Oil prices surged over 1% as renewed U.S.-Iran clashes raised concerns about the Strait of Hormuz’s stability, disrupting hopes for its reopening. Iran accused the U.S. of breaching a ceasefire, while Washington cited retaliation for Iranian forces firing on its vessels. Despite recent losses, the conflict’s escalation could significantly impact global oil flows.
Bitcoin trades at $79,000, next week’s US inflation data to test rate-cut hopes and crypto valuations
Bitcoin hovered near $79,000 as investors awaited US inflation data for clues on Federal Reserve policy. Softer inflation could revive rate-cut hopes, while hotter data