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BoE and Fed diverge as markets question which central bank can stay hawkish longer

The divergence between the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve is becoming less about rates and more about conviction.

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) beats Q1 earnings forecasts

AMD delivered a robust performance in Q1 2026, exceeding revenue and earnings per share (EPS) estimates with significant year-on-year growth. While the technical trajectory remains firmly bullish, elevated valuation multiples and overbought momentum indicators suggest that the market is navigating a complex pricing juncture.

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Meta AI spending is starting to worry investors despite record earnings

Meta posted another huge quarter, reporting record revenue of $56.31 billion, up 33% from a year ago, while EPS came in at $10.44 versus expectations of around $6.67.

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Brent climbs amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East

Brent crude reached $114.44 per barrel amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East and renewed concerns regarding the stability of the Strait of Hormuz. As the standoff between the US, Iran, and Israel intensifies, fears of supply chain disruptions have driven prices above key technical levels.

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Rising energy Pushes the ECB back toward a hawkish tone

Eurozone inflation accelerated to 3.0% in April, up from 2.6% in March, with the move driven largely by energy shocks tied to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Alphabet’s earnings signal the AI infrastructure boom has arrived

Alphabet’s latest earnings were not just strong. They were the kind of numbers that force the market to rethink the scale and speed of the AI cycle inside Big Tech.

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ECB keeps rates unchanged and turns more hawkish, citing risks; Euro rises

The ECB held rates at 2.15% but adopted a hawkish tone, warning of inflation risks from Middle East tensions. With EU inflation at 3.0% and GDP growth slowing to 0.1%, stagflation concerns have risen.

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Nasdaq hits record high on strong Big Tech Q1 2026 earnings

The Nasdaq is trading at record highs following a series of stellar Q1 2026 earnings reports from Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta. Despite technical indicators suggesting overbought conditions, robust revenue and earnings per share (EPS) growth across the "Magnificent Seven" have sustained a powerful bullish surge.

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Microsoft earnings, AI costs, and the profitability question

Microsoft enters earnings in a familiar position strong fundamentals, high expectations, and very little room for disappointment.

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BoJ holds rates amid higher-than-expected unemployment; Yen approaches key level

The Bank of Japan maintained interest rates at 0.75% despite a surprising rise in unemployment to 2.7%. Although three members favored a hike, the yen remains pressured near ¥159.50 against the dollar. Technical indicators suggest neutral momentum with a bearish divergence, leaving the market awaiting fundamental catalysts for a decisive breakout.

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