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Federal Reserve Board approves Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. application
The Federal Reserve Board has approved Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.'s application tied to its planned acquisition of LINKBANCORP, adding a key regulatory step to the pending merger process.
Oil markets swing as U.S.-Iran ceasefire leaves Strait of Hormuz unresolved
Oil and broader commodity markets remain volatile after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz still the main supply-risk factor. Recent reporting and official energy statements say prices fell sharply after the truce, then rebounded as the corridor stayed restricted and the agreement looked fragile.
Alkane Resources posts March quarter production update
Alkane Resources said it produced 45,776 ounces of gold equivalent in the March quarter and ended the period with A$374 million in cash, bullion and listed investments.
Treasury launches cybersecurity information-sharing initiative for the digital asset industry
The Treasury Department said it has launched a cybersecurity information-sharing initiative for the digital asset industry to help firms spot threats and manage risk.
Federal Reserve Board terminates enforcement actions with Crédit Agricole, Mega International Commercial Bank and Goldman Sachs
The Federal Reserve Board said it terminated enforcement actions against Crédit Agricole, Mega International Commercial Bank and Goldman Sachs.
EIA releases the Annual Energy Outlook 2026
The Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2026, projecting rising power demand from data centers and more electric capacity by 2050.
Fed releases March 17–18 minutes; officials flag higher inflation risk
The Federal Reserve says most officials saw higher inflation risk in the March 17–18 FOMC minutes, which cite Middle East energy shocks and tariffs.
SEC appoints David Woodcock as director of enforcement division
The SEC has appointed David Woodcock as director of the Division of Enforcement, effective May 4, 2026.
Federal Reserve invites comment on FedNow intermediary proposal
The Federal Reserve Board has opened public comment on a proposal that would allow banks and credit unions to use intermediaries for FedNow transfers.
Vietnam Bond Market Association posts government bond auction notice for April 8
Vietnam’s State Treasury plans to auction VND 13.5 trillion of government bonds on April 8, according to an official notice.
Bond yields mixed as war keeps market on edge
The Philippine Treasury fully raised P40 billion in a dual-tranche bond auction, with demand split between a seven-year and a 25-year tenor.
OceanaGold begins trading on the NYSE under ticker OGC
OceanaGold’s common shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 7 under the ticker OGC.
FBI, Chainalysis flag AI-driven crypto fraud as scam losses surge
The FBI and Chainalysis say AI is making crypto fraud easier to run and harder to stop, with losses continuing to rise.
OPEC+ raises May oil output while Trump escalates threats over Strait of Hormuz
OPEC+ agreed to raise May output while U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz intensified, keeping oil and commodity markets on edge.
India stock market live: Yes Bank gets new CEO, Aurobindo buyback and Wipro deal lift stock focus
Yes Bank confirmed a CEO handover, Aurobindo Pharma approved a ₹800-crore buyback and Wipro announced an Olam Group deal that includes Mindsprint.
Aurobindo Pharma approves ₹800-crore share buyback
Aurobindo Pharma approved a share buyback of up to ₹800 crore at ₹1,475 per share, with April 17, 2026 set as the record date.
Wipro wins large transformation engagement from Olam Group and acquires Mindsprint
Wipro said it secured an eight-year transformation engagement with Olam Group worth more than $1 billion and will acquire Olam’s Mindsprint business for $375 million.
Foxconn first-quarter revenue jumps 29.7% on AI demand, but company flags geopolitical volatility
Foxconn reported first-quarter revenue of NT$2.13 trillion, up 29.7% year over year, as AI-related demand boosted cloud and networking sales.
OPEC+ says eight members will raise May output by 206,000 barrels a day
OPEC said eight OPEC+ members agreed to increase production by 206,000 barrels a day in May, reversing part of earlier cuts.
BTC, ETH Hold Gains as ETF Flows Diverge
Bitcoin and Ethereum finished the March 29-April 4 week with gains, according to Coin360, but U.S. spot ETF flows split sharply, with Bitcoin funds attracting modest inflows while Ethereum funds saw outflows.
IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates as Middle East war adds new risks
The IMF says the Bank of Japan should keep lifting rates gradually toward neutral, while warning that the Middle East war poses new risks to Japan’s economy.
Oil prices surge while Asian share prices rise moderately
Oil prices surged on fears of disruption from the Iran war, while Asian shares rose modestly in cautious trading.