Lebanon and Israel Launch Historic Talks to Halt Violence
JUST IN: Lebanon is entering historic negotiations with Israel, focusing mainly on ending the violence with minimal other expectations.
Iran Conditions Talks on Asset Release, Lebanon Ceasefire
JUST IN: Iran demands the release of its blocked assets and a ceasefire in Lebanon before entering talks.
Fed Must Explain How Current Inflation Spike Differs From 2022
JUST IN: The Fed has to clarify why this inflation spike differs from the 2022 surge.
Colombia Pushes $4.4 B Tax Reform as Session Ends
JUST IN: Colombia's government is pushing a $4.4 billion tax reform bill to Congress as the session winds down.
We’ll Force Strait Open Despite Trump’s Profit Claim
JUST IN: Trump says the Strait will open automatically to preserve profits, but we'll force it open regardless since we don't rely on it—other countries do.
Claude AI Now Drafts Word Docs with Tracked Changes
JUST IN: Anthropic's Claude is in beta for Microsoft Word, letting you draft, edit, and revise docs from the sidebar while maintaining formatting and showing edits as tracked changes.
Traders Bet Fed Will Keep Rates Steady Through 2026
JUST IN: Traders are sticking with their wagers that the Fed will hold rates steady through all of 2026.
Trump Vows to Block Iran's Control of Vital Strait
JUST IN: Trump's stance: US won't allow Iran to control the Strait, protecting vital trade routes.
US‑Iran Ceasefire Strains as Iran Accused of Hormuz Breach
JUST IN: US-Iran ceasefire tensions escalated on April 10, ahead of Pakistan talks, as the US charged Iran with violating Strait of Hormuz commitments and Israel struck Lebanon, which Iran claims breaches the truce.
Fed and Hedge Fund Leader Warn of AI-Driven Cyber Threats
JUST IN: Scott Bessent and Jerome Powell called Wall Street execs to an urgent meeting over worries that Anthropic PBC's new AI model will ramp up cyber threats.
Oil Climbs Despite Unchanged Hormuz Traffic After Ceasefire
JUST IN: Oil prices are climbing as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire hasn't increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Fed and Bessent Summon Wall Street over Mythos Risks
JUST IN: Scott Bessent and Jerome Powell called in Wall Street leaders to tackle systemic risks from Anthropic's new Mythos model.
Trump Urges Iran to Halt Hormuz Tanker Fees Now
JUST IN: Trump warns Iran to stop the reported fees on tankers in the Hormuz Strait immediately.
Anthropic Builds Custom AI Chips to Ease Shortage
JUST IN: Anthropic is developing its own AI chips to combat the escalating shortage fueling their advanced systems.
Brian Armstrong Backs Bipartisan Crypto Clarity Act Push
JUST IN: Brian Armstrong is pushing for the crypto Clarity Act to pass, crediting the bipartisan Senate work.
Trump Accuses Iran of Breaching Hormuz Oil Transit Pact
JUST IN: Trump calls out Iran for failing to honor its oil transit deal through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil Execs Resist White House Talks on Iranian Hormuz Toll
JUST IN: Oil execs are pushing back on White House talks that could let Iran impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipments, threatening oil costs.
Perplexity AI Revenue Jumps 50% After Adopting Agents
JUST IN: Perplexity AI's revenue surged 50% in one month after shifting to AI agents.
U.S. Military Ready to Resume War with Iran
JUST IN: The US military is prepared to restart conflict with Iran if diplomatic efforts collapse.
Allies Depend on U.S. Power, Frustrated by Trump's Erraticism
JUST IN: US allies in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East depend on America's economic and military power but are frustrated by President Trump's erratic actions causing uncertainty and hardship.
North Korea Tests Electromagnetic System and Carbon‑fiber Bomb
JUST IN: North Korea executed fresh weapons trials featuring an electromagnetic system and a carbon fiber bomb.
Asian Markets Set to Open Higher on Fragile Iran‑US Ceasefire
JUST IN: Asian markets are poised to rise at the open due to the fragile Iran-US ceasefire deal.
Ceasefire Halts Oil Tankers; Only Four Dry Cargo Ships Pass
JUST IN: Since the ceasefire, zero oil or gas tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, with just 4 vessels handling dry cargo.
Iran, Oman Authorized to Charge Strait of Hormuz Fees
JUST IN: Iran and Oman can now impose fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz under the ceasefire deal, per a regional official.
Iran Holds Strait of Hormuz Despite Trump Cease‑Fire Claim
JUST IN: Iran's regime is persisting with its grip on the Strait of Hormuz despite President Trump's cease-fire announcement.
Iran Pledges Ceasefire, Then Fires Missiles Post‑Trump Announcement
JUST IN: Iran's offering to stop its Gulf attacks if the US and Israel halt theirs, but Israel spotted missiles launched from Iran toward it right after Trump's ceasefire announcement.
Israel Agrees to Two‑week US‑Iran Ceasefire Terms
JUST IN: Israel accepted the two-week US-Iran ceasefire terms, according to a White House official.
Israel, UAE Launch Missile Alerts During Iran‑US Ceasefire
JUST IN: Early Wednesday, Israel and the UAE triggered missile alerts amid the Iran-US two-week ceasefire, with targets still unclear.
US Halts Offensive Ops Against Iran, Keeps Defenses Active
JUST IN: US military halted offensive ops against Iran, but defensive measures remain active, as per a US official.
Polymarket Upgrades: Swaps USDC.e for New USDC Token
JUST IN: Polymarket is upgrading its trading infrastructure by swapping USDC.e for a new USDC-backed token and rolling out enhanced contracts to streamline settlements.
White House Reviews Crypto Safe Harbor, Startup Exemptions Ahead
JUST IN: Paul Atkins reports the crypto safe harbor proposal is now in White House review, with a formal rule coming soon that exempts startups from immediate registration for raising capital.
Waiver Misses Domestic Oil Boost, Exports Surge
JUST IN: Trump's shipping waiver failed to increase domestic oil flows, but US fuel exports are surging.
BTC Climbs to $69.5k Despite Extreme Fear
$BTC closed at $69,501. Up 2.7% on the day. Fear & Greed: 13 — Extreme Fear. Price is pressing toward $73,953 resistance while sentiment stays in the floor. The level: $65,819 was today's low. That holds or the structure weakens. https://t.co/b0zdbxZrPc
Even After Tariffs, China Stays Indispensable Manufacturing Hub
JUST IN: President Trump's tariffs targeted Chinese manufacturing, but one electronics firm concluded after a turbulent 2025 that China remains a hard-to-replace hub if conditions stay stable.
OpenClaw Introduces Native Video Generation with AI Giants
JUST IN: OpenClaw's upcoming release adds native video generation, integrated with OpenAI, Google, xAI, Alibaba, and others.
Buffett Warns: Markets Remain Cautious After Stepping Back
JUST IN: Warren Buffett offered a cautious take on markets in his initial comments since stepping back.
Trump Team Texts Iran FM, Enlists Regional Mediators
JUST IN: Trump's team is texting Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi to push forward negotiations, with Pakistani, Egyptian, and Turkish mediators also in play.
Peter Schiff Calls Bitcoin a Shitcoin, Challenges Saylor
JUST IN: Peter Schiff slams Bitcoin as a shitcoin and issues a debate challenge to Michael Saylor.
Aging U.S. Homes Face Soaring Maintenance Costs
JUST IN: Home maintenance and upgrade expenses for America's aging housing stock are massive and surging quickly.
Token Supply Surge Threatens Crypto Value and Fundamentals
JUST IN: Michael Ippolito warns that surging token supply is eroding asset values, undermining core fundamentals, and pushing capital out of most cryptocurrencies.
Trump Threatens Total Destruction if Iran Deal Stalls
JUST IN: Trump says an Iran agreement could close by Tuesday, or he'll destroy everything.
Iran Mandates Crypto Tolls for Ships in Strait of Hormuz
JUST IN: Iran is now requiring cryptocurrency payments as tolls for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Demands Iran Reopen Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday
JUST IN: Trump's ultimatum: Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday night, per WSJ.
AI Becomes Battlefield for Political and Geopolitical Rivalries
JUST IN: AI has emerged as a prime arena for intense political and geopolitical rivalries.
Institutions Net Bought 69K BTC; Retail Sold 62K
JUST IN: In Q1 2026, companies acquired 69K BTC while retail investors offloaded 62K BTC.
Value Stocks Lose Safe‑Haven Status Amid Market Turbulence
JUST IN: Value stocks, a key refuge from this year's market turbulence, are now at risk.
Iran Vows Retaliation, Targeting U.S. Infrastructure Assets
JUST IN: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson states Iran will retaliate against infrastructure attacks by striking similar U.S.-owned or affiliated targets.
South Korea Turns to Gulf for Stable Energy Supply
JUST IN: South Korea is seeking reliable energy from Gulf nations to maintain supply stability and ensure protection for its vessels.
Pentagon Says US Achieving Goals as Iran Persists
JUST IN: The Pentagon reports the US is meeting its objectives, but Iran keeps fighting on.
Egypt Raises Electricity Rates for Heavy Users Amid Crunch
JUST IN: Egypt's hiking electricity rates for high-usage households and businesses amid the energy crunch.
