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Weak cloud growth at Microsoft revives rate and earnings fears, rattling global markets

Washington’s next crypto hearing collides with rate uncertainty, political risk, and a new wave of mainstream adoption

Markets price in Middle East risk as U.S. military signals escalate pressure on Tehran

Bullion hits record highs as investors hedge against currency risk and political pressure on U.S. monetary policy

Rising Bitcoin reserves signal a new wave of politically connected capital entering digital assets

Trump’s tariff signals, Middle East risks, and Fed uncertainty propel bullion to record territory

Markets edge higher ahead of Apple, Meta, Microsoft results and the Fed’s first policy call of the year

From oil giant to critical minerals hub, the kingdom is positioning for long-term geopolitical power