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Criminal Investigation Raises Key Question: Whether Chair Powell Leaves the Fed in May

Criminal Investigation Raises Key Question: Whether Chair Powell Leaves the Fed in May

A Justice Department investigation has intensified scrutiny over whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell will step down entirely in May or remain as a governor, a decision that could significantly shape Federal Reserve independence and determine how much influence President Trump gains over U.S. monetary policy.

Warren Takunda

European Midday Briefing: Shares Fall but Greenland Concerns Lift Defense Stocks

European Midday Briefing: Shares Fall but Greenland Concerns Lift Defense Stocks

European stocks slipped as banks and miners fell, while defense shares rose on Greenland security concerns. Tech outlook faced scrutiny, bonds steadied, commodities mixed, and gas prices surged on cold-weather risks.

Adam

China's 'Slow Bull' Market: Why Liquidity Isn't Drying Up

China's 'Slow Bull' Market: Why Liquidity Isn't Drying Up

China's market faces margin tightening but sustained liquidity via central bank support, Morgan Stanley reports.

Michelle Reid

Argentina-based Crypto Exchange Launches First Bitcoin-Backed Visa Credit Card

Argentina-based Crypto Exchange Launches First Bitcoin-Backed Visa Credit Card

Argentina-based crypto exchange Lemon has officially rolled out the country's first Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card, marking a shift away from traditional crypto debit models toward collateralized credit.

Justin

Deutsche Bank Lifts UK GDP Forecast for 2026 to 1.2%

Deutsche Bank Lifts UK GDP Forecast for 2026 to 1.2%

Deutsche Bank lifts UK's 2026 GDP forecast, now expecting the economy to avert a late-2025 recession amid strong data.

Michael Ross

US Sidelines Spain from G-20 Summit Talks

US Sidelines Spain from G-20 Summit Talks

The US is blocking Spain from G-20 preparatory meetings, signaling a strategy to reshape global alliances.

Isaac Bennett

Why the Australian Dollar is 2026 High Flyer

Why the Australian Dollar is 2026 High Flyer

And the backdrop looks supportive of further gains.

Warren Takunda

China Halts Russian Electricity Imports Over High Prices

China Halts Russian Electricity Imports Over High Prices

China has suspended electricity imports from Russia, citing high prices, as Moscow prioritizes domestic demand.

King Ten

Rand's Winning Streak is Longest in Over 20 Years

Rand's Winning Streak is Longest in Over 20 Years

South Africa's rand posts its longest rally in decades, buoyed by commodity gains and disciplined policy.

Devin

Brazil's Surprise Economic Surge Delays Rate Cut Hopes

Brazil's Surprise Economic Surge Delays Rate Cut Hopes

Brazil's robust growth complicates the central bank's interest rate cuts, fueled by inflation concerns and fiscal spending.

Oliver Scott

India-EU Trade Deal: Farm Goods In, Farmer Protection Stays

India-EU Trade Deal: Farm Goods In, Farmer Protection Stays

India and the EU finalize a trade deal, selectively opening agriculture to protect India's vital farmer base.

Thomas

US Judge To Shield Scholars Who Challenged Deporting Of Pro-Palestinian Campus Activists

US Judge To Shield Scholars Who Challenged Deporting Of Pro-Palestinian Campus Activists

Describing President Donald Trump as an "authoritarian," a federal judge said on Thursday he will issue an order aimed at protecting academics who challenged the arrest and deportation of non-citizen, pro-Palestinian activists on college campuses.

Samantha Luan

BofA: US Economy to Outpace Forecasts in 2026

BofA: US Economy to Outpace Forecasts in 2026

BofA forecasts strong 2026 US growth, driven by fiscal policy, Fed cuts, and an evolving, potentially favorable trade outlook.

Nathaniel Wright

Russia Calls US Greenland Bid an 'Extraordinary' Move

Russia Calls US Greenland Bid an 'Extraordinary' Move

Russia deems US threats to acquire Greenland "extraordinary," challenging national security claims and global norms.

James Riley

Trump's Venezuela Oil Play: What Investors Need to Know

Trump's Venezuela Oil Play: What Investors Need to Know

US forces secured Venezuela's oil, signaling a new geopolitical doctrine set to reshape global energy markets and challenge rivals.

Edward Lawson

South Korea's Ex-president Yoon Faces First Court Ruling Over Martial Law

South Korea's Ex-president Yoon Faces First Court Ruling Over Martial Law

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is due to face the first court ruling on Friday stemming from criminal charges over his failed martial law attempt, a case that could result in a long prison sentence if he is found guilty.

Winkelmann

US Tariffs Outweigh India's New Trade Deal Push

US Tariffs Outweigh India's New Trade Deal Push

India's FTA push may not offset severe US tariffs, imperiling key exports, Barclays analysis suggests.

Nathaniel Wright

Oil Prices Climb as Iran Supply Risks Linger

Oil Prices Climb as Iran Supply Risks Linger

Oil advanced amid Iran risks, though easing US military threat and ample supply temper sustained gains.

Daniel Foster

Iran's Record Internet Blackout Hides Protest Crackdown

Iran's Record Internet Blackout Hides Protest Crackdown

Iran's record internet shutdown coincides with a violent protest crackdown fueled by economic crisis, drawing US military attention and new sanctions.

King Ten

French Budget Crisis Looms as Parliament Talks Collapse

French Budget Crisis Looms as Parliament Talks Collapse

France's budget deadlock forces PM Lecornu to consider controversial options, risking government collapse.

James Riley

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