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Bitcoin OGs dump over $100 million in BTC after hawkish Fed dents rate cut hopes - CoinDesk
business 2026/03/19 07:22:07

Bitcoin OGs dump over $100 million in BTC after hawkish Fed dents rate cut hopes - CoinDesk

OGs sell as Fed’s hawkish stance on rates pressures crypto and other risk assets.

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Trump tried to push Powell out, but now he may be stuck with him - The Washington Post
business 2026/03/19 06:10:07

Trump tried to push Powell out, but now he may be stuck with him - The Washington Post

Powell says he would remain as Fed chief and stay on the board — as Trump’s efforts to reshape the Fed run into legal and political roadblocks.

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Sound Transit's Budget-Balancing Ideas All Stop Short of Delivering Rail to Ballard - The Urbanist
business 2026/03/19 06:06:03

Sound Transit's Budget-Balancing Ideas All Stop Short of Delivering Rail to Ballard - The Urbanist

At a board retreat Wednesday, Sound Transit weighed three cost-cutting approaches that all included deferring light rail stations in Ballard and Interbay to a later date when funding allows. Seattle Councilmember Dan Strauss pushed back against that approach.

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Amazon Alexa's UK personality to change with Echo AI update - BBC
business 2026/03/19 05:55:42

Amazon Alexa's UK personality to change with Echo AI update - BBC

There has been criticism the Echo has stagnated, while other AI chatbots have become much easier to communicate with.

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HDFC Bank shares fall 5% as part-time chair of India’s largest private bank resigns over 'ethics' - CNBC
business 2026/03/19 04:33:00

HDFC Bank shares fall 5% as part-time chair of India’s largest private bank resigns over 'ethics' - CNBC

Interim part‑time chairman, Keki Mistry, said that Atanu Chakraborty, had not provided the board with any evidence or details of the alleged unethical practices.

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Morgan Stanley Says Sell Asian Stock Rally on Iran War Impact - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/03/19 03:42:00

Morgan Stanley Says Sell Asian Stock Rally on Iran War Impact - Bloomberg.com

Morgan Stanley recommended investors sell into this week’s rally in Asian equities, warning of a deeper market downturn as energy prices surge.

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