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Bitcoin Slips Again as Risk Aversion Bites, Crypto Heads for Fifth Straight Month of Losses

Bitcoin fell on Friday, halting a brief rebound from midweek lows as fragile risk appetite continued to weigh on speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is now on course for its fifth consecutive month of steep declines, underscoring the depth of the downturn gripping the crypto market. Bitcoin slipped nearly …

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Gold Set for Strong February Finish as Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Uncertainty Fuel Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices steadied in Asian trading on Friday and were on track to post solid gains for February, supported by persistent safe-haven demand amid rising geopolitical tensions and mounting economic uncertainty throughout the month. Disruptions in U.S. trade policy, alongside concerns over slowing growth in the world’s largest economies, kept …

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Explainer: Geneva Talks Signal a Critical Crossroads As Diplomacy Weigh Market Sentiment

The nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran on February 26, 2026, in Geneva were not just another round of diplomatic exchanges. Beginning early in the morning and lasting until late evening, the talks carried weight far beyond the negotiating table. They represented a moment where diplomacy, energy markets, …

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Gold Defies Strong Dollar as Middle East Tensions and Rate Cut Hopes Fuel Demand

Gold remained steady above $5,170 as heightened tensions in the Middle East sustained investor demand for safe-haven assets. Ongoing diplomatic friction between the United States and Iran has added uncertainty to global markets, encouraging traders to seek protection in bullion despite broader currency strength.Strong US Data Boosts Dollar but Fails …

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Bitcoin Jumps Over 5% as Short Squeeze and Wall Street Optimism Fuel Crypto Rebound

Bitcoin surged on Thursday, extending its rebound from the previous session as bargain hunting, a wave of short-covering, and positive cues from Wall Street sparked a broader recovery across the battered cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 5.3% to $68,349.6 by 01:22 ET (06:22 GMT), recovering most of this …

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Bitcoin Rebounds on Bargain Buying as Wall Street Rally Lifts Crypto Sentiment

Bitcoin rose on Wednesday, attracting bargain hunters after steep losses in recent weeks, while a positive overnight session on Wall Street helped improve risk sentiment across digital asset markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 3.2% to $65,102.7 by 01:24 ET (06:24 GMT), after touching a session high of $66,279.4. Earlier …

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