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Nikkei Record as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire
Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged to a record high as Asian markets reacted to President Trump’s extension of a U.S. ceasefire with Iran, keeping oil prices modest and sparking optimism over Japan’s trade sur
Jim Cramer says these stocks show why you need to trade on fundamentals, not fear
Jim Cramer argued that fear‑driven sell‑offs mask opportunities, pointing to CrowdStrike, Microsoft, and Blackstone as proof that fundamentals and AI‑induced demand can lift stocks. KeyBanc’s upgrade
Capital One Boosts Provision for Bad Loans, Misses Estimates - Yahoo Finance
Capital One raised its loan‑loss provision for Q1 CY2026, slashing earnings and causing the bank to miss sales forecasts. While first‑quarter revenue still climbed, analysts across Yahoo Finance, CNBC
US Stocks Fall 0.6% as US-Iran Talks Stall
US stocks fell across the board Tuesday as stalled US-Iran peace talks and an expiring ceasefire deadline rattled investors, while Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh distanced himself from President Trump
Stocks Fall as Iran Deal Hopes Fade Before Ceasefire Deadline
Stocks dropped on April 21, 2026, as concerns mounted that a U.S.-Iran peace deal would not be reached before a Wednesday ceasefire deadline, with oil prices surging on diminished diplomatic prospects
$293M Kelp DAO Hack May Slow Wall Street Tokenization
A $293 million exploit of Kelp DAO, potentially linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, has shaken DeFi markets and may temporarily slow Wall Street's tokenization push as firms reassess security, Jeff
NY AG Sues Coinbase, Gemini Over Unlicensed Markets
New York’s attorney general has sued Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan for running prediction‑market products without a state gambling license, demanding restitution and a ban on under‑21 us
Bitcoin slides toward $75,000 amid Warsh hearing, stalling U.S.-Iran talks
Bitcoin slipped toward $75,000 as Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh defended the Reserve’s independence and U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled, dragging down the S&P 500, Nasdaq and crypto stocks. The market’s
Trump says U.S. will strike great deal with Iran
Trump told CNBC he expects the United States to clinch a "great deal" with Iran even as the week‑long ceasefire expires Wednesday, while markets react to rising oil prices and a slipping S&P 500. Busi
35% of Europeans Would Switch Banks for Crypto Access
While the war in Ukraine continues to claim civilian lives, European investors are turning their attention to crypto banking. A new survey shows 35% would switch banks for better crypto options, and E
Trump surprised by stock market comeback amid Iran conflict, thought Dow would be down 20%
Trump was stunned as the Dow and S&P 500 held steady, defying his forecast of a 20% plunge and $200 oil, while Iran‑U.S. ceasefire talks eased tensions. The market rally lifted equities and Bitcoin ba
Bank of Korea Prioritizes CBDC, Skips Stablecoins
In his inaugural address, Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun‑song put central‑bank digital currency and bank‑issued deposit tokens at the forefront of South Korea’s digital‑money agenda, while deliberat
Young Workers' Job Optimism Crashes to 20%
Young Americans' confidence in the job market has collapsed to 20% — down from 62% at its 2021 peak — as CEOs freeze entry-level hiring in anticipation of AI-driven workforce changes.
Strategy Beats IBIT, Holds 815,061 BTC
Strategy (MSTR) reclaimed the top spot in Bitcoin holdings, edging out BlackRock’s IBIT with 815,061 BTC after an aggressive 2026 accumulation. At roughly $76,000, Bitcoin’s volatility fell below that
Bitcoin risks losing $70K as Strategy's STRC slips below $100
Bitcoin surged to $75.8k after Strategy’s $2.5bn purchase, but the fall of its cash‑raising stock STRC under $100 threatens further buying and could trigger a pullback toward $67‑69k, especially as US
Global stocks have recouped Iran war losses to hit fresh records — but the shadow of Mideast conflict still looms
Global equities have erased the war‑risk slump from the Iran‑Israel clash, pushing the MSCI World Index to a fresh record, about 2% above its March 2 level. Yet Trump’s renewed threats to bomb Iran an
Bitcoin reclaims $75,000 as Iran ceasefire talks advance, equities rally resumes
Bitcoin reclaimed the $75k level as Iran pushed forward with a second round of cease‑fire talks with Pakistan, sparking a modest equity rally. The rally was underpinned by record inflows into spot Bit
Cramer: Markets shrug off Iran war, oil jump ignored
Jim Cramer says the market’s calm after Iran shut the Hormuz Strait—sparking a >5% jump in oil—reflects deeper forces: steady bond yields, solid corporate earnings, and an AI‑driven rally that dwarf g
Nasdaq ends 13‑day streak as Iran deadline looms
On Monday, the Nasdaq’s 13‑day rally ended while the Dow and S&P 500 slipped modestly lower, as a looming Iran cease‑fire deadline, marking the conflict’s eighth week, adds geopolitical tension to mar
Canada’s inflation rate hits 2.4% in March as war fuels highest monthly gas-price increase on record
Canada’s inflation rose to 2.4% in March, driven by a record 21.2% jump in gasoline prices as the Middle‑East conflict throttled oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Core inflation eased to 2.2%, an
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