US retail sales rise 0.9% in May, nearly doubling forecasts in broad advance

The low U.S. oil stockpiles may drive up prices, affecting global markets and increasing reliance on geopolitical stability for supply security. The post US oil stockpiles hit 41-year low, signaling supply constraints appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Restricting AI model access may weaken US innovation, allowing competitors with fewer safety controls to fill the global market gap. The post Trump administration restricts access to Anthropic AI models amid national security debates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

G7 leaders were joined by some of the world's top tech executives on June 17 to discuss opportunities and dangers of artificial intelligence. The future of the industry is highly contentious - with US businesses dominating the industries and many fearful that the powerful new technology poses substantial risks. For G7 leaders, AI poses many questions - such as how to ensure the technology respects human dignity and can be kept under control.

Wall Street expectations for future Federal Reserve tightening have increased sharply, with Citadel Securities now warning that policymakers could begin raising interest rates again as early as September 2026. According to a note from Citadel Securities Head of Macro Strategy…

Iran's asset negotiations could reshape energy markets, impacting oil prices and crypto demand, with broader economic implications globally. The post Iran seeks return of frozen assets amid US oil sanctions, and Bitcoin is catching the spillover appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The MOU's potential to stabilize regional tensions and impact global oil supply could reshape geopolitical and economic landscapes. The post Iran and US sign memorandum of understanding on ceasefire terms, oil markets react appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US export controls on AI models highlight growing geopolitical tensions and could drive interest in decentralized AI solutions. The post UK government denies seeking carve-out from US AI export controls on Anthropic models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Warsh's Fed leadership may signal shifts in monetary policy, impacting liquidity and risk assets, with crypto markets particularly sensitive. The post US equity-index futures flat as markets brace for Kevin Warsh’s first Fed decision appeared first on Crypto Briefing.