The dollar strengthened against major currencies early Monday. Strong US jobs data and ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the US boosted demand for the safe-haven currency. Oil prices saw a jump. China’s export growth accelerated in April. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to discuss key global issues later this week.
New Nasdaq 100 ETF to launch soon, BlackRock fund to give investors exposure to AI-driven tech rally
BlackRock is launching the iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF to capitalize on strong demand for AI-driven technology stocks. The fund will compete with established Nasdaq-100 offerings