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WTI reclaims $91 on short-covering and a repriced geopolitical premium after IRGC warnings. The next move depends on whether Iran escalates or finds an off-ramp.
The greenback climbed to 99.50 after Iran struck near Bandar Abbas. A break above 100 opens a path to 100.50 if escalation continues.
Indian equity markets closed for Bakri Id as Brent crude rose 1.76% to $96. ONGC, HDFC Bank dragged Nifty pre-close. Q4 earnings from Ashok Leyland, Alkem due.
The president's statement tilts the regulatory battle toward a single agency, raising pressure on the SEC and Congress to act on event contracts.
BHP shares surged 33% since January. The rally compresses forward yield and raises the bar for commodity price support. Key metrics to watch include iron ore futures and dividend yield.
First-instance sentences range from 3 to 30 years for losses of VND803 billion on suspended hospital campuses. Appeals and regulatory reform will determine the long-term investment signal.
US military strikes near Strait of Hormuz drove Bitcoin below $80K, sparked $300M liquidation cascade. Combined with $344M Treasury freeze, traders face dual geopolitical and regulatory risk. Next catalyst: Qatar talks.
The CFTC's internal review found the 2022 complaint against Gemini relied on an untrustworthy whistleblower. A joint motion now asks a judge to undo the penalty and injunction.
Iran's IRGC hit US air bases in Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain. Crypto liquidations topped $200M in 24 hours as BTC swung from $63K to $72K. Energy infrastructure threats could squeeze miner margins. Watch stablecoin freezes and Gulf exchange liquidity.
U.K. sanctions 18 crypto entities and targets a $93B stablecoin network used to evade Russia restrictions. Exchanges must comply immediately.
The New Zealand dollar fell after the budget announcement as traders weighed fiscal expansion risks for RBNZ policy. The kiwi dropped across the board, with the next catalyst being the July RBNZ meeting.
Trump pledges 'future-proof' crypto framework. CLARITY Act cleared committee but Senate floor vote unset. Warren opposition poses risk. What changes for BTC, ETH, and TRUMP token.
The IRGC threat resets geopolitical risk pricing for USD/JPY and oil-linked pairs as traders watch for kinetic escalation versus de-escalation.
PC Jeweller's profit rose as gold inventory gains and debt repayment lifted net income. The post-festive quarter will test true demand without commodity tailwinds.
A technical revival signal has appeared on Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises. Low liquidity and missing catalyst mean volume confirmation over five sessions decides if it is a real setup or a false breakout.
Traders watching seized crypto assets saw a $1.9M transfer of RNDR, UNI, SAND, MASK, AXS to unknown addresses. The next on-chain step will determine liquidation risk for these altcoins.
Sustained input cost pressure forces price hikes and shrinkflation in consumer goods. The transmission to CPI could delay rate cuts. Next test: CPI print.
The regulator now says it no longer stands by its allegations, opening a path to erase a legal cloud that has hung over the exchange since 2022.
President Trump vows a permanent U.S. crypto market structure immune to reversal. The promise sets up a legislative battle and a shift in digital asset regulation.
Braze posted record $27M FCF and 30% growth. Its raised $895M-$899M FY outlook now carries CFO-execution risk, while Q2 margin guide of ~8% promises operating leverage.
Tokenized RWA market at $34B. Analysts forecast $2T-$30T. Which catalysts must fire for even the low end? Focus on Treasury TVL and regulated custody growth.
Fed Vice Chair Jefferson signals policy well positioned as inflation risks persist from Middle East conflict. Dollar supported by steady rate path; EUR/USD vulnerable to widening US-ECB gap.
BoJ's Katayama links sustained inflation to wage growth; USD/JPY policy path gets a new variable. Next wage data will test the dovish stance.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook warns inflation risks are rising and she is prepared to hike if disinflation delays. The macro transmission path through USD, yields, and risk assets: positioning implications.
Japan's yen hits four-week low against a firmer dollar. Strait of Hormuz tensions overwhelm intervention risk. The next decision point is US PCE.
ECB's Philip Lane warns second-round effects from energy shock will persist even after peace deal, complicating the rate path and growth outlook for EUR/USD.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee warns energy inflation tied to Iran war has lasted longer than futures expected. Asian economies face 'stagflationary shock' as Brent trades at $96.
Rain (RAIN) up 25% on no verified catalyst, Render (RENDER) down 10% on profit-taking risks. Divergence reflects rotational risk. Confirmation or reversal likely within 48 hours.
United Texas Bank’s OCC national charter creates a template for other banks seeking crypto clients. The regulatory threshold remains high for peers.
United Texas Bank received an OCC national charter to bridge crypto and traditional banking. The approval opens direct services for digital asset firms under federal oversight.