US dollar steadies as markets await Iran war signals and central bank moves

The escalation near the Strait of Hormuz heightens regional instability, potentially impacting global energy markets and military strategies. The post Iran and US exchange air strikes near Strait of Hormuz, escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post 3 Things That May Move Bitcoin Price This Week appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A busy week of US labor market data lies ahead as crypto continues to cool amid increasing macroeconomic headwinds. Crypto markets remained flat over the weekend following heavy losses last week. Bitcoin and Ether remain weak, with no immediate catalysts to spur a recovery. Meanwhile, fresh labor market data and updated readings on manufacturing and services activity are on the table this week. “We also await further details about a potential US-Iran deal, which appears to be dragging on again,” said the Kobeissi Letter. Economic Events June 1 to 5 May’s ISM Manufacturing PMI report is due on Monday, which will shed light on the US manufacturing sector. This is followed by April’s JOLTS Job Openings data on Tuesday and May’s ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI data on Wednesday. Initial Jobless Claims data is on Thursday, and the big May Jobs Report is due on Friday. The labor market data is keenly eye

A busy week of US labor market data lies ahead as crypto continues to cool amid increasing macroeconomic headwinds.

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

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

The post China RatingDog Manufacturing PMI came in at 51.8, above forecasts (51.4) in May appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold stays defensive above $4,500 in the Asian session on Monday, holding Friday’s late pullback from the vicinity of $4,600 or a two-week high. Any meaningful upside seems elusive as geopolitical risks underpin the US Dollar’s reserve currency status, which tends to weigh on the commodity. Furthermore, bets for a Fed rate hike in 2026 support the USD and should cap gains for the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/china-ratingdog-manufacturing-pmi-came-in-at-518-above-forecasts-514-in-may-202606010145