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ECB must hike rates in April to anchor inflation expectations: Commerzbank

Faced with the twin challenges of rising inflation and slowing growth driven by the oil price shock, the European Central Bank is under pressure to act, with Commerzbank AG anticipating the ECB to prioritise long-term inflation expectations and consider an interest rate hike as early as its next meeting at the end of April. While

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Zcash extends gains as the broader crypto market underperforms

The cryptocurrency market has been bearish over the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin and Ether currently in the red. Bitcoin hit the $70,000 mark on Monday but is now down 1.4% and is trading around $68,400. Ether also risks dropping below $2,000 if the selloff persists. However, ZEC, the native coin of the Zcash ecosystem,

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Economy

Copper price analysis ahead of US inflation data on Friday

Close to three weeks ago, Comex copper price dropped past the bullish trendline that had shaped its movements since the start of August 2025. While its long-term demand outlook remains bullish, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East are clouding the short-term outlook.  A stronger US dollar and heightened inflation concerns are weighing on Dr.

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Dow Jones top gainers and laggards revealed: Nike, Salesforce, and more

The Dow Jones Index has pulled back in the past few weeks, moving from the year-to-date high of $50,485 to the current $46,500. This retreat has coincided with the ongoing Fear and Greed Index retreat to the extreme fear zone of 16. This article explores some of the top movers in the index. Nike stock

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Bitcoin price prediction as US-Iran considers a 45-day ceasefire

Bitcoin price ticked up slightly on Monday after a report said that the US and Iran were considering a longer ceasefire that could lead to the end of the war. BTC rose to $69,165 on Monday, up slightly from the weekend low of $66,000. US and Iran are discussing a 45-day ceasefire  Bitcoin price rose

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Nifty 50 Index forms risky pattern as oil prices jump, bank crisis deepens

The Nifty 50 Index remained in a correction on Monday as the risks to the Indian economy continued. It dropped to INR 22,678, down by nearly 14% from its highest point this year, and technicals suggest that it has more downside in the near term as the Iran war and bank crisis continue. Indian stocks

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USD/INR forecast as the Indian rupee stages a strong comeback

The USD/INR exchange rate has pulled back in the past few weeks as the actions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continued. The pair has dropped to 92.85, down by 2.45% from its highest point this year. So, what next for the Indian rupee as bond yields jump? Indian rupee jumps as bond yields

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Crypto rally today: Why BTC and altcoins like Pepe, Avalanche, Cardano are going up

A crypto rally is happening today, with volume in the spot market and the futures open interest rebounding. Bitcoin price jumped to $69,000, while top altcoins like Pepe Coin, Avalanche (AVAX), and Cardano (ADA) were the top gainers. Crypto rally triggered by hope of a 50-day ceasefire  The main reason why the ongoing crypto rally

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Nasdaq 100 Index top gainers and losers in 2026 revealed

The Nasdaq Index is having a difficult year amid concerns about the ongoing US-Iran war and the private credit industry. It has retreated by over 8% from its highest point this year. This article explores some of the top gainers and laggards this year. Memory chip companies are the top gainers in the Nasdaq 100

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Hormuz closure, expensive fuel have made EVs impossible to ignore

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has answered a question the energy world had been debating for a decade. What does it actually cost to stay dependent on fossil fuels? With Brent crude near $120 a barrel, gas above $4 a gallon across every US state, diesel up 45%, and the IEA describing the

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