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JustMarkets Highlights Key Drivers Behind Volatility in Global Financial Markets

Bangkok, Thailand, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 

JustMarkets has released new market insights examining the primary factors influencing volatility across global financial markets and how traders interpret economic and geopolitical developments in rapidly changing market conditions.

According to JustMarkets, volatility remains an inherent element of financial markets and plays a central role in price formation across multiple asset classes. While volatility is commonly associated with risk, the company notes that it also reflects market expectations, liquidity conditions, and investor reactions to new information.

JustMarkets highlights that economic data releases continue to serve as major catalysts for market movement. Inflation figures, macroeconomic activity, employment reports, and expectations regarding economic growth frequently influence market sentiment and price behavior. The company notes that market reactions are often determined not only by the data itself, but by how actual figures compare with market expectations.

The analysis also emphasizes the importance of central bank communication and interest rate expectations. According to JustMarkets, even small adjustments in policy messaging or communication style can significantly affect trader sentiment and short-term market direction. In many cases, market behavior is shaped more by the interpretation of policy decisions than by the decisions themselves.

In addition to economic indicators, JustMarkets identifies geopolitical developments and global events as major contributors to market uncertainty. Political tensions, elections, and unexpected international developments can rapidly alter sentiment and trigger sudden market reactions.

The company further notes that internal market dynamics can intensify volatility during periods of strong price movement. Position unwinding, concentration of similar trading strategies, execution speed, and liquidity conditions may amplify market reactions under certain circumstances.

“Understanding the mechanisms behind volatility allows traders to better interpret market conditions and improve analytical decision-making,” a JustMarkets spokesperson stated.

Risk Warning: Trading financial instruments involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Market conditions can change rapidly, and losses may exceed deposits. Ensure you understand the risks involved and trade responsibly.

About JustMarkets
JustMarkets is a global multi-asset broker providing access to financial markets through advanced trading platforms and analytical tools, serving clients across multiple regions.

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Power of Diversity Grants 2026 – Call for Proposals

€2.2 Million in Power of Diversity Grants for Opportunity Crops

Bonn, Germany, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Opportunity crops are getting a boost in six countries thanks to the Power of Diversity Funding Facility. On 12 May 2026, the Facility issued a Call for Proposals, officially launching a EUR 2.2 million grant program in Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda and Colombia. The Power of Diversity Grants program is calling for proposals to support targeted action in those countries to improve production, processing and consumer awareness of opportunity crops.
The Power of Diversity Grants program will fund targeted projects that strengthen the value chains of selected opportunity crops – nutritious, climate-resilient crops that are well adapted to challenging environments but remain underutilized. Specific target crops for increased investments were identified through national stakeholder consultations in the six countries in 2025.
Each grant will fund a high-impact, scalable project that strengthens specific opportunity crop value chains. The project should address one or several of the intervention areas for each value chain and crop, as national stakeholders identified potential to:

  • Increase productivity through seed system development and good agricultural practices
  • Strengthen post-harvest and processing capacities
  • Improve market access and enhance value chain efficiency
  • Increase consumer awareness

Enhancing the value chains of opportunity crops holds great potential to provide better nutrition, open economic opportunities and improve lives and livelihoods for communities. The Power of Diversity Grants program marks a step forward for investment into these opportunity crops and for resilience and food security in these countries.

Apply for a Power of Diversity Grant

To apply for a Power of Diversity Grant 2026, please follow this step-by-step guide to see if your organization is eligible and instructions on how to submit a proposal.

  1. Check the countries, crops and activities – The Funding Facility is working with stakeholder-selected crops in specific countries. Value chain analyses have identified 24 intervention areas, with a specific scope of activity to strengthen the value chain identified by crop and country. See more details on the scope of activities in the table below and at the Power of Diversity Grants online portal.
  2. Check your eligibility – Technical eligibility based on in-country experience and expertise is required, along with financial capacity. Check to ensure your organization has the required experience and capacity to manage the project.
  3. Propose a project – Eligible organizations are invited to propose a targeted project to enhance the value chain of a specific crop or crops as outlined in the identified intervention for that crop.
  4. Submit your proposal – Visit the Power of Diversity Grants online portal to review and download all application documents. Then, complete and upload the documents and answer all eligibility questions to submit your proposal.

The Crop Trust is looking to find the best fit to deliver positive impact, whether its for pigeon pea seed systems in Nigeria or consumer awareness of chayote in Colombia. All organizations are invited to explore the project interventions, find your fit and submit a proposal.

Countries, Crops and Activities

The Power of Diversity Grants 2026 will be awarded to promote specific opportunity crops selected by stakeholders in countries supported by the Power of Diversity Funding Facility. Project proposals should be relevant to the following countries and crops, with specific intervention scope of activities for each crop available below.

Applicant Eligibility

Grant applicants should be organizations that demonstrate the experience, expertise and eligibility to perform all proposed activities. Technical eligibility must include in-country experience of at least three years. Applicants must be able to prove their annual average revenue turnover from 2023 to 2025 exceeds their proposed project budget, with the budget amounts specified in scope of activities and usually ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 USD. Proposals can be submitted for one or multiple project intervention areas.

Proposal Parameters

Proposals should present a clear and coherent project logic that demonstrates how the proposed activities will achieve the aims of the intervention outlined. Please note that a proposal may include one or more crops and activities in one or more countries, and each should include:

  • Defined activities and expected results
  • Timeline of project activities, milestones and deliverables
  • A project pathway to scale and sustainability elements
  • Integration of crop diversity conservation and use, including the role of national genebanks
  • Strong linkages with existing initiatives and stakeholders
  • A cost proposal that is well-justified and aligned with proposed activities

Submit the Proposal

Proposals must be completed using the provided templates and submitted through the Power of Diversity Grants online portal. All templates are available on the Portal.
To answer any questions about the project or process to apply, a virtual briefing session will be held on 29 May at 3:00 pm CEST. Registration is required, so please register today to attend. Questions for response at the briefing session must be submitted in advance by 25 May by email at [email protected].
Submissions outside of the portal will not be accepted. Proposals, including all accompanying documentation, should be submitted in English. Questions should be addressed to [email protected].

Proposal Timeline

  • Application deadline – 3 July 2026
  • Notification of successful grantees – 10 August 2026
  • Project kick-off – 1 October 2026
  • Project completion deadline – Before 31 March 2029

Selection Procedure 

All applications will be reviewed by an expert panel established by the Crop Trust. Proposals will compete with other interventions in the value chain, as well as with similar types of interventions across value chains. The selection process aims to ensure a portfolio of interventions that covers all value chains and pilots a variety of approaches from seed systems to consumer awareness.
The selection panel may contact applicants to request any necessary clarifications regarding the received proposals. Approval of an application does not guarantee project funding. Crop Trust reserves the right to sustain or abandon the call for proposals at any time before the signing of the contract.

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Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence and AI Startups Program

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MUSCAT, Oman, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Omantel has announced the launch of its AI Centre of Excellence, an integrated platform designed to accelerate the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence technologies and support the transformation of promising ideas and applications into scalable digital products across multiple sectors. The centre brings together advanced infrastructure, integrated data environments, operational expertise, and innovation capabilities to enable practical and scalable AI implementation across industries.

As one of the centre’s key tracks, Omantel also launched the AI Startups Program, a strategic program focused on connecting technology startups with Omantel’s internal teams and real operational environments to support the co-creation and scaling of commercially viable AI products and solutions.

The program forms part of Omantel’s broader “Everyone AI” strategy, which aims to enable the practical and scalable adoption of artificial intelligence applications, while supporting the development of an advanced digital ecosystem and creating tangible impact for customers, business sectors, and technology startups.

The AI Startups Program currently engages startups accelerated through Omantel Innovation Labs, including Decoil, Remedy, ORKI, DeepAstra, and Wiya. Through the program, these startups contribute to the development and expansion of AI products within Omantel’s operational and commercial ecosystem, supporting their transition from experimentation to growth and commercialization.

Commenting on the lunch, Aladdin Baitfadhil, Chief Executive Officer of Omantel, said: “Omantel’s ‘Everyone AI’ strategy represents an ambitious vision to drive the practical and scalable adoption of artificial intelligence in a way that supports digital transformation and creates sustainable value. Through the AI Centre of Excellence and the AI Startups Program, we are building an integrated innovation ecosystem that brings together technology startups, operational expertise, and real-world implementation environments to accelerate the development of digital products capable of competing regionally and globally.”

Participating startups will benefit from Omantel’s advanced infrastructure, integrated data environments, specialized technical expertise, and regional and international partnerships, supporting product development and accelerating expansion into high-growth markets across sectors including telecommunications, financial services, energy, healthcare, and government services.

Through the AI Centre of Excellence and the AI Startups Program, Omantel continues to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and support technology entrepreneurship, while reinforcing its role in enabling digital transformation and advancing emerging technologies in line with Oman Vision 2040.

Omantel has succeeded, through the integration of its operations, processes, and extensive expertise in the field of communications and digital technology, in establishing its position as a leading telecommunications company within the Sultanate of Oman and beyond. The company’s innovative approaches have contributed to providing state-of-the-art solutions to different consumer and business sectors. The company aims to deliver an unparalleled, exceptional experience to its customers and strives to always exceed their expectations. To achieve the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, Omantel invests in emerging technologies and provides cutting-edge ICT solutions, such as cloud solutions, AI, Smart solutions, cybersecurity, and much more, in addition to harnessing its technological capabilities to enhance innovation and leadership in new and advanced technologies.

For Media Inquiry:

Muna Al Maamri

Manager of Digital Press & Media

Omantel

Tel: +968 24242743

Email: [email protected]

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Bitget UEX Report: Retail Investors Move Beyond Crypto as 52% Add Equities And 51% Use AI

Bitget UEX Report: Retail Investors Move Beyond Crypto as 52% Add Equities And 51% Use AI

 

Bitget UEX Report: Retail Investors Move Beyond Crypto as 52% Add Equities And 51% Use AI

Bitget UEX Report: Retail Investors Move Beyond Crypto as 52% Add Equities And 51% Use AI

VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released the Bitget User Asset Allocation Report 2026 with data showing that retail investors are expanding beyond crypto into commodities, equities, and AI-assisted investing as portfolio construction becomes more diversified across global asset classes. The findings combine trading activity on Bitget with responses from more than 6,000 users globally.

Crypto remained the main source of trading activity in Q1 2026, with 86% of surveyed users holding crypto assets. Crypto accounted for nearly all trading volume in early January before stabilizing in a 60% to 80% range by March as participation broadened into other markets. Over the same period, trading in traditional assets led by gold rose from near zero to between 20% and 40% of total activity, marking the strongest quarterly increase recorded for non-crypto assets on Bitget.

The data highlighted that 52% of users globally now hold equities alongside crypto, while 35% hold gold or other precious metals, making commodities the most widely adopted non-crypto asset category among surveyed participants. AI and precious metals or crude oil emerged as the two themes users most closely associate with investment opportunities in 2026.

Among high-net-worth participants, diversification is accelerating further. Bitget users recorded an average annual return of 13% in 2025, while around 6% of VIP users achieved annual returns between 51% and 100%. Among surveyed high-value users, 74% said they plan to expand across crypto, equities, and commodities in 2026 to manage risk more actively.

Regional trading preferences continue to reflect local macro conditions. In East Asia, 60% of users ranked avoiding currency conversion as a key reason for using USDT settlement, while 48% prioritized avoiding traditional account-opening requirements. In Southeast Asia, 46% of users identified leverage access as a major reason for trading traditional assets. In Latin America, 78% said diversification and protection against inflation or currency depreciation are their main reasons for holding both crypto and traditional assets.

AI adoption is also becoming part of core trading behavior. 51% of surveyed users said they already use AI tools to support investment decisions. Bitget’s AI products, including GetAgent, GetClaw, and Agent Hub, are increasingly used to interpret earnings releases, commodity price moves, macroeconomic developments, and onchain signals across asset classes.

Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, said: “Retail trading behavior is becoming more macro-aware. Users are moving capital across asset classes based on liquidity, volatility, and market access, and they increasingly expect one platform to support that efficiently. Stablecoin-based settlement is becoming a practical entry point for broader market participation. The stronger demand for commodities, equities, and AI tools shows that users are building portfolios around global signals, not around a single asset category.”

Survey results also show a strong demand for the Universal Exchange model. 71% of users identified USDT settlement as the most important feature, while 65% ranked the fast switching across crypto, equities, forex, and commodities within one account as a top priority. Users consistently described the ideal trading platform as one that combines global asset access, stablecoin settlement, centralized liquidity, transparent reserve verification, and AI-assisted decision tools within one system.

For more information, please visit here.

About Bitget
Bitget is the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry’s lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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HERE unveils AI-powered last meter guidance solution to help delivery drivers complete the final handoff

Delivery van

HERE Last Meter Guidance will help eliminate uncertainty from the critical final meters

  • HERE Last Meter Guidance will help eliminate uncertainty from the most challenging part of a delivery journey: the critical final meters
  • New offering enhances HERE’s end-to-end route optimization capabilities, which are deployed to over 500 fleet customers

Chicago – HERE Technologies, the leading mapping and location data platform, today announced HERE Last Meter Guidance, a location intelligence solution designed to help drivers finish deliveries more quickly, accurately and with less guesswork by providing AI-based guidance from the optimal parking location, through the final handover location. HERE will demo the solution, currently in beta, next week at Home Delivery World USA in Nashville, Tenn.

The last mile represents the shortest distance, yet it has become the most complex and expensive leg of the journey, now accounting for more than half of total supply chain costs. Today, it’s no longer enough to deliver to an address. For many fleets, the biggest challenge begins after arrival.

Using AI, automated sensor data & positioning collection and a constant feedback loop of insights from successful real-world deliveries, HERE Last Meter Guidance will establish ‘ground truth.’ The solution will provide couriers with precise guidance on delivery parking, walking paths and the correct building entry point. The expected result is more efficient fuel consumption, more completed first-attempt deliveries and a better customer experience.

“We’ve come a long way in optimizing how drivers get to a destination, but it’s now the last few meters, from arrival through delivery handoff, that present the biggest bottlenecks. Too often, drivers are working with poor, missing or confusing data right where precision matters most,” said Bart Coppelmans, Senior Director of Product Management at HERE Technologies. “HERE Last Meter Guidance is designed to bring more certainty to that final handoff. With fuel price volatility, condensed delivery windows, delivery automation and heightened consumer expectations, the stakes have never been higher.”

Across major cities, delivery volumes climb, while streets and curbs are constrained by congestion, making urban environments more complex to navigate. At the same time, retailers are compressing delivery timelines and expanding same-day and even one-hour delivery options. HERE’s solution aims to help fleets operate in this new reality by providing precise, real-world guidance for a fast, accurate and successful final handoff.

HERE Last Meter Guidance will complement the company’s existing tour planning and navigation capabilities to support end-to-end transport, from route planning and navigation through delivery completion at the door. HERE will showcase the latest in last mile logistics at Home Delivery World USA, booth #1316. Schedule time to meet with HERE or demo the solution.

HERE Last Meter Guidance is currently in beta and is expected to move toward general availability following this initial phase. For more on HERE Last Meter Guidance, visit here.com/contact.

Media Contacts
HERE Technologies
Danielle Beer, U.S.
+1 312 342 9896
[email protected]

About HERE Technologies
HERE is the global leader in mapping and location technology. For more than 40 years, we’ve been powering innovation for the world’s most recognizable companies: from launching our first digital map in 1985, to shaping the future of software-defined vehicles today. With the industry’s freshest and richest unified map and a portfolio of products, services and solutions that serve the needs of multiple industries, HERE reveals opportunities that drive progress and unlock new possibilities for every moving vehicle. Discover more at here.com.

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Holafly et TeleSemana.com lancent l’indice Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026, le premier référentiel complet mesurant le niveau d’adoption de l’eSIM sur 50 marchés

DUBLIN, 13 mai 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Holafly, leader mondial des eSIM de voyage, a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement de l’indice Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026, une étude inédite évaluant la maturité commerciale de la technologie eSIM sur 50 marchés et auprès de 168 opérateurs de réseaux mobiles à travers le monde.

Développé en collaboration avec TeleSemana.com, l’une des principales publications spécialisées dans les télécommunications en Amérique latine, l’indice propose une vision structurée et fondée sur les données de la manière dont l’eSIM est déployée, utilisée et limitée selon les régions. Il combine des données au niveau des opérateurs, des variables propres à chaque pays, une évaluation qualitative ainsi qu’un mécanisme de pénalisation réglementaire au sein d’un cadre de notation unique allant de 0 à 100.

Les résultats démontrent clairement un tournant décisif dans le secteur : l’eSIM n’est plus une technologie en développement, mais une capacité désormais déployée à l’échelle mondiale. Ce qui différencie aujourd’hui les marchés n’est plus la préparation technologique, mais les conditions structurelles qui favorisent ou freinent l’adoption, notamment la disponibilité des appareils, les cadres réglementaires et la qualité de l’expérience utilisateur.

Les États-Unis se classent au premier rang mondial avec un score de 90,2, suivis de l’Estonie et du Royaume-Uni, tandis que des marchés comme le Soudan, l’Inde et le Liberia reflètent les barrières structurelles qui continuent de limiter l’adoption. L’indice souligne notamment que l’intervention réglementaire constitue un facteur déterminant, certains marchés appliquant des restrictions qui affectent sensiblement la capacité de montée en échelle des services eSIM.

La principale conclusion de l’étude est que l’adoption de l’eSIM n’est plus limitée par la technologie, mais par la conception même des marchés. Lorsque la réglementation permet l’activation numérique, que les appareils sont largement disponibles et que les opérateurs offrent des expériences fluides, l’adoption progresse rapidement. Quand ces conditions ne sont pas réunies, la croissance reste structurellement limitée.

« L’eSIM a déjà dépassé le stade de technologie émergente. Ce qui façonnera la prochaine phase d’adoption sera la capacité des marchés à offrir aux utilisateurs un accès numérique fluide. Les pays qui mènent cette transition ne sont pas nécessairement ceux disposant des plus grandes infrastructures télécoms, mais ceux qui créent des expériences sans friction répondant aux attentes des voyageurs internationaux d’aujourd’hui », a déclaré Chris Hills, vice-président des opérations de réseau et des opérateurs chez Holafly.

Sur le plan méthodologique, l’indice évalue cinq dimensions principales : la préparation du marché, l’activation et l’assistance, l’adoption et la concurrence, l’environnement réglementaire et l’évaluation par des experts. Un mécanisme de pénalisation spécifique mesure l’impact des marchés qui restreignent l’accès aux fournisseurs internationaux d’eSIM, garantissant ainsi que l’indice reflète non seulement les capacités des opérateurs, mais également l’accessibilité réelle pour les utilisateurs.

Alors que les voyageurs recherchent des moyens plus flexibles, instantanés et sans frontières de rester connectés, les fournisseurs d’eSIM de voyage deviennent un moteur clé de transformation du secteur. En supprimant de nombreux obstacles traditionnellement associés aux cartes SIM physiques et aux processus d’activation complexes, les solutions eSIM redéfinissent la manière dont les utilisateurs accèdent aux services mobiles à l’étranger et accélèrent la transition vers une expérience de voyage mondiale plus fluide.

L’indice Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026 établit un nouveau cadre de référence destiné aux opérateurs, régulateurs et acteurs du secteur, en fournissant un référentiel cohérent permettant d’identifier les marchés où l’adoption est déjà concrète, ceux où elle reste limitée, et ceux plus susceptible de connaître une croissance future.

Le rapport complet est disponible à l’adresse suivante : https://www.telesemana.com/holafly-global-esim-index-2026/

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