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The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of fragility after $1 billion in liquidations were triggered by an unexpected rise in the Producer Price Index (PPI). Bitcoin briefly dipped below $112,000 as traders adjusted positions, while Ethereum ETFs saw strong inflows of $729 million despite the market turbulence. The market's sensitivity to macroeconomic indicators highlights the growing correlation between crypto and traditional markets.  💬 Do you think investors should change how they manage risks because crypto is acting more like traditional markets or do you see this more as a chance to make profits from new market opportunities? 👉 Complete daily tasks on Task Center to earn Binance Points:   •  Create a post using ##MarketTurbulence ,   •  Share your Trader’s Profile,   •  Or share a trade using the widget to earn 5 points! (Tap the “+” on the Binance App homepage and select Task Center) Activity Period: 2025-08-15 06:00 (UTC) to 2025-08-16 06:00 (UTC)
The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of fragility after $1 billion in liquidations were triggered by an unexpected rise in the Producer Price Index (PPI). Bitcoin briefly dipped below $112,000 as traders adjusted positions, while Ethereum ETFs saw strong inflows of $729 million despite the market turbulence. The market's sensitivity to macroeconomic indicators highlights the growing correlation between crypto and traditional markets. 

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Germany is looking for suppliers after the halt of transit through "Druzhba"Following Russia's decision to stop the oil transit from Kazakhstan through the "Druzhba" pipeline, Germany is seeking alternative sources for the Schwedt refinery. It is suggested, among other things, to ramp up supplies from Poland. The German oil refinery PCK in the city of Schwedt (federal state of Brandenburg) is on the hunt for alternative supply sources due to the upcoming halt in oil transit from Kazakhstan via the "Druzhba" pipeline. "Recent statements from Russia have suddenly introduced new uncertainty into the company's operations. This is a tough challenge, especially now, considering the new international conflicts and instability in the energy markets," stated Brandenburg's Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke after a crisis meeting on Wednesday, April 29.

Germany is looking for suppliers after the halt of transit through "Druzhba"

Following Russia's decision to stop the oil transit from Kazakhstan through the "Druzhba" pipeline, Germany is seeking alternative sources for the Schwedt refinery. It is suggested, among other things, to ramp up supplies from Poland.

The German oil refinery PCK in the city of Schwedt (federal state of Brandenburg) is on the hunt for alternative supply sources due to the upcoming halt in oil transit from Kazakhstan via the "Druzhba" pipeline. "Recent statements from Russia have suddenly introduced new uncertainty into the company's operations. This is a tough challenge, especially now, considering the new international conflicts and instability in the energy markets," stated Brandenburg's Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke after a crisis meeting on Wednesday, April 29.
LG Energy Solution posted a loss in Q1 amid weak demand for electric vehiclesLG Energy Solution (KS:373220) has flipped to losses in Q1, as the drop in demand for electric vehicles in North America overshadowed gains in the energy storage systems (ESS) and battery supply segments. The company reported a revenue of 6.56 trillion won for January-March, slightly below the 6.72 trillion won figure from the same period last year.

LG Energy Solution posted a loss in Q1 amid weak demand for electric vehicles

LG Energy Solution (KS:373220) has flipped to losses in Q1, as the drop in demand for electric vehicles in North America overshadowed gains in the energy storage systems (ESS) and battery supply segments.
The company reported a revenue of 6.56 trillion won for January-March, slightly below the 6.72 trillion won figure from the same period last year.
Two-Year Treasuries Show Strongest Yield Surge Since 2022 Due to Oil and Fed ActionsThe yield on two-year U.S. Treasury bonds spiked during trading on April 29 at the fastest pace since 2022 on the day the Federal Reserve announced its rate decision, Bloomberg reported. But the bond market was influenced not only by the revised expectations regarding Fed policy — investors have practically abandoned the scenario of rate cuts and are considering rate hikes in 2027 — but also by rising oil prices. Specifically, the price of June contracts for Brent surpassed $120 per barrel.

Two-Year Treasuries Show Strongest Yield Surge Since 2022 Due to Oil and Fed Actions

The yield on two-year U.S. Treasury bonds spiked during trading on April 29 at the fastest pace since 2022 on the day the Federal Reserve announced its rate decision, Bloomberg reported. But the bond market was influenced not only by the revised expectations regarding Fed policy — investors have practically abandoned the scenario of rate cuts and are considering rate hikes in 2027 — but also by rising oil prices. Specifically, the price of June contracts for Brent surpassed $120 per barrel.
Private Credit Funds Have Become a Trap for Wealthy Investors — Ken GriffinKen Griffin, the founder of the Citadel hedge fund, has raised concerns about whether wealthy private investors truly grasped the risks of pouring cash into private credit funds, as reported by the Financial Times. The billionaire also warned that accessing their funds might now be a struggle for these investors. Citadel, founded by Griffin, manages assets worth $67 billion, and his insights carry weight in the market, the publication notes.

Private Credit Funds Have Become a Trap for Wealthy Investors — Ken Griffin

Ken Griffin, the founder of the Citadel hedge fund, has raised concerns about whether wealthy private investors truly grasped the risks of pouring cash into private credit funds, as reported by the Financial Times. The billionaire also warned that accessing their funds might now be a struggle for these investors. Citadel, founded by Griffin, manages assets worth $67 billion, and his insights carry weight in the market, the publication notes.
Corn futures hit a yearly highCorn futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange hit a yearly high on Wednesday, driven by strong export demand and concerns over weather conditions in the U.S. corn belt. July corn futures on CBOT closed up 2-1/4 cents at $4.77-3/4 per bushel.

Corn futures hit a yearly high

Corn futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange hit a yearly high on Wednesday, driven by strong export demand and concerns over weather conditions in the U.S. corn belt.
July corn futures on CBOT closed up 2-1/4 cents at $4.77-3/4 per bushel.
Air France-KLM lowers growth forecast amid rising fuel pricesAir France-KLM adjusted its yearly capacity growth forecast downward on Thursday, citing rising jet fuel prices caused by the war in Iran, while Q1 results exceeded expectations for net profit. Shares of the French carrier surged by 1.5% at 11:55 Moscow time.

Air France-KLM lowers growth forecast amid rising fuel prices

Air France-KLM adjusted its yearly capacity growth forecast downward on Thursday, citing rising jet fuel prices caused by the war in Iran, while Q1 results exceeded expectations for net profit.
Shares of the French carrier surged by 1.5% at 11:55 Moscow time.
Data storage companies' stocks shot up after Seagate's strong reportShares of data storage giant Seagate Technology skyrocketed on April 29, hitting an intraday peak of 15%. The day before, they forecasted revenue and earnings for the next quarter above Wall Street expectations, reports Reuters. This surge triggered a pump in prices across the entire data storage sector: Western Digital's stock jumped 9%, SanDisk rose nearly 8%, and memory chip maker Micron Technology initially surged around 4% at the start of trading but later slowed to about 2%.

Data storage companies' stocks shot up after Seagate's strong report

Shares of data storage giant Seagate Technology skyrocketed on April 29, hitting an intraday peak of 15%. The day before, they forecasted revenue and earnings for the next quarter above Wall Street expectations, reports Reuters. This surge triggered a pump in prices across the entire data storage sector: Western Digital's stock jumped 9%, SanDisk rose nearly 8%, and memory chip maker Micron Technology initially surged around 4% at the start of trading but later slowed to about 2%.
Porsche's profits fell by 22% in Q1 due to a drop in deliveriesPorsche AG reported a sharp drop in profits in Q1 on Wednesday, with vehicle deliveries falling nearly 15% year-over-year. However, the German sports car maker maintained its profit margin at the upper end of the forecast range and kept its full-year outlook unchanged.

Porsche's profits fell by 22% in Q1 due to a drop in deliveries

Porsche AG reported a sharp drop in profits in Q1 on Wednesday, with vehicle deliveries falling nearly 15% year-over-year. However, the German sports car maker maintained its profit margin at the upper end of the forecast range and kept its full-year outlook unchanged.
Mercedes-Benz profit drops 17%. What's happening with the stocks? German automaker Mercedes-Benz Group reported a drop in net profit and revenue for Q1 2026 on Wednesday, April 29. A significant decline in sales volumes in China outweighed growth in the US and the electric vehicle segment. Mercedes is optimistic that the second half of the year will be stronger, but they warned that the Middle East conflict could undermine consumer confidence.

Mercedes-Benz profit drops 17%. What's happening with the stocks?


German automaker Mercedes-Benz Group reported a drop in net profit and revenue for Q1 2026 on Wednesday, April 29. A significant decline in sales volumes in China outweighed growth in the US and the electric vehicle segment. Mercedes is optimistic that the second half of the year will be stronger, but they warned that the Middle East conflict could undermine consumer confidence.
"The cartel has lost its former influence": what does the UAE's exit from OPEC mean?The exit of the third-largest oil producer from OPEC could weaken the cartel's influence and ramp up volatility amid the geopolitical crisis, analysts warned while commenting on the UAE's decision to leave OPEC. This move, experts caution, poses long-term implications for the oil market and the organization itself. The UAE plans to exit OPEC on May 1.

"The cartel has lost its former influence": what does the UAE's exit from OPEC mean?

The exit of the third-largest oil producer from OPEC could weaken the cartel's influence and ramp up volatility amid the geopolitical crisis, analysts warned while commenting on the UAE's decision to leave OPEC. This move, experts caution, poses long-term implications for the oil market and the organization itself. The UAE plans to exit OPEC on May 1.
ICON shares pumped 12% after audit probe completionICON (NASDAQ:ICLR) shares pumped 12% on Wednesday after the Audit Committee wrapped up its probe into the company's accounting practices and controls. The clinical research organization reported that the investigation revealed inflated revenue for 2023 and 2024, with the impact on each year being below the previously announced upper limit of 2%. Similar issues were identified in 2025, although the impact on revenue was less than in prior years.

ICON shares pumped 12% after audit probe completion

ICON (NASDAQ:ICLR) shares pumped 12% on Wednesday after the Audit Committee wrapped up its probe into the company's accounting practices and controls.
The clinical research organization reported that the investigation revealed inflated revenue for 2023 and 2024, with the impact on each year being below the previously announced upper limit of 2%. Similar issues were identified in 2025, although the impact on revenue was less than in prior years.
Israel Responds to Ukraine's Protest over Grain VesselIsraeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar reacted on Monday, April 27, to Kyiv's protest regarding the entry of a Russian vessel, allegedly carrying looted Ukrainian grain, into the Haifa port. "Evidence supporting these accusations has yet to be presented," Saar wrote on social media X, adding that "this matter will be reviewed," and Israeli authorities will act in accordance with the law.

Israel Responds to Ukraine's Protest over Grain Vessel

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar reacted on Monday, April 27, to Kyiv's protest regarding the entry of a Russian vessel, allegedly carrying looted Ukrainian grain, into the Haifa port. "Evidence supporting these accusations has yet to be presented," Saar wrote on social media X, adding that "this matter will be reviewed," and Israeli authorities will act in accordance with the law.
Can the Saudis help end the war? Will the US listen to them?The Arab monarchies, primarily Saudi Arabia, find themselves caught in someone else's conflict, drawn into a war they didn't choose and can't control. By engaging in the conflict with Iran, Trump overlooked the interests of his key allies in the Gulf, writes Bloomberg.

Can the Saudis help end the war? Will the US listen to them?

The Arab monarchies, primarily Saudi Arabia, find themselves caught in someone else's conflict, drawn into a war they didn't choose and can't control. By engaging in the conflict with Iran, Trump overlooked the interests of his key allies in the Gulf, writes Bloomberg.
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Citi sees no signs of overheating in Japan's tech sectorJapanese stocks showed a sharp recovery in April: the Nikkei 225 index broke the 60,000 mark and hit year-to-date highs, but Citi states that investors shouldn't fear a repeat of last year's correction triggered by the tech sector. The rally was largely concentrated in AI and semiconductor stocks, pushing the Nikkei/TOPIX ratio to a record high of 16.2.

Citi sees no signs of overheating in Japan's tech sector

Japanese stocks showed a sharp recovery in April: the Nikkei 225 index broke the 60,000 mark and hit year-to-date highs, but Citi states that investors shouldn't fear a repeat of last year's correction triggered by the tech sector.
The rally was largely concentrated in AI and semiconductor stocks, pushing the Nikkei/TOPIX ratio to a record high of 16.2.
Nasdaq Composite dips amid 'OpenAI shock'. Will Mag 7's earnings support it?The Nasdaq Composite tech index took a dip of just over 1% in the first minutes of trading on April 28, but then it slowed down the drop, losing 0.75% at the time of this publication. This movement comes as reports indicate that OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, missed its own targets for user acquisition and revenue, as previously reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) citing sources.

Nasdaq Composite dips amid 'OpenAI shock'. Will Mag 7's earnings support it?

The Nasdaq Composite tech index took a dip of just over 1% in the first minutes of trading on April 28, but then it slowed down the drop, losing 0.75% at the time of this publication. This movement comes as reports indicate that OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, missed its own targets for user acquisition and revenue, as previously reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) citing sources.
Advantest shares drop due to cautious guidance, despite a strong quarterAdvantest (TSE:6857) shares dipped today by 5.5%, despite Q4 results that exceeded analysts' expectations. The semiconductor testing equipment manufacturer posted a revenue of ¥328.1 billion for the quarter, marking a 20% increase from the previous quarter and beating the consensus forecast by 14%. Net profit hit ¥126.8 billion, exceeding consensus by 38%. The gross margin stood at 67.4%, while operating margin was at 46.7%.

Advantest shares drop due to cautious guidance, despite a strong quarter

Advantest (TSE:6857) shares dipped today by 5.5%, despite Q4 results that exceeded analysts' expectations.
The semiconductor testing equipment manufacturer posted a revenue of ¥328.1 billion for the quarter, marking a 20% increase from the previous quarter and beating the consensus forecast by 14%. Net profit hit ¥126.8 billion, exceeding consensus by 38%. The gross margin stood at 67.4%, while operating margin was at 46.7%.
Oil at $100 – here to stay: Goldman Sachs raises forecasts for crude once moreGoldman Sachs has once again revised its oil price forecasts upward. Analysts are raising alarms: the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered 'extreme' and unprecedented depletion of global crude reserves, reports Bloomberg. The team of strategists led by Daan Struyven and Julia Zhestkova-Grigsby announced that the average price of Brent crude is expected to hit $90 per barrel in Q4 2026. The previous forecast from the bank was $80.

Oil at $100 – here to stay: Goldman Sachs raises forecasts for crude once more

Goldman Sachs has once again revised its oil price forecasts upward. Analysts are raising alarms: the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered 'extreme' and unprecedented depletion of global crude reserves, reports Bloomberg.
The team of strategists led by Daan Struyven and Julia Zhestkova-Grigsby announced that the average price of Brent crude is expected to hit $90 per barrel in Q4 2026. The previous forecast from the bank was $80.
Tankers with Russian diesel are not reaching Brazil due to price spikesTwo tankers loaded with Russian diesel unexpectedly changed their course halfway to Brazil, reports Reuters. According to traders and analysts at LSEG, the vessels turned around right in the Atlantic Ocean: one headed towards the Suez Canal, while the other moved towards the Gibraltar Strait. Two more tankers filled with Russian fuel have simply gone adrift.

Tankers with Russian diesel are not reaching Brazil due to price spikes

Two tankers loaded with Russian diesel unexpectedly changed their course halfway to Brazil, reports Reuters.
According to traders and analysts at LSEG, the vessels turned around right in the Atlantic Ocean: one headed towards the Suez Canal, while the other moved towards the Gibraltar Strait. Two more tankers filled with Russian fuel have simply gone adrift.
US Farmers on the Brink of Disaster Due to Drought, Fires, and Expensive OilFarmers in the Great Plains of the US are facing a devastating drought that threatens the winter wheat crop and forces ranchers to spend big on feed. This is causing many to scrap their plans to increase livestock numbers, reports Bloomberg.

US Farmers on the Brink of Disaster Due to Drought, Fires, and Expensive Oil

Farmers in the Great Plains of the US are facing a devastating drought that threatens the winter wheat crop and forces ranchers to spend big on feed. This is causing many to scrap their plans to increase livestock numbers, reports Bloomberg.
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ChatGPT Developer Prepares Its AI Smartphone — Analyst. Who Will Profit From This?Shares of semiconductor developer Qualcomm jumped over 2% on April 27. Market participants reacted to reports that the company might team up with ChatGPT developer OpenAI on a project to create a smartphone featuring AI agents, noted Barron’s and Seeking Alpha. Details

ChatGPT Developer Prepares Its AI Smartphone — Analyst. Who Will Profit From This?

Shares of semiconductor developer Qualcomm jumped over 2% on April 27. Market participants reacted to reports that the company might team up with ChatGPT developer OpenAI on a project to create a smartphone featuring AI agents, noted Barron’s and Seeking Alpha.
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