Market news archive — page 8

The USD/CAD maintains an upside bias with a key resistance in sight, as higher U.S. yields and divergent policy support keep the pair firm against a softer oil backdrop.

The Swiss National Bank left its policy rate unchanged at 0%, citing subdued inflation and a strong franc even as several other major central banks continue tightening.

Oil benchmarks stay firm near the $102 level while political tensions around Hormuz persist, with broader markets watching yields and geopolitical headwinds as a twin test for risk assets.

Reports indicate Amazon blocked Meta’s Muse AI shopping agent from its site while Shopify welcomed the rollout and featured a revenue-sharing arrangement at every checkout, amid privacy concerns raised by Muse’s behavior.

Meta rolls out new hardware, including a high-priced VR headset and a Muse-branded handheld device, signaling a broader push into AI-enabled experiences.

Gold traded between $4,287.18 and $4,407.50 on September 23, 2026, last at $4,287.18 (-2.04%), as gold holds $4,311 support as momentum fades.

Reports indicate the former Hack VC associate, tied to Dystopia Labs and previous roles at Stellar and Solana, was found dead after a public dispute with the firm.

Endeavour Silver fell after news of a Guanacevi mill setback and a downgrade from a major broker, making it the leading TSX decliner with a 12.2% drop.

As Meta unveils Muse, investors reassess how a personal AI agent could shift which firms benefit from AI advancement and which may lag

Microsoft is reported to commit more than $10 billion toward investments in the Gulf region through 2030, with a focus on resilience, while maintaining shareholder proposal rights through 2027.

Bitcoin pulls back from a seven-month high while its two largest forks surge, a move linked to a new CME futures listing and a fresh Grayscale ETF filing.

Shopify stock faces selling pressure after reports that Amazon blocked Meta's Muse AI shopping agent, while Shopify reportedly signals a more open stance to AI shopping tools.

A set of YieldMax option income ETFs reported weekly dividend declarations for multiple holdings, including MSFT, MRNA, MARA and broader fund families.

Two high-profile investors expanded or adjusted positions: Saylor added Bitcoin while Burry increased short bets in select tech names tied to chip supply dynamics, according to recent wire coverage.

Nasdaq extends its ascent to fresh records amid strength in chipmakers Micron and Sandisk, while broader market indices show mixed moves and analysts urge investors to consider opportunities without waiting for a pullback.

Meta Platforms' Muse AI personal agent quickly rises to the top of the U.S. App Store, with investors also weighing a larger potential impact on related data services providers.

Indian equities extended gains amid falling Brent prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions, with markets eyeing US-Iran developments and a forthcoming US-China summit, while analysts weigh implications for energy demand and China’s oil purchases.

Traders widely expect the Swiss National Bank to leave its policy rate at 0% this week, with attention turning to updated forecasts and Chairman Martin Schlegel's press-conference tone for clues on the franc's next move.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted roughly $1.7 billion in net inflows across two days, with Bitcoin trading above investors’ average cost basis as ETFs draw in new capital alongside established players.

A July disclosure shows more than 1,100 trades, with Microsoft and Amazon among the largest sales as the Mag 7 tech cluster rose on July 20, contributing significant market value on a single day.

The S&P 500 edged lower while oil declined for a fifth consecutive session, with traders awaiting Wednesday's economic data calendar.

Advanced Micro Devices has joined the $1 trillion market-cap club, a milestone that underscores its rising weight in the AI chip landscape and broad investor interest.

Three policymakers pushed for an immediate hike as UK inflation hit a five-month high, but the majority held the Bank Rate steady amid an energy-driven price shock.

Gold traded between $4,327.60 and $4,414.10 on September 22, 2026, last at $4,358.19 (-0.59%), as gold trapped in tight range near $4,394.

Silver traded between $66.20 and $67.56 on September 22, 2026, last at $67.06 (+0.75%), as Capstone Copper to sell Cozamin mine to Luca Mining for up to $385.

Expedia announces a strategic collaboration with Meta’s Muse platform, a move that has drawn investor attention as Expedia’s shares reportedly faced pressure in trading sessions following the disclosure.

Microsoft will maintain its rights to ad­dress shareholder proposals through 2027 even as the SEC reduces certain oversight elements, with the market noting a softer share move despite an affirmative stance from an influential analyst on valuation.

Brighthouse Financial stock advanced after reports that Sixth Street plans to renew discussions over a possible acquisition

Shopify shares rose after word of a partnership with Meta to integrate Meta’s Muse AI for completing purchases, signaling potential efficiency gains for e-commerce workflows.

The Nasdaq Composite rose to an intraday high and set a fresh record, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell, marking a divergent session for major indices.

Microsoft reportedly reduced its Xbox workforce by 268 roles as Activision assumes oversight of Halo-related development, marking a consolidation move within the gaming division amid broader corporate realignments.

Animoca Brands has paused its reverse merger with Currenc and postponed its Nasdaq listing plans, while reaffirming intent to pursue a major exchange listing.

GameStop stock rose after the chief executive officer disclosed a $26 million share purchase, while separate reporting notes a large Bitcoin options trade implying potential upside exposure, though settlement details remain undisclosed.

Peloton shares advanced as reports highlighted a foldable treadmill launch and a broader revamp of its treadmill lineup as part of the company’s turnaround strategy.

CME Group adds Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures to its crypto derivatives lineup, offering standard and Micro contracts with specified contract sizes.

Shares of Meta Platforms have surged after the Muse AI launch, with traders citing renewed AI-driven demand as the primary driver of the rebound.

AMD breaches the $1 trillion market-cap threshold amid a broad rally in the semiconductor sector, with the stock showing substantial year-to-date gains and investors signaling strong upside momentum.

Binance acquires a $100 million stake in Circle as part of a five-year USDC promotion agreement that includes a monthly fee linked to USD Coin held via Circle’s wallet infrastructure.

U.S. federal prosecutors in Manhattan are examining whether Binance knowingly allowed users to bypass U.S. sanctions on Iran, with the investigation ongoing and details sparse.

Trueo shifts its prediction market from Base to Ethereum, with supporters highlighting stronger integration potential on mainnet and a response from prominent developers stressing decentralization and ethics.

Circle has launched a Bitcoin-backed facility that lets institutional clients obtain USDC liquidity using BTC holdings, with liquidation risk retained by a third-party lender and a streamlined mint workflow.

AI-driven optimism coincides with a hawkish Fed stance, sending the Nasdaq to a fresh high and Bitcoin above $84,000 as investors weigh rate trajectory and technology-driven leadership.

A Manhattan-based U.S. attorney is leading a probe examining whether Binance knowingly allowed trading that violated U.S. sanctions on Iran, following earlier disclosures of a broader DOJ inquiry.

The BoE kept its policy rate unchanged even as UK inflation accelerated, widening its divergence from a hiking Federal Reserve.

Meta Platforms shares surged amid optimism around Muse, with the stock closing higher as investors weighed AI progress and a higher price target from a major analyst.

Advanced Micro Devices edges toward a $1 trillion market capitalization as the AI stock rally broadens, marking a notable milestone in the tech sector's AI-led upswing.

AMD reached a historic market capitalization milestone as investors bet on AI-driven demand and a rebound in semiconductor shares.

Gold traded between $4,343.07 and $4,422.10 on September 21, 2026, last at $4,343.07 (-1.85%), as Artemis Gold to acquire Vista Gold in $427M all-stock deal.

High-profile CEOs are expected to meet Xi Jinping this week while markets parse what China access means for major tech names and long-run investor bets on Apple

Governor Tiff Macklem warned that persistent US tariffs could cut Canada's fourth-quarter growth by roughly half while pricier crude threatens to lift consumer prices.