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According to recent analysis, Iran now views control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a higher priority than its long-disputed nuclear program. This shift in focus comes amid renewed tensions with the United States over the waterway's management.
Gasoline refining margins in Northwest Europe fell sharply on Wednesday, dropping by more than $7 per barrel as global oil prices jumped over 5% amid rising geopolitical tensions.
The price of Bitcoin remained above the $62,000 mark, influenced by growing optimism for a comprehensive U.S. cryptocurrency bill and continued institutional interest. The developments come amid a backdrop of ongoing security concerns and high volatility in the broader digital asset market.
Multi-asset broker Vantage has announced the launch of XAUUSD247, a new contract for difference (CFD) product that allows eligible clients to trade gold 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The cryptocurrency EOS experienced a significant price increase of over 10% on Sunday, its largest single-day percentage gain since December 2025. The digital asset's price reached $0.0743 during the rally.
The cryptocurrency Cardano saw its largest single-day percentage gain since February, rising over 12% during Saturday trading. The rally boosted its market capitalization to over $7 billion amid broader, modest gains in the crypto market.
Bitcoin is trading just below the key resistance level of $63,300, with technical analysis suggesting that while the short-term trend remains bullish, upward momentum may be weakening.
The price of Bitcoin surpassed $64,000 on Monday, reversing earlier losses after positive remarks from President Donald Trump. The rally offset downward pressure from news that a major corporate holder had sold a significant amount of the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin's value declined on Tuesday as investor risk sentiment was impacted by U.S. military strikes against Iran and a broad sell-off in technology stocks. The downturn occurred despite recent positive inflows into U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
