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Markets extend rally as investors brace for a high‑stakes earnings week

With a powerful equity rally setting the backdrop, investors shift focus to a dense week of earnings reports, guidance, and inflation signals that could test sentiment across stocks, ETFs, and crypto.

Apr 18, 2026 | 927

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Stocks notch records despite Mideast tensions: what’s driving markets now

U.S. equities set fresh highs even as Iran-related risks linger and oil supply remains disrupted. Solid earnings, resilient economic data, and contained inflation expectations are keeping risk appetite intact.

Apr 18, 2026 | 756

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Fed surveys US banks on ties to private credit as regulators map risk

The Federal Reserve is gathering information on banks’ exposures and links to private credit firms, signaling closer scrutiny of a fast‑growing corner of finance and its potential to affect markets and lending conditions.

Apr 13, 2026 | 1493

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Kraken’s access to Federal Reserve payment rails renews debate over crypto risk and oversight

Kraken’s use of a Fed payment account via a banking partner has intensified scrutiny of how crypto activity interfaces with central bank rails, reviving questions about operational risk, consumer protection, and regulatory parity.

Apr 13, 2026 | 1450

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Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC slips as risk appetite cools; investors gauge rates and inflation path

Mexico’s benchmark stocks index fell 0.41%, reflecting softer risk appetite as markets weigh global rate trajectories and domestic inflation dynamics. Investors assess positioning across equities, credit, and ETFs tied to Mexico.

Apr 13, 2026 | 1533

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March 2026 CPI: Energy and Travel Lead Price Pressures as Markets Reassess Path of Disinflation

The March 2026 U.S. CPI shows energy-linked categories and travel costs reaccelerating amid Middle East tensions, complicating the inflation outlook for stocks, bonds, and ETFs.

Apr 13, 2026 | 1458

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U.S. officials press tech and banks on AI cyber risk ahead of Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ launch

Vance and Bessent engaged major tech firms on AI security as Powell and Bessent met top U.S. banks over potential cyber risks tied to Anthropic’s Mythos, spotlighting financial-stability and market implications.

Apr 13, 2026 | 1428

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Markets temper optimism after U.S.–Iran ceasefire headlines as analysts urge caution

A reported U.S.–Iran ceasefire eased geopolitical anxiety, but market veterans warn sentiment may be running ahead of fundamentals with inflation, rates and earnings still in focus.

Apr 13, 2026 | 1025

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Iran Sets Preconditions for U.S. Talks as Hormuz Tensions Cloud Oil Market

Tehran’s parliament speaker says any U.S. negotiations hinge on a Lebanon ceasefire and asset release, while shipping strains in the Strait of Hormuz raise fresh risks for oil and broader markets.

Apr 13, 2026 | 1395

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