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Euro Holds Firm as US-Iran Peace Deal Boosts Risk Appetite, Fed Decision Looms
EUR/USD holds near 1.1598 on Monday as a US-Iran peace deal lifts risk appetite, reducing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Traders now await the upcoming Fed decision.
Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Has 'Already Won' Despite Strategy Selling
In an interview at BTC Prague, Michael Saylor defended Strategy's Bitcoin sales, calling critics hypocrites and asserting that Bitcoin has 'already won.'
WTI Oil Plunges 4.5% as US-Iran Deal Defuses Strait of Hormuz Risk
West Texas Intermediate crude dropped over 4.5% to near $79.15 on Monday after reports of a US-Iran agreement eased geopolitical risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz.
British Pound Rises as US-Iran Accord Sends Oil Plunging
The Pound Sterling advances 0.31% on Monday as risk appetite improves following a US-Iran agreement to be signed on June 19 in Geneva, causing oil prices to drop.
MicroStrategy Buys 1,587 BTC, Boosts Holdings to 846,842 BTC
MicroStrategy purchased 1,587 Bitcoin for $100 million, raising its corporate Bitcoin reserve to 846,842 BTC. The company also added $100 million in fiat, bringing its cash holdings to $1.1 billion.
SpaceX IPO Raises Record $85.7B, Exceeds Saudi Aramco
The SpaceX IPO raised a record $85.7 billion after underwriters exercised the greenshoe overallotment, surpassing Saudi Aramco's 2020 IPO by 191%.
Indonesia Rupiah Gains Temporary Relief After BI Rate Hike, But Confidence Still Fragile
Bank Indonesia's emergency rate hike has provided short-term support for the Rupiah, but the currency's muted rally signals that investor confidence has not been fully restored. The question remains whether higher interest rates can address deeper structural challenges.
Japanese Yen Gains After Weak US Industrial Output, BoJ Decision Ahead
USD/JPY trades cautiously as recent US industrial production data came in softer than expected, while the market awaits the Bank of Japan's upcoming rate decision.
New Zealand Dollar Rises on US-Iran De-Escalation Ahead of Fed Decision
NZD/USD trades around 0.5840, up 0.17% on the day, as broad-based US Dollar weakness follows a reported framework agreement between the US and Iran to end hostilities. Markets await the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
Daily Crypto Roundup: Bitcoin Breaks $65K, Strategy Acquires More BTC
Bitcoin climbed above $65,000 on reports of a U.S.-Iran peace deal. Strategy acquired another 1,587 BTC, Kraken launched US perpetual futures, and more.
BNY's Savage: Growth Resilience, Policy Risks Still Key for Investors
Bob Savage of BNY notes that while risk sentiment has improved on geopolitical de-escalation, investor focus remains on central bank policy and global growth.
SPCX IPO First Day Shows Stability Amid Market Weakness
The SPCX IPO concluded its first trading day with moderate performance, outperforming worst-case expectations. U.S. equities saw an initial dip followed by recovery, matching earlier forecasts.
Swiss Franc Gains as US-Iran Peace Deal Dents Safe-Haven Demand for USD
The Swiss Franc strengthened against the US Dollar on Monday after a US-Iran peace agreement reduced safe-haven demand for the greenback.
Gold Outflows Hit Record Pace, Short Squeeze Risk Looms
Gold funds saw $2.3 billion in outflows last week, the fourth consecutive weekly withdrawal. The four-week average of $2.0 billion is the second-largest on record, and the largest gold ETF GLD is on track for its first annual outflow since 2023, setting up conditions for a possible short squeeze.
Oil and Gold Weekly Preview: Economic Data in Focus
A preview of the week ahead for USOIL and XAUUSD highlights upcoming economic data as the main near-term driver for both commodities.
Markets Rebound After US-Iran Deal
Financial markets are starting the week on a positive note as geopolitical tensions ease following a reported US-Iran deal, driving a broad rebound in risk assets.
US Stock Indices Open Higher, Nasdaq Leads with 2.18% Gain
US major stock indexes opened sharply higher on the trading day. The Nasdaq surged 563.71 points (2.18%), the Dow Jones gained 598.43 points (1.17%), and the S&P 500 rose 99.46 points (1.34%).
Warsh Takes Helm at Fed with June Meeting Rate Hold Expected
Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair on May 22, 2026, and will preside over his first FOMC meeting on June 16-17. The market anticipates no change in interest rates.
NVDA Reacts Higher from Blue Box After Seven-Swing Pullback
Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) pulled back in a seven-swing corrective structure and reached the blue box support zone at 205.93–187.94, where buyers appeared as anticipated, causing a reaction higher.
Lawsuit Alleges Anthropic Misled Consumers on Claude AI Subscription Limits
A federal lawsuit filed Monday claims the maker of Claude AI misled consumers about usage limits of its premium subscription plans. The suit seeks class-action status on behalf of purchasers since April last year.
Anthropic sued for allegedly overselling AI subscription usage
A consumer lawsuit accuses Anthropic of misleading customers about usage limits on its most expensive AI plans, demanding reimbursements.
Platinum Hits Record Highs, Elliott Wave Sees Secular Bull Run
Platinum surged to fresh all-time highs in late January, with Elliott Wave analysis indicating a double three correction and the start of a long-term secular bull market.
Bitcoin’s four-year halving cycle influences market psychology
Analysts observe recurring Bitcoin price patterns tied to halvings, forming a so-called four-year cycle that shapes trading strategies and investor behavior.
Fed Meeting with Warsh in Focus, BOJ Rate Hike Expected
Key events this week include a Federal Reserve meeting under new leadership with Mr. Warsh, a Bank of Japan rate hike expected tonight, and industrial production data from the eurozone and the US.