Alphabet eyes $100B from SpaceX 🚀, Allbirds soars on $50M AI pivot 📈, Bitcoin hits $74.9K 🪙

United States President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will hold talks for the first time in 34 years, amid ongoing conflict and Israeli military operations in Lebanon. The announcement follows diplomatic discussions in Washington, DC, but no specific leaders were identified, and there is no comment from Israeli or Lebanese officials yet.

Aljazeera · 4 minute read

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran, as Beijing has reportedly considered transferring arms.

Newsnationnow · 3 minute read

China's GDP grew 5% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by robust exports, but an energy shock from the Iran war threatens to undercut this growth by increasing global logistics and factory costs. Domestic consumption remains sluggish, with real estate investment and retail sales both falling short of expectations.

CNBC · 4 minute read

The Pentagon is seeking to involve carmakers and other manufacturers to enhance and expand its arms production capabilities, aiming to address supply chain challenges and increase defense production amid global tensions.

Ndtvprofit · 3 minute read

President Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion budget request for the Pentagon faces resistance from some House Republicans, who demand offsets from other budget areas due to concerns over the federal deficit. Democrats criticize the proposal, arguing that increased defense spending should not come at the expense of domestic programs.

Moneycontrol · 3 minute read

Google-linked data center operators have successfully sold $5.7 billion in high-yield junk bonds, marking a record issuance in the market as demand for data center infrastructure continues to rise.

Techinasia · 1 minute read

An early investment in SpaceX has positioned Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) for a 12-figure windfall, Bloomberg’s Biz Carson and Tom Maloney report, citing a new filing. Google LLC owned a 6.11% stake in Elon Musk’s company at the end of 2025, according to a new disclosure.

Tipranks · 3 minute read

The Singapore dollar is expected to perform better than other regional currencies due to its increasing linkage with the Chinese yuan, which could provide stability amid economic uncertainties.

Theedgesingapore · 3 minute read

European Central Bank policymakers are inclined to maintain current interest rates this month and delay their decision on the impact of the Iran war. Despite the recent rise in energy costs driving inflation to 2.5% in March, the ECB is adopting a wait-and-see approach, with some officials suggesting it would be premature to raise rates before further assessing economic conditions and ongoing peace negotiations.

Yahoo Finance · 3 minute read

China's massive savings surplus is driving demand for high-quality debt, making its yuan-denominated bonds top performers among major Bloomberg fixed-income indexes. Amid the Iran war, global investors recognize Chinese debt as a defensive asset due to its liquidity glut, stable inflation, and resilience compared to other markets.

Com · 4 minute read

Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries increased by 3.4% in February to $8.817 trillion, with significant contributions from Japan and China. Most major foreign holders increased their positions, despite ongoing trade policy volatility and the focus on de-dollarization.

Yahoo Finance · 2 minute read

The U.S. dollar held near its lowest level since early March against major currencies on Thursday, as the White House's optimism over a peace deal with Iran buoyed sentiment and encouraged traders to shed safe-haven positions.

TradingView · 1 minute read

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Pemex may partner with international oil and gas firms to utilize fracking technologies for extracting shale gas, as Mexico explores large-scale fracking for its gas reserves. She has previously opposed fracking but now considers it essential due to Mexico's significant dependence on US gas imports, and has tasked a scientific committee with evaluating its environmental feasibility.

Bnamericas · 4 minute read

A cryptocurrency firm associated with former President Donald Trump is facing scrutiny over its decision to postpone the ability of investors to trade their holdings, raising concerns about the firm's transparency and financial practices.

Msn · 3 minute read

Bitcoin climbed to $74,935 in Asian hours Thursday, up 0.7% over 24 hours and 5.4% on the week, as U.S. equities closed at record highs on reports the U.S. and Iran had reached an “in principle” agreement to extend negotiations past next week’s April 7 ceasefire expiry.

Mexc · 3 minute read

Legal & General Asset Management has made over 50 billion pounds in liquidity funds available as tokenized shares on the Calastone Tokenized Distribution Network. These funds, which operate in multiple currencies and offer features like same-day settlement, are supported by blockchain infrastructure for improved efficiency and investor accessibility.

Cryptonews · 2 minute read

Morgan Stanley executives, during their first-quarter 2026 earnings call, highlighted tokenization and blockchain technology as pivotal in evolving their $9 trillion wealth platform by enhancing asset mobility and financial operations. In addition to tokenization, the firm plans to incorporate Anthropic’s Claude Mythos AI model to enhance advisor productivity and client engagement, while they continue to invest in innovative financial technologies and expand their digital asset offerings.

Bitcoin · 3 minute read

Allbirds is shifting its focus towards artificial intelligence following a $50 million deal, resulting in a significant increase in their stock value.

Msn · 3 minute read