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US Dollar Drops as GDP Miss and Core PCE Jump Cloud Fed Cut Bets

US Dollar Drops as GDP Miss and Core PCE Jump Cloud Fed Cut Bets

The U.S. dollar fell Thursday after first-quarter GDP growth missed forecasts and core inflation accelerated, complicating the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. The Dollar Index dropped 0.59% to 98.33, with the dollar hitting session lows against the yen after Japanese officials hinted at intervention. The Fed held rates steady Wednesday but showed division over future cuts. U.S. GDP grew at a 2.0% annualized rate, while core PCE inflation jumped to 4.3%.
30 April 2026
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  • Alphabet Shares Soar to All-Time High with Strong Q1 Earnings, Market Cap Doubles to $4.4 Trillion
    April 30, 2026, 10:36 AM EDT. Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, reported an 81% surge in Q1 earnings to $62.6 billion and revenues up 22% to $109.9 billion, surpassing estimates. The stock jumped over 6% in after-hours trading, pushing its market capitalization to a record $4.4 trillion, more than double its value from a year ago. Growth was driven by Google's digital ads and a booming Cloud division, which saw a 63% revenue rise. CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the payoff from large investments in artificial intelligence (AI), with spending on AI data centers and tech projects planned to reach up to $185 billion this year. In contrast, other AI investors like Microsoft and Meta faced stock declines despite strong quarters, illustrating Alphabet's leadership in the AI expansion.

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Gold or Oil? History Shows Which Hedge Protects Capital When Inflation Fear Returns

Gold or Oil? History Shows Which Hedge Protects Capital When Inflation Fear Returns

30 April 2026
LONDON, April 30, 2026, 15:03 BST Gold rose more than 2% on Thursday while oil swung hard from a four-year high, reviving a question investors tend to ask when inflation starts to bite: should capital hide in bullion or ride the crude shock? The historical answer is not neat, but it leans toward gold for protection and oil for speed. Brent crude briefly hit $126.41 a barrel, its highest since March 2022, before falling back to $113.89 by 1327 GMT. West Texas Intermediate was down at $104.60 after touching $110.93 earlier. The move came as the U.S.-Iran war kept the
Nvidia Isn’t Over. But Marvell Is the Quiet AI Chip Name Analysts Can’t Ignore

Nvidia Isn’t Over. But Marvell Is the Quiet AI Chip Name Analysts Can’t Ignore

30 April 2026
Marvell Technology shares rose about 3% Thursday after Big Tech firms signaled AI spending would exceed $700 billion this year. Nvidia slipped 1.6% but announced a $2 billion investment in Marvell and a partnership on AI infrastructure. Marvell reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of $8.2 billion, while Nvidia posted $215.9 billion for the year. Google is in talks with Marvell to develop two new AI chips.
Is the AI Stock Rally Over? 3 Warning Signs Investors Should Watch This Week

Is the AI Stock Rally Over? 3 Warning Signs Investors Should Watch This Week

30 April 2026
Meta Platforms shares fell nearly 10% and Microsoft dropped over 3% Thursday as investors reacted to rising AI costs and capital spending, despite strong earnings. Alphabet gained almost 6% after Google Cloud posted its best growth quarter. Nvidia and other chip stocks also traded lower. Meta raised its 2026 capex forecast and is considering a major bond sale to fund AI infrastructure.
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