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Iran Rejects US Demand Over Enriched Uranium

Iran rejected a U.S. demand to hand over enriched uranium, complicating ongoing diplomatic efforts. The decision could e...

May 22, 2026, 08:13 PM

IranUnited States

Macro

US Consumer Sentiment Hits Historic Low at 44.8, Weighing on Growth

The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index fell to 44.8 in May, marking the lowest level on record. Persisten...

May 22, 2026, 08:05 PM

University of MichiganFederal Reserve

MacroRegulation

Fed's Waller Signals Rate Hikes May Resume as Inflation Concerns Rise

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller warned that persistent inflation and surging energy costs now outweigh labor...

May 22, 2026, 08:03 PM

Federal ReserveChristopher Waller

MacroRegulation

US Sanctions Hengli Group Over Iranian Oil Purchases

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Hengli Group for purchasing Iranian oil, escalating geopolitical tensions and affecting gl...

May 22, 2026, 08:02 PM

Hengli GroupU.S. Department of Treasury

Macro

Gold Drops Below $4,500 on Fed Uncertainty, Halting Record Rally

Gold fell below $4,500 per ounce Friday, declining 0.94% in both spot and futures markets as Federal Reserve policy conc...

May 22, 2026, 08:01 PM

Federal ReserveGold

Macro

Geopolitical Tensions in Strait of Hormuz May Reshape Energy Markets

Iran has intensified its control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint through which roughly 20% of gl...

May 22, 2026, 05:14 PM

IranStrait of Hormuz

Macro

Fed Rate Hike Pressures Mount as Dollar Approaches Six-Week High

Rate hike expectations are rising amid geopolitical tensions and a strengthening dollar near its highest level in six we...

May 22, 2026, 05:02 PM

Federal ReserveUS Dollar

Macro

US Stocks Gain $400B on Unconfirmed Iran Peace Deal Reports

US equities added approximately $400 billion in market capitalization at Friday's open following unconfirmed reports tha...

May 22, 2026, 04:03 PM

US equity marketsQatar

MarketsMacro

Bitcoin's Inflation Hedge Narrative Tested as US Expectations Rise to 4.8%

U.S. one-year inflation expectations climbed to 4.8% in May, renewing questions about Bitcoin's effectiveness as an infl...

May 22, 2026, 04:02 PM

BitcoinU.S. Federal Reserve

RegulationMacro

German Finance Committee Rejects Green Party Plan to End Bitcoin Tax Break

Germany's Finance Committee voted down a Green Party proposal to eliminate the country's one-year tax exemption for cryp...

May 22, 2026, 03:01 PM

GermanyGreen Party

ExchangesMacro

OKX and ICE Launch 24/7 Crypto Oil Futures Tied to Regulated Benchmarks

Intercontinental Exchange and OKX announced a partnership to list perpetual oil futures tracking ICE Brent and WTI bench...

May 22, 2026, 03:01 PM

OKXIntercontinental Exchange

MacroAdoption

Ukraine Military Gains After Russian Starlink Terminals Deactivated

Ukrainian forces reclaimed approximately 400 square kilometers of territory following the deactivation of Starlink termi...

May 22, 2026, 09:14 AM

UkraineRussia

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