- U.S. crude trades lower as possible Washington-Tehran talks raise hopes for Mideast peace deal
Oil prices traded mixed as optimism grew that Iran may restart negotiations with the U.S. and Israel, easing tensions over the conflict that has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz.
- Chinese robotaxi companies forge ahead with UAE expansion despite Iran war
Ride-hailing company Didi plans to begin its first overseas robotaxi test in the United Arab Emirates later this year.
- European stocks mixed as traders assess Iran war latest
European stocks opened in mixed territory on Wednesday as regional traders assess the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran war.
- Asia markets trade higher as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal rise
Asia-Pacific markets track overnight gains in U.S. stocks on lower oil prices and hopes of a Iran-U.S. deal
- Chip giant ASML raises 2026 guidance as AI semiconductor demand stays strong
ASML beat first-quarter revenue and profit expectations and raised its sales guidance for 2026.
- Luxury stocks fall as Iran war weighs on earnings; Hermes sinks 14%
Hermes said wholesale activity was "significantly affected" in the first quarter by lower sales to concession stores, particularly in the Middle East and in airports.
- Samsung SDS shares jump 20% on KKR partnership and $820 million bond purchase
KKR & Co has agreed to acquire $820 million of newly issued convertible bonds from Samsung SDS, in a deal that creates a new strategic partnership.
- U.S. says Hormuz blockade 'fully implemented,' while signaling diplomatic off-ramp for Iran
The White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as discussions around continuing negotiations with Tehran are underway.
- Trump takes aim at Pope Leo again, days after calling him 'weak on crime'
Trump's remarks came amid a running spat between the White House and the Vatican over the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
- Trump’s push to cut US rates akin to ‘banana republic’, says Yellen
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh will lack ‘credibility’ in arguing rates should fall, says former Treasury secretary
- Bitcoiners propose freezing quantum-vulnerable coins in BIP-361
The authors described it as a “private incentive to upgrade” because lost or frozen coins will make everyone else’s coins worth slightly more.
- Iran conflict hints Bitcoin’s addressable market could exceed gold: Bitwise
Bitwise's Matt Hougan previously estimated that if Bitcoin captures 17% of the store-of-value market over the next decade, it could be worth $1 million a coin.
- Bitcoin shows ‘bull market behavior’ as chart pattern targets $90K
Bitcoin rallied to $76,000 on Tuesday as a bullish chart breakout and increasing onchain activity hint at an extended rally to $90,000.
- Bitcoin’s brief rally to $76K may have been a bull trap: Here’s the data
Bitcoin rallied alongside stocks and investors’ hope for interest rate cuts, but is the rejection at $76,000 a sign of a bull trap?
- Figure and Hastra widen DeFi credit offering with auto loan launch
Figure Technology is adding auto loans to Democratized Prime and extending Hastra beyond Solana, widening tokenized consumer credit access for DeFi investors.
- Bitcoin hits $76K after US PPI inflation stays tame: Will BTC hold its gains?
Bitcoin rallied to levels not seen since early February after US PPI inflation fell well below market expectations.
- Nauru taps Bitcoiner Dadvan Yousuf for trade role in digital asset push
Nauru moves from building rules to promoting its digital asset framework as it looks to attract companies and cross-border partnerships.
- Bitcoin ETFs clock $291M outflows as BTC blasts past $74K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $291 million in outflows on Monday as BTC climbed above $74,000, marking the biggest day of redemptions since March 27, led by FBTC.
- Bitcoin bears eye $50K bottom as analysts claim final flush still to come
Bitcoin falling to the $50,000 level is being seen as the “last significant accumulation zone” before any sustained recovery, says LVRG Research director Nick Ruck.
- Bitcoin nears $75K as Iran deal hopes spark $400M short squeeze
A broad hope for a US deal with Iran to end weeks of conflict has spurred investor confidence in riskier assets.
- Families across Sudan endure years of displacement, hunger, loss
More than nine million people remain displaced in Sudan, while nearly 29 million face acute hunger.
- Iran war: What is happening on day 47 of the US-Iran conflict?
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
- Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran
The US president says he is 'shocked at her', delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.
- Uzbek chess grandmaster Sindarov sets up world title match with Gukesh
Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare and will face India's Gukesh next.
- China’s Xi meets Russian FM Lavrov, calls relations with Moscow ‘precious’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with top Chinese leadership to discuss the Iran war and other concerns.
- Iran says $270bn war loss must be compensated, as fresh talks with US loom
Iran demands compensation for war damages caused by US and Israeli attacks on critical infrastructure.
- England beat Spain 1-0 to lead Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying group
Hemp scores to give the Euro champions a crucial win as Keira Walsh leads in the absence of recovering Leah Williamson.
- Avdija scores 41 as Trail Blazers upset Suns in NBA West play-in
Deni Avdija sends Portland into the NBA playoffs after a shock road win against Phoenix in the 7th vs 8th play-in tie.
- Candidate calls for new election in Peru, claiming fraud without evidence
Peru’s presidential candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is urging officials to declare Sunday’s election 'null and void’.
- US military says blockade of Iran ports ‘completely’ halts economic trade
US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.