MARKETS

Stronger dollar and rising yields pressure bullion as investors unwind positions after record highs.

Relief rally fades as Iran conflict drags on, pushing yields higher and dimming hopes for rate cuts.

Precious metals recover from sharp losses as de-escalation hopes trigger a shift from safe havens to equities.

Markets rally on de-escalation hopes; oil plunges 7-8%, lifting cyclicals while energy stocks lag

Brent drops to $105, WTI to $92 amid de-escalation hopes; Goldman hikes forecasts to $110+ if Hormuz remains choked

Stoxx 600 reverses early losses; travel & leisure lead gains while oil whipsaws and gold eases

Global finance shifts from experimentation to integration; stablecoins lead with 74% viewing them as cash-flow efficiency booster

Precious metal down >10% since conflict began; real yields rise, rate-cut bets vanish, speculative froth evaporates

Finance Minister Champagne signals aggressive enforcement; major fines hit Cryptomus ($126M) and KuCoin ($14M)

Treasury signals potential release of 140 million barrels to cap near-term spike; analysts warn of $130+ if Hormuz stays shut