Bitcoin edged lower on Thursday, pausing its recent rally as investors reassessed the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and growing geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the Middle East. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 1.2% to $70,862.6, after posting strong gains earlier in the week on optimism over a potential two-week ceasefire and upcoming peace …

European stocks started Thursday on a cautious note, with major indices showing mixed performance as investors weighed renewed geopolitical risks and a rebound in oil prices following the previous session’s rally. The pan-European Stoxx 600 slipped 0.2%, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 both edged lower by 0.2% and …

U.S. President Donald Trump said all American ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain deployed around Iran until a “real agreement” is secured with Tehran, underscoring continued tensions despite a temporary ceasefire. In a social media post, Trump warned that “the shootin’ starts” if no deal is reached, although he …

Oil prices moved higher on Thursday, recovering part of their sharp losses from the previous session, as ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed geopolitical tensions kept supply concerns in focus. Brent crude rose 2.4% to $97.02 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 3.1% to …

Gold climbed to near a three-week high Wednesday as the U.S. dollar weakened following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary ceasefire with Iran, triggering a swift and broad repricing across commodity and currency markets. Spot gold rose 2.0% to $4,801.35 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures for June delivery …

U.S. stock index futures rallied sharply Wednesday as investors embraced the prospect of a de-escalation in the Middle East war, with President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary ceasefire with Iran triggering a broad repricing across equities, oil, and bonds simultaneously. S&P 500 futures jumped 2.7%, Nasdaq 100 futures climbed …

A temporary ceasefire between the U.S., Iran, and Israel offered financial markets a moment of relief Wednesday, but fresh reports of military strikes across the Persian Gulf quickly reminded investors that the road to a durable peace remains treacherous. U.S. Vice President JD Vance, speaking in Hungary, described the accord …

European stocks surged Wednesday, mirroring gains across Asian equities and U.S. futures, as investors welcomed news that Washington and Tehran had agreed to a temporary ceasefire in their more than month-long war — a conflict that had rattled global energy markets and stoked fears of a prolonged inflationary shock. The …

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has departed for the Middle East on a high-stakes diplomatic mission following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement reached overnight, a development that sent a cautious wave of optimism through global energy markets still scarred by months of regional instability. Starmer welcomed the agreement, describing …

Oil prices plunged sharply on Wednesday after Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, triggering a dramatic unwind of geopolitical risk premiums. Brent crude dropped nearly 14% to $94.34 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) tumbled over 15% to $95.91. Both benchmarks briefly fell to intraday …