Kraken Secures $200 Million Investment from Deutsche B?rse

April 14 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its 2026 global economic growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points to 3.1% in the latest edition of its World Economic Outlook report, released on Monday. The report notes the Middle East conflict has significantly dented current global growth momentum, warning this year’s global growth rate could drop to 2.5% or lower if the conflict and high oil prices persist longer.

**April 14 – Iran-related tensions have reestablished the traditional link between the U.S. dollar and stock market volatility: Safe-haven investors are reallocating to U.S. assets, which were sidelined amid last year’s trade tariff upheaval.** Since tensions escalated, the positive correlation between the greenback and the VIX fear gauge has continued to intensify, now approaching a 2024-high. This mirrors the five-year pattern of “dollar strength during market volatility, dollar weakness when calm.” With the U.S. blocking the Strait of Hormuz, OCBC Bank says the dollar-VIX dynamic is worth monitoring—especially if equity market volatility could cool ahead. OCBC Chief Currency Strategist Shaun Osborne stated Monday: “Should Gulf region tensions fail to spark a sharp, sustained rebound in the VIX, the dollar could extend losses further.” **Source: FX678** ### Key adjustments for American English habits: 1. **Colloquial terms**: Used *greenback* (common U.S. slang for the

From Businesswire: Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy Inc announced today (April 14) that it will release its Q1 2026 financial results following the close of U.S. financial markets on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The firm will also host an online video webcast the same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss and elaborate on the financial performance.

April 14: Per Punchbowl, Federal Reserve Chair nominee Powell’s confirmation hearing is set for April 21.

April 14: U.S. March PPI Rises 4% YoY, Below Forecast of 4.6% (FXStreet)

April 14: Liquid Capital (formerly LD Capital) founder Elik Hui shared a message stating, “There’s no such thing as a 100% correct investment or trade—otherwise, you’d quickly become the world’s richest person.” Over the past year, Liquid Capital’s moves included: - Calling for buying the ETH dip at $1,450 - Holding through the Black Swan event until ETH rose above $2,000 - Selling ahead of the drop from $4,500 to $1,011 - Missing the dip-buying opportunity at $3,000 - Now buying the dip below $2,000 Even if you’re right four times, one misstep can lead to problems. The core of trading isn’t being right every time—it’s having risk management and scenario-based strategies in place.