Analysts at Citibank expect Brent crude prices to drift toward the low $60 per barrel range before the year closes, pointing to signs of a cooling market. As of Wednesday afternoon, Brent futures traded at $66.53 per barrel, down 36 cents, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) slipped 38 cents to $63.97.The bank noted that […]
Bitcoin has inched closer to its historic high following a sharp overnight surge, while Ethereum climbed to price levels last seen in 2021. At last check, Bitcoin was trading around $118,981.86, showing stability after touching higher levels earlier in the day. Ethereum held firm at $4,256.90, just after breaking above $4,000 on Friday — its […]
Bullish, the cryptocurrency exchange backed by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, has increased the size of its upcoming initial public offering. The company now plans to raise approximately $990 million by offering 30 million shares priced between $32 and $33 each, valuing the firm at about $4.8 billion, according to a recent filing with the U.S. […]
The cryptocurrency market surged on Thursday amid growing excitement that Bitcoin and other digital assets may soon become part of 401(k) retirement portfolios. Former President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that paves the way for retirement accounts to invest in alternative assets — including private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin […]
Oil prices climbed on Thursday, snapping a five-day losing streak, as strong consumption in the United States—the world’s largest oil consumer—helped offset concerns over potential supply disruptions. Hopes for progress in U.S.-Russia talks over the Ukraine conflict also tempered fears of additional sanctions tightening global supplies. By early Asian trading, Brent crude rose 20 cents, […]
Gold’s safe-haven appeal briefly dimmed after the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause in their trade conflict, but one market strategist believes the precious metal is far from losing its shine. Heightened geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and concerns over monetary policy could keep gold in demand, even if trade disputes ease. Nitesh Shah, […]