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Trading conditions were broadly bearish on Tuesday as traders focused on a hotter-than-expected US PPI report and commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, with traders having to turn to the on-chain meme coin markets in the hunt for top crypto gainers today.

As Shiba Inu (SHIB) consolidates within the confines of a multi-month pennant structure and risks a downside breakout, investors are instead targeting an exciting new Bitcoin ICO called 99Bitcoins (99BTC), as they aim for potential 100x returns.

Asian stocks rose on Wednesday while the dollar drifted lower as traders weighed mixed U.S. producer price data and braced for the crucial consumer price report later in the day that is likely to influence the Federal Reserve's near-term policy path. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.38%, scaling a fresh 15-month high earlier in the session. Japan's Nikkei gained 0.58%.

Gold prices inched down on Wednesday ahead of a key U.S. inflation data that could offer insight into the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory.

Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday as large wildfires were threatening Canada's oil sands and as the market expected U.S. crude oil and gasoline inventories to show a drawdown later in the day. Brent crude futures were up 34 cents, or 0.4% at $82.71 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures (WTI) rose 38 cents, or 0.5%, to $78.39 a barrel by 0016 GMT.

sanctions" after India inked a 10-year agreement for running the Chabahar Port in Iran, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised that the project will benefit the entire region and people should not take a «narrow view» of it. He also pointed out that the US itself had appreciated the larger relevance of Chabahar in the past. The EAM was speaking at an interaction after the launch of the Bangla edition of his book 'Why Bharat Matters' in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Mint takes a closer look at what it means for India. India and Iran signed a long-term contract for the development of Chabahar Port during shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s visit to Iran. Signed by Indian Ports Global Limited (IPGL) and the Port & Maritime Organisation of Iran, the agreement allows the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar Port to operate for 10 years.

₹1,600–1,800 crore in advertising revenue for Disney Star, the official media rights holder this season, similar to the previous tournament in Australia two years ago. Multiple media planners told Mint that the revenue figure will likely stay unchanged from the 2022 season despite the number of matches and teams being higher this time. This is because for the Indian audiences, some matches will start early in the morning, which could make it difficult for the broadcaster to grab eyeballs.

will give a boost to regional connectivity and India's linkages with Afghanistan, Central Asia and Eurasia," the Ministry of External Affairs said on May 13. According to Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, the deal will give India 10-year access to use the port, located close to Iran's southeastern border with Pakistan.

A new white paper from HealthView Services, a leading provider of retirement cost data and planning tools for the financial industry, is challenging the industry practice of planning for clients to live to age 95.

A recent influx of investor disclosures has Bitwise, one of the United States’ leading Bitcoin ETF providers, “incredibly bullish” on BTC.

Paxos, a leading regulated blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform, appointed Christopher Giancarlo, the former Chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to its board of directors on May 14.

Kudlow panelists Kevin Brady, Art Laffer and Sandra Smith discuss how Bidenomics is falling flat with voters.

Jordanluca which is a high-end fashion brand has released a pair of such jeans as part of its Fall/Winter 2023-2024 collection. It is priced at over $800 and is normal, except a stain of pee that appears near the pelvic area. It appears as if the individual has wet that area, near the pelvic region. This has been reported by USA today. Further, it has been revealed that this design has been sold out. This has sparked a debate on TikTok and other social media platforms. Many users found the design to be appalling and questioned the psychology of those purchasing it. While other users supported the design calling it as aesthetic. However, this debate has not prevented the increased sales of the company which has already sold out its new design jeans. A pair of jeans has been priced at $814.

Google I/O 2024 recently concluded, showcasing a myriad of advancements, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). The event spotlighted Google's Gemini AI models and their integration into various applications such as Workspace and Chrome, emphasizing enhanced user experiences and functionality. The company revealed that it will introduce AI-generated answers directly at the top of search results across the United States this week, revolutionizing the search experience for millions of users.

Google's AI technology at the top of search results pages. These AI overviews will appear intermittently for users in the United States, with plans to expand to other regions in the future. The feature aims to provide quick and effective responses to complex queries or brainstorming sessions, supplementing traditional website links and ads for simpler searches.

₹1,176.59 crore from anchor investors a day before its initial public offerings (IPO) opens for subscription. According to the exchange filing, the company allocated 4,32,57,009 equity shares to anchor investors at a price of ₹272 per share.

One of the largest pension funds in the United States disclosed on Tuesday a $162 million allocation to the nation’s leading Bitcoin spot ETF products launched earlier this year.

RBC Wealth Management has expanded its presence in the Northeastern US as it swipes two seasoned advisor groups from Merrill Lynch.

content is taking centre stage on over-the-top (OTT) platforms in India as streamers look to ape the traditional TV model of offering diverse content slate that caters to different age groups and demographics, amid the summer vacation for schools and colleges. With a fan base of 180 million and growing, India is poised to become one of the most significant markets for anime content in the world after China even as the global popularity of anime, which has its roots in Japan, is on the rise. Anime market in India is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% from 2024 to 2030, driven by factors such as Japanese pop culture, global media exposure, and demand from millennials and Gen Zs, as per the US-based Grand View Research.

Anglo American Plc will exit diamond, platinum and coal mining in a massive restructuring designed to fend off a £34 billion ($43 billion) takeover approach from rival BHP Group and turn the miner into a copper giant. Anglo's hand was forced by BHP's bid — which it has twice rejected — but the move also responds to pressure from shareholders to shed less profitable businesses and focus on the copper assets that are the envy of the industry. It leaves a much simpler company — though also a potentially more attractive one to suitors.