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Cryptocurrencies regain ground as markets await U.S. inflation data and monitor Strait of Hormuz tensions

Cryptocurrency markets recovered some of their recent momentum on Wednesday as major digital assets moved higher, with investors closely watching upcoming U.S. inflation figures for clues about the future direction of monetary policy. The U.S. consumer price index is particularly important for cryptocurrency......

Gold could reach $10,000 an ounce before Trump’s term ends, expert predicts

Gold could continue its strong rise and potentially reach $10,000 per ounce before the end of US President Donald Trump’s term, according to Ryan Lemond, co-founder and CEO of wealth management firm New Vision. Lemond believes that gold’s recent rally could continue if the economic and monetary......

China tightens margin trading rules after sharp stock market sell-off

Chinese financial authorities are taking steps to reduce risks in the stock market after a period of intense volatility and sharp declines. Brokerage firms have reportedly strengthened their checks on investors seeking margin financing or access to options trading. The new measures include closer assessments......

Shein moves closer to a Hong Kong listing with valuation of up to $25 billion

Global fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly moving closer to an initial public offering in Hong Kong, potentially marking a major step in the company’s efforts to strengthen its position in international financial markets. Bloomberg Intelligence estimates that the fashion retailer could be valued......

Plus500 reports higher core profit as US expansion boosts trading activity

Trading platform Plus500 reported a modest increase in first-half core profit on Monday, as stronger trading activity and the expansion of its US operations helped offset a more challenging customer-acquisition environment. The Israeli fintech company said core profit reached $187.5 million in the six......

J.P. Morgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 8,000 on AI and earnings growth

J.P. Morgan has raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 8,000, up from its previous forecast of 7,800, citing stronger corporate earnings and growing confidence that artificial intelligence investment will translate into faster revenue growth. The new target represents an estimated 3.1% upside......

Federal Reserve faces market test as rate hike expectations and inflation pressures grow

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is facing growing pressure as investors closely monitor the U.S. central bank’s next policy decisions amid persistent inflation and rising expectations of additional interest rate increases. Financial markets have become increasingly sensitive to the Federal Reserve’s......

Texas Stock Exchange seeks to challenge Wall Street with a new trading platform

The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) has officially launched its operations, marking a significant step toward increasing competition in the U.S. capital markets. Based in Dallas, the new exchange aims to provide companies and investors with an alternative to the long-established New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)......

Global markets remain on high alert despite the summer slowdown

Global financial markets are entering the traditionally quieter summer period with little sign of reduced volatility, as investors navigate a combination of monetary policy uncertainty, geopolitical risks and closely watched economic indicators. Rather than easing into the holiday season, market participants......