US trade deficit widens to $77.6B in May as imports surge and exports slide

Germany's call for de-escalation may signal a diplomatic shift, impacting US-Iran relations and market perceptions of a 2026 deal. The post Germany urges US, Iran to de-escalate amid 2026 Iran war ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Australian Dollar slips as Iran tensions rise before Fed minutes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. AUD/USD falls to around 0.6920 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 0.13% on the day after giving back its earlier gains. The Australian Dollar (AUD) comes under pressure as risk aversion intensifies after United States (US) President Donald Trump said that the memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed at establishing a ceasefire is now “over.” Trump also stated that he no longer wants to negotiate with Iran, while announcing trade measures against Spain and renewing his criticism of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). These remarks weighed on market sentiment and increased demand for safe-haven assets. S&P 500 futures are down more than 0.90%, while the US Dollar (USD) strengthens. Meanwhile, Oil prices advance as investors grow increasingly concerned about potential global supply disruptions. Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after US strikes targe

Gao's death intensifies scrutiny on China's economic transparency, potentially impacting global confidence in its reported GDP growth. The post Chinese economist GAO Shanwen dies, raised doubts on GDP data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mbappe's World Cup impact highlights the volatile influence of sports on crypto markets, underscoring speculative risks and potential NFT growth. The post Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup dominance is quietly moving crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Geopolitical tensions can trigger market volatility, prompting investors to shift from cryptocurrencies to traditional safe-haven assets. The post Crypto markets dip as US military action ends Iran ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions threaten regional stability and global energy markets, increasing the risk of broader military conflict. The post US conducts airstrikes on Iranian targets after Strait of Hormuz attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The slight dip in SOFR suggests stable liquidity, potentially reducing the likelihood of a Fed rate hike, impacting future monetary policy. The post SOFR dips as US borrowing costs ease slightly appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post BTC inflation quagmire gets sticker as renewed Iran conflict sends oil price soaring: Crypto Daily appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Will the Fed focus on the breakevens, which are already at or below 2% at the short end, or on rising consumer concerns? The Fed itself tends to trust breakevens because they reflect institutional capital allocation, while consumer surveys frequently lag behind and can be heavily influenced by volatile everyday costs like energy and food. Hence, the argument that falling breakevens are bullish for bitcoin still holds. But the central bank may not entirely ignore Main Street sentiment, which can become self-reinforcing, especially if catalysts like energy prices remain volatile. And guess what? The U.S.-Iran ceasefire has collapsed. The two sides exchanged airstrikes early today, triggering a roughly 5% jump in oil benchmarks. Bitcoin has fallen back to $62,000 and may drop further if the panic spreads to Wall Street later today. Analysts are a