Daily Digest — 28 Apr 2026

Markets faced headwinds today as inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions weighed on risk assets. Bitcoin fell 2.5% to $76,925 while Ethereum dropped 3.8% amid Federal Reserve uncertainty and questions over AI demand sustainability. Oil climbed 1.1% to $97.41 as the Bank of Japan held rates steady while raising inflation forecasts due to Iran war worries, highlighting how Middle East tensions continue to ripple through global markets.

Security dominated headlines after Cole Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Trump at Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, raising fresh questions about Secret Service protocols. Meanwhile, Mexico’s military captured two major cartel commanders, including Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader ‘El Jardinero’, in operations that could reshape regional security dynamics.

The tech sector showed mixed signals as India’s Snabbit raised $56 million for on-demand home services, processing over 40,000 daily jobs across Indian cities. In crypto, industry leaders mobilized hundreds of millions for an Aave user rescue fund following a massive DeFi hack, demonstrating the sector’s growing institutional coordination.

King Charles begins his US state visit with plans to address Congress on defending democratic values, while back in the UK, a House of Lords committee criticized Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ fiscal rules as providing insufficient maneuvering room for economic shocks.