Markets went wild and some traders walked away with billions in minutes. Now U.S. regulators are probing suspiciously timed oil trades placed right before the mysterious 'TACO' event. The question on Wall Street: were these just the best-timed bets in history, or did insiders know something the public didn’t? With fortunes made on razor-thin timing, the line between genius and inside info is under the microscope.


Billions in Minutes: Wild Market Moves Spark Insider Trading Probe

Newly created Polymarket accounts have made several high-profit bets on well-timed wagers tied to U.S. geopolitical actions. The surprise is that those bets were placed just before key announcements by President Donald Trump. Those wagers have led to widespread suspicions of insider knowledge.


Certain Bets on Polymarket Bring Insider Trading Questions 

Markets experienced extreme volatility following recent remarks by Donald Trump. Stock prices, cryptocurrency values, and tech shares fluctuated sharply, prompting questions about possible insider trading. Analysts caution investors to stay alert, as regulatory investigations may follow.

Wild Market Swings After Trump Remarks Raise Insider Trading Concerns Globally

Bitcoin has plunged below $90,000, wiping out all gains for the year as fear sweeps through the crypto market. During Asia trading, deep-pocketed buyers retreated and options traders piled into increasingly bearish bets, signalling expectations of an even deeper fall toward $80,000. Here’s a breakdown of the crash, the market sentiment, and what traders are preparing for next.

Bitcoin Crashes Below $90,000 as Fear Grips Traders Targeting $80K 

As big tech tightens belts around the world, from layoffs to hiring freezes, one thing hasn’t shrunk—CEO paychecks. And in India, Infosys boss Salil Parekh is making headlines for all the right reasons—at least if you're on his payroll.

Infosys CEO gets fat payday in FY24

Shares of precious metals miners in South Africa surged as gold hit new all-time high. The South African benchmark stock index soared to a record close on Wednesday after the yellow metal surged past $3,300 for the first time. The South African gauge is now up more than 7% this year, compared with declines of 1.4% for the MSCI emerging market stock index and 8.3% for the S&P 500.

Gold's rally powers South African stocks to record

Wall Street roared back after President Trump reversed course on tariffs, easing tensions with global partners. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq all soared, marking their biggest single-day gains in years, fueled by strong airline earnings, tech rallies, and a well-received treasury auction.

Markets rebound: Nvidia, Tesla, Apple jump in double-digit gains

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How the stock market was born: The first IPO, tradeable shares and their surprising India connection

The stampede in global markets gathered momentum Monday, and investors piled into safe-haven assets as the fallout from US President Donald Trump's tariffs deepened. The carnage in financial markets has analysts betting on five Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, up from just two last month

Traders increase fed rate cut bets to five

Markets flash eerie echoes of 1987's 'black monday' crash.
The mayhem is already signalling another 'black monday. '
The carnage in financial markets unleashed by President Trump's tariffs is continuing unabated as equities get pummeled.
US Stock futures show the over 11 trillion Dollar wipeout since Trump's first day in office isn't over.

Markets flash eerie echoes of 1987's 'black monday' crash

When markets tank and uncertainty looms, the rich aren't running for cover—they’re gearing up. The elite knows the golden rule of wealth: uncertainty equals opportunity. While the masses scramble to protect their portfolios, the 1% sees a chance to load up on undervalued assets, capitalising on the fear others can’t stomach.

How wealthy investors turn crisis into profit

The largest U.S. Banks finished the year with impressive results, marking their second-most profitable year in history. Jpmorgan chase led the pack, becoming the first bank in U.S. History to exceed 50 billion dollars in annual profit.

Wall Street Banks Report Second-highest Profits In History | World Business Watch

In Nigeria, one company is offering trading lessons in Yoruba, to help citizens understand the complex world of foreign exchange.

Nigerian Forex Traders Embrace Yoruba Lessons

For decades, the trading floor has been a man's world, but that’s rapidly changing. The glass ceiling is cracking, and women are not just entering the trading ring—they’re changing the game. While the financial sector has long been dominated by male perspectives, women are now making their mark-- they're bringing balance, insight, and a new set of skills to the fast-paced world of finance.

Women Break Barriers on the Trading Floor | GRAVITAS

As Diwali illuminates homes across India, there’s another source of light worth celebrating: India's journey from an economic underdog to a global powerhouse. Reflecting this story is the Sensex. Which has seen exponential growth since its humble beginnings in 1979 when it was valued at just 100. Today, it stands around 80,000, with expectations to reach a stellar 1,50,000 by 2029 -- offering a festive reminder of India’s journey as a rising economic star.

How To Unlock The Power Of Compounding This Diwali

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) board is scheduled to meet today, where it is expected to discuss a range of measures, including stricter norms for Futures & Options (F&O) trading, the introduction of a "New Asset Class," and mutual fund lite regulations. In anticipation of these potential measures, the benchmark indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, have each fallen by over 1 percent ahead of the meeting.

SEBI Board Meeting: Key Regulations Under Discussion and Why Markets Are Uneasy

China has been advised to strengthen its measures to protect against global trade sanctions. This recommendation comes as the country faces increasing economic pressure from international trade restrictions. Enhancing protective strategies could help China mitigate the impact of these sanctions on its economy and global trade relationships.

China Advised To Enhance Protection Against Global Trade Sanctions

Let's look at Wion's monthly global economic health check. First, we will deep dive into how global markets performed in August. Oil fell 1.4%, with the benchmark Brent crude trading below $80 per barrel as the demand outlook shows a significant slowdown despite an increase in West Asia tensions and supply worries. Gold closed out the month near record highs as the Federal Reserve announced a crucial pivot to policy easing earlier in August. The so-called digital Dollar, or Bitcoin, lost its shine in August, down nearly 8 per cent.

Wion's monthly global economic health check | World Business Watch | WION News

With the union budget just around the corner, reports are swirling about a possible tax hike on futures and options, or F&O, trading. This has raised concerns for some, but also sparked discussions about protecting investors and promoting long-term investment strategies. Take a look at this next report for more on this

India Budget 2024-25: government considers tax hike on F&O trading

Goldman Sachs reported great profit growth in the second quarter, helped by robust underwriting of debt and fixed-income trading. Earnings at the Wall Street giant more than doubled from a year earlier but came in well below a record level from the first quarter.

Goldman Sachs' Q2 profit soars amid strong trading and underwriting performance

JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, has turned in better-than-expected second-quarter profits due to its perfect investment banking business with the high tide of merger and acquisition activities.

JPMorgan Chase beats profit estimates on strong dealmaking, trading

Robinhood Markets, a trading app, unveiled on Tuesday its first-ever share buyback plan, aiming to repurchase $1 billion in stock as the business strives to demonstrate maturity and appeal to investors.

Robinhood Markets launch $1 billion share buyback plan amid expansion efforts

The New York Stock Exchange is considering a dramatic shift in its operating hours. In a move that could reshape the way stocks are traded, the exchange is gauging market interest in potentially transitioning to a 24/7 schedule. Take a look at this next report for more.

NYSE weighs extended hours amid rising after-hours

Despite being banned, the Chinese crypto market recorded an estimated $86.4 billion in raw transaction volume between July 2022 and June 2023, dwarfing Hong Kong, which witnessed $64 billion in crypto trading, Chainalysis said.

How effective is China's crypto trading ban?

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