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Oil hits YTD peak. What are the risks now?

Oil prices reached their highest level in seven months, partly driven by worries that escalating tensions in the Middle East could constrain supply. Iran has warned of a potential "serious response" against Israel following a targeted strike in Damascus that...

Bitcoin peaks, then plummets + AI tokens await NVIDIA Conference

Bitcoin has just hit a new all-time high, surpassing the previous record set in November 2021 by a couple hundred dollars on some exchanges (about $69,300). This could have been a ‘just for the hell of it’ accomplishment, because immediately...

Bitcoin touches 64K: Has it found its footing?

On January 22, CNBC's Jim Cramer said that it was " Unlikely that bitcoin finds its footing". However, Bitcoin reached over $63,000 on Wednesday, marking its highest value since late 2021, even briefly touching $64,000 before turning a little lower....

Anticipation builds for Bitcoin halving event

Bitcoin is currently holding strong above the $50,000 mark in anticipation for the event known as "the halving." The Bitcoin halving is a regularly scheduled event that occurs approximately every four years, where the reward for miners is halved. Historical...

Oil’s Tug-of-War: Iran Tensions vs. Evergrande

On Wednesday, WTI crude futures dropped below $77 per barrel, undoing a 1.4% increase from the prior session, all while the U.S. readies itself to address a lethal attack on its troops in the Middle East. Perhaps traders are concerned...

Gold trade: Is the outlook too pessimistic?

A few weeks ago, there was widespread belief in the markets that the U.S. central bank would implement more than 160 basis points of easing in 2024. However, these expectations have substantially moderated since then, leading to a bearish reversal...

Bitcoin forecast: buy the rumor and sell the news?

The adage "buy the rumor and sell the news" might apply to Bitcoin with BlackRock and Fidelity’s potential Bitcoin ETF approval on the horizon. In the event that the SEC denies the ETFs, market participants might eye downside targets below...

Oil traders overreacting to the wrong triggers?

Divisions within OPEC have caused WTI crude to fall below $74 per barrel, ending a three-day climb for the commodity. Angola, which joined OPEC in 2007, said it is leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. This move raised...

Oil’s Next Move: Red Sea Conflict and $75?

BP has suspended all oil and gas shipments through the Red Sea due to a rise in attacks on cargo ships and a deteriorating security situation attributed to Iran-aligned Houthi militants in Yemen. This move has caused a 2% surge...
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