Israel and Iran have escalated their conflict with renewed attacks, prompting concerns about wider economic repercussions. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to intensify Israeli strikes, while Iran halted nuclear talks. The escalating tensions have already impacted financial markets, causing a surge in oil prices and a flight to safe-haven assets like gold and the dollar.
One bitcoin bull cuts forecast by half as “cold breeze” blows
Standard Chartered has halved its bitcoin price forecasts for 2025 and 2026, citing weaker demand and a shift toward ETF-driven buying. Analyst Geoff Kendrick now