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Crypto industry descends on Dubai as Trump euphoria recedes
Crypto enthusiasts gather for Dubai eventAttendees have mixed feelings about Trump's impact on sectorUAE keeps growing as crypto hubBy Federico Maccioni and Manya Saini DUBAI, May 1 (Reuters) - Crypto enthusiasts descended on Dubai on Wednesday, gathering under the Gulf's scorching sun an...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Appeals court blocks DOGE’s access to Social Security data
A federal appeals court on April 30 shut down Donald Trump’s attempt to let DOGE scrape through millions of Social Security records. In a 9-6 ruling, the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia refused to lift a legal order that’s been blocking the Social Security Administration (SSA) from giving unrestricted access to […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, May 1
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EXPLAINER-What you need to know about Australia's upcoming election
SYDNEY, May 1 (Reuters) - Australia will hold a general election on Saturday, May 3. Opinion polls indicate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's ruling centre-left Labor party is ahead of the conservative Liberal-National coalition led by Peter Dutton, as global uncertainty fuelled by U.S. Presiden...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Commodities
Indonesia plans 10 GW nuclear power in major renewable energy push, presidential aide says
Indonesia eyes 103 GW new power by 2040, president's aide saysContracts for renewable expansion expected in next 5 years Country will phase down use of fossil fuelsBy Stefanno Sulaiman JAKARTA, May 1 (Reuters) - Indonesia plans a major expansion in renewable energy by 2040, including the intr...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Technical Analysis
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD drops to multi-week low, bears have the upper hand near $32.00
Silver (XAG/USD) drifts lower for the third straight day – also marking the fourth day of a negative move in the previous five – and drops to over a two-week low during the Asian session on Thursday.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
Economic Indicator
Singapore PM urges voters to re-elect his cabinet to deal with US, China
PM Wong urges voters to stick with his team in face of US tariffs, US-China tensionsLast day of campaigning ahead of May 3 electionSix parties and one independent candidate hold final ralliesBy Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE, May 1 (Reuters) - Singaporeans need to vote for candidates who have built up tru...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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South Korean prosecutors indict ex-President Yoon for abuse of authority, Yonhap says
SEOUL, May 1 (Reuters) - South Korean prosecutors have indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol for abuse of authority, Yonhap said on Thursday. The indictment is in addition to an ongoing trial on insurrection charges, brought against Yoon over his brief imposition of martial law in December. Th...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Thailand to seek tariffs similar to trade competitors, minister says
BANGKOK, May 1 (Reuters) - Thailand's economy is expected to encounter temporary "air pockets" due to the impact of tariffs, the finance minister said on Thursday, and the country plans to negotiate to align its tariffs more closely with those of its trade competitors. "No matter ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Price Needs $2.25 Flip — Bulls Prepping for Fresh Momentum
XRP price started a fresh increase from the $2.1250 zone. The price is now rising and must clear the $2.250 resistance to gain bullish momentum. XRP price started a fresh increase from the $2.1250 zone. The price is now trading below $2.250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connec...NewsBTC
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Japan's Nikkei rises as investors eye US tariff talks after BOJ holds rates steady
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday after the Bank of Japan refrained from raising interest rates, as widely expected, while investors awaited developments in U.S. trade talks with Tokyo's top negotiator in Washington.The Nikkei .N225 w...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Forex
FOREX-Dollar takes a breather; yen slips after BOJ
Yen sold as BOJ holds rates but cuts economic forecastsEuro hits 2-week lowFriday's U.S. jobs data could be key catalyst for dollarBy Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, May 1 (Reuters) - The dollar sloughed off weak U.S. data to rise on Thursday as investors focused on signs the trade war may be coolin...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Technical Analysis
Solana Price Forecast: SOL eyes bullish breakout as stablecoin market cap hits $13 billion and ETF odds soar
Solana (SOL) price is stabilizing at around $149 at the time of writing on Thursday, after finding support around its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) the previous day.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Top 3 gainers Fartcoin, Virtuals Protocol, Curve DAO: Altcoins surge as FARTCOIN eyes $2 goal
The wider cryptocurrency market may have slowed the relief rally that began after United States (US) President Donald Trump paused reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on April 9, but select altcoins such as Fartcoin, Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), Curve DAO (CRV) do not show any signs of a waning bullish mFxstreet
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum’s Next Big Move: This Key Price Level Could Unlock A Strong Upward Move
The second-largest crypto asset, Ethereum, is again capturing market attention as bullish momentum builds, but its path to reclaiming higher price levels and maintaining a strong rally is far from guaranteed. As ETH shows strength, crypto analysts point to key zones that might bolster the altcoin...Bitcoinist
Thu, May 1
Forex
EUR/JPY rises to near 162.50 as BoJ maintains policy rate as expected
EUR/JPY halts its three-day losing streak, rebounding to around 162.50 during Asian trading hours on Thursday. The recovery in the currency cross comes as the Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens across the board, following the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) widely expected decision to maintain its policy rate.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
Stocks
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP Debut Reimagined Mobile App to Supercharge Global Formula 1 Fan Experience
IBM brings generative AI to app for the first time via all-new features such as race recaps, historic stats, post-race insights, interactive polls, fan messages, and iconic race highlights Global Tifosi can now experience the Scuderia Ferrari mobile app for the first time in Italian IBM...PR Newswire
Thu, May 1
Economic Indicator
Gold price dives to two-week low as US-China trade deal hopes undermine safe-haven demand
Gold price (XAU/USD) remains under some selling pressure for the third successive day and drops to a two-week low, around the $3,230-$3,229 area during the Asian session on Thursday.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Japanese yen crashes as BoJ holds rates steady despite US tariff risks
The yen dropped hard on Wednesday in Tokyo after the Bank of Japan refused to raise rates, even as President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy hammered global markets. The BoJ left its benchmark interest rate frozen at 0.5%, ignoring mounting pressure from worsening US trade policies. As a result, the yen lost as much as […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, May 1
Economic Indicator
JGB yields slide after BOJ cuts economic growth forecasts
TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - Japan's government bonds (JGBs) rose, driving yields lower, after the nation's central bank said it became more pessimistic about the economy.The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady and slashed its growth forecasts on Thursday, as the hit to global demand from h...Reuters
Thu, May 1
