US inflation data dims Fed rate cut hopes amid Iran conflict

Trump's visit could reshape global trade dynamics, impacting energy markets, tech supply chains, and crypto regulations, with lasting effects. The post China confirms Trump visit for May 13-15 talks with Xi Jinping on Iran and trade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF debuted in the US to a “very solid day” of trading, despite volumes being below comparatively buzzy crypto ETF debuts.

The closure exacerbates geopolitical tensions, threatens global energy security, and prompts strategic shifts in market and trade dynamics. The post Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts oil supply, impacts WTI Crude pricing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post United Arab Emirates conducts secret airstrike on Iran’s Lavan Island refinery appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The United Arab Emirates carried out a covert airstrike on Iran’s Lavan Island refinery in early April 2026, making it the only Gulf state to directly engage in the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran. The attack triggered a major fire at the facility and disrupted production capabilities at one of Iran’s key oil processing sites. Washington reportedly welcomed the strike, which took place ahead of a ceasefire announcement by President Donald Trump. Abu Dhabi has not publicly acknowledged its involvement, maintaining a posture of plausible deniability over the entire operation. What happened at Lavan Island Iran responded with retaliatory missile and drone attacks directed at both the UAE and Kuwait, explicitly citing the Lavan Island refinery strike as justification. Coverage of the incident has appeared in outlets including the Wall Street

The post Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Larry Fink Among CEOs Trump Is Bringing to China appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The US president’s flight to China includes some of the industry’s big names. CEOs from major firms are joining him for this high-stakes meeting. Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing for a two-day meeting with President Xi Jinping. Before departing, the president said trade would dominate his upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping. However, he also plans to discuss Iran extensively with the Chinese leader. The CEOs Backing Trump’s Beijing Mission The Kobeissi Letter flagged Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook, BlackRock’s Larry Fink, Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman, and Boeing’s Kelly Ortberg among those joining Trump. “Never in history has such a trip even remotely near this scale and caliber occurred. This Trump-Xi meeting is far bigger than most realize,” the post read. Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens This is absolutely insane. Pres

The post EUR/USD Forecast: Consolidates as Iran risks, Fed bets support USD appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The EUR/USD pair is seen consolidating the previous day’s heavy losses and oscillating in a narrow band, below mid-1.1700s, during the Asian session on Wednesday. Traders now seem hesitant and opt to move to the sidelines ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. In the meantime, hotter-than-expected US consumer inflation figures released on Tuesday lifted market bets for an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) in 2026. Apart from this, the diminishing odds for a US-Iran peace deal, amid disagreements over Tehran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, continue to underpin the US Dollar (USD) and act as a headwind for the EUR/USD pair. From a technical perspective, the recent move up witnessed over the past two weeks or so has been along an upward-sloping channel. Moreover, spot prices hold above the 200-p

The sanctions could strain US-China relations, impact global oil markets, and intensify geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear activities. The post US sanctions twelve entities for sales of Iranian oil to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions may drive investors towards Bitcoin and silver as inflation hedges, impacting global markets. The post Strait of Hormuz closure boosts Bitcoin, silver appeal amid inflation fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.