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) Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:28:31 +0000 http://www.dukascopy.com/static/images/og/6396.jpg https://www.dukascopy.com 1200 630 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/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/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss SWIFT data may undercount the yuan as China uses its own CIPS network. Beijing claims the currency is now the world's third-largest for international payments. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Investors are pressuring Amazon, Google, and Microsoft over massive water and power use. Alphabet's emissions surged 51%, sparking calls for better climate data. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Broadcom signed a deal to develop custom AI chips for Google through 2031. It also partnered with Anthropic, whose revenue run-rate has surged to $30 billion. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Jamie Dimon warns the Iran war could trigger inflation and rate hikes, risking recession. While tax cuts aid growth, oil shocks and high debt remain major threats. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:35:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Amazon will keep 80% of its package volume with USPS, securing $6B in revenue. The deal avoids a 66% cut that threatened the cash-strapped agency's survival. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Ex-OpenAI's Zack Kass says rigid hierarchies slow Chinese firms' AI adoption vs US. While consumers embrace tech like OpenClaw, enterprise lag remains. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss OPEC+ agreed to boost May output by 206,000 bpd. The move is largely symbolic while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, but signals future supply readiness. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss United raised checked bag fees by $10 to $45–$50 as jet fuel costs double. The hike follows JetBlue as airlines struggle with expenses driven by the Iran war. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Private flight costs rose 20% as fuel hits $4.65/gallon amid the Iran war. Surcharges are climbing, yet airport delays keep demand for charter travel high. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Five EU nations urged a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy firms as Iran war prices spike. The move aims to combat rising inflation and protect households Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Microsoft hit bold March quarter targets for its Copilot AI after revamping its sales strategy. The boost follows a 23% stock dip and concerns over low adoption. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss India made its first Iranian oil purchase in seven years after the U.S. eased sanctions. The deal secures crude supplies amid war-driven Middle East disruptions. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Trump vowed to strike Iran's infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened by Tuesday. He also confirmed the rescue of the final US airman shot down. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Amazon is in talks to buy Globalstar for $9B to rival SpaceX's Starlink. Globalstar shares rose 24%, though Apple's 20% stake remains a complicating factor. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Republicans reached a deal to end the record-long partial shutdown. The plan funds DHS via two packages, aiming to restore airport security and ICE operations. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss Visa launched AI tools for merchants and banks to automate disputes and cut costs. In 2025, cases hit a record 106 million, a 35% increase since 2019. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/russian/marketwatch/market-news/News/rss News