https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/ Markets, macro, money — every morning en-us Mon, 25 May 2026 13:32:52 +0000 https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/oil-prices-slide-on-hopes-of-us-iran-peace-deal.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/oil-prices-slide-on-hopes-of-us-iran-peace-deal.html Mon, 25 May 2026 13:05:56 +0000 Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details. Commodities https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/pce-jobless-claims-and-housing-data-test-fed-cut-hopes-crypto-week-ahead.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/pce-jobless-claims-and-housing-data-test-fed-cut-hopes-crypto-week-ahead.html Mon, 25 May 2026 12:53:49 +0000 Your look at what's coming in the week starting May 25. Crypto https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/prometheum-bets-wall-street-distribution-is-the-missing-link-for-tokenized.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/prometheum-bets-wall-street-distribution-is-the-missing-link-for-tokenized.html Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Crypto has solved tokenization, but not distribution and Prometheum says broker-dealers and RIAs are the key to bringing digital assets into mainstream finance. Crypto https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/there-is-zero-transparency-my-friend-s-sister-controls-their-mother-s-estate.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/there-is-zero-transparency-my-friend-s-sister-controls-their-mother-s-estate.html Mon, 25 May 2026 11:31:00 +0000 “The sister claims she does not have to explain herself to anyone.” Markets https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/is-the-stock-market-open-today-for-memorial-day-does-the-post-office-deliver.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/is-the-stock-market-open-today-for-memorial-day-does-the-post-office-deliver.html Mon, 25 May 2026 11:11:00 +0000 The holiday weekend will affect the stock and bond market. Here’s what you need to know. Rates https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/we-have-longevity-in-the-family-my-sister-is-turning-67-should-she-wait-until.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/we-have-longevity-in-the-family-my-sister-is-turning-67-should-she-wait-until.html Mon, 25 May 2026 10:40:00 +0000 “Others say she should start at full retirement age.” Markets https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/hype-funds-attract-millions-as-investors-dump-bitcoin-and-ether-etfs.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/hype-funds-attract-millions-as-investors-dump-bitcoin-and-ether-etfs.html Mon, 25 May 2026 10:28:47 +0000 Investors turn to HYPE and XRP funds while dumping bitcoin and ether ETFs. Crypto https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/i-m-67-our-family-trust-earns-300-000-annually-for-my-kids-how-do-i-ensure-they.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/i-m-67-our-family-trust-earns-300-000-annually-for-my-kids-how-do-i-ensure-they.html Mon, 25 May 2026 09:38:00 +0000 “My thought is to distribute all of the income to my children each year so that the trust itself pays little to no tax.” Markets https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/hyperliquid-is-emerging-as-a-challenger-to-traditional-exchanges-and-prediction.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/hyperliquid-is-emerging-as-a-challenger-to-traditional-exchanges-and-prediction.html Mon, 25 May 2026 08:09:00 +0000 A new report shows Hyperliquid is rapidly expanding beyond crypto into pre-IPO markets, prediction contracts, and 24/7 asset trading, putting Wall Street giants on high alert. Crypto https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/bitcoin-trades-above-77-000-as-oil-s-5-slide-pushes-asian-equities-higher.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/bitcoin-trades-above-77-000-as-oil-s-5-slide-pushes-asian-equities-higher.html Mon, 25 May 2026 07:11:57 +0000 Oil’s 5% drop on potential Strait of Hormuz reopening boosted Asian equities and supported crypto sentiment. Crypto https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/i-don-t-think-i-ll-ever-be-able-to-retire.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/i-don-t-think-i-ll-ever-be-able-to-retire.html Mon, 25 May 2026 05:58:08 +0000 People in their 70s say they cannot afford to quit their jobs, but others say work keeps them young. Markets https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/bitcoin-options-are-coming-to-nasdaq-here-s-what-it-means-for-you.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/bitcoin-options-are-coming-to-nasdaq-here-s-what-it-means-for-you.html Mon, 25 May 2026 05:56:43 +0000 The new offering, pending CFTC approval, aims to democratize seamless crypto risk management Crypto https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/oil-prices-tumble-as-deal-to-end-iran-war-appears-close-though-trump-says-there.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/oil-prices-tumble-as-deal-to-end-iran-war-appears-close-though-trump-says-there.html Mon, 25 May 2026 03:05:00 +0000 The U.S. appears close to reaching an agreement that would end the war with Iran and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to reports Sunday, sending oil prices sharply lower. Commodities https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/how-saudi-arabia-s-spending-spree-reached-the-end-of-the-line.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/how-saudi-arabia-s-spending-spree-reached-the-end-of-the-line.html Mon, 25 May 2026 01:08:39 +0000 MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten Markets https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/i-live-in-survival-mode-the-rise-of-the-multi-job-workforce.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/i-live-in-survival-mode-the-rise-of-the-multi-job-workforce.html Mon, 25 May 2026 00:26:38 +0000 More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living. Markets https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/beer-boom-goes-flat-as-breweries-call-last-orders.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/25/beer-boom-goes-flat-as-breweries-call-last-orders.html Mon, 25 May 2026 00:21:24 +0000 The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change. Banking https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/morocco-wants-tourists-to-visit-western-sahara-some-say-it-s-tightening-its.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/morocco-wants-tourists-to-visit-western-sahara-some-say-it-s-tightening-its.html Sun, 24 May 2026 23:13:50 +0000 The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own. Markets https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/indian-billionaires-buy-foreign-companies-as-growth-slows-at-home.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/indian-billionaires-buy-foreign-companies-as-growth-slows-at-home.html Sun, 24 May 2026 23:01:09 +0000 India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026. M&A https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/stocks-are-riding-an-earnings-hot-streak-but-investors-are-facing-a-summer-that.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/stocks-are-riding-an-earnings-hot-streak-but-investors-are-facing-a-summer-that.html Sun, 24 May 2026 22:23:00 +0000 The U.S. stock market has arrived at the unofficial start to summer with major benchmarks sitting at record highs. But a few factors could make for a bumpy ride in the months ahead. Markets https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/my-husband-is-leery-of-my-plan-we-are-both-60-and-have-5-million-is-now-a-good.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/my-husband-is-leery-of-my-plan-we-are-both-60-and-have-5-million-is-now-a-good.html Sun, 24 May 2026 20:03:00 +0000 “We have been scrimping for a long time.” Markets https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/coinbase-does-not-fear-competition-from-wall-street-says-exchange-executive.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/coinbase-does-not-fear-competition-from-wall-street-says-exchange-executive.html Sun, 24 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000 A Coinbase executive called on regulators to implement sensible crypto regulation, while announcing the Stand With Crypto event taking place in over 500 locations worldwide. Crypto https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/he-didn-t-really-pay-attention-i-told-my-friend-he-left-millions-on-the-table.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/he-didn-t-really-pay-attention-i-told-my-friend-he-left-millions-on-the-table.html Sun, 24 May 2026 19:17:00 +0000 “He lived very frugally and maxed out his 401(k)s.” Markets https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/crypto-and-the-fed-state-of-crypto.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/crypto-and-the-fed-state-of-crypto.html Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:00 +0000 This past week saw incremental, but potentially important steps. Crypto https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/a-massive-1-trillion-hidden-market-is-waiting-to-be-unlocked-in-bitcoin-says.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/a-massive-1-trillion-hidden-market-is-waiting-to-be-unlocked-in-bitcoin-says.html Sun, 24 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Ledn forecasts the bitcoin-backed lending market could grow to $1 trillion within a decade as new research highlights strong borrower demand. Crypto https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/ai-is-speeding-up-the-quantum-threat-to-crypto-security-experts-warn.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/ai-is-speeding-up-the-quantum-threat-to-crypto-security-experts-warn.html Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Researchers and builders believe that artificial intelligence may be accelerating the quantum timeline and forcing a broader rethink of how digital security works. Crypto https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/crypto-rails-are-becoming-the-default-payment-layer-for-ai-agents-report-says.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/crypto-rails-are-becoming-the-default-payment-layer-for-ai-agents-report-says.html Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 A new report from Keyrock says stablecoins on blockchain rails are becoming the go-to payment layer for AI agents as traditional card rails struggle to handle micropayments. Crypto https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/shameful-more-spent-on-benefits-than-jobs-for-young-people-says-milburn.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/shameful-more-spent-on-benefits-than-jobs-for-young-people-says-milburn.html Sun, 24 May 2026 10:21:58 +0000 Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn. Markets https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/city-s-living-costs-drive-workers-to-food-banks.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/city-s-living-costs-drive-workers-to-food-banks.html Sun, 24 May 2026 06:06:23 +0000 It is so expensive to live in Cambridge a charity says people with jobs need subsidised food. Banking https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/six-eggs-used-to-be-1-why-everyday-essentials-cost-so-much-more-now.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/six-eggs-used-to-be-1-why-everyday-essentials-cost-so-much-more-now.html Sun, 24 May 2026 01:02:55 +0000 Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering? Markets https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/six-eggs-used-to-be-1-why-everyday-essentials-cost-so-much-more-now.html https://refactor-1a09dca9.test/article/2026/05/24/six-eggs-used-to-be-1-why-everyday-essentials-cost-so-much-more-now.html Sun, 24 May 2026 01:02:55 +0000 Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering? Markets