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XRP price slides 6% as U.S. crypto bill vote and Fed pause keep traders cautious

XRP price slides 6% as U.S. crypto bill vote and Fed pause keep traders cautious

XRP fell 6.1% to $1.80 in 24 hours as the global crypto market lost $170 billion, with Bitcoin and ether also sliding. The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a bill to regulate spot crypto markets, but passage remains uncertain. Ripple launched a new treasury platform after an appeals court rejected investor claims over XRP sales. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%.
29 January 2026
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Bitcoin price slides under $85,000 as Fed pause, ETF outflows and Washington rules test crypto nerves

Bitcoin price slides under $85,000 as Fed pause, ETF outflows and Washington rules test crypto nerves

Bitcoin fell 5.6% to $84,487 Thursday, dropping below key support as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted two days of net outflows totaling $167 million. The decline followed the Federal Reserve’s signal to hold rates steady, pressuring risk assets. Global stocks slipped and oil prices jumped on geopolitical concerns. The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto oversight bill, but it faces hurdles before a full vote.
29 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock price rises above $304 as Fed pause and Washington headlines steer bank shares

JPMorgan stock price rises above $304 as Fed pause and Washington headlines steer bank shares

JPMorgan Chase shares rose 1.1% to $304.01 by late morning Thursday, with about 3.35 million shares traded. The move followed the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates steady and new details on a government-backed children’s savings program, which JPMorgan will match for eligible employees. Bank of America and Wells Fargo also gained, while Citigroup was little changed. Airline executives warned a proposed 10% credit-card rate cap could hurt loyalty program profits.
29 January 2026
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XRP price slips near $1.80 as Fed pause and Ripple headlines jolt the token — what’s next

XRP price slips near $1.80 as Fed pause and Ripple headlines jolt the token — what’s next

XRP fell 4.7% to $1.82 Thursday after hitting $1.92 earlier, as Bitcoin and ether also declined, dragging the crypto market lower. The drop followed the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates steady. A U.S. appeals court upheld summary judgment for Ripple in a class-action suit over XRP’s security status. Ripple’s new treasury platform launched this week after its GTreasury acquisition.
29 January 2026
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Silver price breaks $120 record as SLV jumps; traders watch Fed path and U.S. funding deadline

Silver price breaks $120 record as SLV jumps; traders watch Fed path and U.S. funding deadline

Spot silver hit a record $120.44 an ounce Thursday, lifting the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) up 2.5% in early New York trading. Retail inflows into silver ETFs surged, with SLV turnover over 11 times normal. The dollar hovered near multi-year lows after the Fed held rates steady. Investors await the U.S. funding deadline on Jan. 30 and next week’s jobs report.
29 January 2026
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Bitcoin tumbles below $87,000 as Fed pause and ETF outflows keep crypto on the back foot

Bitcoin tumbles below $87,000 as Fed pause and ETF outflows keep crypto on the back foot

Bitcoin fell 3.7% to $86,382 Thursday after briefly topping $90,000. Coinbase shares dropped 3.6%, while Strategy fell 4.4% as crypto-linked stocks slid. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $19.6 million in net outflows on Jan. 28. The moves followed the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady and weak inflows into crypto funds.
29 January 2026
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Gold price today: $5,600 record streak keeps traders watching Iran, Fed chair pick

Gold price today: $5,600 record streak keeps traders watching Iran, Fed chair pick

Spot gold hit a record $5,594.82 an ounce early Thursday before easing to $5,516.71, up 2.2%. U.S.-Iran tensions and a weaker dollar fueled safe-haven demand. The Fed left rates unchanged Wednesday, with Chair Powell signaling patience. U.S. February gold futures peaked at $5,626.80, while SPDR Gold Trust holdings reached their highest since May 2022.
29 January 2026
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Why Sensex is falling today: Fed pause, rupee record low and Budget nerves hit Nifty

Why Sensex is falling today: Fed pause, rupee record low and Budget nerves hit Nifty

Indian shares fell Thursday, ending a two-day rally, as IT and auto stocks weighed on benchmarks ahead of Sunday’s federal budget. The Nifty 50 dropped 0.61% and the Sensex lost 0.71%. The rupee hit a record low near 92 per dollar amid continued foreign investor outflows. Market volatility rose, with India VIX up nearly 4%.
29 January 2026
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Bank of America stock slips: Fed pause, “Trump Accounts” and the next catalysts for BAC

Bank of America stock slips: Fed pause, “Trump Accounts” and the next catalysts for BAC

Bank of America shares fell 0.7% to $51.81 Wednesday as major U.S. banks closed mixed. The Fed held rates at 3.50%-3.75%, with two officials voting for a cut. Reuters reported BofA will match the government’s $1,000 seed for proposed “Trump Accounts” for employees’ children. Vito Lo Piccolo was named BofA’s new country executive for Italy.
29 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock near $301 after Fed pause as “Trump Accounts” move puts policy risk back in view

JPMorgan stock near $301 after Fed pause as “Trump Accounts” move puts policy risk back in view

JPMorgan Chase shares edged up 0.1% to $300.77 in after-hours trading as the Federal Reserve held rates steady. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 before closing nearly flat. JPMorgan and Bank of America said they will match the government’s $1,000 “Trump Account” seed deposit for employees’ children. Bank of America and Wells Fargo slipped about 0.7% and 0.8%, respectively.
29 January 2026
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Gold flirts with $5,400 as Fed, Trump headlines keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold flirts with $5,400 as Fed, Trump headlines keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold surged 4% Wednesday, nearing $5,400 an ounce for the first time as investors sought safety amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, while Donald Trump said he would soon name a new Fed chair and predicted lower borrowing costs. Tether announced plans to allocate up to 15% of its portfolio to physical gold. Spot gold extended its record run above $5,400 in early Thursday trading.
28 January 2026
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  • Playtech: Is This Undervalued FTSE Gaming Giant a Buy?
    May 24, 2026, 2:54 AM EDT. Playtech, a leading gambling technology provider on the FTSE, trades near its lowest levels since 2012, excluding the March 2020 Covid crash. Despite its capital-light B2B model supplying software and live casino platforms, the stock faces structural and regulatory challenges. Notably, a failed Aristocrat Leisure takeover, UK Remote Gaming Duty hikes from 21% to 40% by 2026, and a legal dispute with Evolution AB weigh on investor sentiment. However, Playtech's growth potential outside the UK, leveraging its strong live casino tech in expanding US, Latin American, and Asian markets, offers a bullish case. While regulatory pressures and legal uncertainties remain key risks, the stock's current valuation may present a compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the online gambling sector's expansion.

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Nifty Faces Oil Moves, Rupee and Short Week

Nifty Faces Oil Moves, Rupee and Short Week

24 May 2026
The Nifty 50 rose 0.27% Friday to 23,719.3 and the Sensex gained 0.31% to 75,415.35, but both indexes remain down sharply since the Iran war began. The rupee hit record lows, prompting Reserve Bank intervention, and foreign investors have sold $23 billion in Indian shares this year. Markets will close Thursday for Bakri Id, leaving four trading sessions in the week.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls Near 9,000 as NAB Slides, Oil Shock Keeps Traders on Edge. (Indo Premier)

ASX on Watch as Inflation Test Looms After Volatile Week

24 May 2026
The ASX 200 closed up 0.41% at 8,657 on Friday, gaining 0.3% for the week after volatile trading. Investors await April inflation data due Wednesday, seen as key for Reserve Bank of Australia rate expectations after weak April jobs figures cooled rate-hike bets. The Australian dollar traded at 71.36 U.S. cents late Friday. Miners and energy stocks led gains, while consumer and telecom shares fell.
FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall

UK stocks steady as rate fears ease, but FTSE 100 faces Iran, retail in coming week

24 May 2026
The FTSE 100 rose 2.66% last week, ending a four-week losing streak as traders scaled back expectations for a near-term Bank of England rate hike. Retail sales volumes fell 1.3% in April, and the UK composite PMI dropped to 48.5 in May. The London Stock Exchange is closed Monday for the Spring Bank Holiday. Bodycote shares jumped 19% after a £1.52 billion takeover proposal from Apollo.
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