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Economy

Zcash price forecast following the Zebra 3.1.0 release

Zcash (ZEC) continues to demonstrate resilience in the cryptocurrency market, with recent developments shaping its near-term trajectory. Over the past 24 hours, Zcash (ZEC) has risen by 11.97%, outperforming a relatively flat crypto market, and currently trades just above $420. This surge reflects a combination of regulatory optimism, technical momentum, and network improvements, prompting analysts

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US midday market brief: stocks rise as Nvidia lifts AI trade, Nasdaq leads gains

US stocks displayed resilience on Friday as Nvidia and other AI-focused semiconductor names powered a tech-led rebound, sending the Nasdaq Composite higher while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones also advanced. The rally came after Micron Technology’s blowout earnings and upbeat guidance reignited confidence that artificial intelligence infrastructure spending remains robust despite recent market volatility.

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Trump secures deals with nine pharma firms to lower US drug prices, avert tariffs

US President Donald Trump announced deals with nine major pharmaceutical companies on Friday to lower US drug prices in exchange for three-year exemptions from threatened tariffs on pharmaceutical imports. The agreements bring the total number of drugmakers aligned with Trump’s pricing initiative to 14 of the 17 companies the administration targeted this year. The latest

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LATAM crypto news: B3 bets on blockchain, Bitso’s TPV expected to surge to $82B

The following are the top crypto news stories from Latin America this week. The Brazilian stock exchange B3 boosted its blockchain integration strategy by announcing a stablecoin and a tokenisation platform. In El Salvador, Bitso and Tether have joined together to encourage startups and stablecoin-based solutions. Meanwhile, Bitso Business, Bitso’s B2B branch, reported record results

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From IndiGo seats to your phone bill: who is profiting as Indian markets concentrate

When a single airline carries nearly two-thirds of India’s domestic passengers and two apps handle more than four out of every five UPI transactions, market dominance is no longer an abstract policy; it becomes a monthly line item on your bill. India’s economy has quietly consolidated into oligopolies across essential services. IndiGo’s December 2025 operational

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Smartphones and PCs are about to get expensive next year; here’s why

Consumers planning to buy a new PC or smartphone next year may face higher prices, and the reason is increasingly clear: soaring memory costs driven by artificial intelligence demand. Micron Technology’s latest financial results offer a window into how the AI boom is reshaping the global memory market — with ripple effects across consumer electronics.

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China is ‘leaps and bounds ahead’ in robotics, experts says

China’s rapid embrace of robotics is reshaping everyday life and positioning the country as a global leader in advanced technologies. While the US remains focused on artificial intelligence (AI) chips only, China has already achieved dominance in robotics, clean-tech, and other strategic sectors, said Elizabeth Economy in a CNBC interview today. In fact, China is

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Who’s in line for the Fed’s top job? Leading contenders and what you need to know about them

The approach of 2026 is sharpening attention on one of the most consequential decisions in US economic policy: who will lead the Federal Reserve after Jerome Powell’s term ends in May. President Donald Trump has said he plans to announce his choice early next year, bringing to a head months of public criticism of Powell

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Why are prediction markets suddenly the hottest product in finance and tech?

Prediction markets have quietly emerged as the next big frontier in financial innovation, and it seems everyone is suddenly paying attention. Investors are pouring in, institutions are taking notice, and major platforms are viewing them not as a fad but as a fundamental shift in how belief, risk, and information interact. And the sudden rise

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Weak labour market, not inflation, will drive multiple Fed rate cuts in 2026, says Commerzbank

The US Federal Reserve could be on course for several interest rate cuts in 2026, even if a pause is more likely in January, Commerzbank AG said.  The US labour market’s momentum has significantly stalled, with minimal job creation observed in recent months. The US labour market showed surprisingly weak growth in November, with the

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