US trade deficit blows out to $77.6B in May 2026, hitting GDP outlook

The widening trade deficit may pressure GDP growth, influencing Federal Reserve rate decisions and impacting tech and crypto market dynamics. The post US trade deficit widens sharply as AI-fueled capital goods imports hit record highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize oil markets, affecting global supply chains and influencing geopolitical dynamics. The post Iran asserts control over parts of Strait of Hormuz amid US talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The post Earnings preview: Can Europe narrow the gap with the US? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Europe is poised for another strong quarter of earnings growth. After posting its strongest quarter of earnings growth for 3 years in Q1, analysts are expecting big things for Q2. Earnings growth is poised to grow by 12% year-on-year, suggesting that upward momentum for earnings will be maintained. Some analysts also think that there is the potential for an upside surprise, since earnings expectations have been revised higher in recent weeks.   European earnings boost from energy sector Expectations are also high as we move into this reporting season. Digging a bit deeper, growth is expected to be dominated by monster revenues and profits for the oil and gas majors where earnings growth is expected to rise by 84% YoY. If you exclude this sector, then earnings growth in Europe is a much more modest 3%. Energy is Europe’s version of tech, and it is likely to dominate this reporting seas

The widening US trade deficit may exacerbate inflationary pressures, impacting consumer prices and eroding purchasing power. The post US trade deficit balloons to $77.6B in May as imports surge and exports slide appeared first on Crypto Briefing.