US rejects Iran’s 14-point proposal amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Trump's openness to a 20-year limit on Iran's nuclear program may foster diplomatic compromise, impacting future US-Iran relations and stability. The post Trump signals openness to 20-year limit on Iran nuclear program appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Iran’s Kharg Island oil shipments halt for first time since war began appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Iran’s main oil export terminal, Kharg Island, has gone dark. For the first time since regional conflict escalated, seaborne crude shipments from the facility have ground to a prolonged halt, with satellite imagery showing no tankers loading for multiple consecutive days. The stoppage isn’t a technical glitch or a scheduling gap. It’s the result of an intensified US naval blockade that has now prevented Iran from successfully exporting crude oil by sea for 28 straight days. What Kharg Island means for Iran’s economy Here’s the thing about Kharg Island: it handles nearly 90% of Iran’s oil exports. It’s not just important infrastructure. It is the infrastructure, the single chokepoint through which almost all of Iran’s crude reaches the global market. Satellite images have confirmed what tracking data suggested: no oil tankers have been loading at the terminal for an extend

The post Copper: Tariff risk fuels rally – Commerzbank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Commerzbank’s Commodity Analyst Barbara Lambrecht highlights that Copper has surged to record levels on the London Metal Exchange, supported by structural demand from the energy transition and data centers. At the same time, the US is considering extending tariffs to refined Copper from 2027, encouraging pre-emptive stockpiling and tightening supply outside the US. Chinese production data due next week will be closely watched. Record prices and looming US tariffs “In the base metals markets, sentiment remains positive despite another significant rise in energy prices: The London Metal Exchange index even hit a new record high this week. A ton of copper cost more than USD 14,000.” “In addition to concerns about a shortage of copper ore, fears of an expansion of US tariffs on metal imports are likely also playing a role in the current copper price rally. The US Department of Commerce is expected t

The airstrikes risk derailing peace efforts, highlighting the fragility of diplomatic solutions amid ongoing regional tensions. The post Israel strikes Lebanon amid US peace talks, ceasefire extension in doubt appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Khamenei's death may lead to shifts in Iran's regional influence and policy direction, impacting geopolitical dynamics and market expectations. The post Khamenei’s death fuels speculation on Iran leadership change by year-end appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Trump signals China to buy soybeans, Boeing jets amid Iran shift appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. United States (US) President Donald Trump made a series of comments on China, Iran and Taiwan on Friday, according to Reuters reports. Trump said he discussed Fentanyl with Chinese President Xi Jinping and announced that China would buy “billions of dollars” worth of US soybeans. He also stated that Beijing had agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, with a potential commitment of up to 750 planes. Regarding Iran, Trump said he would make a decision “over the next few days” on potentially lifting sanctions on Chinese Oil companies that buy Iranian Oil. He also said he would support a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear program under certain conditions. On Taiwan, Trump said US policy had “not changed” and stressed that the United States was “not looking to have wars.” Key Takeaways I talked about Fentanyl with Xi.The farmers are going to be very happy, China is going to be bu

The post US Dollar Index: Rates support further gains – Societe Generale appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Societe Generale’s Kit Juckes links the Dollar’s trajectory to shifting interest rate and growth differentials, noting that US 2-year Treasury yields have surged since the war with Iran while the Dollar Index has only modestly advanced. He argues the Dollar still has room to rally, with the bank’s end-2026 DXY forecast above Bloomberg consensus. US yields outpace peers, backing Dollar “Still, the chart below of the Dollar Index and 2-year Note yields, does tell an interesting story. The dollar was already rallying before the Presidential election and continued to do so until January 2025.” “From September 2025 until the outbreak of the war with Iran, 2-year Treasury yields stayed low, in a 3.4-3.7% range despite strong economic growth, an investment boom and signs of inflationary pressures at the margin. Over the same period, the Dollar Index meandered around in a 96-101 range,

The post Gold: Higher yields weigh on price – Commerzbank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Commerzbank’s Carsten Fritsch notes that the Gold price has retreated sharply as markets price in renewed US rate hikes after strong producer price data. Rising US Treasury yields are increasing the opportunity cost of holding Gold, while India’s steep import tax hike is set to curb physical demand. The new Fed Chair may struggle to justify rate cuts. Rate expectations and Indian tax shock “The price of gold has fallen by up to 2% today to USD 4,560 per troy ounce. Before the price drop began yesterday, it was still trading at around USD 4,700. Headwinds are coming from interest rate expectations.” “Following the significantly higher-than-expected US producer price data for April, the market now anticipates interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. A 15-basis-point rise in US key interest rates is priced in by the end of the year, and a full 25-basis-point rate hike by March 2027. As a r