TradingKey - On April 17, catalyzed by the announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, the temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and substantive progress in the U.S. crypto asset reg

TradingKey - On April 17, ET, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels during the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, causing international oil p

TradingKey - The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence, a shift in China's economy, and tighter valuation metrics are part of the ongoing discussion around Apple stock, which remains at the h

TradingKey - By the second quarter of 2026, the mechanisms through which institutions and retail investors access the digital asset economy have matured significantly. Ethereum (ETH) is increasingly v

TradingKey - The report for Q1 2026 results from Tesla (TSLA) is due on Wednesday, April 22, at the end of the market. At the close of markets in the USA on Friday, April 17, the TSLA stock price was

TradingKey - On April 17, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on social platform X that the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all commercial vessels for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon

TradingKey — On April 17, Trump declared on social media that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has concluded, claiming that Iran has agreed to most conditions, including the full reopening of the

TradingKey - Months after previously withdrawing its listing application, AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems has reapplied for an IPO, filing its application to list on the Nasdaq on Friday Eastern Time un

US Representative Sheri Biggs disclosed a personal investment in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Friday, according to a Periodic Transaction Report filing.

USD/CHF finishes the week on a lower note, down 0.87% for the week and 0.27% in the day, as markets turn optimistic about a possible US-Iran deal over the weekend.

US President Donald Trump said he can trust Iranians, according to an interview with ABC News. Trump added that talks will take place only in Islamabad and resume over the weekend.

Ethereum (ETH) surged above $2,400 on Friday, driven by positive developments in the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations. Iran announced that it has opened the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump confirmed that the US would prohibit Israel from attacking Lebanon.

DBS Group Research expects Singapore’s March 2026 core and headline inflation to rise to 1.6% and 1.8% year-on-year, from 1.4% and 1.2% in February. The report links this to imported energy price pressures after the Middle East conflict.

UBS Chief Economist Paul Donovan assesses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) may affect productivity and whether the European Union (EU) could gain an advantage over the United States (US).

Merck & Co Inc (MRK) closed up by 3.07%. The Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research sector is up by 1.53%. The company outperformed the industry. Top 3 stocks by turnover in the sector: Eli Lilly and Co (

Marvell Technology Inc (MRVL) closed up by 4.49%. The Technology Equipment sector is up by 2.03%. The company outperformed the industry. Top 3 stocks by turnover in the sector: NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) up 1

KLA Corp (KLAC) closed up by 3.19%. The Technology Equipment sector is up by 2.03%. The company outperformed the industry. Top 3 stocks by turnover in the sector: NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) up 1.63%; Micron T

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) closed up by 3.07%. The Technology Equipment sector is up by 2.03%. The company outperformed the industry. Top 3 stocks by turnover in the sector: NVIDIA Corp (NV

Texas Instruments Inc (TXN) closed up by 3.02%. The Technology Equipment sector is up by 2.03%. The company outperformed the industry. Top 3 stocks by turnover in the sector: NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) up 1.6

Silver price surges over 4% on Friday, reclaims $81.00 a troy ounce as the Greenback gets battered on positive news around the Middle East conflict.

DBS Group Research economists highlight that China’s Q1 2026 GDP growth accelerated to 5.0% year-on-year, driven by strong external demand and resilient industrial production, while domestic demand in consumption, investment and credit stayed weak.

United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions declined to $-115.8K from previous $-45.7K

United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions climbed from previous 202.2K to 206.5K

Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions increased to ¥-83.2K from previous ¥-93.7K

Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions down to ¥-832K from previous ¥-93.7K

Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions: €26K vs €-7.5K

United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions climbed from previous £-56.4K to £-54.7K