http://www.dukascopy.com Market News and Analysis by Dukascopy Bank SA en-us www.dukascopy.com, all rights reserved info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank) Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:06:50 +0000 http://www.dukascopy.com/static/images/og/6396.jpg https://www.dukascopy.com 1200 630 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Bill Ackman's $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group depends on the approval of billionaire Vincent Bollore, who controls a 32% stake. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss The U.S. military will begin a maritime blockade of all Iranian ports today after weekend talks in Islamabad failed to reach a deal. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Viktor Orban's 16-year rule ended as Peter Magyar's centre-right Tisza party won a landslide two-thirds majority in a record-turnout election. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Super Micro launched an independent investigation after two employees and a contractor were indicted over server sales to China. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:18:55 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Glencore acquired a 45% stake in a South Carolina aluminum recycling plant to secure its U.S. supply chain amid Middle East conflict disruptions. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:30:07 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss China expanded its pilot free trade zones to 23 with the new Inner Mongolia Pilot FTZ. The 119.74 sq km zone across Hohhot, Manzhouli, and Erenhot aims to boost northward trade and logistics. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss PPI rose 0.5% in March, ending a 41-month drop. AI and commodity demand fueled the first YoY gain in 3 years as costs rebounded. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss American Airlines raised checked bag fees, with steeper hikes for basic economy, amid soaring jet fuel costs. New airport fees hit $50 for standard tickets and $55 for basic economy starting May 18. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:30:10 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Elon Musk's xAI filed a lawsuit to block Colorado's new AI regulations, arguing they violate free speech and force the Grok model to adopt state-aligned biases. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss TSMC's Q1 revenue jumped 35%, beating market forecasts on the back of surging AI chip demand. The results, driven by clients like Nvidia, as AI interest continues to offset weaker consumer electronics sales. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Treasury and Fed chiefs warned bank CEOs that Anthropic's Mythos AI can exploit major cyber flaws. Access is restricted to 40 firms to mitigate global risks. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss An investigation names Adam Back as Bitcoin's creator. He denies the claims, but AI analysis and writing patterns reinforce the theory regarding his identity. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Britain hit a 14.4GW solar record as the UK's biggest solar farm, Springwell, won approval. It will power 180,000 homes in Lincolnshire. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss UniCredit warned that a Commerzbank tie-up could spark an exit of key staff and clients. The bank is pursuing a €35B all-share bid to lift its stake above 30%. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Treasury proposed AML and sanctions rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. The move treats firms as financial institutions to curb illicit finance. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Adam Back denied a NYT report unmasking him as Bitcoin's creator. Writing analysis and timelines linked him to the elusive 1.1M coin fortune. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss IRGC warns of a regret-inducing response as Israel strikes Lebanon. Nuclear disputes and fresh attacks on Gulf oil facilities threaten the fragile truce. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss CoreWeave expanded its AI cloud deal with Meta to $21B through 2032. Shares rose as the Nvidia-backed firm secures a massive commitment from the tech giant. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:27:58 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Vice Chair Philip Jefferson says rates are appropriately set despite inflation risks from oil and potential job market slowing. He remains confident the current 3.50%-3.75% policy stance can respond to economic shifts. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:30:07 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss IATA warns jet fuel supply will take months to recover even after Hormuz reopens due to refinery damage. Oil fell below $100 on ceasefire news as stocks surged. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:30:03 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss The U.S. rejected Ford's request for relief from 50% aluminum tariffs after fires at a Novelis plant. The bottleneck has cut Ford's profits as it relies on costly imports. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss General Motors is recalling over 271,000 cars, including Chevrolet Malibu sedans, due to faulty rearview cameras. The issue can cause distorted or blank images, increasing safety risks. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Japanese investors bought $14B in foreign stocks in March, a one-year high. NISA flows and war-driven discounts sparked the surge as investors shed foreign bonds. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Xi Jinping called for a demand-driven shift to upgrade China's services sector through tech and reform. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:07 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Lloyds used IBM quantum computing to successfully detect money mule networks. The test found complex fraud patterns that are difficult for standard computers. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:30:08 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Beijing is pushing fermented local feed to slash reliance on US soybeans. Use hit 8%, aiming for 15% by 2030, as trade tensions drive food self-reliance. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Phillips 66 faces a $900M Q1 loss as the Iran war roils energy markets. The hit stems from short positions in derivatives after record oil price gains. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss ECB's Dimitar Radev warns inflation expectations may rise fast due to Iran war shocks. The bank must be ready for swift rate hikes to prevent a price spiral. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Deere agreed to a $99M settlement over right-to-repair claims. It will provide digital tools to farmers for 10 years, ending a major class action lawsuit. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:35:11 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Trump plans to cut 9,400 TSA jobs and $1.5B from the budget. The move aims to privatize security at small airports and save $500M through efficiency gains. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News