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Hedge Fund Traders Displaying ‘Extreme’ Amounts of Hedging Amid Macro Uncertainty: Goldman Sachs Equities Expert

Goldman Sachs reports that hedge fund traders are implementing 'extreme' levels of hedging strategies amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts and macro uncertainty. According to John Flood, head of Americas Equities Execution Services, traders are attempting to maintain positions in their key stocks while protecting against downside risk through increased hedging activity.

Ray Dalio sees a pattern that shows China killing America’s economy. This 2,000-year chart explains why

Ray Dalio highlights a Bank of America Institute analysis examining 2,000 years of GDP data that reveals historical patterns suggesting China's economic rise may challenge American economic dominance. The analysis recontextualizes American exceptionalism within broader historical cycles of economic power shifts between nations.

The energy crisis isn’t recessionary yet, but there’s a scenario where oil prices could bring the US economy to a ‘standstill,’ Oxford Economics says

Oxford Economics warns that sustained high oil prices could bring the US economy to a standstill, though the current energy crisis hasn't triggered a recession yet. Higher-for-longer oil prices would create economic spillover effects that are difficult to control.

Iran minister mocks Trump for ‘begging’ for help on reopening Hormuz, claims attacks came from UAE

Iran's minister accused Trump of begging for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and claimed that recent attacks on Iran's Kharg Island were launched from UAE facilities. Tehran alleges the U.S. used UAE ports and infrastructure as staging grounds for strikes against Iranian oil infrastructure.

This week is Jerome Powell’s penultimate meeting as chairman of the Fed—don’t expect him to drop Wall Street many hints

Jerome Powell is approaching his penultimate meeting as Fed Chairman, with Deutsche Bank analysts expecting only minor statement adjustments. The meeting is unlikely to provide significant hints to Wall Street, with changes expected to focus on smoothed language regarding recent labor market data.

Ray Dalio thinks the world looks like ‘pre-1945 times’ as we near the end of his ‘Big Cycle’

Ray Dalio warns that current global conditions resemble pre-1945 times, suggesting we are approaching the end of his theoretical 'Big Cycle' framework. This analysis implies potential major geopolitical and economic shifts ahead that could impact global markets and financial systems.

Traders Flip Senate Control Bet as Democrats Overtake Republicans on Kalshi, Polymarket

Prediction markets on Kalshi and Polymarket have seen a shift in Senate control betting odds, with Democrats overtaking Republicans in recent weeks. The swing in trader sentiment appears linked to escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

Iran supertanker pushes through strait for China

Iranian vessels including a VLCC supertanker, LPG ship, and bulk carriers were observed transiting through the Strait of Hormuz bound for China on Sunday. This shipping activity represents continued Iran-China trade flows despite international sanctions.

Asia's weekly TOP10 crypto news: Rumors of Hong Kong's First Stablecoin Issuer Licenses, Dubai Token2049 Summit Postponed and Top10 News

A building in Dubai's International Financial Centre (DIFC) was hit by debris from an intercepted drone on Friday morning, representing the second such incident near the financial center that day. This security event occurred in a key financial hub that hosts major cryptocurrency and blockchain activities.

Trump seeks to close a $1.6 trillion revenue gap with new tariffs that will be easier for people to challenge

Trump administration is exploring new tariffs to address a $1.6 trillion revenue shortfall, though these measures may face easier legal challenges than previous implementations. An expert suggests the administration could potentially achieve similar effective tariff rates as before despite potential obstacles.

ISO Publishes Blockchain Interoperability Standard After a Decade of Global Effort

Sky slashes buybacks 87% to boost stablecoin reserves ahead of ‘massive oil shock’

Wall Street buckles in for a long war as Hormuz remains closed and Trump says he has ‘plenty of time’

Singapore-based MetaComp raises $35 million in funding backed by Alibaba

CFTC Unveils Prediction Market Regulations Impacting Kalshi, Polymarket, and Coinbase

Why Trump’s Demand for Immediate Fed Rate Cuts Faces Major Obstacles

Iran’s dumbest weapon is now holding the global economy hostage

‘The conflict in Iran demonstrates why we need to keep our national debt at a reasonable level’: think tank sees economic emergency around the corner

Exxon, Chevron, and other US oil and gas producers and refiners hit all-time-high stock values amid Iran war while consumers pay the price

CFTC chair opens prediction markets rulemaking to public comment

Prediction markets get tailored U.S. guidance from former foe CFTC

TON cancels Dubai event over safety concerns in UAE amid Middle East conflict

Eightco shares jump 25% after $125 million raise backed by Bitmine, ARK and Payward

Oil went over $100 again after the U.S. admitted it cannot control the Strait of Hormuz

Prime brokers push Wall Street access to prediction markets: Report

Prime brokers Clear Street and Marex Group are planning to offer prediction markets to their clients, expanding Wall Street's access to this emerging financial sector. Kalshi's CEO expects prediction markets to become a core component of the traditional financial ecosystem.