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Wall Street Futures Slip from Record Highs: Iran War Storm and CPI Showdown Cloud the Rally’s Path

Key Takeaways Futures retreat: S&P 500 futures fell 0.1% to 7,427.0, Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.3%, while Dow futures held flat. Record close achieved: The S&P 500 closed at an all-time peak of 7,412.87, with the Nasdaq Composite at 26,274.13 and Dow at 49,704.34. Chip rally cooling: Strength in chipmaking …

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Bitcoin Stuck in Holding Pattern: Iran War Fears and CPI Showdown Keep Crypto on Knife’s Edge

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 …

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Trump Eyes Return to War: U.S. Weighs Resuming Major Iran Strikes as Peace Talks Crumble — CNN

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 …

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European Stocks Tumble as Iran Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread: Bond Yields Surge on Inflation Fears

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 …

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Gold Holds Firm as Iran Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread: Trump-Xi Summit and CPI Data Set Stage for Pivotal Moves

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 …

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Oil Climbs as Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire “On Life Support”: Aramco Warns Hormuz Could Take Months to Normalize

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 …

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Trump’s Remarks on Iran Spark Fresh Gold Rush

Gold prices continued climbing on Monday, holding firmly above the $4,730 level as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions and growing uncertainty surrounding the global economy.The precious metal gained more than 4% over the past five trading sessions, reinforcing its position as one of the strongest-performing safe-haven assets of the …

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Market Drivers: Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Key CPI Data

Global markets opened the week cautiously as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East with anticipation surrounding key US inflation data. The US Dollar remained relatively stable as traders closely monitored developments involving Iran and awaited fresh signals on the direction of the American economy.Investor sentiment turned defensive …

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EUR/USD Stalls as Markets Balance Geopolitical Risk, Energy Costs, and Central Bank Outlook

Euro Struggles for Direction in Choppy Market ConditionsThe euro is moving sideways after a volatile start to the week, as traders struggle to find clear direction amid shifting global risks. The currency pair remains trapped in a tight range, reflecting uncertainty across financial markets rather than a clear bullish or …

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