Bitcoin Slips as U.S.–Iran Tensions Weigh on Crypto Markets
Bitcoin Retreats but Heads for Sixth Week of Gains Bitcoin fell 1.7% to $79,679.8 by 01:52 ET (05:52 GMT) on Friday. Even with the daily decline, it was still up 1.3% for the week, marking its sixth straight week of...
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Gold edges higher, set for weekly gain as markets eye U.S. jobs data
Gold gains amid Middle East tensions and easing inflation concerns Spot gold rose 0.8% to $4,723.52 per ounce by 01:35 ET (05:35 GMT) on Friday, while U.S. Gold Futures increased 0.5% to $4,731.96. Bullion has gained nearly 2% this week,...
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Global Markets Weaken as Geopolitics, Oil Swings and U.S. Jobs Data Take Focus
Oil Volatility and Geopolitical Tensions Oil prices fell on Friday after an early spike triggered by renewed U.S.-Iran clashes near the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude briefly climbed as much as 3% in Asian trading, before retreating to trade below...
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Gold Gains as Dollar Softens, Middle East Tension Eases
Gold Extends Rally After Sharp Previous Session Gains Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,707.31 an ounce by 22:21 ET (02:21 GMT) on Thursday in Asian trading, while U.S. Gold Futures for June delivery also gained 0.4% to $4,713.86. This move...
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Dollar Index Falls as Markets Price In Prospective US-Iran Agreement
Dollar Weakens on Prospects of US-Iran Understanding The dollar index moved below the 98 level on Thursday, continuing its decline from the previous session. Market participants reacted to reports that the United States and Iran are moving closer to a...
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