Last Middle Eastern Oil Arrives as Drivers Face Record Prices
JUST IN: A supertanker in Long Beach delivered California's final incoming shipment of Middle Eastern oil, a milestone as drivers pay the nation's highest fuel prices.
U.S. Crude Futures Rise to $98.07, Up 2.8%
JUST IN: U.S. Crude Oil Futures settled at $98.07 per barrel, up $2.65 or 2.78 percent.
AI Threatens Female Clerical Jobs, Widening Gender Gap
JUST IN: AI is impacting women the most, as female-dominated clerical roles are the most vulnerable to automation and least equipped to adapt.
CEO Sets Conditions for Strategy's Bitcoin Sale
JUST IN: Phong Le, the CEO of Bitcoin treasury company Strategy, outlined conditions for selling some of its Bitcoin holdings and other news.
China's Inflation and Producer Prices Beat Forecasts
JUST IN: China's April consumer prices rose 1.2% year-over-year, versus an estimate of 0.9%, and producer prices rose 2.8% year-over-year, versus an estimate of 1.8%.
Yen Slides as Wall Street Rally Fuels Risk‑on Trade
JUST IN: The yen declined against most G-10 and Asian currencies in early trading amid mild risk-on sentiment from Wall Street’s rally last Friday.
Qatar Coast Ship Burns After Unknown Projectile Hit
JUST IN: A ship off the coast of Qatar caught fire after being hit by an unknown projectile, with no reported casualties.
Louisville's $1M Homes Fly Off Market, Outpacing Major Cities
JUST IN: Louisville is a surprising luxury market where $1 million homes sell quickly and it's less constrained than Chicago, New York, or L.A.
Clarity Act Likely to Pass in 2026, 74% Chance
JUST IN: The Clarity Act has a 74% chance of being signed into law in 2026.
Supply Shock, Fed Policy Spark Stagflation and AI Bubble Burst
JUST IN: The Persian Gulf Supply Shock meets The Warsh Fed, leading to Stagflation and The Coming AI Bubble Bust.
Retail Money Returns: Binance Deposits Surge Amid Optimism
JUST IN: Binance deposits are spiking again, indicating retail money is flowing back into exchanges as sentiment shifts from fear to cautious optimism.
Trump Anticipates Iran's Prompt Reply to US Peace Offer
JUST IN: President Donald Trump expects a response from Iran very soon on the US peace proposal.
Iran Urges Citizens to Curb Fuel Amid US Blockade
JUST IN: Iranian officials urged people to cut electricity, gas, and fuel use as US blockade measures disrupt shipments, with President Masoud Pezeshkian warning of potential restrictions and Vice President Saghab Esfahani calling for small daily gasoline reductions.
Brent Oil Surges to $101, Up $39 in Six Months
JUST IN: The Brent crude oil price was $62 six months ago and is now $101.
UK Deploys Warship to Middle East for Hormuz Mission
JUST IN: The UK is sending a warship to the Middle East for a possible Hormuz mission.
Applied Aerospace & Defense Sees 25% Revenue Surge
JUST IN: Applied Aerospace & Defense reports a 25% revenue jump in its US IPO filing.
Greece Probes Ukrainian Naval Drone Discovered in Lefkada Cave
JUST IN: Greece is investigating a Ukrainian-made naval drone found in a cave on the island of Lefkada.
April 2026 Sees $635M Lost in Crypto Breaches
JUST IN: Crypto security breaches totaled over $635 million across 28 incidents in April 2026, the worst month for crypto exploits this year.
Wall Street Takes Over Crypto, Miami Conference Goes Corporate
JUST IN: Wall Street is assuming control of cryptoland with minimal resistance, as a major crypto conference in Miami Beach gained a corporate appearance this year.
China's April Export Surge Reaffirms Trade as Stabilizer
JUST IN: China's export growth sped up in April after a short slowdown in March, underscoring trade's role as a main economic stabilizer.
Energy Prices Surge Over 50% Since New Year
JUST IN: Since January 1, 2026, prices have increased for gasoline by 103%, heating oil by 84%, Brent crude oil by 66%, crude oil by 66%, European gas by 56%, and coal by 23%.
Mattel Investor Pushes CEO Toward Privatization or Sale
JUST IN: A Mattel investor urges the CEO to evaluate going private or selling amid declining toy demand.
Sweden Scraps Denmark Power Link over EU Funding Dispute
JUST IN: Sweden cancels plans for a power cable to Denmark due to a dispute over EU funding plan.
Consumer Confidence Hits Record Low Despite Easing Inflation
JUST IN: Even though inflation concerns are diminishing, American Consumers are at an all-time low in assurance.
TCI Slashes Microsoft Holding to 1% over AI Worries
JUST IN: TCI cut its Microsoft stake to 1% of its portfolio over AI concerns.
U.S. Disables Two More Vessels Breaching Gulf Blockade
JUST IN: The U.S. disabled 2 more vessels violating the blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
US Navy Hits Iranian Vessel, Ten Injured, Five Missing
JUST IN: The US Navy struck an Iranian commercial ship, injuring 10 and leaving 5 missing.
Web3 Leaders Convene at Cannes to Shape DeFi Future
JUST IN: On April 2, during EthCC week, Cointelegraph Connect: Cannes Edition gathered Web3 experts to discuss DeFi, RWAs, infrastructure, startups, and the industry's future.
Iran Still Deliberating Response to U.S. Proposals
JUST IN: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says Tehran is still weighing its answer to US proposals.
South Korea Sets 22% Crypto Gains Tax for 2027
JUST IN: South Korea confirms a 22% crypto capital gains tax taking effect in January 2027 for investors earning over $1,800 annually.
21shares Debuts First U.S. ETF for Canton Network
JUST IN: 21shares launches TCAN, the first U.S. ETF providing institutional exposure to the Canton Network and its native token.
Bucs Lock up Rookie RB Rueben Bain Jr. For $23.75M
JUST IN: Rueben Bain Jr., the Buccaneers' first-round pick, signed a four-year, fully-guaranteed rookie contract worth about $23.75 million.
Warriors Push Pre‑Lottery Move, Aim to Bring Back Kerr
JUST IN: The Warriors wanted this done before the draft lottery, and the intention is for Steve Kerr to return.
NVIDIA Commits up to $2.1B for IREN Partnership
JUST IN: NVIDIA and IREN report a partnership, with NVIDIA to invest up to $2.1 billion in IREN.
Shell Profit Beats Forecasts, Dividend up 5%
JUST IN: Shell's profit of $6.9 billion exceeded expectations, and it raised its dividend by 5%.
OpenAI Launches Real-Time Audio Models for Smarter Voice Agents
JUST IN: OpenAI has released new real-time audio models to enable more conversational and task-capable voice agents.
ADB Commits $70 B to Southeast Asia’s Energy, Digital Infrastructure
JUST IN: The Asian Development Bank is investing $70 billion in energy and digital infrastructure, highlighting Southeast Asia.
US Treasury Secretary to Meet Japan on Weakening Yen
JUST IN: U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent will meet Japan’s prime minister, finance minister, and BOJ governor to discuss the falling yen during his visit next week.
Pirelli Shifts Cyber‑Tyre Production to US Amid Italy‑China Tensions
JUST IN: Pirelli will produce Cyber Tyres in the US after Italy restricts China influence.
Auto Debt Surges to $1.68 Trillion, Up 37% Since 2018
JUST IN: Total auto debt hit $1.68 trillion by the end of 2025, up 37% from $1.23 trillion in late 2018.
March Hiring Surge Offsets February Job Cuts
JUST IN: US employers cut 448,000 jobs in February but added 655,000 in March, boosting total hiring to 5.55 million and the hiring rate to 3.5%.
SoftBank Surges 16% Amid Japan Tech Rally
JUST IN: SoftBank shares rise over 16% as a Japan tech stock rally drives the Nikkei 225 to record highs.
NANO Nuclear, Supermicro Partner to Power AI Data Centers
JUST IN: NANO Nuclear and Supermicro sign a strategic MOU to power next-generation AI data centers using advanced nuclear energy.
New Disney CEO Beats Earnings, Signals Major Shift
JUST IN: The new Disney CEO achieves an earnings beat as an important change is underway.
Media Firm Beats Estimates with $87.9M Profit
JUST IN: The news-and-media company recorded $87.9 million in profit as revenue rose 12% to $712.2 million, surpassing Wall Street models.
Dialysis Stock Surges; Deutsche Bank Forecasts Continued Gains
JUST IN: This dialysis stock has performed strongly this year, with Deutsche Bank expecting further gains.
Investors Fear Labour Loss May Spark Debt‑Increasing Leadership Change
JUST IN: Investors are nervous that a poor Labour result could trigger a rapid leadership change, with candidates to replace PM Starmer likely increasing the UK's debt further.
AI Revolution: Anthropic-Google Tie-Up Meets 17th‑Century Playwright Revival
JUST IN: Sean Hogan analyzes the newest AI revolution developments, including Anthropic's expanding partnership with Google and the resurgence of a 17th-century playwright.
US Index Futures Surge Over 1% Across Board
JUST IN: U.S. S&P 500 E-MINI futures are up 1%, NASDAQ 100 futures are up 1.71%, and Dow futures are up 1.22%.
Energy Shocks Tighten Budgets, Downgrade Slovakia, Strain CEE
JUST IN: Energy shocks and support measures are straining Central and Eastern European finances, with Romania facing further budget tightening and risks to 2027 budget talks, negative outlooks for Hungary and Romania, and Slovakia's recent downgrade.