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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Made a Historic Move in the Crypto Market
Shiba Inu made a historical move in the crypto space. There are 3.4 trillion tokens transferred by an unknown wallet.
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Kirloskar Oil Engines more than doubled in a year; up 221% from 52-week low
KOEL has been dominating the power generator market for the last three decades. It offers the widest range of petrol and diesel power generating sets (2-1010 kVA) used for power back-up in industrial, residential & commercial establishments and also in special applications such as telecom
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Bitcoin Drops to $29,000 in Sudden Sell-Off; Longs Bear the Brunt in Crypto Liquidations
The slide – which followed a huge market sell order at Binance – flushed millions of dollars worth of futures positions.
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BTC price dives 3% in minutes as ‘deep correction’ grips crypto market
Bitcoin sees downside volatility as BTC price falls $1,000 in minutes.
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U.K. Inflation Stays Above 10%, Raising Prospect of Further Interest-Rate Increases
Food prices rose at the highest pace in decades. A combination of persistent price increases and rising wages sets the stage for further interest-rate increases despite a weak economy.
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Bank of England expected to raise interest rates again after UK inflation only dips to 10.1% – business live
UK inflation failed to drop into single-digit levels last month as food prices kept soaring, meaning central bank expected to raise borrowing costs again
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'We should be worried': Finance leaders warn rising interest rates are squeezing low-income countries
Leaders of several global financial bodies warned that rising interest rates are increasing pressure on low-income developing countries.
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UK inflation: Supermarkets say price rises will ease soon
The retail industry body said there was a three to nine-month lag to see price falls reflected in shop prices.
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UK inflation falls by less than expected as food prices soar by 19.1%
Annual rate as measured by consumer prices index dropped to 10.1% in March, says ONS
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Atomic angst over? Germany closes last nuclear plants
Germany will pull the plug on its last three nuclear power stations by Saturday, ending a six-decade programme that spawned one of Europe's strongest protest movements but saw a brief reprieve due to the Ukraine war.
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Tesla cuts US prices for sixth time this year ahead of Q1 results
Tesla Inc has cut prices for some of its Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in the U.S., the sixth time the company has made such a move this year as it looks to spur demand even at the cost of its industry-leading profit margins.
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Bitcoin Price Regains Strength But BTC Must Clear This Key Resistance
Bitcoin price found support near $29,200 and recovered losses. BTC must clear the $30,500 resistance to continue higher in the near term.
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Oil dips as potential Fed rate hike overshadow falling stocks
Oil drifted lower on Wednesday as the market weighed potential interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve that could slow growth and dampen oil consumption, offsetting falling U.S. inventories and strong Chinese economic data.
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Oil Edges Higher; China Demand May Offer Support
Oil edged higher in early Asian trade, as traders continue to mull over the demand outlook.
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The dollar's dominance as a reserve currency eroded last year at 10 times the pace seen in the past 2 decades
"We believe the erosion of the dollar's reserve currency status has accelerated in recent years at an alarming pace," Eurizon said.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani - United States Department of State
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani today.  The Secretary welcomed the Prime Minister’s bold steps toward energy independence and, by extension, improving services for the Iraqi people.  He commended the Prime Minister’s on-going efforts to reach an […]
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Secretary Blinken’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani - United States Department of State ### Response: The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani today.  The Secretary welcomed the Prime Minister’s bold steps toward energy independence and, by extension, improving services for the Iraqi people.  He commended the Prime Minister’s on-going efforts to reach an […]
Opinion | How the FDIC Rigged the SVB Auction
The agency snubbed nonbank bidders, which cost taxpayers more.
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Havana Rations Gasoline as Fuel Shortage Sours Economic Outlook
Cuba’s capital began restricting fuel sales on Tuesday, threatening to further weaken an already economy
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Turkish interest rates climbing as election approaches
Interest rates in Turkey are rising amid expectations that government policies will become more orthodox no matter who wins May 14 elections, and after a regulatory change to make holding Turkish lira more attractive to counter FX demand, bankers said.
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says inflation signs are 'tipping down,' but there's still a mild recession headed for the US economy
"Everything points to a relatively mild recession given the amount of stimulus that was paid to people and the money they have left over."
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India and China snap up Russian oil in April above ‘price cap’
Russia is enjoying stronger revenues via oil sales despite the West’s attempts to curb funds for its war in Ukraine.
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Bukele Is Luring Wall Street Back to El Salvador as Bonds Rally
El Salvador’s bonds are on a roll as investors cheer on signs that President Nayib Bukele’s government is trying to shore up finances.
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Bitcoin price struggles to hold above $30K amid regulatory uncertainty
Bitcoin is trading above the $30,000 level, but margin and futures markets show traders reacting to regulators' persistent enforcement actions against the crypto sector.
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Coinbase CEO Won’t Rule Out Relocating Company Away From US
Crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc. may consider moving its headquarters outside the US unless the country changes its approach to regulation, Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong said.
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Goldman Sachs Misses Out on Lending Bonanza
The Wall Street powerhouse is rethinking parts of its consumer credit business while big retail banks see a surge in interest revenue.
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Credit Suisse Failed to Probe Nazi Past, Senate Committee Says
An investigation unearthed details of relationships with some high-ranking Nazis that the bank hadn’t disclosed previously.
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Bitcoin Price Volatility Suggests Rally Is Far From Over | Bitcoinist.com
Over the last few days, the price of Bitcoin has lost its hold on the $30,000 level and was dragged back down to the $29,000 level. Naturally, this has had
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India and Russia in ‘advanced talks’ over free trade agreement
Deal would build closer economic ties as most western states push to isolate Moscow over Ukraine
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Croft: Saudi Arabia is very focused on securing the diplomatic lead in the Middle East
RBC's Helima Croft discusses how Saudi Arabia is trying to expand its role as a diplomat in the Middle East, as China and Russia are vying for influence with the U.S. in the region.
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Permian’s Slow Burn to Iran-Sized Growth Underlines OPEC’s Grip
The final wave of the Permian Basin oil boom is expected to add the equivalent of Iran’s total output to global production. That growth, however, will look more like a trickle than a gusher — taking years to ramp up and underscoring OPEC+’s grip on the market for now.
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says he sees a relatively mild recession
Moynihan said Bank of America's research team has been consistent in calling for a mild downturn in light of the Fed's rate hikes.
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Foreigners snap up $2 billion of India’s index-eligible debt
Overseas investors have bought ₹17,250 crore ($2.1 billion) of so-called Fully Accessible Route (FAR) bonds, with them being net buyers in every month so far this year. The buying eclipsed the purchases in the whole of 2022 which was at ₹15,900 crore
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The Guardian view on management consultants: overused, underperforming | Editorial
Editorial: The omnipresence of consultancies is harming public services, while creating lucrative opportunities for private profit
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Bitcoin and liquid staking protocols lead crypto resurgence in Q1 2023
Bitcoin and liquid staking DeFi pools have seen significant gains in market capitalization through the first quarter of 2023.
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32.3% Of Bitcoin Supply Has Returned To Profit In 2023
Data from Glassnode shows an additional 32.3% of the Bitcoin supply has entered into a state of profit with the rally in 2023 so far.
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Bitcoin ‘mega whales’ send BTC price to $30K as volatility hits crypto
Bitcoin faces a new support battle as BTC price suddenly returns above $30,000.
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Goldman Sachs stumbled while Bank of America surged in first quarter
Two financial giants posted diverging results in the first quarter as turmoil roiled banking and markets
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Public pessimism on the economy hits a new high, CNBC survey shows
A record 69% of the public holds negative views about the economy both now and in the future.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Sets Stage for Legislative Action Against Disney
The company says state officials previously reviewed its comprehensive plan for development near Orlando.
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Why it pays to buy a house: Homeowners became 40 times wealthier than renters in the past decade
In the top 10 areas with the highest homeownership rates for middle-income households, owners gained $110,000 in wealth on average in the last decade.
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Banks’ Bond Losses Caused the Crisis. Now the Crisis Is Reversing the Losses.
Bond yields have fallen since Silicon Valley Bank’s failure, trimming unrealized losses at lenders including Bank of America, which reported earnings Tuesday.
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Brookfield Defaults on $161 Million Debt for Office Buildings
Brookfield Corp. funds have defaulted on a $161.4 million mortgage for a dozen office buildings, mostly around Washington, DC, as rising vacancies hit property values.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Back Above $2,100, as BTC Rebounds From 1-Week Low – Market Updates Bitcoin News
Ethereum moved back above $2,100 on Tuesday, as markets reacted to the latest gross domestic product (GDP) report from China.
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UAE Securities Regulator to Start Accepting License Applications From Crypto Firms
The mandatory licensing regime applies to all companies seeking to provide services in the country, unless they are already licensed in financial free zones in the United Arab Emirates.
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Ethereum is up 15% versus Bitcoin since Shapella — More ETH price gains ahead?
Ether stakers have withdrawn $1.21 billion worth of ETH from Ethereum staking contracts since the Shapella upgrade.
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New Evidence Links Transit Cuts With Poverty and Unemployment
When bus service was eliminated for five years in Clayton County, in the Atlanta metro area, residents endured substantial increases in poverty and unemployment rates.
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One in Five Americans Use Buy Now, Pay Later to Afford Groceries
With inflation squeezing budgets, more consumers are turning to instant credit apps to make ends meet.
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Chad expels German ambassador, blaming 'impolite attitude'
Germany's ambassador left N'Djamena on Saturday. Chadian officials were elusive as to the reasons of his expulsion.
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Miami Housing Market Cools but Is Still the Hottest Around
Miami home-price growth slowed but continued its climb in the first quarter, fueled by persistent demand even as higher mortgage rates pull down housing prices elsewhere.
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UK Insolvencies Surge as Rising Rates and Energy Bills Take Toll
The toll of surging interest rates and energy bills was laid bare in new figures that showed the number of firms going bust in England and Wales jumping to the highest in at least four years.
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Investors Stay Upbeat on Private Equity, Credit
A BlackRock institutional investor survey shows most intend to put more money into the asset classes this year
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ANALYSIS-Japanese bond investors turn finicky in foreign markets
Japan's bond investors are making their return to overseas markets after a long gap, but their fresh buying is hedged, short-term and not the dominant force on interest rates and currencies it used to be.
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BofA profit beats estimates as it cashes in on higher interest rates
Bank of America Corp's first-quarter profit beat analysts' estimates as it collected hefty interest payments from customers, while its bond traders had their best quarter in a decade.
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Bank of America posts first-quarter results that top expectations on higher rates
Bank of America reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that topped expectations before the bell Tuesday.
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Michigan’s payday loan landscape is murky. Change could be coming.
In Michigan, there are some guardrails surrounding payday loans and lenders, which provide quick cash at high interest rates for short terms. What there isn’t, however, is a good scope of lender prevalence. New legislation seeks to collect statewide statistics.
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ETH staking passes withdrawals for the first time since Shapella upgrade
Out of the 1 million withdrawn ETH, three addresses restaked a total of 19,844 Ether.
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The big idea: why the UK needs a triple lock against poverty
The policy that has topped up pensions should be applied to working-age benefits
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Rising Interest Rates Brought Down Reverse-Mortgage Lender
A government-backed reverse-mortgage program intended to help seniors tap their home equity ran into problems as interest rates rose, pushing one of the largest participating lenders into bankruptcy last fall, recent court documents show. 
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Lesser-Known Bitcoin Indicator Signals Onset of Major Bull Run
The "reserve-risk" indicator has been historically reliable.
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Investors Are the Most Bearish on Stocks Versus Bonds Since 2009
Investor allocation to equities relative to bonds has dropped to its lowest level since the global financial crisis as worries about a recession take hold, according to Bank of America Corp.’s global fund manager survey.
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The Biggest Crypto Bull Cycle Is Upon Us: Bernstein
Macro catalysts are lining up for bitcoin, a new report from the brokerage firm said.
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Indonesia holds rates at 5.75% for third straight meeting
Central bank expects inflation to ease to 2-4% target range in September
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China Economic Growth Bounces Back as Consumers Spend Again
China’s economy grew at the fastest pace in a year in the first quarter, putting Beijing on track to meet its growth goal for the year without adding major stimulus, while also helping to cushion the global economy against a downturn.
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Strawberry grower fined $2.4 million, demanded kickbacks from Mexican workers
A Northern California strawberry grower has been fined $2.4 million and ordered to repay kickbacks and rent he demanded from Mexican workers he hired under a federal visa program for agricultural employees, according to the U.S.
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Ethereum Price Close Above $2,125 Could Spark Another Surge
Ethereum price started a downside correction below the $2,100 level against the US Dollar. ETH found support near $2,050 and now aiming for a fresh increase.
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China’s Commodities Output Roars Ahead as Economy Reopens
China’s energy and commodities output roared ahead in March as producers rushed to feed a revival in economic activity.
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China’s Crude Oil Refiners Smash Record on Recovery, Expansion
China’s vast oil industry is setting records as the nation’s post-Covid Zero recovery gathers pace and capacity was added.
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UPDATE 1-North Dakota's daily oil output rises in Feb to more than 1-year high
North Dakota's daily oil production rose 9% in February from the prior month to its highest since November 2021, preliminary state data showed on Monday.
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BlackRock Ditches 60/40 Portfolio in New Regime of High Inflation
BlackRock Inc. strategists are ditching the 60/40 portfolio in favor of public and private investments as well as tactical holdings of bonds to navigate higher interest rates.
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China's economy grew 4.5% in the first quarter, the fastest pace in a year
China's growth has been under the spotlight as it reopens after ending most of its strict Covid restrictions that were in place for nearly three years.
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These Asia-Pacific central banks have paused rates for now. Who could be first to cut?
The Bank of Korea was the first to hold rates steady after being one of the first nations to hike in the pandemic era — and could become the first to cut rates in the region.
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SEC Investigating Several Cases of Nasdaq 'Spoofing,' Letter Says
The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating several cases in which people may have tried to manipulate the Nasdaq Stock Market by entering false quotes for a few seconds before canceling them, an SEC official said.
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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Breaks Resistance - Cryptnomics
The Shiba Inu (SHIB) price cleared an important resistance area. It could be in the first steps of a more significant upward movement.  The SHIB price is still struggling to move above the $0.0000110 resistance area. Doing so would confirm that the upward movement is in full swing. BeinCrypto Looks at key indicators to determine […]
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Why did bitcoin mining stocks end down on Monday?
Bitcoin mining stocks ended down on Monday as BTC returned to the sub $30,000 level again. Find out why did bitcoin price decline today.
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Woodside yields on climate vote but resistance remains
A proxy adviser says investors should reject the pay report and the re-election of a director, even after Woodside agreed to give shareholders another vote on climate.
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Court strikes down Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation ban on natural gas in new construction
The Ninth Circuit on Monday struck down a Berkeley climate change law banning natural gas...
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18 people died in Riverside County jails last year. Now one family is suing, and others may too
Richard Matus was the 8th of 18 inmates to die in Riverside jails last year.
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Bitcoin Could Peak at $45K Next Month: K33 Research Analyst
Bitcoin (BTC) is closely following its early 2019 surge and prices could peak at around $45,000 next month, according to Vetle Lunde, a senior analyst at K33 Research. Lunde joins "First Mover" to discuss the parallels between BTC's early surge in 2019 and the token's recent rally. Plus, insights on ether's strong performance after the Shanghai upgrade.
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Allosteric disulphide bonds as reversible mechano-sensitive switches that control protein functions in the vasculature
Disulphide bonds are covalent linkages of two cysteine residues (R-S-S-R′) in proteins. Unlike peptide bonds, disulphide bonds are reversible in nature allowing cleaved bonds to reform. Disulphide bonds are important structural elements that stabilise ...
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Danaher Shelves Its Takeover Pursuit of Catalent
Life-sciences company Danaher Corp. has stopped pursuing Catalent Inc. after expressing interest in buying the contract manufacturer, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Berkeley Ban on Natural Gas Hookups Tossed by Ninth Circuit (3)
A California city’s ordinance banning natural gas hookups in new buildings was toppled Monday by the Ninth Circuit, which said that the ordinance is preempted by federal law.
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DeSantis threatens to build a state prison next to Disney World, in latest round of retribution over power grab
The governor said the new board would void Disney's agreement and then go on to impose new regulations, including inspections.
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Price analysis 4/17: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, MATIC, DOGE, SOL
Short-term crypto traders could be exiting their long positions, which may result in a deeper pullback to underlying support levels.
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Adani repays $3 bn in pledges, bonds
Adani’s move to lower share-pledge levels and prepay debts has checked the free fall in the group’s stocks
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Tether Stablecoin Sees 22% Growth in 2023 Despite Dollar-Pegged Token Economy's Contraction – Altcoins Bitcoin News
Since January 2023, the number of tether stablecoins in circulation has grown from 66 billion to the current 80.9 billion.
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After steep climb in rates, Latam central banks show no signs of reversal
Latin American central banks have dashed hopes that they will back off sky-high benchmark interest rates, amid stubbornly high inflation, expected further tightening by the U.S Federal Reserve, and political risks in some cases.
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Seize private property to advance 'climate change' initiatives, JPMorgan CEO suggests
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon suggested that the federal government and corporations should consider the use of eminent domain to advance "climate
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Offshore cash and huge loans: leak reveals how Roman Abramovich funded Chelsea’s success
Exclusive: Network of companies used to route fortune made from the oil fields of Siberia into Stamford Bridge
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German oil imports rose 8.5% in 2022, Russia biggest supplier
Germany's crude oil imports rose 8.5% in 2022 as Europe's biggest economy recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and the bill for its purchases soared as oil prices surged, official data showed on Monday.
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Tether market cap eyes record high after regaining 65% stablecoin dominance
The market capitalization of Tether is nearly a billion dollar away from reaching a new lifetime peak.
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Shale Driller Crescent Point Works to Shed ‘Deal Junkie’ Image
Crescent Point Energy Corp. Chief Executive Officer Craig Bryksa spent five years revamping the Canadian oil driller and investors are finally starting to see it pay off.
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Bitcoin sparks liquidations as analyst says BTC price may dip 12% more
Bitcoin risks a heavier correction as BTC price sweeps weekly lows.
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Russian oil products are heading to the crude-rich Persian Gulf as the UAE and Saudi Arabia take advantage of cheap barrels
Gulf nations are using discounted Russian barrels in their own countries while they continue to export their oil at market rates.
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Apple Card’s new high-yield Savings account is now available, offering a 4.15 percent APY
With no fees, no minimum deposits, and no minimum balance requirements, users can easily set up and manage their Savings account directly from Wallet.
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U.S. Stocks Edge Up, With Earnings in Focus
Stocks and bond yields rose ahead of a busy week of earnings, with some of the biggest U.S. corporations due to report results.
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Exclusive: Zambia sent bondholders debt restructuring proposal, finance ministry says
Zambia last week gave its bondholders a "concrete proposal" for the restructuring of some $3 billion in eurobonds, the ministry of finance and national planning said on Friday.
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Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. Scoop Up Russian Oil Products at Steep Discounts
Despite U.S. objections, the Gulf countries are using the Russian products internally, including for consumption and refining purposes, and exporting their own barrels at market rates, boosting their profits. 
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Massive Shiba Inu Whale Expands Portfolio to Nearly 5 Trillion $SHIB After $1.88 Million Purchase — CryptoGlobe
by Francisco Memoria | 13 Apr 2023
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Experimentos con fentanilo, negocios con bitcoin y tortura con tigres: así funciona la empresa criminal de los Chapitos
Los herederos de Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán han transformado al cartel de Sinaloa con la expansión del tráfico de fentanilo en EE UU, según la información de los infiltrados del Gobierno estadounidense El cartel de Sinaloa le ha confiado su futuro a una segunda generación. Tres
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Canada needs more infrastructure spending, but not as short-term stimulus - Macleans.ca
Christopher Ragan: Experience has shown that spending vast sums of public money on infrastructure both quickly and effectively is almost impossible
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