US president says there’s ‘no reason to meet’ Tehran unless they agree never to have nuclear weapons Welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. Donald Trump has said Iran can telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to the war and that it must agree never to have a nuclear weapon, while Pakistan’s leaders have sought to revive the stalled peace talks between Washington and Tehran....
US president says there’s ‘no reason to meet’ Tehran unless they agree never to have nuclear weapons Welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. Donald Trump has said Iran can telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to the war and that it must agree never to have a nuclear weapon, while Pakistan’s leaders have sought to revive the stalled peace talks between Washington and Tehran. Iran gave the US a new proposal on reopening the strait and ending the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage , according to the news site Axios. The US state department and White House did not immediately comment on the Sunday report, which cited an unnamed US official and two sources. Araghchi’s talks with Pakistani officials on Sunday had included “implementing a new legal regime over the strait of Hormuz , receiving compensation, guaranteeing no renewed military aggression by warmongers and lifting the naval blockade”, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency. In the talks with Omani leader Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, Araghchi called for a regional security framework free of outside interference. Araghchi would meet with Putin “in continuation of the diplomatic jihad to advance the country’s interests and amid external threats” , Iran’s envoy in Russia, Kazem Jalali, said on X. Two US air force C-17s carrying security staff, equipment and vehicles used to protect US officials flew out of Pakistan after the latest diplomatic trip was called off, two Pakistani government sources told Reuters on Sunday. Continue reading...
Critical week for global economy as banks expected to issue warnings over conflict driving up prices Business live – latest updates The world’s most powerful central banks are poised to hold borrowing costs unchanged this week amid growing concerns over the unfolding inflation shock from the Iran war. In a critical week for the global economy, each of the central banks in the G7 are expected to is...
Critical week for global economy as banks expected to issue warnings over conflict driving up prices Business live – latest updates The world’s most powerful central banks are poised to hold borrowing costs unchanged this week amid growing concerns over the unfolding inflation shock from the Iran war. In a critical week for the global economy, each of the central banks in the G7 are expected to issue warnings over the risks from the Middle East war driving up prices for households and businesses. Continue reading...
在 AI 编程工具进入大乱斗时代的今天，我们似乎已经习惯了各种功能的堆叠。但在 libGDX 创始人、17 年开源老兵 Mario Zechner 眼中，这一切正变得越来越不可控。 “当你发现 AI 在背地里偷偷修改你的上下文，而你却对此一无所知时，这种掌控感的丧失是极其危险的。” 近日，在 Tessel 举办的开发者大会上，Mario 不仅公开吐槽了 Claude Code、OpenCode，更...
The long-anticipated state visit by US President Donald Trump to China next month could lift sentiment in mainland and Hong Kong equities, as investors bet that easing tensions between Beijing and Washington will support export-driven sectors and companies pursuing overseas expansion. Trump is scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping on May 14-15, with discussions expected to cover tariffs, purchase...
The long-anticipated state visit by US President Donald Trump to China next month could lift sentiment in mainland and Hong Kong equities, as investors bet that easing tensions between Beijing and Washington will support export-driven sectors and companies pursuing overseas expansion. Trump is scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping on May 14-15, with discussions expected to cover tariffs, purchases of US goods and restrictions on rare earths. Any progress could clear a path for Chinese firms to...
Questions over Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s health, amplified by supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte, have reached the Supreme Court, turning a dispute over presidential fitness into a rare test of constitutional disclosure. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court gave Marcos 10 days, or until early May, to disclose his state of health. The court was reacting to an “urgent petiti...
Questions over Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s health, amplified by supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte, have reached the Supreme Court, turning a dispute over presidential fitness into a rare test of constitutional disclosure. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court gave Marcos 10 days, or until early May, to disclose his state of health. The court was reacting to an “urgent petition” for a “writ of mandamus” filed by political allies and supporters of former president Rodrigo...
Getty Images Why This FOMC Meeting Matters The FOMC meeting in late April will likely be uneventful on interest rates; however, it will by no means be irrelevant to the financial markets. The Federal Reserve Board is generally expected to hold the target range at 3.50%-3.75%. I believe there is little to no chance of an interest rate reduction at this time. I also don't anticipate that Chairman Po...
Getty Images Why This FOMC Meeting Matters The FOMC meeting in late April will likely be uneventful on interest rates; however, it will by no means be irrelevant to the financial markets. The Federal Reserve Board is generally expected to hold the target range at 3.50%-3.75%. I believe there is little to no chance of an interest rate reduction at this time. I also don't anticipate that Chairman Powell will present a dramatic policy shift during the announcement. That doesn't imply that investors needn't pay attention to the event. What's important isn't the rate decision; rather, what matters is how Chairman Powell describes the next steps for the Fed. Specifically, whether the Fed continues to perceive cuts as its normal course of action, or if high and persistent inflation, rising oil prices, and a fragile job market necessitate a protracted and potentially adverse pause for the Committee. It's relevant because equities are currently trading near all-time highs, rate markets have effectively removed almost all of the anticipated easing from their pricing models earlier in the year, and credit spreads continue to be tight. In my opinion, the significance of the April FOMC is more about what the Fed chooses to disavow than what it decides to do at this particular point in time. The Dual Mandate Dilemma The central banking dilemma Powell faces in this April 29th meeting is one that is easy to explain in terms of its components; however, it is difficult to resolve. On paper, the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate is straightforward: control inflation and promote maximum employment. However, as we can see today, these mandates are currently working against each other. Agar Capital, Bloomberg Terminal We still have inflation that remains too high. As we know, core PCE rose again to 3.0% in February 2026. Since economists’ forecasts for Q2-2026 PCE inflation have been increased to 3.6% from 3.3% in the March surveys , consumers are growing increasingly anxious about rising p...
AEyZRiO/iStock via Getty Images Trump, The Sequel: The First 15 Months The first 15 months of President Trump’s second term have seen a whirlwind of policy changes, many of which have been notable for their extreme nature. President Trump’s style, his modus operandi, is capricious, and so is his policies – unpredictable, impulsive and often a result of anger at some perceived slight. To say that i...
AEyZRiO/iStock via Getty Images Trump, The Sequel: The First 15 Months The first 15 months of President Trump’s second term have seen a whirlwind of policy changes, many of which have been notable for their extreme nature. President Trump’s style, his modus operandi, is capricious, and so is his policies – unpredictable, impulsive and often a result of anger at some perceived slight. To say that it is hard for companies to plan and invest for the future is the understatement of this century – at least. Since the start of his second term, the president has: Announced 12 rounds of major new tariffs Delayed or offered a reprieve from tariffs at least 4 different times Backtracked on tariffs completely at least 3 times Lowered and raised existing tariffs so many times no one can keep count Passed the OBBBA bill that included a reduction of the corporate tax (21% to 20% and 15% for companies that manufacture exclusively in the US), no taxes on tips and overtime, and a one-time bump in the standard deduction for seniors Streamlined permitting for coal and gas projects Passed the GENIUS Act that provides a regulatory framework – or lack thereof based on the amount of recent fraud – for crypto assets Unleashed DOGE on the federal bureaucracy Essentially ended immigration and deported large numbers of illegal and legal immigrants and revoked visas for students Threatened to fire Lisa Cook and Jerome Powell from the Federal Reserve and appointed a successor he believes will do his bidding on interest rates (I think he’s going to be surprised by the outcome) Defied Congress by refusing to enforce the ban on TikTok ( TIKTOK ) Demanded and got a “golden share” in US Steel in exchange for approving its sale to Nippon Steel ( NPSCY ) Threatened to have the CEO of Intel fired but eventually negotiated a deal that allowed the government to buy a 10% stake in the company (which is working out pretty well – for now) Took a stake in MP Materials ( MP ), a rare earth producer Is conside...
Stagflation is rare, but it's one of the toughest environments for a bond portfolio. When low growth and high inflation hit at the same time, it can get ugly for all bond asset classes in a hurry. In recent times, 2022 provided an example of what it can look like. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ: BND) dropped by 13%. Long-term Treasuries did even worse. Even inflation-protected bonds, w...
Stagflation is rare, but it's one of the toughest environments for a bond portfolio. When low growth and high inflation hit at the same time, it can get ugly for all bond asset classes in a hurry. In recent times, 2022 provided an example of what it can look like. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ: BND) dropped by 13%. Long-term Treasuries did even worse. Even inflation-protected bonds, which should provide some protection during these environments, took a hit. With inflation expectations rising and GDP growth weakening, it's worth revisiting what these different bond ETFs might do if stagflation returns. Continue reading
Bitmine Immersion Technologies ( BMNR ) in its regulartory filing registers a potential resale of its 501,545 shares issued in its Pier Two acquisition.| The crypto mining and services company said it was not selling any shares in the offering and will not receive any proceeds from any sales by the stockholders. The shares were issued as initial stock consideration for Bitmine’s purchase of Pier T...
Bitmine Immersion Technologies ( BMNR ) in its regulartory filing registers a potential resale of its 501,545 shares issued in its Pier Two acquisition.| The crypto mining and services company said it was not selling any shares in the offering and will not receive any proceeds from any sales by the stockholders. The shares were issued as initial stock consideration for Bitmine’s purchase of Pier Two. The selling stockholders, or their transferees, may sell the shares from time to time in public or private transactions at market or negotiated prices, said Bitmine. More on Bitmine Immersion Technologies Bitmine Immersion: Ethereum Pivot Driving Hidden Upside Bitmine Immersion: Unlocking Staking Rewards Bitmine Immersion Q2 Preview: Ethereum Thesis Facing Important Report Card Bitmine Immersion's 100K+ weekly ETH buy tops Dec pace, yet price stuck Bimine holdings jump to $11.8B; ETH leads—will rally follow?