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  • Fed minutes show policymakers increasingly ready to consider rate hikes as Middle East conflict raises inflation risks.
  • SF Fed President Daly says U.S. economic fundamentals remain strong despite oil shock and war uncertainty.
  • Traders brace for heavy U.S. data today: Core PCE, initial jobless claims and GDP, increasing near-term market volatility.
  • Semiconductors and mega-cap tech led gains while large energy firms fell, driving wide intraday market swings.
  • White House says President Trump wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened to vessels without tolls or limits.
  • UAE demands clear guarantees from Iran on ceasefire terms and Strait reopening before endorsing the arrangement.
  • Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed four people, including Al Jazeera reporter Muhammad Washah, escalating regional tensions.

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Tesla Q1 Deliveries Seen Falling From December Quarter as EV Demand Cools

Tesla Q1 Deliveries Seen Falling From December Quarter as EV Demand Cools

Tesla is forecast to report a sequential decline in first-quarter vehicle deliveries versus the December quarter, driven by softer demand and tougher competition in Europe and China. Visible Alpha polling places Q1 deliveries near 368,900 units, down about 11.8% sequentially but up about 9.6% year-on-year. Market sentiment has cooled recently even …

Uber Said to Be Evaluating Purchase of Controlling Stake in Kakao Mobility

Uber Said to Be Evaluating Purchase of Controlling Stake in Kakao Mobility

Uber has communicated interest in acquiring a controlling stake in Kakao Mobility and is conducting due diligence, according to Seoul Economic Daily. The stake being considered would be greater than 50% and would include shares held by a TPG-led consortium, Carlyle, and part of Kakao Corp's holding. Kakao Mobility's valuation is estimated at approx…

UK Mining Stocks Climb as Middle East Tensions Ease and Metals Stabilize

UK Mining Stocks Climb as Middle East Tensions Ease and Metals Stabilize

Shares of Britain’s largest mining firms rose on Wednesday as signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East helped calm commodity markets. Major miners including Rio Tinto, Antofagasta, Glencore and Anglo American traded higher in early London hours, contributing to a lift in the FTSE 100 above 10,300. Stabilising metals prices and eleva…

Premature infants evacuated from Gaza two years ago return to tearful reunions

Premature infants evacuated from Gaza two years ago return to tearful reunions

Eleven children who were born prematurely and evacuated from Gaza to Egypt in November 2023 reunited with their parents in Gaza on Monday under a United Nations-organized operation. The infants were among 29 preterm babies removed from the neonatal intensive care unit at Al Shifa hospital when Israeli forces raided the facility. Seven of the evacua…

BoE: Middle East Conflict Delivers 'Substantial Shock' to Global Economy

BoE: Middle East Conflict Delivers 'Substantial Shock' to Global Economy

The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee says the recent Middle East conflict has produced a substantial shock to the global economy, driving large moves in energy markets and creating heightened volatility across financial markets. The committee highlighted sharp increases in oil and gas prices, significant moves in UK government bond yiel…

U.S. Futures Rise on Signs of De-escalation in Middle East, Global Markets Rally

U.S. Futures Rise on Signs of De-escalation in Middle East, Global Markets Rally

U.S. stock futures gained after global markets rallied on comments from President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggesting the Iran conflict could be nearing an end. Boosted by hopes of restored shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, major European and Asian indices climbed, oil prices fell about 3%, and risk-sensitive assets rall…

BofA Sees Yen Gains Capped by Volatility, Prefers AUD/JPY Trade

BofA Sees Yen Gains Capped by Volatility, Prefers AUD/JPY Trade

Bank of America says that the scope for further yen weakness against commodity-linked currencies is constrained by elevated foreign exchange volatility. The bank favors AUD/JPY as its preferred trade and highlights FX intervention risk that makes USD/JPY at ¥157 a more attractive level to sell the yen. It also recommends fading market pricing that …

Global Q1 M&A Tops $1.2 Trillion as AI-Linked Deals Lead Activity

Global Q1 M&A Tops $1.2 Trillion as AI-Linked Deals Lead Activity

Global merger and acquisition activity surpassed $1.2 trillion in the first quarter, LSEG data shows, as big-ticket transactions led by AI-related investments and cross-border deals offset a drop in overall deal counts. While the number of deals declined 17% year-on-year, total deal value rose 26%, driven by a surge in large transactions and substa…

Ferrexpo Alerts Market to Tight Cash Position, Shares Drop Over 10%

Ferrexpo Alerts Market to Tight Cash Position, Shares Drop Over 10%

Ferrexpo Plc warned investors that its readily accessible cash has fallen sharply and may only cover operations through the end of June 2026, prompting the company to explore potential funding options including an equity capital raise. The announcement sent shares lower by more than 10% as the miner detailed declines in cash balances, withheld VAT …

BOJ Board Member Warns Iran Conflict Could Push Japan Toward Stagflation

BOJ Board Member Warns Iran Conflict Could Push Japan Toward Stagflation

Newly appointed Bank of Japan board member Toichiro Asada cautioned that the war in Iran and the associated jump in crude oil prices could create stagflationary conditions in Japan. Speaking at his inaugural news conference after joining the nine-member board, Asada said inflation has replaced deflation as the immediate concern and that relying sol…

S&U Shares Rally After FCA Redress Exposure Seen as Minimal

S&U Shares Rally After FCA Redress Exposure Seen as Minimal

Shares of S&U Plc climbed more than 12% on Wednesday after the specialist motor and property lender said only a very small proportion of its motor finance customers were likely to qualify under a proposed Financial Conduct Authority redress scheme. Comments from Advantage Finance's chief executive and new trading levels helped push the stock higher…