Geopolitical Risk
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financeCentral Banks Accelerate Gold Repatriation as Trust in Global Finance Frays
A record 59% of central banks now store gold domestically, driven by geopolitical tensions and the weaponization of foreign reserves, surpassing US Treasury holdings for the first time.
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cryptoTrump Iran MOU Sends Bitcoin Above $63K on De-escalation Hopes
Bitcoin surged past $63,000 after President Trump announced a preliminary deal with Iran, including a ceasefire extension and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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cryptoBitcoin Plunges 35% as US-Iran Tensions Rise
Bitcoin drops sharply amid US-Iran tensions, triggering broader crypto selloff and risk-off market sentiment.
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worldIran Launches Missiles at Israel, Escalating Regional Conflict
Iran reportedly launched ballistic missiles toward Israel, intensifying direct military exchanges and threatening regional stability.
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cryptoTrump Threatens to End Iran Ceasefire Over US Troop Deaths
President Trump's private warning to aides injects fresh uncertainty into a fragile truce, potentially reversing Bitcoin's April gains to $78,000.
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financeZara Owner Inditex Beats Q1 Expectations Amid Global Uncertainty
Inditex reports €1.4B net income, up 5.4%, with strong Q2 sales growth. Resilient supply chain and robust consumer demand drive performance despite geopolitical tensions.
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worldIran Steps Up Control Over Strait of Hormuz Despite US Warnings
Iran formalizes control over Strait of Hormuz, raising risk of shipping disruptions as global oil supply tensions grow.
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worldIran Conflict Sparks Energy Crisis, Threatens Global Oil Supply
Escalating military confrontation at the Strait of Hormuz triggers an energy crisis reminiscent of the 1970s, disrupting global oil and LNG shipping.