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Bitcoin price prediction: Alarming pattern forms as geopolitical risks rise

Bitcoin price remains in a technical bear market this week after falling by double digits from the all-time high. BTC was trading at $66,800 on Sunday, and its fundamentals and technicals suggest that it has more downside to go in the foreseeable future. Bitcoin price technical analysis points to a steep crash  The three-day timeframe

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Oil market loses shock cushion as 500M barrels lost; secondary risks rise

Despite enduring a rollercoaster ride since late February, the global oil market’s price reaction to the largest supply disruption in history has been remarkably muted. This calm, initially attributable to existing market buffers, is now precarious as the system that stabilised prices for four weeks has fundamentally changed. The oil market absorbed the disruption in

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S&P 500 Index flashes a death cross as US-Iran war continues ahead of NFP data

The S&P 500 Index continued its strong downward trend last week as the Iran war continued, pushing crude oil and natural gas prices higher. The SPX index fell to $6,368, its lowest level since August last year. It has fallen in the last five consecutive weeks. S&P 500 Index in focus as Iran war takes

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Brazil central bank orders liquidation of Entrepay units over risks

Three entities within the prudential conglomerate of Entrepay were ordered into extrajudicial liquidation by Brazil’s Central Bank on Friday: Octa Sociedade de Crédito Direto SA, Acqio Adquiración Instituição de Pagamento SA, and Entrepay Instituição de Pagamento SA. The regulator said in a statement that the decision was driven by the weakened financial and economic condition

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Meta stock selloff continues, but a bigger risk looms

Shares of Meta Platforms extended their selloff on Friday, as mounting legal setbacks weighed on investor sentiment, but the recent decline also points to a deeper concern building beneath the surface. While US court verdicts have triggered immediate losses, investors are increasingly focused on the broader implications for Meta’s business model and future risk profile.

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Commodity wrap: Bullion jumps on dip-buying; Brent above $111

Gold and silver prices surged on Friday as investors resorted to lower-level purchases after the precious metals had fallen sharply in the previous session.  Despite rising on Friday, oil prices were still on track for their first weekly drop since February 9, following the extension of a pause in US President Donald Trump’s attacks on

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TACO trade goes cold: why Wall Street isn’t buying Trump’s Iran extension

For the better part of a year, Wall Street has operated on a cynical yet profitable mantra – “Trump Always Chickens Out,” or the TACO trade. The strategy was simple. Whenever the White House issued a fire-and-brimstone threat – be it “Liberation Day” tariffs, the sudden annexation of Greenland, or military ultimatums – investors would

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Tesla stock struggles as delivery fears and Musk bets test investor faith

Shares of Tesla remained under pressure on Friday, extending a weak run as investors weighed softer delivery expectations, geopolitical risks, and uncertainty surrounding CEO Elon Musk’s long-term strategy.  The stock fell 3% on Friday, adding to recent losses that have left it down sharply over the past three months. The electric-vehicle maker is now attempting

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Tom Lee sees this Vanguard index fund soaring 129%

Wall Street’s most persistent bull, Tom Lee, is doubling down on a vision of the future that would make even the most seasoned optimist blink. The Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder, known for his uncanny accuracy during post-pandemic recovery, believes S&P 500 is on a collision course with the 15,000 mark by the end of this

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Evening digest: Crypto slide, SpaceX IPO buzz, India selloff

Global markets closed the week on a cautious note, with multiple asset classes reflecting heightened uncertainty. The cryptocurrency market weakened amid a broader risk-off mood, while geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices shaped equity sentiment.  At the same time, Elon Musk’s potential plans for a retail-heavy SpaceX IPO drew attention, even as foreign investors accelerated

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