Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD wavers around $4,100 with the bearish trend intact

The end of the US-Iran ceasefire heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and complicating future diplomatic resolutions. The post Donald Trump confirms Iran’s request to continue talks with US, warns ceasefire is over appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Qatar launches mediation talks with Iran and US over Strait of Hormuz appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Qatar has dispatched negotiators to Iran for meetings with Iranian officials in a renewed diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions and create conditions for broader negotiations to continue, according to a Reuters report citing a source familiar with the matter. The discussions are being conducted in coordination with the United States and focus on preventing a further deterioration in relations after the recent escalation between Washington and Tehran. According to Reuters, the talks are intended to address the implementation of the United States-Iran memorandum of understanding, as well as the issues that triggered the latest rise in tensions. Among the key topics under discussion are disputes over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important shipping route for global energy markets. The diplomatic initiative could be closely watched by financial marke

The post WTI price holds near $72 as US-Iran talks offset Hormuz supply risks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil trades around $72 at the time of writing on Friday, up 0.42% on the day, but remains in a consolidation phase after reaching a more than two-week high earlier this week. Investors are assessing mixed signals from the Middle East, balancing ongoing military tensions against renewed diplomatic efforts. Market sentiment improved slightly after a US official confirmed that technical talks with Iran remain ongoing despite US President Donald Trump’s comments that the memorandum of understanding with Tehran was no longer in effect. Reuters also reported that Qatari negotiators are in Iran to meet with Iranian officials in an effort to de-escalate tensions and create conditions for broader negotiations to continue, in coordination with the United States (US). According to a source cited by Reuters, the talks are focused on implementing the US-Ira

Heightened US-Iran tensions could destabilize global markets, impacting oil prices and increasing regulatory scrutiny on cryptocurrencies. The post Israel shares intelligence with US on Iranian plot against Trump, raising geopolitical risk for markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Indian Rupee: Stabilisation but recovery hurdles against US Dollar – OCBC appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. OCBC strategists Christopher Wong and Sim Moh Siong observe that the Indian Rupee (INR) faced depreciation pressure as Oil and geopolitics resurfaced, pushing USD/INR towards a one‑month high. He notes that some pressure has eased with Oil off its highs and RBI-linked Dollar sales helping limit losses. Near term, USD/INR should stay relatively contained, though a clean recovery likely needs lower Oil prices. USD/INR pressure easing with flows and RBI support “INR came under depreciation pressure as oil/geopolitics moved back into focus. Higher crude prices can pose downside pressure for INR, and USD/INR’s move towards one-month high yesterday suggests that market is again testing INR’s oil sensitivity.” “That said, some of the pressure has eased with oil prices back off highs and the INR is not without support. RBI-linked USD sales appear to have helped limit recent l

The post Euro retraces previous gains as Eurozone data paves the way for an ECB pause appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Euro (EUR) has given away most of the daily gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, returning to the 1.1430 area from session highs at 1.1475, which leaves the pair practically flat on the daily chart. Soft economic data from Eurozone countries, coupled with geopolitical uncertainty and higher Oil prices, is posing a significant weight on the Euro rallies. In Germany, June’s final Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) confirmed previous estimations, showing that inflation slowed down to a 2.4% year-over-year (y-o-y) rate from 2.7% in May and from the April peak of 2.9%. Monthly inflation contracted 0.2%, also in line with preliminary estimations, and following a 0.1% contraction in May. At a later time, INSEE revealed that France’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) was also in line with the preliminary estimations. Yearly inflation eased to a 2% rate in June

The post Bitcoin Price Outlook as Trump Hints at Iran Talks, BTC Targets $65K appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin price moved higher on Friday as improving risk sentiment lifted the wider cryptocurrency market. BTC gained 2.65% in 24 hours, reaching $64,406 and approaching a major resistance zone. The total crypto market value rose 2.17% to $2.21 trillion during the same period. Institutional confidence and the decline in geopolitical fears led to the revived demand of key digital assets. Ethereum price also rebounded towards $1,800, and XRP price remained solid at important support. Dogecoin joined the rebound as traders returned to higher-risk assets. Trump Hints at Iran Talks as Bitcoin Price Rises US President Donald Trump said Iran had contacted Washington to discuss a possible agreement. His comments reduced fears surrounding escalating tensions in the Middle East. 🚨 Bitcoin, XRP & DOGE Jump as US-Iran Talks Continue#Bitcoin surged above $64K as #XRP and #Dogecoin gaine

The post What’s keeping Gold under pressure despite geopolitical risks? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) trades on the back foot on Friday, struggling to build on the previous day’s gains and heading for a weekly loss as renewed hostilities in the Middle East have revived fears of energy-driven inflation and Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hikes. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,098, down 0.60% on the day. The metal, however, lacks follow-through selling as traders reassess US-Iran tensions following reports that technical talks are continuing despite the military clashes, prompting a pullback in crude Oil prices. Can Gold stage a sustained recovery? While Gold has staged a modest rebound from $3,941, its lowest level since November 2025, the metal is struggling to attract meaningful buying interest. Since the US-Iran war broke out in February, Gold has behaved less like a traditional safe-haven asset and more like a rate-sensitive instrument,