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⭕ Yesterday at exactly 8:24 AM Eastern Time, oil traders purchased approximately $800 million worth of short-selling oil contracts, and just 21 minutes later, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced that "the Strait of Hormuz is fully open"
◾By 9:10 AM Eastern Time, oil prices had dropped to $80 per barrel, marking their lowest level since March 10
◾According to The Kobeissi Letter analysis, these short positions themselves made a profit of approximately $70 million in less than an hour, which is truly unusual
#oil
◾By 9:10 AM Eastern Time, oil prices had dropped to $80 per barrel, marking their lowest level since March 10
◾According to The Kobeissi Letter analysis, these short positions themselves made a profit of approximately $70 million in less than an hour, which is truly unusual
#oil
⚠️ Iran has tightened its control over the Strait of Hormuz and informed ships of its closure again
⭕ Trump responded that Tehran cannot blackmail the United States by closing the vital corridor, according to Reuters
🚢 The closure came just one day after the announcement of the complete reopening of the strait
🛢️ Tehran linked the move to the continuation of the American naval blockade and considered it a violation of the ceasefire
📢 The Iranian parliament speaker hinted that the strait will not remain open if American pressure continues
⚡ The dispute has also escalated regarding the Iranian enriched uranium file
🚫 Washington confirmed that the blockade on Iranian ships and ports will remain in place until an agreement is reached
🔥 Maritime reports indicated that commercial ships were fired upon while attempting to cross
⛴️ Navigation data showed the passage of oil, gas, and chemical product tankers in limited movements
🌍 The tension in Hormuz is rekindling concerns in global energy and shipping markets
#oil
⭕ Trump responded that Tehran cannot blackmail the United States by closing the vital corridor, according to Reuters
🚢 The closure came just one day after the announcement of the complete reopening of the strait
🛢️ Tehran linked the move to the continuation of the American naval blockade and considered it a violation of the ceasefire
📢 The Iranian parliament speaker hinted that the strait will not remain open if American pressure continues
⚡ The dispute has also escalated regarding the Iranian enriched uranium file
🚫 Washington confirmed that the blockade on Iranian ships and ports will remain in place until an agreement is reached
🔥 Maritime reports indicated that commercial ships were fired upon while attempting to cross
⛴️ Navigation data showed the passage of oil, gas, and chemical product tankers in limited movements
🌍 The tension in Hormuz is rekindling concerns in global energy and shipping markets
#oil
Gold reserves at central banks worldwide reach the highest level in this century.. What is the reason?
Central banks around the world continue to strengthen their gold reserves, reaching the highest levels in this century, according to data from the World Gold Council and the IMF.
📍 Why is the demand for gold increasing?
Central banks are increasing their holdings of gold as a tool to protect and diversify reserves, away from full reliance on foreign currencies, primarily the US dollar, amid a state of global economic uncertainty.
#GOLD
Central banks around the world continue to strengthen their gold reserves, reaching the highest levels in this century, according to data from the World Gold Council and the IMF.
📍 Why is the demand for gold increasing?
Central banks are increasing their holdings of gold as a tool to protect and diversify reserves, away from full reliance on foreign currencies, primarily the US dollar, amid a state of global economic uncertainty.
#GOLD
🔘 Investors are betting around 760 million dollars on the decline in oil prices about 20 minutes before the Iranian Foreign Minister announced on Friday the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a significant bet on the most traded commodity in the world ahead of important announcements in the context of the Middle East war, according to Reuters
📌 Between 1224 and 1225 GMT, investors sold a total of 7990 contracts of Brent crude futures, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
▪️ Based on the price at that time, the value of these transactions was around 760 million dollars, according to what Reuters reported
✍️ At 1245 GMT, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on his account on the X platform an announcement to fully open the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz during the remaining period of the ceasefire, following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel
🔻 After the announcement, crude oil prices fell by up to 11% in the minutes following the announcement of the opening of the strait
◀ Large trades that occurred in a timely manner in recent months have raised concerns among U.S. lawmakers and legal experts that decisions related to war and diplomacy could give some traders an edge in derivatives markets, according to the agency
#oil
📌 Between 1224 and 1225 GMT, investors sold a total of 7990 contracts of Brent crude futures, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
▪️ Based on the price at that time, the value of these transactions was around 760 million dollars, according to what Reuters reported
✍️ At 1245 GMT, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on his account on the X platform an announcement to fully open the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz during the remaining period of the ceasefire, following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel
🔻 After the announcement, crude oil prices fell by up to 11% in the minutes following the announcement of the opening of the strait
◀ Large trades that occurred in a timely manner in recent months have raised concerns among U.S. lawmakers and legal experts that decisions related to war and diplomacy could give some traders an edge in derivatives markets, according to the agency
#oil
The price of Bitcoin has risen to exceed $78,000 after an increase of more than 5% in the past 24 hours, recording a price of $78,075.
This performance came amidst a broad wave of rising in the cryptocurrency market, following statements by Abbas Araghchi confirming that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial ships throughout the ceasefire period between Iran and the United States, which boosted optimism and supported the return of investments to the markets.
In the same context, the price of Ethereum rose by about 6% to reach $2,456, while XRP increased by more than 5% to record $1.49.
Solana achieved gains of 4.64% to reach $90.24, while Dogecoin increased by about 4.81% to $0.1017.
Cardano recorded an increase of 5.17% to reach $0.2654, amid the recovery
#BTC
$BTC $ETH $BNB
This performance came amidst a broad wave of rising in the cryptocurrency market, following statements by Abbas Araghchi confirming that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial ships throughout the ceasefire period between Iran and the United States, which boosted optimism and supported the return of investments to the markets.
In the same context, the price of Ethereum rose by about 6% to reach $2,456, while XRP increased by more than 5% to record $1.49.
Solana achieved gains of 4.64% to reach $90.24, while Dogecoin increased by about 4.81% to $0.1017.
Cardano recorded an increase of 5.17% to reach $0.2654, amid the recovery
#BTC
$BTC $ETH $BNB
📊 The Russell 2000 index, which predominantly includes small-cap stocks, recorded its highest level ever in trading on Friday morning, following Iran's announcement to open the Strait of Hormuz.
📈 At the opening, the index surpassed the 2750 points level, exceeding its previous high of 2735 points on January 22.
◾ The Russell 2000 index has rebounded by about 14% since its lowest point on March 30, outperforming the performance of the S&P 500 index during that period.
📈 At the opening, the index surpassed the 2750 points level, exceeding its previous high of 2735 points on January 22.
◾ The Russell 2000 index has rebounded by about 14% since its lowest point on March 30, outperforming the performance of the S&P 500 index during that period.
🚨Gold prices have risen significantly during these moments of trading on Friday, supported by the decline of the US dollar and statements from the Iranian Foreign Minister confirming the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to navigation during the ceasefire period, which led to a decrease in oil prices and eased some inflationary pressures.
🟢 A notable rise in U.S. stock indices during trading after Iran and the United States announced that the Strait of Hormuz is "fully open," following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
📌 The Dow Jones index jumps by about 1027 points or by 2.11% to 49605.50 points.
📌 The S&P 500 index rises by about 1.29% to 7131.97 points.
📌 The Nasdaq Composite index climbs by about 1.53% to 24471.532 points.
📌 The Dow Jones index jumps by about 1027 points or by 2.11% to 49605.50 points.
📌 The S&P 500 index rises by about 1.29% to 7131.97 points.
📌 The Nasdaq Composite index climbs by about 1.53% to 24471.532 points.
⭕️The movement of navigation has gradually started to return to the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from the MarineTraffic application, following Iran's announcement of fully reopening the strait to navigation and the passage of ships.
🔸The data shows the beginning of ship movements to cross the strait, with a relative improvement in the flow of oil tankers, indicating the start of a decline in global supply disruptions.
🔸The data shows the beginning of ship movements to cross the strait, with a relative improvement in the flow of oil tankers, indicating the start of a decline in global supply disruptions.
📌 Shares of quantum computing companies surged this week after Nvidia announced open-source AI models to accelerate the development of quantum technology, according to CNBC on Thursday, April 16.
📌 IonQ's shares rose by 50% since the beginning of the week, while D-Wave Quantum achieved similar gains, and shares of Quantum Computing and Rigetti Computing increased by more than 20% each.
📌 Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, confirmed that AI is fundamental to making quantum computing practical, noting that the new "Ising" models provide tools for error correction and calibration of quantum systems.
📌 The announcement coincided with "World Quantum Day" launched by international scientists in 2021 to raise awareness of quantum technology, with April 14 chosen as its date.
📌 The U.S. government and major tech companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon continue to inject massive investments into quantum computing, while IBM races against time to deliver the first quantum computer by 2029.
📌 IonQ also announced the connection of two remote quantum computing devices, describing it as a "key technical achievement," and secured a contract with DARPA to bolster its market position.
#INVIDIA
📌 IonQ's shares rose by 50% since the beginning of the week, while D-Wave Quantum achieved similar gains, and shares of Quantum Computing and Rigetti Computing increased by more than 20% each.
📌 Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, confirmed that AI is fundamental to making quantum computing practical, noting that the new "Ising" models provide tools for error correction and calibration of quantum systems.
📌 The announcement coincided with "World Quantum Day" launched by international scientists in 2021 to raise awareness of quantum technology, with April 14 chosen as its date.
📌 The U.S. government and major tech companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon continue to inject massive investments into quantum computing, while IBM races against time to deliver the first quantum computer by 2029.
📌 IonQ also announced the connection of two remote quantum computing devices, describing it as a "key technical achievement," and secured a contract with DARPA to bolster its market position.
#INVIDIA
📌 Google has revealed a new feature in the Gemini app, allowing users to link their personal photos with the Nano Banana image generation tool to create customized images that reflect their daily life details.
📌 Users can request creative images such as "a cartoon picture of the family enjoying our favorite activity," which Gemini will automatically generate, with the company confirming that the app does not directly train its models on the image library but uses limited information from commands and responses.
📌 The success of Nano Banana last year was remarkable, as the high demand put pressure on the company's infrastructure, forcing Google to impose temporary restrictions, while the Gemini app surged to the top of the Apple Store, surpassing ChatGPT, according to CNBC.
📌 Directly linking the image library represents a deeper step in the relationship between artificial intelligence and personal data, as the feature will be available to paid service subscribers in the coming days, with a warning that the results may not be accurate on the first attempt.
📌 Google continues its series of product development, having launched the Personal Intelligence feature in January, followed by the release of Nano Banana 2 in February with improvements in speed and accuracy of executing instructions.
#IA
📌 Users can request creative images such as "a cartoon picture of the family enjoying our favorite activity," which Gemini will automatically generate, with the company confirming that the app does not directly train its models on the image library but uses limited information from commands and responses.
📌 The success of Nano Banana last year was remarkable, as the high demand put pressure on the company's infrastructure, forcing Google to impose temporary restrictions, while the Gemini app surged to the top of the Apple Store, surpassing ChatGPT, according to CNBC.
📌 Directly linking the image library represents a deeper step in the relationship between artificial intelligence and personal data, as the feature will be available to paid service subscribers in the coming days, with a warning that the results may not be accurate on the first attempt.
📌 Google continues its series of product development, having launched the Personal Intelligence feature in January, followed by the release of Nano Banana 2 in February with improvements in speed and accuracy of executing instructions.
#IA
🟥 Barry Callebaut, the Swiss chocolate company, lowers its profit forecasts and warns of the impact of falling cocoa prices and supply disruptions, leading to a drop in its shares by more than 15%
🟥 Callebaut, the largest chocolate manufacturer in the world, has experienced sharp fluctuations in cocoa prices over the past two years
🟥 The company states that cocoa prices have "turned negative" with falling prices, meaning it is now charging customers lower prices for chocolate after purchasing cocoa at higher prices earlier
🟥 The Zurich-based group says it now expects a decrease in earnings before interest and taxes in its current financial year, reflecting previous growth guidance and confirming the scale of the challenge facing new CEO Hein Schumacher
🟥 Schumacher, who took office in January with a mandate to rebuild sales volume and restore investor confidence after turbulent years, states that "the unprecedented speed of falling cocoa prices in the market, along with a competitive market with excess production capacity, declining sales volume, and supply disruptions" has negatively impacted profitability
🟥 The company added that it is taking "short-term measures to protect its market share and prioritize growth"
🟥 Callebaut, the largest chocolate manufacturer in the world, has experienced sharp fluctuations in cocoa prices over the past two years
🟥 The company states that cocoa prices have "turned negative" with falling prices, meaning it is now charging customers lower prices for chocolate after purchasing cocoa at higher prices earlier
🟥 The Zurich-based group says it now expects a decrease in earnings before interest and taxes in its current financial year, reflecting previous growth guidance and confirming the scale of the challenge facing new CEO Hein Schumacher
🟥 Schumacher, who took office in January with a mandate to rebuild sales volume and restore investor confidence after turbulent years, states that "the unprecedented speed of falling cocoa prices in the market, along with a competitive market with excess production capacity, declining sales volume, and supply disruptions" has negatively impacted profitability
🟥 The company added that it is taking "short-term measures to protect its market share and prioritize growth"
📌 The European Union is planning the largest easing of merger rules in decades, in a move aimed at enhancing the ability of European companies to compete with their American and Chinese counterparts, according to the Financial Times, Thursday, April 16
📌 An official in the European Union described the new principles as a "break with the past," emphasizing that they reflect the current priorities of the Commission, which are "ambition," while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended a more supportive approach for companies expanding globally.
📌 Some liberal member states and parts of the Commission expressed concerns that easing restrictions could harm innovation, discourage investment, and increase burdens on consumers, although the draft maintained the primary goal of effective competition, according to the Financial Times.
📌 The document clarified that the European economy has shifted towards sectors that rely on innovation, where size and innovation together are the foundation for competition, calling for greater attention to the impact of mergers on investment and resilience as supporting factors for unification.
📌 An official in the European Union described the new principles as a "break with the past," emphasizing that they reflect the current priorities of the Commission, which are "ambition," while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended a more supportive approach for companies expanding globally.
📌 Some liberal member states and parts of the Commission expressed concerns that easing restrictions could harm innovation, discourage investment, and increase burdens on consumers, although the draft maintained the primary goal of effective competition, according to the Financial Times.
📌 The document clarified that the European economy has shifted towards sectors that rely on innovation, where size and innovation together are the foundation for competition, calling for greater attention to the impact of mergers on investment and resilience as supporting factors for unification.
🔸The Japanese Nikkei 225 index leads stock gains in Asia during Thursday's session, recording a new all-time high, amid a broader rally in Asian markets, supported by gains on Wall Street yesterday, and increasing hopes for a deal between the United States and Iran.
🔸The Nikkei 225 rose by 2.38% to close at 59,518.34 points, supported by technology stocks and cyclical consumer sectors.
🔸In South Korea, the KOSPI index rose by 2.21% to reach 6,226.05 points, while the KOSDAQ index for small companies increased by 0.91% to 1,162.97 points at the end of trading.
🔸In India, the Nifty 50 index fell by 0.37% by 3:45 AM Eastern Time, after erasing its early gains.
🔸In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 index dropped by 0.26% to 8,955 points, despite labor data showing a 1.4% increase in employment year-on-year in March, with the unemployment rate stable at 4.3%.
🔸In China, the CSI 300 index rose by 1.10% to reach 4,736.61 points, while the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong increased by 1.71% during the last hour of trading.
🔸On the commodities front, oil prices rose, with West Texas Intermediate crude increasing by 0.87% to $92.07 per barrel, while the global benchmark Brent crude rose by 0.95% to $95.81 per barrel.
🔸The Nikkei 225 rose by 2.38% to close at 59,518.34 points, supported by technology stocks and cyclical consumer sectors.
🔸In South Korea, the KOSPI index rose by 2.21% to reach 6,226.05 points, while the KOSDAQ index for small companies increased by 0.91% to 1,162.97 points at the end of trading.
🔸In India, the Nifty 50 index fell by 0.37% by 3:45 AM Eastern Time, after erasing its early gains.
🔸In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 index dropped by 0.26% to 8,955 points, despite labor data showing a 1.4% increase in employment year-on-year in March, with the unemployment rate stable at 4.3%.
🔸In China, the CSI 300 index rose by 1.10% to reach 4,736.61 points, while the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong increased by 1.71% during the last hour of trading.
🔸On the commodities front, oil prices rose, with West Texas Intermediate crude increasing by 0.87% to $92.07 per barrel, while the global benchmark Brent crude rose by 0.95% to $95.81 per barrel.
🔸U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran is merely an example of "civilized behavior" during the ongoing ceasefire, adding that U.S. forces are prepared to strike power plants and vital industries in Iran if ordered to do so.
🔸Hegseth points out that Iran must choose wisely as it prepares for negotiations with the United States.
🔸In a press briefing at the Pentagon, he adds: "We are re-equipping with greater strength than ever before, and with better intelligence.
🔸We are ready and armed to target your dual-use infrastructure, the rest of your power generation capabilities, and your energy industry, and we prefer not to have to do that.
🔸The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Wednesday about the possibility of reaching an agreement to end the war with Iran, but at the same time warned of increasing economic pressures if Tehran continues its defiance.
🔸Hegseth points out that Iran must choose wisely as it prepares for negotiations with the United States.
🔸In a press briefing at the Pentagon, he adds: "We are re-equipping with greater strength than ever before, and with better intelligence.
🔸We are ready and armed to target your dual-use infrastructure, the rest of your power generation capabilities, and your energy industry, and we prefer not to have to do that.
🔸The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Wednesday about the possibility of reaching an agreement to end the war with Iran, but at the same time warned of increasing economic pressures if Tehran continues its defiance.
Professor Jiang Xiuchin: Bitcoin is a project linked to the CIA.. Where are the blockchain servers and who owns them?
The debate about the origins of Bitcoin has resurfaced, following statements from a Chinese professor, claiming that Bitcoin may be a project tied to U.S. government entities.
📌 What are the main claims?
Professor Jiang Xiuchin believes that Bitcoin is not an individual innovation, but rather a project that may be connected to entities such as the Pentagon or the CIA, based on the idea that those with technical capability and funding may be behind its creation.
Jiang said in a podcast, jack neel: "When you look at it from the perspective of game theory analysis, you will find that
the probabilities ultimately lead to the deep state."
📌 Evidence supporting this thesis
He points to factors such as:
▪️ The role of DARPA in developing the internet previously
▪️ The unknown identity of Bitcoin's founder “Satoshi Nakamoto”
▪️ The transparency of the blockchain and the traceability of transactions
▪️ He raises a question about the network's infrastructure: Where are the blockchain servers located and who owns them?
Jiang also added: "It makes sense to ask: who had the resources, servers, and technical expertise to build a system of such complexity?"
$BTC #BTC
The debate about the origins of Bitcoin has resurfaced, following statements from a Chinese professor, claiming that Bitcoin may be a project tied to U.S. government entities.
📌 What are the main claims?
Professor Jiang Xiuchin believes that Bitcoin is not an individual innovation, but rather a project that may be connected to entities such as the Pentagon or the CIA, based on the idea that those with technical capability and funding may be behind its creation.
Jiang said in a podcast, jack neel: "When you look at it from the perspective of game theory analysis, you will find that
the probabilities ultimately lead to the deep state."
📌 Evidence supporting this thesis
He points to factors such as:
▪️ The role of DARPA in developing the internet previously
▪️ The unknown identity of Bitcoin's founder “Satoshi Nakamoto”
▪️ The transparency of the blockchain and the traceability of transactions
▪️ He raises a question about the network's infrastructure: Where are the blockchain servers located and who owns them?
Jiang also added: "It makes sense to ask: who had the resources, servers, and technical expertise to build a system of such complexity?"
$BTC #BTC
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