Key Takeaways Modest gain: Bitcoin rose 0.5% to $81,276.1, holding within a tight trading band. Weekend peak fades: The crypto had touched $82,000 over the weekend before trimming gains on U.S.-Iran tensions. More military options weighed: Reports show Trump is considering additional military action against Iran, though a decision this …

Key Takeaways War on the table: Trump is more seriously considering resuming major combat operations against Iran, per a CNN report citing sources familiar with the matter. Patience wearing thin: The president has grown impatient with the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Fractured Iran leadership: Trump sees Iranian …

Key Takeaways Broad sell-off: The Stoxx 600 fell 1.2%, Germany’s DAX dropped 1.4%, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 shed 1.1%, and France’s CAC 40 slid 1.1%. Trump’s grim warning: The president said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on “massive life support.” Verbal blast continues: Trump called Iran’s counteroffer “unacceptable” and “a piece …

Key Takeaways Mixed gold action: Spot gold edged down 0.1% to $4,729.18 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures gained 0.2% to $4,738.00. Modest Monday gain: The yellow metal rose 0.4% in the previous session. Trump’s harsh words: The president called Iran’s response a “piece of garbage” and said the ceasefire …

Key Takeaways Crude advances: Brent oil futures rose 0.8% to $105.01 per barrel, while WTI gained 1.1% to $99.16 — building on Monday’s 3% jump. Trump’s blunt warning: The president said the Iran ceasefire is “on life support” and called Tehran’s response “a piece of garbage.” Iran defiant: Tehran said …

Key Takeaways Muted open ahead: Dow futures fell 0.1%, S&P 500 futures dipped 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.3%. Records on records: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both notched fresh all-time highs Friday — a sixth straight week of gains. Trump’s verbal blast: The president wrote on social media: …

Key Takeaways Summit confirmed: President Donald Trump will visit China for talks with President Xi Jinping between May 13 and 15, according to Chinese state media. Historic visit: The summit marks the first major visit to Beijing by a U.S. leader in nearly a decade. State visit status: Trump will …

Key Takeaways Modest gain: Bitcoin rose 0.2% to $80,833.9 after touching $82,000 over the weekend before trimming most of its gains. Trump’s rejection bites: The president called Iran’s response to the 14-point peace proposal “totally unacceptable.” Iran’s red lines: Tehran refused to dismantle its nuclear operations and demanded a shorter …

Key Takeaways Mixed open: The Stoxx 600 held mostly flat, Germany’s DAX inched 0.1% higher, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, while France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.5%. Trump’s verbal blast: The president took to social media to declare he did not “like” Iran’s counteroffer, calling it “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.” Iran’s demands: …

Key Takeaways Gold retreats: Spot gold slipped 1% to $4,669.82 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures eased 1.1% to $4,678.31. Weekly winner reverses: Bullion climbed more than 2% last week on peace deal hopes before Monday’s pullback. Trump’s bombshell: The president called Iran’s response to Washington’s peace framework “totally unacceptable.” …