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North Korea Needs Rapid Missile Production Growth to Meet Army Demand
An unnamed source stated that rapid growth in missile production is required to satisfy sharply increased demand due to changes in the Korean People's Army structure and combat composition.
Bitcoin bottom range $46K-$54K indicated by CVDD metric, says Glassnode co-founder
Glassnode co-founder Raphael Schulze-Kraft says the CVDD metric, historically the most accurate indicator, points to a Bitcoin cycle bottom between $46,000 and $54,000. He notes that drawdown depth has shrunk each cycle, with the current 50% decline from the October 2025 high suggesting the floor may be closer to the upper end.
China’s First Prefabricated Computing Power Hub Begins Operations
China’s first prefabricated computing power hub has started operations, offering a faster and lower-cost method to build and supply electricity to data centers, according to a CCTV report.
US Employee Share of Corporate Profits Hits Record Low at 54%
Employee compensation as a percentage of corporate GDP has fallen to approximately 54%, the lowest level since records began in 1948.
UK pressed to fund next-gen fighter jet as Germany, Canada show interest
Britain faces pressure to approve funding soon for its joint next-generation fighter jet project with Japan and Italy, while Germany and Canada are reportedly considering joining the initiative.
Kosovo Holds Third Election in 18 Months to Break Political Impasse
Kosovo votes Sunday in its third general election in 18 months, aiming to resolve a political deadlock that has blocked progress on normalizing ties with Serbia and unlocking European aid.
Taiwan Deploys Ships After Chinese Survey Vessel Near Pratas Islands
Taiwan's navy dispatched the patrol frigate CG-129 Kaohsiung and two patrol boats after a Chinese survey vessel was spotted near restricted waters around the Pratas Islands, according to CNA.
US Employee Share of Corporate Income Hits Record Low 54% as Profits Surge
Employee compensation as a share of US corporate GDP has fallen to about 54%, the lowest level since records began in 1948. Meanwhile, corporate profits as a share of GDP have risen to an all-time high of approximately 11.5%.
Cuba Says U.S. Oil Blockade Killing Children
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused the United States of causing the deaths of Cuban children through its oil blockade and heightened threats against the island.
US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Drones Threatening Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command reported that American forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz. The drones posed a threat to international maritime traffic.
US Home Sellers Retreat: Delistings Hit Highest Since March 2020
Delistings as a share of US home listings hit 5.8% in April, the highest since the pandemic onset, with Atlanta leading at 10.7%. Sellers are pulling properties as inventory outpaces demand, deepening the market stalemate.
US tech layoffs surge in May, AI cited as top reason
US-based technology employers announced 38,242 job cuts in May, the highest monthly total since August 2024, according to Challenger Gray data. AI was the most cited reason for the third consecutive month, with 38,579 cuts attributed to AI in May alone.
Top Broker Spreads on EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, Gold Compared
A new analysis ranks major forex and gold brokers by spreads, comparing EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, and Gold side-by-side, with a deep dive into 'zero-spread' offers and fine print.
Global Central Banks Buy 17 Tonnes of Gold in April, Reversing March Sales
Global central banks added 17 tonnes of gold in April, reversing March's net sales. Poland led purchases with 14 tonnes, while China added 8 tonnes, extending its buying streak to 18 months.
Palestinian Factions End Cairo Meeting, Plan Further Talks with Mediators
Palestinian factions concluded a meeting in Cairo and agreed to hold another session with mediators today, as disagreements persist on key issues.
US Small Business Hiring Intentions Halve, Hit 2001/2008 Recession Lows
Just 9% of US small business owners plan to hire in the next 3 months, the lowest since May 2020 and matching levels seen during the 2001 recession and the start of the 2008 financial crisis. Hiring intentions have halved over six months, while 13% cite labor costs as their top problem, a record high.
Trump Says US May Take Equity Stakes in AI Companies, to Meet Executives Next Week
President Trump indicated the administration could buy equity stakes in US AI firms and will host a meeting with AI executives as soon as next week, according to Reuters.
Bitcoin Breaks Below $60K Twice, $1.27B Liquidations
Bitcoin briefly dipped below $60,000 twice in the past 24 hours before recovering to around $61,000. Total liquidations reached $1.27 billion, with nearly $980 million in long positions.
Candlestick Patterns Require Location Context, Analyst Says
Ian Coleman of FXStreet argues that traders often misinterpret candlestick patterns because they ignore the specific location where the pattern forms, leading to false signals.
GCC Secretary General: Security of Bahrain and Kuwait Integral to Cooperation Council States
The Gulf Cooperation Council reaffirms that the security of Bahrain and Kuwait is inseparable from that of all GCC members, pledging unified support.
GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Terrorist Acts as Dangerous Escalation
The Gulf Cooperation Council's top official labeled Iranian actions as dangerous, irresponsible, and a direct threat to regional security, citing violations of international law.
UAE Expresses Solidarity with Kuwait on Security Measures
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced full support for Kuwait's measures to preserve its security and stability, reaffirming bilateral ties.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $1.72B Weekly Outflow, Second Largest on Record
Investors pulled $1.72 billion from spot Bitcoin ETFs last week—the second-largest weekly outflow on record. Total Bitcoin ETF assets fell to $75.1 billion. Ethereum and Solana funds also lost money, while XRP ETFs saw a small inflow.
UAE expresses full solidarity with Bahrain over security measures
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced full support for Bahrain's steps to safeguard its security and stability, reaffirming strong bilateral ties.