Bitcoin rose modestly on Tuesday, extending gains from a holiday-fueled rally that was driven by a significant purchase from Michael Saylor’s Strategy. However, broader cryptocurrency markets traded lower, reflecting a cautious risk environment as investors remain wary of U.S. President Donald Trump’s intensifying feud with the Federal Reserve and ongoing …

European equity markets reopened Tuesday to cautious trading, reflecting investor unease over rising geopolitical and monetary policy risks, particularly emanating from the United States. Market Snapshot (07:05 GMT) Germany’s DAX: ▼ 0.3% France’s CAC 40: ▼ 0.2% UK’s FTSE 100: ⇔ Flat Flight from U.S. Equities Amid Fed Turmoil Investor …

Gold soared to another all-time high in early Asian trading on Tuesday, as geopolitical anxiety and uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy drove investors toward safe-haven assets. Gold Extends Historic Rally Spot Gold surged 1.7% to $3,482.76/oz Gold Futures (June) climbed 1.9% to $3,491.20/oz This marks the third consecutive session of …

U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to mounting tensions between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, renewing fears over the central bank’s independence and further destabilizing sentiment already shaken by trade and monetary policy uncertainty. Trump-Powell Clash Sparks Market Turmoil The latest …

The U.S. dollar tumbled sharply on Monday, hitting multi-year lows against key global currencies, as markets were rattled by President Donald Trump’s push to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—a move that threatens to undermine the independence of the U.S. central bank. With investor confidence in U.S. monetary policy taking …

Oil prices fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, as progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine reduced the geopolitical risk premium that had recently driven crude markets higher. By 21:55 ET (01:55 GMT): Brent crude futures (June delivery) declined 1.8% to $66.76 per barrel …

Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, driven by deepening uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy and a spike in geopolitical tensions following the expiration of a short-lived Russia-Ukraine truce. Spot gold jumped 1.4% to $3,396.16 per ounce. Gold futures (June delivery) surged 1.8% to $3,388.20 …

Bitcoin rallied more than 3% on Monday, climbing to its highest level in nearly three weeks, as markets responded to a sharp decline in the U.S. dollar triggered by rising concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve. By 02:31 ET (06:31 GMT), Bitcoin rose 3.2% to $87,518.0, recovering nearly …

Bitcoin climbed on Thursday, rebounding from Wednesday’s lows as investors welcomed signs of possible trade de-escalation between the U.S. and major partners like Japan and China. Meanwhile, hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell added a dose of caution but did little to dent the rebound in crypto markets. …

The Russian rouble strengthened past the 81 mark against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, reaching its highest level since June 28, 2024, as climbing oil prices and geopolitical optimism fueled investor demand for the currency. As of 09:00 GMT, the rouble was trading 1.5% higher at 80.90 per dollar in …