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Fed Markets Price 51% Chance of December Rate Hike
After a week of record‑high consumer and wholesale inflation, traders are pricing a 51% chance the Federal Reserve will raise rates as early as December 2026, with odds climbing to over 71% by March 2
S&P 500 Targets 7th Weekly Gain, Yields Rise, AI Slip
The S&P 500 is on track for a seventh straight weekly rise, buoyed by strong cybersecurity earnings, even as climbing bond yields and oil prices trigger profit‑taking in AI‑heavy stocks. A meeting bet
30‑year Treasury Yield Hits 5.1% as Fed Chair Starts
U.S. Treasury yields surged to multi‑year highs as newly‑appointed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh confronts stubborn inflation, while President Trump’s calls for rate cuts and his recent China visit add politi
Jerome Powell’s Tenure Ends After Pandemic Rescue
Jerome Powell’s eight‑year tenure at the Federal Reserve, marked by pandemic emergency actions, a cautious “guided by the stars” approach, and steadfast independence from political pressure, ends this
Bitcoin Giant Strategy Moves to Retire $1.5 Billion in Convertible Debt, Says It Could Sell BTC
Strategy, the Bitcoin‑focused firm, is moving to retire $1.5 billion of convertible debt for about $1.38 billion, a step that could cut its $8.2 billion leverage and signal confidence amid Bitcoin’s c
Gemini Stock Jumps on Revenue Rise, $100M Bitcoin Investment From Winklevoss Capital
Gemini’s Q1 earnings beat expectations, with revenue up 42% to $50.3 M and a $100 M Bitcoin investment from Winklevoss Capital, lifting its stock >16% amid Bitcoin’s climb to $76,000 and a 12‑day NASD
Cerebras stock falls 10% after blockbuster IPO debut — here's what's happening
Cerebras Systems pulled off the biggest U.S. tech IPO since Uber, raising $5.55 billion and lifting its market value to roughly $95 billion. Shares closed 68% above the $185 debut price despite a brie
Jerome Powell Steps Down After Fed Independence Fight
Jerome Powell’s time as Federal Reserve chair was defined by a staunch defense of the Fed’s independence and aggressive attempts to rein in inflation. As he steps down, his tenure is remembered for st
Dow Futures Slip as Yields Surge, Tech Trade Cools
Wall Street opened lower as Treasury yields jumped, pulling down Dow futures, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. The surge in yields cooled tech buying and threatened the Nasdaq’s 12‑day winning stre
Cerebras Systems dips on second day after $5.5B IPO debut (CBRS:NASDAQ) - Seeking Alpha
Cerebras Systems launched its Nasdaq IPO on May 14, raising $5.5 billion and briefly pushing its market cap to $95 billion. While MarketWatch and CNBC reported a first‑day surge of 68%–89%, the stock
Bitcoin risks ‘next downtrend’ as traders diverge on fate of $82K resistance
Bitcoin is stuck near $76,000, unable to breach the $82,000 resistance, prompting a split among traders. While analysts such as JDK Analysis, CGT Trader, and BitBull warn a potential downtrend, bullis
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square takes stake in Microsoft, citing ‘compelling’ valuation
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is set to disclose a new Microsoft holding, calling the tech giant’s current price a “highly compelling valuation” after a 15% slide this year. Ackman points to Azure, M3
Stocks Rally on AI, Bonds Yield 5%+ Amid 'Bliss Trade'
U.S. stocks continue climbing to record highs on AI optimism and the 'bliss trade' belief, even as Treasury yields surge above 5% and bond investors price in heightened inflation risk.
Jerome Powell Ends Fed Tenure Amid Inflation Criticism
Jerome Powell is stepping down as Federal Reserve Chair after a tenure mired in political turbulence and policy controversy. While The Hill criticizes his handling of inflation, AP News points to his
Bill Ackman Discloses Microsoft Stake as 'Compelling'
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said Friday that Pershing Square will disclose a new Microsoft position in its upcoming 13F filing, calling the tech giant 'highly compelling' at current valuations.
Fuel Price Hike Sparks Market Volatility, SIPs Tested
India’s recent fuel price hikes, combined with foreign investor outflows and geopolitical tension, are driving heightened market volatility and forcing retail investors to re‑evaluate their financial
US Senate Advances CLARITY Act, Sets Crypto Rules
With Bitcoin trading near $76,000 after Iran‑related news, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s advancement of the CLARITY Act provides the first comprehensive crypto‑regulation framework, a developmen
Australia’s proposed CGT changes could discourage long-term crypto holding
Australia’s proposed capital gains tax overhaul will strip the long‑term discount for crypto assets after July 2027, a move the government says will curb property speculation. Industry leaders split:
Strategy’s STRC hits record $1.5B trading volume
Strategy’s STRC instrument could generate $735 M, enough to buy 9,066 Bitcoin, while the firm has already added over 100,000 BTC since March, solidifying its status as the biggest corporate Bitcoin tr
Bullish shares dip on Q1 earnings miss, $605M loss
Bullish's shares tumbled after a $605 M Q1 loss, even as the company touts a $4.2 B Equiniti acquisition and its rank as the second‑largest Bitcoin‑options exchange. At the same time, rival exchanges
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