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Lagarde speech: Options were debated, no one argued for 50 bps cut
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to lower key rates by 25 basis points at the April policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Is Bitcoin a Hedge Against Market Volatility? This Chart Suggests Otherwise.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has sometimes been referred to as "digital gold," suggesting that it can be a safe haven type of investment, and that it can help hedge against volatility in the stock market. But is that really the case? Based on how it's done this year and during the last big market crash, it...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
Other
Reconafrica Announces Agreement For Joint Exploration Project In Angola
April 17 (Reuters) - Reconnaissance Energy (Africa) Ltd RECO.V:RECONAFRICA ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT FOR JOINT EXPLORATION PROJECT IN ANGOLA ADDING 5.2 MILLION ACRES AND SIGNIFICANT RESOURCE POTENTIAL ALONG THE DAMARA FOLD BELT AND RIFT BASIN PLAYSReuters
Thu, Apr 17
Other
Lockheed Martin Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
April 17 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp LMT.N:LOCKHEED MARTIN ANNOUNCES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TRANSITIONLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP - NAMES EVAN SCOTT AS CFOLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP - JESUS MALAVE TO PURSUE OTHER OPPORTUNITIESLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP - EVAN SCOTT APPOINTMENT AS CFO EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELYLOCKHEE...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Other
US financial deregulation could prompt capital outflows from Europe, Italy says
ROME, April 17 (Reuters) - Financial deregulation policies followed by U.S. President Donald Trump could result in capital outflows from Europe towards the United States, Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti told parliament on Thursday.Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
OKX US Expansion Could Spark a Meme Coin Boom – 3 Meme Coins to Watch Now
Something big just happened in crypto – and it might be the spark that sets off the next frenzy for meme coins. OKX, one of the largest global crypto exchanges, is expanding into the US market. This means more access, more trading options, and potentially a lot more money flowing into the crypto wor...Bitcoinist
Thu, Apr 17
Other
Hydreight Technologies To Present At The Planet Microcap Showcase Vegas In Partnership With Microcapclub
April 17 (Reuters) - Hydreight Technologies Inc NURS.V:HYDREIGHT TECHNOLOGIES TO PRESENT AT THE PLANET MICROCAP SHOWCASE: VEGAS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MICROCAPCLUB ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025 & 1X1 MEETINGS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Economic Indicator
TEXT-Lagarde's statement after ECB policy meeting
April 17 (Reuters) - Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday:Link to statement on ECB website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2025/html/ecb.is250417~091c625e...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin miners brace for tariff effects, as the status of ASICs is still to be decided
Bitcoin (BTC) mining is the next sector to feel the effects of the US-China tariff war. Miners are seeking workarounds, as the status of ASICs and mining rigs remains unclear. Bitcoin mining is reacting to the US-China tariff war, as the status of machines and their components remains unclear. The SHA-256 competitive mining still relies […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 17
Forex
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar weakens, benchmark yield slips
The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Thursday, and the yield on benchmark government debt slipped. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.1% lower at C$1.3872 to the greenback, or 72.09 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3856 to 1.3906.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=RR...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
