European markets experienced a significant downturn, with the STOXX 600 index sliding due to escalating energy inflation fears stemming from the U.S.-Iran tensions. Rising costs are impacting consumer and producer prices, prompting expectations of interest rate hikes. Economically sensitive sectors and defence stocks bore the brunt of the sell-off, despite some positive corporate news.
Bitcoin trades near $76K, Ethereum at $2,240 as tech selloff, strong US jobs data weigh on crypto markets
Bitcoin hovered near $76,000 and Ethereum around $2,240 as technology stock weakness, AI spending concerns and US crypto legislation uncertainty weighed on sentiment. Despite modest