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South Korea and U.S. Agree to Cooperate on Korean Won Weakness

According to Bloomberg, South Korea and the U.S. agreed over the weekend to cooperate on addressing the Korean won's weakness, according to Moon Jisung, a senior official at South Korea's Finance Ministry. The agreement was reached during talks in Washington, where both sides discussed foreign
GateNews·06-15 04:11
South Korea and U.S. Agree to Cooperate on Korean Won Weakness

CFTC is considering blocking CME crude oil contracts, with geopolitical tensions intensifying volatility

According to a report by Bloomberg on June 15, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is considering whether to block the application from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME) to launch around-the-clock crude oil futures contracts; an unnamed senior CFTC official said that 24/7 trading may not be suitable for crude oil, because during periods of heightened geopolitical tension it could further amplify market volatility that is already at extreme levels. CME 24/7 Crude Oil an
CME1.88%
MarketWhisper·06-15 04:00
CFTC is considering blocking CME crude oil contracts, with geopolitical tensions intensifying volatility

After 10 years, SpaceX employees’ shareholdings rolled into $1.04 million, and they had already changed jobs to Blue Origin before the IPO

Juan Hernandez, a Mexican welder who joined SpaceX in 2015 at $28 per hour, used an initial $10,000 stock grant and a 10-year payroll withholding ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) to hold about 6,500 shares at the time of listing, valued at approximately $1,046,175. Hernandez moved to Blue Origin before the IPO to continue working as a welder. Hernandez’s confirmed shareholding figures and career trajectory According to reports from CBS News and Yahoo Finance: Join date: 2015, $28 per hour; in
SPCX-3.38%
MarketWhisper·06-15 03:57
After 10 years, SpaceX employees’ shareholdings rolled into $1.04 million, and they had already changed jobs to Blue Origin before the IPO

SoftBank Surges 12% as Iran-U.S. Peace Deal Lifts Asian Tech Stocks

Asian tech stocks surged Monday following news that Iran and the U.S. have reached a deal to end the Middle East conflict. Japanese tech investor SoftBank rose over 12%, while Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix gained 4.65% and 6.42% respectively. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on
LucasBennett·06-15 03:44
SoftBank Surges 12% as Iran-U.S. Peace Deal Lifts Asian Tech Stocks

Asian Tech Stocks Surge on Iran-U.S. Peace Deal; SoftBank Up 12% Monday

Asian tech stocks surged on Monday as investors reacted to news that Iran and the U.S. have reached a peace deal to end the Middle East conflict. Japanese tech investor SoftBank led gains with a rise of over 12%, while Tokyo Electron and Advantest added 9.19% and 7.69% respectively. South Korean
GateNews·06-15 03:43
Asian Tech Stocks Surge on Iran-U.S. Peace Deal; SoftBank Up 12% Monday

Key crypto market events this week: FOMC decision, expectations of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan, and the Iran–U.S. agreement

This week in the cryptocurrency market (June 16-19) faces four major macro events: the US-Iran peace agreement is expected to be signed in Switzerland on the 19th; the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will hold meetings on June 16-17; Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Walshe will announce his first policy rate decision on June 17; and the Bank of Japan is also expected to discuss in its June 15-16 meeting whether to raise the short-term policy rate from 0.75% to 1.0%. This Week’s Key Macro Event S
CME1.88%
MarketWhisper·06-15 03:37
Key crypto market events this week: FOMC decision, expectations of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan, and the Iran–U.S. agreement

Roku, SanDisk, Citigroup Hit 52-Week Highs on Deal Talks, AI Demand

Roku (ROKU), SanDisk (SNDK), and Citigroup (C) each reached fresh 52-week highs on Friday, with Roku climbing to $148.80, SanDisk hitting $2,021.65, and Citigroup reaching $141.12. The gains followed reports of potential deal talks for Roku, rising AI-driven memory demand for SanDisk, and Citigroup'
ROKU1.50%
C0.81%
SNDK13.63%
WDC7.30%
BAC-1.10%
LucasBennett·06-15 03:32
Roku, SanDisk, Citigroup Hit 52-Week Highs on Deal Talks, AI Demand