Lufthansa to resume Israel flights in June, easing airspace closure concerns

A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could exacerbate global inflation, strain import-dependent economies, and heighten market volatility. The post EIA forecasts crude oil prices could rise $20/bbl if Strait of Hormuz remains closed through June appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bank of Japan debates near-term rate hike, signals June move appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Bank of Japan just told the world it’s seriously considering another rate hike, and the timeline is measured in weeks, not quarters. Minutes from the BOJ’s April 27-28 meeting, released on May 11, reveal that three out of nine board members pushed for an immediate increase to the policy rate, citing persistent inflation risks and the need to continue normalizing monetary policy. The central bank currently holds its short-term policy rate at 0.75%, a level it reached after a December 2025 hike that itself marked a dramatic departure from years of negative rates. Now markets are pricing in a 65.8% chance that the BOJ bumps that rate to 1% at its June meeting. What the minutes actually say The hawkish contingent on the board, those three members who wanted to move immediately, pointed to inflation that continues to run above the BOJ’s 2% target. The bank’s own forecasts were upgr

The post UNI Price Prediction: $4.20 Target by June as Bulls Fight $3.90 Resistance appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Lawrence Jengar May 13, 2026 07:34 UNI sits at a critical juncture at $3.79 with momentum stalling near the upper Bollinger Band, but smart money positioning suggests a 65% probability of breaking toward $4.20 within 30 days if $3.7… The Immediate Setup UNI is grinding against resistance at $3.79, trading uncomfortably close to its upper Bollinger Band at $3.97 while momentum indicators flash mixed signals. The RSI sitting at 63.62 shows buyers haven’t completely capitulated, but the MACD histogram hitting zero reveals the rally is losing steam. Daily volume of $11.3 million isn’t screaming conviction either way, creating a textbook consolidation setup that’s about to break one direction or the other. The 24-hour range of $3.69-$3.85 tells the story of indecision, with neither bulls nor bears willing to commit serious capital. This tight coiling act

A potential ECB rate hike in June could pressure euro-area bonds and make traditional assets more appealing than cryptocurrencies. The post European Central Bank may raise rates in June, says Patsalides appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A potential BOJ rate hike could disrupt global liquidity, impacting risk assets like crypto, especially if the Fed's stance remains unchanged. The post Bank of Japan debates near-term rate hike, signals June move appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A potential BOJ rate hike could strengthen the yen, impacting global carry trades and creating selling pressure across various risk assets. The post Bank of Japan debates near-term rate hike, eyes June move appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Heightened regional instability may disrupt air travel, impacting economies and increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The post Iran conflict raises airspace closure concerns in Middle East appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post ECB to hike interest rates in June – Reuters poll appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. According to a Reuters poll, the European Central Bank (ECB) will hike the deposit rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.25% in June, said 59 of 70 economists (vs 44 of 85 in April survey). The poll also showed the ECB to hike the deposit rate at least twice in 2026, said 37 of 70 economists (vs. 34 of 85 in April poll). ECB FAQs The European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, is the reserve bank for the Eurozone. The ECB sets interest rates and manages monetary policy for the region. The ECB primary mandate is to maintain price stability, which means keeping inflation at around 2%. Its primary tool for achieving this is by raising or lowering interest rates. Relatively high interest rates will usually result in a stronger Euro and vice versa. The ECB Governing Council makes monetary policy decisions at meetings held eight times a year. Decisions are made by heads of the Eurozone nationa