Shipping through Strait of Hormuz drops sharply amid US-Iran tensions, pushing oil past $100 and sparking crypto workarounds

The post Market Movers Today: PepsiCo Earnings Miss, SK Hynix ADR Surge, AstraZeneca Trial Fails, and Oil Retreats appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Quick Summary PepsiCo exceeded revenue forecasts but stock declined due to sluggish North American snack performance and conservative forward guidance SK Hynix’s American Depositary Receipt offering received overwhelming demand, fueled by aggressive AI investor interest AstraZeneca stock tumbled following the failure of its experimental cardiovascular drug in late-stage clinical testing U.S. equity markets advanced amid geopolitical uncertainty, with AI-focused and mega-cap technology stocks leading gains Crude oil prices retreated, providing relief on inflation pressures and boosting airline and consumer-facing sectors PepsiCo Surpasses Revenue Targets Yet Stock Slides PepsiCo delivered quarterly revenue figures that topped analyst expectations, supported by robust international performance and effective pricing strategies across its p

The post WTI Price Forecast: Rejection at the 200-day SMA keeps bears in control appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil edges lower on Thursday, erasing all of the previous day’s gains as traders reassess the supply risks stemming from renewed US-Iran tensions. At the time of writing, WTI is trading around $71.75, down 3.77% on the day. Crude Oil prices surged earlier this week after the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes, raising fears that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could once again face disruptions. However, markets see the latest flare-up as unlikely to escalate into a full-blown war and expect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to continue to recover. From a technical perspective, Thursday’s decline follows a rejection at the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) near $73.35, which acts as immediate resistance. WTI also remains well below the 100-day SMA around $86.91, suggesting sellers retain the upper hand despite

The post Gold rebounds above $4,100 as falling Oil weighs on US Dollar appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) price advances during the North American session on Thursday, up over 1.30% as the US Dollar (USD) retreats due to falling Oil prices amid easing tensions in the Middle East. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,132 after bouncing off weekly lows of around $4,021 hit on Wednesday. XAU/USD rises as Middle East tensions ease, pressuring Dollar The US-Iran conflict grabbed the headlines during the last two days as both parties exchanged attacks, threatening to derail negotiations that had been scheduled to begin in Pakistan on Saturday before the last escalation. Oil prices jumped, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US Oil benchmark, reclaiming the $ 75.00-per-barrel barrier, but retreated on Thursday. The jump in energy prices grew speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could raise borrowing costs to tame already high inflation near 4.2% as reported in May. Now eye

Escalating US-Iran tensions could disrupt trade routes, spike oil prices, and intensify crypto market scrutiny amid heightened sanctions. The post US military strikes hit Iran’s Konarak port city as crypto markets brace for oil-driven volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post United States Dollar Index falls as Middle East calm cools inflation fears appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the buck’s value against a basket of six currencies, is down 0.14% to 100.93 on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East ease, driving Oil prices lower and trimming Federal Reserve (Fed) hawkish bets spurred by the energy shock. DXY slips as Hormuz calm drags Oil, Fed bets lower Geopolitics grabbed the attention after the US and Iran exchanged attacks during the last two days. The US President Donald Trump is growing impatient about the outcome of the negotiations with Iran, adding that the agreement was “over.” The US military attacked 90 military positions near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, intending to weaken Iran’s ability to attack vessels transiting through the strait. Meanwhile, Iran targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the completion of the task, which weighed on

The post South Korean Won: Oil-linked range view into BoK meeting – Commerzbank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay argues that elevated South Korean inflation strengthens the case for a 25bp Bank of Korea (BoK) hike to 2.75% on 16 July. USD/KRW has fallen from 1560 to 1506 on earlier Oil weakness, but the bank now expects the pair to trade in a 1500–1520 range, with Oil prices and global risk sentiment remaining key drivers. Won pressured by inflation and Oil “South Korea’s inflation remained elevated in June, reinforcing the view that the Bank of Korea (BoK) is on course to hike rates next week. Headline CPI inflation was slightly higher at 3.2% yoy from 3.1% in May, marking the highest reading since December 2023. It remained well above BoK’s 2% target.” “Other factors expected to keep inflationary pressures firm include the weak won and robust wage growth linked to the AI-driven semiconductor boom.” “The latest inflation report strengthens the case for Bo

The post European Central Bank: September hike prospects stay firm – Nordea appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Nordea’s Jan von Gerich argues that the European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to continue tightening policy, with the outlook heavily dependent on Middle East developments and energy prices. He notes that a July move is now unlikely after lower inflation and falling Oil, but sees a September rate hike as probable, in line with current market pricing. ECB path tied to energy risks “The ECB outlook still hinges to a large extent on the developments in the Middle East and in energy prices.” “While a July hike is likely to be off the table without a significant jump in energy prices, a September rate move looks much more likely.” “However, the account supported the view that even a quick end to the conflict would not automatically mean that the ECB would be done hiking rates.” “The major fall seen in energy prices on the back of hopes of a peace in the Middle East and lower-than

Investors' focus on tech stocks amid geopolitical tensions highlights a shift in market dynamics, with crypto markets showing cautious divergence. The post US stocks rise as investors overlook US-Iran tensions to buy tech shares appeared first on Crypto Briefing.