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Fed transition and geopolitics steer support – DBS

DBS Group Research’s Philip Wee argues that the USD Index (DXY) is at an inflection point, consolidating in a 98–99 range after retracing its post-Operation Epic Fury rally. He links DXY resilience to elevated Brent prices near USD 110 and unresolved Iran tensions, while Fed leadership changes and prospective European…

China’s RatingDog Services PMI rises to 52.6 in April  

China’s Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.6 in April from 52.1 in March, the latest data published by RatingDog showed on Wednesday.  AUD/USD reaction to China’s Services PMIThe Chinese proxy, the Australian Dollar (AUD), edges slightly higher following the Chinese data, with AUD/USD gaining 0.66% on the day to 0.7230, as of writing. Australian Dollar FAQs One of the most significant factors for the Australian Dollar (AUD) is the level of interest rates set by…

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Anthropic stock sought in trade for M Bay Area real estate deal

An investment banker is offering up about $8 million in Bay Area real estate, including a nearly $5 million house, in exchange for stock options for AI giant Anthropic ahead of the company’s potential initial public offering (IPO). Storm Duncan, the founder of tech investment bank Ignatious, is proposing a…

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3 AI execs on why tiny teams work, and where they could fall apart

More and more companies are reducing their staff and leaning into AI. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is the latest tech exec to head in that direction. Loading audio narration… Armstrong said the fintech company plans to lay off around 14% of its workforce. He shared his message publicly on X…

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