TLDR: Tech’s valuation premium compresses to near +4%, the lowest since 2019, signaling weaker growth pricing. Rising rates and tighter liquidity reduce the appeal of long-duration tech assets and compress multiples. Market leadership is rotating as investors diversify into other sectors and alternative asset classes. Broader S&P 500 valuation levels are normalizing, reflecting a shift [...] The post S&P 500 Tech Valuation Compression Hits Seven-Year Low in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Flotillas of tankers have been redirected to the Red Sea port of Yanbu to collect the oil, providing an important lifeline for global supply.

TLDR: Apple Gemini Siri update integrates Google Gemini, shifting Apple toward external AI models for advanced capabilities. Rising AI training costs make in-house model development less efficient, pushing firms toward partnerships. Apple retains control over UX, distribution, and privacy while relying on Google for the AI model layer. The move signals a broader industry trend [...] The post Apple Updates Siri with Gemini to Power Next-Gen AI Features appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Russia’s ban on gasoline export will begin on April 1 and continue until July 31 so as to secure domestic fuel supply stability. The decision follows global oil disruptions linked to Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz shipping pressures. Authorities confirm stable refinery output and sufficient reserves to meet domestic gasoline and diesel [...] The post Russia Halts Gasoline Exports to Stabilize Domestic Fuel Prices appeared first on Blockonomi.

Mistral AI has released Voxtral TTS, an open-weight text-to-speech model that marks the company’s first major move into audio generation. Following the release of its transcription and language models, Mistral is now providing the final ‘output layer’ of the audio stack, positioning itself as a direct competitor to proprietary voice APIs in the developer ecosystem. […] The post Mistral AI Releases Voxtral TTS: A 4B Open-Weight Streaming Speech Model for Low-Latency Multilingual Voice Generation

The closed-end Fundrise Innovation Fund holds stakes in private technology companies including Anthropic, Databricks and SpaceX, and came public earlier this month.

"The world saves in dollars in large part because it pays in dollars," Deutsche Bank said.

AI usage is a key issue in SAG-AFTRA’s ongoing negotiations of a new contract with Hollywood studios.

Central Command said Friday that more than 300 service members have been wounded in the war. Most have returned to duty, while 30 remained out of action and 10 were considered seriously wounded.

TLDR: Global M2 is pushing toward new highs, with China, Europe, and the US all recording monthly gains in money supply. China’s M2 has reached $49.96T, and its liquidity flows into global commodities, emerging markets, and risk assets. Germany and the UK have already hit record M2 levels, while Japan remains the only major economy [...] The post Global M2 Hits New Highs as Central Banks Quietly Expand Money Supply Across Six Major Economies appeared first on Blockonomi.

"The need for additional spending to finance the war would increase U.S. debt, sparking a bond market selloff as investors require additional compensation to cover potential losses."

Today’s crypto news points to a shift in the stablecoin market, with euro-denominated assets accounting for over 80% of the non-US-dollar supply. This latest crypto news comes amid market uncertainty, as SOL and ETH continue to experience volatility. However, the breaking crypto news today is that the DeepSnitch AI (DSNT) presale deadline is fast approaching. It has raised [...] The post Crypto News: Euro Stablecoins Dominate Non-Dollar Supply, But The Focus is On DeepSnitch AI March 31 Deadline

Estimates for total Claude consumer users are all over the map (we've seen figures ranging from 18 million to 30 million). Anthropic hasn't disclosed this data, but a spokesperson did tell TechCrunch that Claude paid subscriptions have more than doubled this year.

About 10% of global maritime trade — including 40% of container ship traffic — passes through the canal each year.