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The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn, erasing over $170 billion in value in just 24 hours, sparked by fears surrounding the Mt. Gox bitcoin payout. Bitcoin’s value plummeted by more than 6%, reaching a low of $54,237.18, the lowest

On Monday, benchmark 10-year Treasury yields reached their highest levels since mid-June, starting off a week shortened by the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This period is expected to see subdued trading volumes. The rise in yields, which inversely correlate

Oil prices are predicted to rise to $90 per barrel as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten supply chains, according to market analysts. Brent crude oil prices approached $86 per barrel on Monday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbing

In a significant development, the European Union is set to formally begin membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, following a unanimous decision by the EU’s member states last week. The initiation of these talks will be officially marked by a

In a continuing decline that began earlier this month, Bitcoin’s value plummeted to as low as $60,666.30, marking its weakest performance in over a month. As of Monday, the premier digital currency settled at $61,211.00, down more than 4%, according to data

Standard Chartered Plc is poised to introduce a trading desk for Bitcoin and Ether, marking its entry into the direct trading of cryptocurrencies, according to sources familiar with the plans. This strategic move positions Standard Chartered among the pioneering major

At the recent G7 Outreach Summit in Apulia, Italy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the critical needs and perspectives of the Global South, particularly Africa. During his speech, Modi proudly referenced India’s role in the African Union becoming a

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced its first interest rate cut since 2019, reducing the key rate from 4% to 3.75%. The decision, which had been signaled for months, comes amid persistent inflationary pressures within the euro zone’s 20

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised for accelerated economic growth in 2024, with the real gross domestic product (GDP) projected to surge by 3.9 percent, according to the Spring 2024 Gulf Economic Update (GEU) released by the World Bank.

In a detailed analysis ahead of the final results of India’s Lok Sabha elections, UBS has projected the implications of four potential outcomes on the stock markets, with particular emphasis on the performance of benchmark indices such as the S&P