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Capital is shifting into digital dollars as bitcoin wilts

Your day-ahead look for March 19, 2026

Venus’ XVS token plunges 9% as exploit leaves protocol with bad debt

The exploit, which occurred on March 16, didn’t appear to impact XVS prices until analysis showed major holders moving large …

Deloitte tax boss put forward as only candidate in UK leadership vote

Darren Graves will become Big Four firm’s new chief if approved by colleagues

Oil Shock Sends High-Flying Materials Stocks to Rock Bottom

One of the US stock market’s biggest winners this year has turned into the worst-hit sector since the start of …

SNB Takes ‘Holistic’ View on Franc’s Appreciation, Schlegel Says

The Swiss National Bank uses a whole range of indicators to judge whether the franc has strengthened too far, according …

How ‘Irrelevant’ Prediction Market Detail Led to Death Threats

A Polymarket contract on whether Iran would strike Israel on March 10 was designed to forecast the future. Instead, more …

Bitcoin slips to $70,000 as oil surge, Fed pause weigh on risk assets

BTC dipped below $70,000 as energy prices spiked and the Fed held interest rates, pressuring crypto and equities.

Private Credit Dislocation Is a Great Opportunity, TCW CEO Says

TCW CEO Katie Koch sees buying opportunities in private credit even amid concerns about the disruptive effect of AI on …

Bond Traders Are Giving Up on the Idea of Fed Rate Cuts

Money markets show chance of rate cut in 2026 is essentially a coin flip.

South Africa’s Momentum Eyes Discovery’s Medical-Insurance Crown

Momentum Group Ltd. is putting Discovery Ltd. firmly in its sights as the company looks to become South Africa’s biggest …

HDFC Chairman Quits Over Ethical Concerns

India's HDFC Bank is under fresh scrutiny after its chairman resigned citing ethical differences. The stock fell sharply before recovering, …

UOB Cuts CEO Wee’s Pay Package by About 20% After Profit Slump

United Overseas Bank Ltd. cut Chief Executive Officer Wee Ee Cheong’s 2025 compensation by about S$3 million following a slump …