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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.
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.
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.
1 May 2026, 02:23
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.
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.
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.
Alphabet earnings ahead is a real test for Its AI spending strategy
Alphabet heading into earnings season amid heightened anticipation, the spotlight may not rest so much on overall figures but rather on just how boldly it's setting up for what comes next in AI development
DAX slides amid deteriorating consumer sentiment
The DAX index retreated as German consumer sentiment plunged to a lowest level since early 2023. GfK data highlights sharp declines in income and economic expectations driven by energy costs and Middle East instability. Despite these pressures, the DAX maintains a long-term bullish structure while testing critical moving averages.
Intel shares surge to record high following robust Q1 results
Intel’s share price surged by 23.60% to reach a record $82.54 following the release of exceptionally strong Q1 2026 earnings. Outperforming market consensus, the company reported revenue of $13.58 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.29. This growth was primarily underpinned by a 22% jump in demand within the data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) segments.
AI inference demand rewrites Intel story
Intel’s move was not just an earnings reaction; it was a repricing of a narrative that the market had largely discounted. The 20% surge came after Q1 revenue printed at $13.6 billion, beating expectations by a wide margin.