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Week in Review: Ship Seizures, DeFi Hacks, and a Stock Market That Refuses to Go Down

Weekly market recap: S&P 500 holds near records despite Iran ship seizure, $292M KelpDAO hack crashes DeFi, oil whipsaws $15, and bonds rally ahead of the April 29 FOMC meeting.

3 min read

Crypto

Bitcoin Rebounds to $76,000 as Iran Ceasefire Talks Lift Risk Appetite — But the Rally Has a Ceiling

Bitcoin trades near $76,000 as Iran ceasefire talks and Strait of Hormuz reopening lift risk appetite. Analysis of key price levels, institutional positioning, and catalysts for the next move.

Apr 214 min

Crypto

The $292 Million KelpDAO Hack: How a Cross-Chain Exploit Triggered the Biggest DeFi Crisis of 2026

The $292 million KelpDAO exploit through LayerZero's EndpointV2 triggered $10 billion in DeFi withdrawals, crashed Aave's TVL by $6 billion, and exposed critical vulnerabilities in cross-chain restaking infrastructure.

Apr 214 min

Economy

The Supreme Court Just Struck Down Trump's IEEPA Tariffs — But the Trade War Is Far From Over

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's IEEPA tariffs in a 6-3 ruling, but the administration immediately imposed new tariffs under Section 122 and Section 232. Analysis of the economic impact, market response, and investment implications.

Apr 213 min

Markets

The S&P 500 Just Hit a Record 7,126 — Inside the Relief Rally That Erased 2026's Losses

The S&P 500 hit a record 7,126 on April 17, 2026, with the Nasdaq posting its longest winning streak since 2009. Analysis of what's driving the rally, sector leadership, and how to position portfolios at all-time highs.

Apr 213 min

Economy

The April 29 FOMC Meeting Could Define the Rest of 2026 — Here's What the Fed Is Thinking

The April 29 FOMC meeting is the most consequential of 2026. The Fed faces a dilemma between sticky inflation at 2.4% and a weakening labor market. Analysis of rate expectations, bond positioning, and what it means for your portfolio.

Apr 213 min

Commodities

Oil Crashes 12% Then Spikes Again: The Iran Ceasefire Is a Rollercoaster for Energy Markets

Oil prices crashed 12% on Iran ceasefire news then spiked again after the US seized an Iranian ship. Analysis of Strait of Hormuz dynamics, inflation impact, energy stock positioning, and the oil price outlook.

Apr 214 min

Personal Finance

Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA in 2026: Which Retirement Account Is Right for You?

Complete comparison of Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA for 2026. Covers contribution limits, income thresholds, tax implications, withdrawal rules, and which account is best for your situation.

Apr 215 min

All Articles

Week in Review: Ship Seizures, DeFi Hacks, and a Stock Market That Refuses to Go Down

Bitcoin Rebounds to $76,000 as Iran Ceasefire Talks Lift Risk Appetite — But the Rally Has a Ceiling

The $292 Million KelpDAO Hack: How a Cross-Chain Exploit Triggered the Biggest DeFi Crisis of 2026

The Supreme Court Just Struck Down Trump's IEEPA Tariffs — But the Trade War Is Far From Over

The S&P 500 Just Hit a Record 7,126 — Inside the Relief Rally That Erased 2026's Losses

The April 29 FOMC Meeting Could Define the Rest of 2026 — Here's What the Fed Is Thinking

Oil Crashes 12% Then Spikes Again: The Iran Ceasefire Is a Rollercoaster for Energy Markets

Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA in 2026: Which Retirement Account Is Right for You?

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