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NEAR Intents Reclaims Full $3.8M After Exploiter Returns Funds
Crypto

NEAR Intents Reclaims Full $3.8M After Exploiter Returns Funds

NEAR Intents recovered the entire $3.8M stolen from its protocol after the exploiter returned the funds within a 48-hour ultimatum.

Cointelegraph Oct 4, 2026
S&P 500 Ends Flat Week with Late Rally as Traders Eye Fed
Indices

S&P 500 Ends Flat Week with Late Rally as Traders Eye Fed

The S&P 500 rallied on Friday to close out a flat week, as investors weighed mixed economic data and awaited the Federal Reserve's next move.

Advisor Perspectives Oct 4, 2026
Nasdaq Hits Record as Nvidia, SpaceX, Bloom Energy Flash Buy Signals
Indices

Nasdaq Hits Record as Nvidia, SpaceX, Bloom Energy Flash Buy Signals

Nasdaq sets a new high while Nvidia, SpaceX, and Bloom Energy trigger buy signals. Dow futures edge higher as traders weigh key technical setups and market drivers.

Investor's Business Daily Oct 4, 2026
Stocks Close Higher as Cooling Jobs Data Tempers Rate-Hike Bets
Indices

Stocks Close Higher as Cooling Jobs Data Tempers Rate-Hike Bets

Equities finished in the green after softer US employment figures eased fears of further Federal Reserve tightening, though inflation remains a wildcard.

Reuters Oct 4, 2026
Crude Oil Tanker Hit by Projectile Off Oman, UKMTO Reports
Commodities

Crude Oil Tanker Hit by Projectile Off Oman, UKMTO Reports

A crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The incident raises fresh concerns about maritime security in a key oil transit region.

Reuters Oct 4, 2026
Oil Pares Losses as G-7 Weighs Joint Fuel Release
Commodities

Oil Pares Losses as G-7 Weighs Joint Fuel Release

Crude oil recovered from session lows as traders monitored G-7 discussions about a coordinated fuel release to stabilize markets.

WSJ Oct 4, 2026
US Jobs Growth Stalls at 29,000 in September, Unemployment Rises to 4.2%
Economic Data

US Jobs Growth Stalls at 29,000 in September, Unemployment Rises to 4.2%

September nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000, far below expectations, while the unemployment rate climbed to 4.2%, signaling a cooling labor market that could influence Fed policy.

CNBC Oct 4, 2026
Triangle Job Seekers Face Fresh Hurdles as Jobs Report Disappoints
Economic Data

Triangle Job Seekers Face Fresh Hurdles as Jobs Report Disappoints

A weaker-than-expected jobs report raises concerns for job seekers in North Carolina's Research Triangle, signaling a cooling labor market that could affect hiring and wage growth.

ABC11 News Oct 4, 2026
Vietnam Q2 GDP Surges 6.93% as Exports Boom, Fastest in 4 Years
Economic Data

Vietnam Q2 GDP Surges 6.93% as Exports Boom, Fastest in 4 Years

Vietnam's Q2 GDP grew 6.93% year-over-year, the fastest in four years, driven by a surge in exports, signaling strong momentum for the Southeast Asian economy.

Reuters Oct 4, 2026
Fed Official Spotlights Research Push at Penn College Visit
Central Banks

Fed Official Spotlights Research Push at Penn College Visit

A Federal Reserve official visited Penn College to highlight research initiatives, offering traders a window into the Fed's data-driven policy approach.

Williamsport Sun-Gazette Oct 4, 2026
Fed Paper: Goods Production Still Central to US Economy
Central Banks

Fed Paper: Goods Production Still Central to US Economy

A new Federal Reserve analysis argues that manufacturing and goods production remain vital to the US economy, challenging the idea that services alone drive growth.

Federal Reserve (.gov) Oct 4, 2026
Euro Zone Inflation Surges Past Forecasts, ECB Under Pressure to Hike
Central Banks

Euro Zone Inflation Surges Past Forecasts, ECB Under Pressure to Hike

Euro zone inflation rose more than expected, reinforcing expectations that the ECB will continue raising interest rates to combat persistent price pressures.

Reuters Oct 4, 2026
USD Hits New Yearly High as EUR/USD Plunges, USD/JPY Holds Steady
Forex

USD Hits New Yearly High as EUR/USD Plunges, USD/JPY Holds Steady

The US dollar climbed to a fresh yearly peak on Tuesday, dragging EUR/USD sharply lower while USD/JPY traded in a narrow range.

FOREX.com Oct 4, 2026
Gold's Lost Shine: What Could Spark a Record-High Comeback
Gold

Gold's Lost Shine: What Could Spark a Record-High Comeback

Gold has lost its luster, but shifting Fed policy, a weaker dollar, and resilient demand could reignite a rally to record highs. Here's what traders should watch.

Barron's Oct 4, 2026
Gold's $6,000 Question: What a 2026 Target Really Requires
Gold

Gold's $6,000 Question: What a 2026 Target Really Requires

A $6,000 gold target for 2026 is being debated. We break down the drivers, key levels and how traders can frame the scenario without chasing headlines.

finance.yahoo.com Oct 4, 2026
Blast L2 Shuts Down: $2B Ethereum Layer-2 Collapses After 98% Asset Plunge
Crypto

Blast L2 Shuts Down: $2B Ethereum Layer-2 Collapses After 98% Asset Plunge

Blast, once a $2 billion Ethereum layer-2, is shutting down after assets plunged 98%. Rising costs and competition from Coinbase and Robinhood sealed its fate.

CoinDesk Oct 4, 2026
BNY Mellon Eyes Kraken Parent Payward for Digital Asset Infrastructure
Crypto

BNY Mellon Eyes Kraken Parent Payward for Digital Asset Infrastructure

BNY is in talks with Payward, Kraken's parent, to potentially partner on digital assets, custody, trading, and payments infrastructure.

CoinDesk Oct 4, 2026
ICBA Sues OCC Over Crypto Trust Charters: What It Means for Traders
Crypto

ICBA Sues OCC Over Crypto Trust Charters: What It Means for Traders

The Independent Community Bankers of America sues the OCC, alleging the regulator exceeded its authority in granting crypto trust charters.

CoinDesk Oct 4, 2026
Anchorage Digital Slashes 17% of Staff Despite Tether's $100M Backing
Crypto

Anchorage Digital Slashes 17% of Staff Despite Tether's $100M Backing

Crypto bank Anchorage Digital reportedly cut 17% of its workforce even as it expands institutional services and secures a $100 million investment from Tether.

Cointelegraph Oct 4, 2026
MiCA Boosts Trust in Regulated Crypto Firms, Says Bitpanda Co-CEO
Crypto

MiCA Boosts Trust in Regulated Crypto Firms, Says Bitpanda Co-CEO

Bitpanda's Christian Trummer says MiCA has increased European crypto users' faith in regulated platforms and calls for stricter enforcement against noncompliant firms.

Cointelegraph Oct 4, 2026
Futures Steady Ahead of Jobs Report, Tesla Earnings; Micron Buy Signal
Indices

Futures Steady Ahead of Jobs Report, Tesla Earnings; Micron Buy Signal

Stock futures hold steady as traders await the monthly jobs report and Tesla earnings, while Micron flashes a technical buy signal.

Investor's Business Daily Oct 2, 2026
Stock Futures Edge Higher as Jobs Report Looms; Nike, Netflix, Alibaba, XPeng in Focus
Indices

Stock Futures Edge Higher as Jobs Report Looms; Nike, Netflix, Alibaba, XPeng in Focus

US equity futures point to a higher open as traders await the key jobs report. Nike, Netflix, Alibaba, and XPeng are among the stocks drawing attention.

Yahoo Finance Oct 2, 2026
US Futures Mixed as Brent Crude Tops $100, Bond Yields Surge
Commodities

US Futures Mixed as Brent Crude Tops $100, Bond Yields Surge

US stock futures were mixed as Brent crude rebounded above $100 a barrel and government bond yields soared, reflecting inflation and rate concerns.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Oct 2, 2026
Crude Oil Rises as Supply Disruptions Tighten Market
Commodities

Crude Oil Rises as Supply Disruptions Tighten Market

Crude oil prices moved higher on Friday as supply issues tightened the market, with traders watching key technical levels and geopolitical risks.

WSJ Oct 2, 2026