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Bitcoin held just above $67,000 Saturday afternoon as President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding the country reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face what he called overwhelming U.S. military consequences. Key Takeaways: President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran on April 4, 2026, demanding Hormuz be reopened, or military action … Read more
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1999 after Iran effectively shut down tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices above $113 per barrel and forcing Tokyo to tap its strategic reserves at a record pace. Key Takeaways: Japan’s 10-year bond yield hit 2.39% by early April 2026, … Read more
Wall Street closed mostly lower on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s national address vowing to hit Iran “extremely hard” reversed Wednesday’s brief optimism and pushed oil prices sharply higher. Oil Hits $111 a Barrel as Trump Speech Crushes April 1 De-escalation Rally Trump delivered the speech on Wednesday evening, warning Iran would be brought “back … Read more
U.S. stocks climbed sharply Tuesday as reports of a potential pause in U.S. military operations against Iran gave traders reason to step back from the exits. Roughly $1.75 trillion was injected back into Wall Street following the surge. Bitcoin, Stocks, and Gold Prices Jump The S&P 500 closed up approximately 2.4% near 6,496. The Nasdaq … Read more
Just before the week could even clear its throat, the top crypto asset bitcoin slipped beneath the $65,000 mark, brushing an intraday low of $64,785. In the process, more than $100 million in bitcoin long positions and roughly $85 million in ethereum longs were unceremoniously wiped out. Bitcoin Slips Below $65K, Bounces Back as Wall … Read more
The CBOE Volatility Index closed at 31.05 on Friday, a 13.16% single-session gain that pushed Wall Street’s fear gauge to its highest close since late 2025. Meanwhile, gold held near $4,491 per ounce and silver recovered to $69.82, both propped up by geopolitical anxiety tied to the Middle East conflict. VIX Jumps to Highest Close … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Petroline, the 1,200-kilometer crude pipeline connecting its eastern oil fields to the Red Sea, is now moving oil at its maximum rated capacity of 7 million barrels per day, offering a partial workaround to a Strait of Hormuz blockade that has cut normal traffic by an estimated 90 to 95%. Hormuz Crisis Week … Read more
Goldman Sachs analysts signaled Wednesday that cryptocurrency prices may have found a cyclical bottom following a months-long correction that wiped roughly 45% off bitcoin’s October 2025 peak, CNBC reported. Goldman Sachs Analyst Note Says Crypto Prices May Have Bottomed The $3.6 trillion asset manager’s note, reported by CNBC on Thursday, marks a measured but notable … Read more
Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 Monday after President Donald Trump signaled a temporary cooling in U.S.-Iran tensions, offering markets a breather from days of escalation-driven volatility. Bitcoin Climbs Past $70K Amid Reported Middle East De-Escalation The move followed Trump’s statement citing diplomatic progress and announcing a five-day pause on planned strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure. … Read more
Gold and silver posted one of their steepest weekly pullbacks in years as macro forces flipped the script on safe-haven demand. Gold Sees Sharpest Weekly Loss in Years Precious metals took a sharp step lower this past week, with gold and silver logging their most punishing declines in over a decade as traders unwound crowded … Read more