WTI rises toward $89.00 as Israeli troops advance into Lebanon

The post Canadian Dollar weakens as USD firms on geopolitics, Fed bets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The USD/CAD pair attracts some buyers for the second consecutive day and reclaims the 1.3800 mark during the Asian session on Monday. Spot prices, however, lack bullish conviction and remain below the highest level since April 13, near the 1.3870 region, touched last week amid a combination of diverging forces. The uncertainty over US-Iran talks to end a three-month-old conflict and Israel’s incursion into Lebanon keeps geopolitical risk in play, underpinning the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) and acting as a tailwind for the USD/CAD pair. In fact, differences over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz continue to complicate efforts to reach a deal. Moreover, Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, stated that the country will not accept any agreement until its national rights are fully secured. Adding to this, reports suggest that the US has hardened its negotiat

The post Kuwaiti military reports missile and drone attack appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Kuwait’s armed forces said that the country’s air defense systems were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks after air raid sirens sounded and emergency alerts were issued nationwide, the Guardian reported on Monday. US Central Command (Centcom) stated that it struck targets in Iran over the weekend, in a statement that came just minutes after it announced it was under attack. Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said that it targeted an airbase used by the US to launch an attack on Sirik Island in southern Iran. Sirik Island is located in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC added that the US was targeting a telecoms tower on the island. Market reaction  Crude oil prices attract some buyers following this headline. At the time of writing, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is up 2.05% on the day at $88.62. WTI Oil FAQs WTI Oil is a type of Crude Oil sold on internat

Geopolitical tensions and oil price volatility are reshaping market dynamics, influencing inflation expectations and crypto valuations. The post US dollar steadies as markets await Iran war signals and central bank moves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Gold holds below two-week top as Iran risks and hawkish Fed lift USD appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) kicks off the new week on a subdued note and remains on the back foot below a two-week top, around the $4,600 neighborhood, touched on Friday. Persistent geopolitical uncertainties, along with hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations, help the US Dollar (USD) regain positive traction, which, in turn, is seen as a key factor acting as a headwind for the commodity. The precious metal, however, manages to hold above the $4,500 psychological mark as trades seem hesitant and opt to wait for further progress in US-Iran peace talks. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, told state media on Sunday that talks and message exchanges with the US are ongoing, though he cautioned against reading too much into unconfirmed reports about the negotiations. Earlier, Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, stated that the country will not accept any agreement u

The post Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds gains above $75.50 amid Iran deal uncertainty appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Silver price (XAG/USD) holds gains after experiencing volatility, trading around $75.60 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Monday. The non-yielding white metal traded sideways as market participants closely assessed the highly fluid developments surrounding United States (US)-Iran peace negotiations. According to a BBC report, US President Donald Trump is seeking to alter and reinforce several key terms of a proposal aimed at ending the conflict. These requested changes specifically target regulations surrounding the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the mandatory removal of highly enriched uranium from Iran. Iranian officials are projecting a mix of caution and firm resolve. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that dialogue and message exchanges with Washington remain ongoing, though he dismissed current media commentary as mere speculation,

The post United States Dollar Index gathers strength above 99.00 on US-Iran truce deal uncertainty appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 99.05 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. The DXY holds positive ground surrounding the US-Iran peace deal. The US ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report will be published later on Monday.  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that talks and message exchanges with Washington were ongoing, but stressed that no assessment of negotiations could be made until a clear outcome was reached, per the BBC.  On Monday, US President Donald Trump requested that edits be made to the US-Iran deal aimed at bringing an end to fighting that began earlier this year, the BBC reported on Sunday. The changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium.  Th

US support for Israeli escalation may hinder peace prospects, increase regional tensions, and complicate diplomatic resolutions in the Middle East. The post US backs Israeli military escalation against Hezbollah in Lebanon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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.