Global Markets Quiet as Holiday Trading Meets Iran Ceasefire Hopes and Oil Volatility

Global markets started the week on a subdued note, with major European exchanges closed for a holiday, while Asian equities posted modest gains and U.S. futures remained largely unchanged amid cautious investor sentiment. Japanese and South Korean stocks edged higher in thin trading, while U.S. stock index futures hovered near …

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Bitcoin Surges Above $69K as Ceasefire Hopes Boost Risk Appetite

Bitcoin rallied on Monday, breaking above the $69,000 level as improving geopolitical sentiment lifted demand for risk assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 3.4% to $69,065.9 as of 03:38 ET (07:38 GMT), extending gains alongside a broader rebound across digital assets. Ceasefire Framework Lifts Market Sentiment Investor optimism was fueled …

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Weekly Recap: From Hopes of De-escalation to New Escalation Risks, Markets Roiled by Volatility

Global markets staged a notable recovery last week after a period of sharp volatility, as investors responded to signals suggesting a potential easing of tensions in the Iran crisis. Equities rose and investor sentiment improved temporarily, yet uncertainty persisted due to the lack of a clear exit strategy and ongoing …

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US Employment Boom Meets Wage Slowdown: A Closer Look

The U.S. labor market delivered a powerful surprise in March, with hiring figures far exceeding expectations. Nonfarm payrolls jumped by 178,000 jobs, a sharp rebound from a previously revised decline of 133,000. The strong headline figure signals that businesses are still actively adding workers, defying concerns about a broader economic …

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