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S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed the S&P 500 for use in perpetual futures contracts on Hyperliquid. The move brings a major equity benchmark into the crypto derivatives market.
Mastercard unveiled a new crypto partner program linking 85 digital asset companies to expand cross-border payments and B2B transactions. The initiative aims to integrate blockchain-based transfers into mainstream financial infrastructure.
Japan’s massive holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds have come into focus as investors debate whether foreign selling could pressure global bond markets. Analysts say fears of large-scale liquidation highlight growing fragility in the world’s largest debt market.
Oil prices surged toward $120 per barrel as the conflict involving Iran intensified fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Global equity markets fell sharply as energy costs spiked.
BlackRock capped investor withdrawals from its $26 billion HPS Corporate Lending Fund after redemption requests surged to about $1.2 billion. The move highlights growing stress in the rapidly expanding private credit market.
U.S. equities lost nearly $1 trillion in market value shortly after the opening bell as major indexes fell across the board. The decline hit large-cap tech and small-cap stocks alike.
Asian markets tumbled amid rising geopolitical tensions and energy supply fears. South Korea’s KOSPI plunged more than 11%, while Thailand halted trading after an 8% intraday drop.
Global markets plunged as soaring energy prices tied to the Middle East conflict triggered widespread selling across equities, bonds, metals, and crypto. More than $4.7 trillion in value was erased within hours.
Roughly $1 trillion in market value evaporated from U.S. equities shortly after the opening bell as global markets extended losses tied to escalating Middle East tensions. Futures across the U.S., Europe, and Asia moved sharply lower.
Gold surged above $5,400 after reports of a drone strike on Saudi Aramco’s largest refinery, triggering a rush into safe-haven assets. Within an hour, however, both gold and silver sharply reversed as volatility intensified.
Markets turned sharply volatile as escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran drove investors into safe-haven assets. Gold neared record highs while oil spiked nearly 12%, and U.S. equity futures fell.
Nvidia reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $68.1 billion, up 73% year over year, as artificial intelligence demand continued to fuel explosive growth. Net income surged 94% to $43 billion, well above analyst expectations.
U.S. software stocks are tumbling in 2026 as investors fear sudden AI breakthroughs could render established products obsolete. The sector’s slide has accelerated despite steady earnings, with major names posting double-digit losses.
Finland-based IQM is set to go public at a $1.8 billion valuation, becoming one of Europe’s first listed quantum computing companies. The move marks a milestone for the region’s emerging deep-tech sector.
Shares of EPAM Systems fell 20% after the IT services firm issued a cautious 2026 outlook, overshadowing better-than-expected quarterly results. The drop marked the worst performance in the S&P 500 for the session.