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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Bullish Bitcoin Charges Toward $80K on Positive Momentum

By Timothy St. John, Financial Writer - European & US Desks
2 min read
Bitcoin (BTC) surged Wednesday on bullish sentiment as it gained ...
18 minutes

Kenya’s Strategic Moves: Shilling Stability Amid Global Partnerships

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
2 min read
Kenya is making strategic moves on the global stage, advancing investment partnerships while navi ...
1 hour
Nigeria's business landscape is undergoing a significant shift with the European Bank for Reconst ...
1 hour
South Africa's 2026 budget has been met with optimism from the business community, yet global tra ...
1 hour

Trump Extends US-Iran but Markets Stay Nervous as Oil Risk Lingers

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
2 min read
President Trump announced an open-ended break in hostilities between the US and Iran on April 21,202 ...
1 hour

Ceasefire Extension Boosts Nasdaq 0.8%, Magnificent Seven Stocks Recover

By Timothy St. John, Financial Writer - European & US Desks
2 min read
On Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump announced that the cea ...
2 hours

Crypto Exchanges Line Up for US Perpetual Futures as Regulators Prepare to Open the Door

By Sophia Cruz, Financial Writer - Asian & European Desks
2 min read
For years, American ...
2 hours

US Defense Firms Are Cashing In on the Iran War. The Numbers Show It.

By Sophia Cruz, Financial Writer - Asian & European Desks
2 min read
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2 hours

Phoenix (PHB) Price Prediction: PHB Pumps on DeAI Hype as Mainnet Launch Sparks Rally – Breakout to 0.000026 Next?

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
2 min read
Phoenix (PHB) a top tier blockchain infrastructure project that doubles as a leading Layer-1 and Lay ...
2 hours

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Sterling Stuck Above 1.35 as Inflation and War Signals Clash

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
2 min read
GBP/USD is holding firm just above 1.3500 with trading activity in the 1.3520 to 1.3540 range as Eur ...
2 hours

Kenya Eyes Russian Market Expansion, Gains Duty-Free Access to China

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
2 min read
Kenya is poised for an economic boost as it targets new trade dynamics with Russia and secures du ...
3 hours

Nigeria’s Crude Exports Surge Amid Dangote Refinery Supply Shortfall

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
2 min read
Nigeria's crude export figures are soaring even as the Dangote Refinery grapples with a significa ...
3 hours

South Africa Mining Jobs Boosted by Eskom Deal, Outlook Brightens

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
2 min read
South Africa's mining sector has received a lifeline as a new Eskom deal promises to secure jobs ...
3 hours

South Africa Mining Jobs Saved as Eskom Deal Boosts Sector Outlook

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
2 min read
South Africa's mining sector is poised for a promising year following a crucial tariff deal with ...
3 hours

EUR/USD Holds 1.1750–1.1800 as US-Iran Ceasefire Extension Eases Tensions – Breakout Above 1.1830 Next?

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
2 min read
EUR / USD is sitting in a pretty tight range around 1.1750 to 1.1800 over in Europe on April 20 , 20 ...
3 hours

JSE Top 40 Pulls Back to 110,500 as Oil Risk and Rand Weakness Hit Markets

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)
2 min read
The FTSE/JSE All Share Index (ALSI) is trading in the 118,000-118,500 region on April 20, 2026, down ...
4 hours

XRP Price Holds $1.40–$1.50 Range as CLARITY Act Progress and ETF Inflows Offer Tailwinds; What’s Next?

By Maham Arslan, Crypto News Writer | Blockchain & Web3 Reporter
2 min read
XRP is still bouncing around that $1.40 - $1.50 mark and has managed to keep its head above water af ...
5 hours

Kenya GDP Growth Set to Accelerate as Inflation Stabilizes in 2026

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
1 min read
Kenya's economic engine is set to shift into a higher gear in 2026, buoyed by stable inflation an ...
5 hours

Nigeria’s Economic Shift: IMF Caution as World Bank Sees Momentum

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
2 min read
Nigeria's economic landscape is at a crossroads, with the World Bank highlighting positive moment ...
5 hours

South Africa’s GDP Growth Masks Underlying Economic Strain

By Louis Schoeman, Financial Writer
1 min read
South Africa's economy is showing signs of growth, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of ...
5 hours
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