Oil Prices
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crypto30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5%, Posing Headwind for Bitcoin
Rising bond yields and a hawkish Fed signal trouble for risk assets like Bitcoin, as yield alternatives become more attractive.
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worldOil Prices Surge Amidst US-Iran War Deadlock and Supply Concerns
Oil prices climb as the US-Iran conflict intensifies, threatening global supply disruptions and extending market volatility.
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financeDollar Gains as Fed Decision Looms; Yen Tumbles Past 160
The U.S. dollar strengthened against major currencies as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy announcement amid global economic uncertainties. The Japanese yen weakened significantly.
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worldStrait of Hormuz Stalemate: Trump Weighs Iran's Offer Amidst Ongoing Conflict
The White House is discussing Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but sticking points remain over the nuclear program and ongoing hostilities.
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financeFed on Hold: Rate Cuts Unlikely Amidst Oil Surge and Market Shifts
Federal Reserve expected to maintain interest rates steady. Rising oil prices and market sentiment suggest no rate cuts are likely in 2026, complicating Fed policy.
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financeBP, Barclays Profit Surge on Iran War-Driven Market Volatility
BP and Barclays report significant profit increases in Q1 2026, directly benefiting from market turmoil and oil price spikes triggered by the Iran war.
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worldUAE Exits OPEC, Ending 50-Year Membership
The United Arab Emirates announces its departure from the OPEC oil cartel, citing production policy reviews and geopolitical shifts. The decision takes effect May 1.
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financeFed Poised to Hold Rates Steady Amid Geopolitical Headwinds
Markets anticipate no Fed rate change as US-Iran tensions and oil prices fuel inflation concerns, impacting future monetary policy decisions.