Iran threatens to block Hormuz as US prepares counter-blockade

The potential easing of tensions could stabilize global oil markets, but uncertainty persists, impacting geopolitical and economic forecasts. The post US ready to lift Iran blockade if Tehran halts ship attacks: VP appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased U.S.-Iran tensions risk destabilizing the region, reducing chances for diplomatic solutions and impacting global markets and alliances. The post Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as Tehran warns of response appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz could trigger significant geopolitical shifts, impacting global oil markets and stability. The post Iran’s control of Strait of Hormuz likened to ‘new nuclear weapon’ by expert appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The end of the ceasefire heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets by increasing oil prices and destabilizing crypto assets. The post Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’ as crypto markets slide and oil surges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post US Dollar: Fed repricing after hawkish pivot – Scotiabank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report that the US Dollar (USD) is trading mixed as renewed Iran tensions hit risk appetite, with stocks falling and Oil (Brent) jumping 6%. They argue markets are overreacting to June’s hawkish Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) pivot, noting Chair Warsh’s criticism of the dots and his reluctance to front-run Federal Reserve (Fed) reform task forces, while 37 bps of tightening priced by December still looks excessive. Iran tensions and FOMC expectations “Risk appetite has slumped, with global stocks down sharply.” “The dollar picked up some support earlier in London trade following the president’s ceasefire comments, but gains are limited and the DXY is still trading at a small net loss on the day.” “Developments leave markets pondering whether this is a brief and temporary rupture in the peace process or a prelude to another s

Bitcoin hovered around the $62,000 mark following a spike in oil prices, escalating hot war in Iran and traders’ move to cut risk ahead of a Federal Reserve policy statement.

The ongoing conflict over the Strait of Hormuz could lead to prolonged regional instability and disrupt global energy markets. The post Iran vows to maintain control of Strait of Hormuz amid US attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Dow Jones learns the old war playbook now runs in reverse appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened Wednesday within a few points of its 52,847 session high and spent the rest of the day paying down three weeks of ceasefire faith, giving back 700 points through the day. President Donald Trump told the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Ankara that the ceasefire with Iran is over, and equities repriced the region’s risk premium in a single session. One podium in Ankara, one repricing Trump’s declaration followed Tuesday’s attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which drew an American response described as a series of powerful strikes against more than 80 Iranian targets, from air defence systems to anti-ship missile batteries. The president dismissed further dealings with Tehran as a waste of time and promised to hit the country hard again overnight, while the Treasury revoked the waiver that had allowed Iranian