Nigeria-focused Opay Digital Services works with Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, and JPMorgan as it prepares for an initial public offering, sources say.

Tether Holdings bought over six tons of gold in Q1 2026, becoming the largest known bullion holder outside of banks and states.

Tether Holdings purchased over six tons of gold for its reserves in the first three months of 2026, extending a buying streak that makes it the largest known holder of bullion globally outside of banks and nation-states.

Japan intervenes in foreign exchange markets to stabilize the yen following losses linked to Iran-related regional tensions. The move offsets recent currency declines, though market uncertainty remains high among investors.

Japanese authorities intervened in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the yen following losses linked to regional tensions involving Iran, though market volatility persists.

Dallas Fed President Logan dissents at FOMC, warns against signaling imminent rate cuts. She says next move could be hike or cut amid high uncertainty.

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan dissented at the latest FOMC meeting, warning against guidance that implies imminent rate cuts and stating the next move could still be a hike or a cut due to high uncertainty.

China extends zero-tariff access to 53 African nations starting May 1, 2026. The policy shift marks a new phase in economic cooperation between China and the continent.

China has officially extended zero-tariff access to 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, effective May 1, 2026, as part of a new economic cooperation policy.