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Latest from the market and the tech world — curated for builders and investors.

MacroMay 17, 2026· Reuters

Fed Holds Rates Steady — Signals Two Cuts Before Year-End

The Federal Reserve kept benchmark rates unchanged, citing progress on inflation. Markets rallied on the signal of two potential rate reductions before December.

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EarningsMay 16, 2026· Bloomberg

Nvidia Posts Record Revenue — AI Infrastructure Spending Accelerates

Nvidia reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue driven by surging demand for AI data centre chips. Data centre segment alone crossed $40B for the first time.

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CryptoMay 15, 2026· CoinDesk

Bitcoin Climbs Above $105,000 on Institutional ETF Inflows

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined $2.8B in net inflows over the past week, pushing the asset past $105K and lifting the broader crypto market.

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India MarketsMay 14, 2026· Economic Times

Indian Sensex Hits All-Time High of 87,500 on FII Buying

Strong foreign institutional investor inflows and robust corporate earnings drove the BSE Sensex to a new record, with IT and banking sectors leading gains.

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CorporateMay 13, 2026· CNBC

Apple Announces $110B Share Buyback — Largest in Company History

Apple unveiled a record buyback program alongside strong services growth, sending shares up over 5% in after-hours trading.

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VC & StartupsMay 12, 2026· Crunchbase

Global Startup Funding Rebounds — $72B Raised in Q1 2026

Venture capital activity bounced back sharply in Q1 2026, with AI, climate tech, and defence tech drawing the majority of capital globally.

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CommoditiesMay 11, 2026· FT

Oil Steadies Near $74/Barrel as OPEC+ Maintains Output Targets

Crude oil prices found support after OPEC+ reaffirmed production targets, while demand forecasts from the IEA were revised slightly upward for H2 2026.

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India MacroMay 10, 2026· Mint

RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 6.0% — First Reduction in 18 Months

The Reserve Bank of India trimmed its key lending rate amid easing inflation, providing relief to borrowers and boosting rate-sensitive sectors.

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EquitiesMay 9, 2026· WSJ

S&P 500 Closes Above 6,400 for the First Time

Strong corporate earnings and cooling inflation data pushed the S&P 500 above the 6,400 milestone, extending the 2026 bull run.

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EarningsMay 8, 2026· Bloomberg

Microsoft Cloud Revenue Crosses $50B Quarterly — Azure Leads Growth

Microsoft's intelligent cloud segment reported record results driven by Azure's AI-powered services, with enterprise AI adoption accelerating globally.

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