursday it had voted to cease legal efforts to defend regulations that require companies to disclose...

ICE, Circle to explore product innovation

ICE, Circle to explore product innovation

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:ICE) and Circle Internet Group, Inc., a global financial technology company, today announced an agreement whereby ICE plans to explore using Circle’s stablecoin USDC, as well as tokenized money market offering US Yield Coin (USYC),...

Bitcoin analysis today by tradeCompass

Bitcoin analysis today by tradeCompass

Live Price at Analysis: $87,175tradeCompass delivers a clear, structured map for trading Bitcoin futures today. This directional framework outlines key breakout levels, partial profit targets, and risk management zones for both bullish and bearish scenarios—designed...

Bitpanda gets Dubai VARA crypto license

Bitpanda gets Dubai VARA crypto license

Vienna, Austria based crypto exchange operator Bitpanda has announced that the company has secured a Broker-Dealer license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The license will allow Bitpanda to make its virtual assets platform available to...

Trump auto tariffs will likely drive up car prices

Trump auto tariffs will likely drive up car prices

Chevrolet Silverado trucks at a Chevrolet dealership in Vallejo, California, US, on Monday, March 3, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's steep new tariffs on imported cars will likely jack up prices for U.S. buyers of both foreign and...

Deutsche Bank announces management changes

Deutsche Bank announces management changes

Deutsche Bank today announced changes to its management structure. After eight years as Chief Financial Officer in which he helped lead the bank through a fundamental transformation, James von Moltke has informed the bank that he will not be seeking another term when...

Standard Chartered rolls out Generative AI tool SC GPT

Standard Chartered rolls out Generative AI tool SC GPT

Standard Chartered has launched SC GPT, a Generative AI (GenAI) tool, across 41 markets worldwide, reinforcing its commitment to innovation. Designed to enhance operational efficiency and client engagement, SC GPT marks a significant step in the Bank’s strategy to...

How a D&D livestream became a media company

How a D&D livestream became a media company

The cast of "Critical Role" playing Dungeons & Dragons.Critical RoleA decade ago, a group of professional voice actors gathered around a table to live-stream a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Now, they run a media empire.Critical Role, both the name of the...

GM stock is getting hit the hardest

GM stock is getting hit the hardest

The GM logo is seen on a water tank of the General Motors assembly plant in Ramos Arizpe, in Coahuila state, Mexico February 11, 2021.Daniel Becerril | ReutersAs auto stocks reacted to the latest tariff announcement out of Washington, D.C., on Thursday, General Motors...

TradingView adds Aquis exchange data

TradingView adds Aquis exchange data

Continuing its commitment to expanding market access and investment flexibility, TradingView has added Aquis exchange data on the platform. This integration provides access to a broader range of stocks, funds, and depositary receipts, ensuring that traders have the...

RFK Jr. plans 10,000 HHS job cuts

RFK Jr. plans 10,000 HHS job cuts

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, March 24, 2025. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans...

NAGA integrates TipRanks’ stock research

NAGA integrates TipRanks’ stock research

NAGA, a leading FinTech company listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange, and TipRanks, a premier stock research website, have announced a strategic partnership to enhance NAGA’s user interface with advanced stock analysis features. This collaboration brings...

IG Japan to extend trading hours for 15 US stock CFDs

IG Japan to extend trading hours for 15 US stock CFDs

IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of electronic trading major IG Group, will extend the trading hours for 15 US stock CFDs. The extended trading hours will be implemented from Monday, March 31, 2025. Trading will be available from 5:00 PM Japan time to 9:00 AM...

ADVFN set to delist from LSE

ADVFN set to delist from LSE

The Board of ADVFN today announced that the Directors have, after careful consideration, concluded that it is in the best interests of the company and its shareholders to seek shareholder approval for the cancellation of admission of the Ordinary Shares to trading on...

FX option expiries for 27 March 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 27 March 10am New York cut

There are a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold.The first ones are for EUR/USD at the 1.0750 and 1.0800 levels. The latter is still a key draw for the pair and the expiries could help to keep price action more locked in during European trading...

Robinhood Banking launches in challenge to legacy banks

Robinhood Banking launches in challenge to legacy banks

US neobroker Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD), fresh off reporting record results for 2024, is looking to further expand in the retail financial services sector, announcing the launch of Robinhood Banking alongside a few other initiatives. At its second annual Gold...

South Dakota Income Tax Guide

South Dakota Income Tax Guide

South Dakota is one of a handful of states without an individual state income tax. Additionally, the Mount Rushmore State is also known as a corporate income tax haven due to its lack of corporate income tax. Even though residents can reap these benefits, they’re...

Utah State Income Tax Guide

Utah State Income Tax Guide

Utah has a flat state income tax rate of 4.55% for the 2024 tax year (the taxes due in 2025). This consistent rate means everyone pays the same percentage, simplifying tax filing compared to states like California, which have complex tax brackets with rates reaching...

Dollar expected to be bid on month-end – Deutsche

Dollar expected to be bid on month-end – Deutsche

This reinforces the note from Barclays here. According to Deutsche, the dollar stands poised to benefit going into month-end but especially against the NOK. The firm argues to fade any USD/NOK weakness leading up to the month-end trade date itself as positioning flows...

Trump to announce new auto tariffs Wednesday

Trump to announce new auto tariffs Wednesday

U.S. President Donald Trump holds paperwork he signed during an Ambassador Meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump will announce new tariffs on auto imports Wednesday, the...

CySEC warns against five unauthorized investment firms

CySEC warns against five unauthorized investment firms

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today issued a warning against five unauthorized investment firms. The warning targets the following entities: generalfx.io fintelligence24.com rcmbrokerslimited.com xbmkforex.com oakwell.finance CySEC notes that...

Yen Lacks Support as Bulls Take Control :: InvestMacro

Yen Lacks Support as Bulls Take Control :: InvestMacro

By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair climbed to 150.37 on Wednesday, indicating a fading correction from the previous session as trading volumes declined.Key drivers behind the USD/JPY surgeInvestors are shunning risk ahead of potential US retaliatory...

Where will the money go?

Where will the money go?

New army recruits of the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces, during basic training on Nov. 29, 2022 near Prenzlau, Germany.Sean Gallup | Getty ImagesAs Europe plans to pour billions of dollars into defense, many regional leaders are pushing for the money to be spent...

NITI Aayog CEO, ET BFSI

NITI Aayog CEO, ET BFSI

BVR Subrahmanyam was speaking at a launch event organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi.BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog on Wednesday said that everybody pay lip service to MSMEs, and that it is are most affected by regulations. “I am...

BGC Group reaffirms revenue guidance for Q1 2025

BGC Group reaffirms revenue guidance for Q1 2025

BGC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BGC), a global marketplace, data, and financial technology services company for fixed income, Forex, energy, commodities, shipping, and equities, today provided an update on its outlook for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. BGC reaffirmed its...

Official, BFSI News, ET BFSI

Official, BFSI News, ET BFSI

NEW DELHI: The registered MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) in the country are expected to touch 9 crore mark by 2026, a senior government official said on Wednesday. More than 6 crore MSMEs are currently registered under Udyam and Udyam Assist (UA) portals,...

CFI sponsors the Kuwait Basketball Association

CFI sponsors the Kuwait Basketball Association

Leading MENA based online trading provider CFI Financial Group has announced a new partnership with the Kuwait Basketball Association (KBA), as the Official Partner for the 2025 Kuwait Basketball Season. The parties said that this collaboration underscores CFI’s...

Top Stablecoins Examples & Their Use Cases

Top Stablecoins Examples & Their Use Cases

The emergence of cryptocurrencies has pushed the boundaries of financial services. One of the most notable innovations in the crypto space, stablecoins, has captured widespread attention. The growing popularity of stablecoins is evident as they account for nearly...

RBI Guv Malhotra, ET BFSI

RBI Guv Malhotra, ET BFSI

RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has cautioned policymakers against excessive regulatory measures that could hinder legitimate investments and business activities. Speaking at the Private Sector Collaborator Forum...

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