International Energy Agency warns of critically low oil stockpiles before summer demand peak

Galaxy Digital has launched an institutional over-the-counter prediction-markets desk, opening the service with a $10 million event swap tied to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Galaxy said Tuesday that the desk operates within its Global Markets unit and serves…

A US-Iran peace deal could stabilize global markets, reduce oil prices, and boost equities and crypto, but uncertainty remains high. The post US stocks set for positive open as traders hope for US-Iran peace deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Czech Koruna: Polish CPI surprise complicates CNB path – Commerzbank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose highlights that a downside surprise in Poland’s May flash Consumer Price Index (CPI) contrasts with earlier Czech inflation acceleration that had pointed to Czech National Bank (CNB) tightening on 18 June. Softer Polish food and energy prices may foreshadow similar moderation in Czech data. This interplay makes the upcoming CNB decision more finely balanced as regional inflation dynamics shift. Polish CPI twist for Czech policy “On Friday, we wrote about the clear acceleration of Czech CPI and PPI in April, which puts pressure on the Czech National Bank (CNB) to hike rates at their 18 June meeting.” “Since then, however, Poland’s flash CPI report for May landed as a clear downside surprise. This will cool off any lingering discussion about near-term tightening by the Polish central bank (NBP) at least.” “We can see that the broader trends have bee

The post Fed: Later cuts as inflation persists – Rabobank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Rabobank’s Senior US Strategist Philip Marey updates his United States (US) and Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook, highlighting a shift by the FOMC away from an easing bias ahead of Warsh’s first meeting. Marey notes that developments in the Middle East are likely to keep energy prices elevated. As a result, Rabobank now expects the first Fed rate cut in October 2026 and a second in January 2027, later than previously forecast. FOMC shifts and delayed rate cuts “In recent weeks, the FOMC seems to have moved further toward dropping its easing bias, with several Committee participants staking out their position before Warsh’s first meeting.” “Meanwhile, the developments in the Middle East suggest that energy prices will remain elevated for longer.” “With our outlook for inflation higher and more persistent and the FOMC taking defensive positions against the new Chair, we now change our Fed view.” “

The proposed ceasefire could stabilize regional tensions, impacting global markets and crypto investments by reducing geopolitical risk. The post US proposes ceasefire plan to Lebanon and Israel as crypto markets watch for risk-on signals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post AI Boom Could Leave Global Markets Exposed When Spending Slows appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. AI spending surge raises fears over sustainability and future profitability concerns. Global markets face rising risks if AI investment growth suddenly slows worldwide. Defensive sectors could outperform during an AI market reversal period ahead globally. The artificial intelligence rally continues to fuel markets, corporate spending, and investor optimism worldwide. Technology giants still pour billions into data centers, chips, and software infrastructure. However, some analysts now warn that investors focus too heavily on how long the boom will last.  Instead, they should prepare for what follows when spending growth eventually cools. History shows that every major technology surge eventually loses momentum, and the economic consequences often spread far beyond Silicon Valley. Technology investment reached nearly $1.5 trillion last year. That figure stands far above the infla

Rising inflation complicates monetary policy, potentially delaying rate cuts and impacting risk assets like crypto due to higher borrowing costs. The post US inflation hits three-year high as energy prices surge, complicating Fed rate cut timeline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Intercontinental Exchange founder and CEO Jeff Sprecher said crypto-native exchange Hyperliquid has become impossible for traditional market operators to ignore, pointing to its weekend oil trading, stablecoin settlement, high leverage and retail-driven price discovery as signs of a broader shift in global markets. Speaking in a Bernstein presentation excerpt dated May 27, 2026, Sprecher said […]