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Here’s What The Euro’s Collapse Means For You
Image Source: Unsplash While Bitcoin dominates today’s headlines, seasoned investors know the financial markets extend far beyond cryptocurrencies.Don’t misunderstand – I remain bullish on crypto and have been for months. However, focusing solely on crypto means missing other significant market opportunities unfolding right now.The foreign exchange market dwarfs all others in trading volume, and a major development […]
FTSE Bid On Downbeat Data As Traders Bet On BoE Rate Cuts
Image Source: Unsplash The FTSE 100 outperformed other European markets due to renewed expectations of interest rate cuts, despite disappointing economic data. The benchmark index is trading above 8,200, the highest level since late October, with more than 10% of its constituents recording gains of over 3%. Retail sales declined 0.7% in October, a much larger […]
Trump’s SEC chair frontrunner Mark Uyeda advocates for regulatory sandboxes in crypto
Key Takeaways Amid Gary Gensler’s departure, Mark Uyeda, one of the SEC frontrunners, promotes the use of regulatory sandboxes to foster crypto innovation. Uyeda emphasized ending the ‘war on crypto’ by establishing clear regulatory guidelines. Share this article SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda advocated for safe harbors and regulatory sandboxes to foster crypto innovation during a […]
Cboe set to launch first cash-settled options related to spot Bitcoin
Key Takeaways Cboe’s new Bitcoin ETF index options launch December 2, offering cash settlement and European-style exercise. The Cboe Bitcoin US ETF Index tracks the performance of US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs and offers exposure to Bitcoin’s price movements. Share this article Cboe Global Markets has announced plans to introduce the first cash-settled index options tied […]
Amazon doubles down on Anthropic with $4 billion investment
Key Takeaways Amazon has increased its investment in Anthropic, committing an additional $4 billion. AWS has been named the primary training partner for Anthropic’s foundation models. Share this article Amazon has announced an additional $4 billion investment in Anthropic, the AI startup known for its Claude chatbot and advanced AI models.This latest funding brings Amazon’s […]
Coinbase eyes more meme coin listings under Trump administration, says Coinbase executive
Key Takeaways Coinbase plans to expand token listings, including memecoins, under a more favorable regulatory environment expected with Trump’s administration. The exchange is diversifying its revenue streams beyond trading to include staking and stablecoin revenue. Share this article Coinbase is looking to add support for more smaller tokens, including meme coins, as the company anticipates […]
Easing Into The Weekend
Image Source: Unsplash After an eventful month and week, markets are looking to slide into the weekend on a quiet note as US equity futures are little changed on either side of the flatline. Despite a weak batch of flash manufacturing PMI reports from Asia and Europe, global equities are closing off the week on a […]
UK Energy Bills To Rise By 1.2% To £1,738 Starting January
The average annual energy bill in England, Scotland, and Wales is set to rise by 1.2%, increasing to £1,738 from January 2024.The energy regulator, Ofgem, announced a £21 yearly increase, reflecting the quarterly price cap adjustment for gas and electricity.The hike follows a 10% rise during the October-December period when the cap was £1,717 annually.The […]
3 Small-Cap Blend Mutual Funds For Attractive Returns
Image Source: Unsplash Risk-loving investors, who give precedence to capital appreciation along with dividend payouts, may consider small-cap blend mutual funds to derive healthy returns. These funds focus on realizing an appreciable amount of capital growth by investing in stocks that are projected to rise over the long term.Meanwhile, small-cap funds are good choices for investors […]
AUD/USD Bounces Back To Near 0.6500 As USD Gives Up Majority Of Gains
The AUD/USD pair recovers more than half of its intraday losses and rebounds to near the psychological figure of 0.6500 in Friday’s European session. The Aussie pair bounces back as the US Dollar (USD) surrenders a majority of its intraday gains after refreshing two-year high. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major […]
