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Bitcoin tops $71,000, outperforming gold and stocks since Iran conflict began

Bitcoin has emerged as an unexpected winner amid the turmoil triggered by the United States-Iran conflict, outperforming both gold and the S&P 500 since hostilities began on February 28, according to an analysis by River Financial, a Bitcoin-focused financial services platform. Data show Bitcoin......

Foreign investors pull $50 billion from Asian stocks amid war driven volatility

Foreign investors have withdrawn approximately 50 billion dollars from Asian equity markets in March, marking one of the largest capital outflows since the 2008 financial crisis as geopolitical tensions tied to the Iran conflict continue to disrupt global markets. Data from LSEG shows sustained net......

Dollar index rises above 100 as Iran conflict fuels safe haven demand

The US dollar index climbed above the 100 mark on Wednesday, gaining about 5 percent from its late January low, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and a more restrictive Federal Reserve stance drove investors toward the dollar as a safe haven. The move marks a sharp reversal for a currency that......

JPMorgan warns oil above $90 could trigger S&P 500 correction

JPMorgan Chase Private Bank has warned clients that sustained oil prices above 90 dollars per barrel could trigger a correction of 10 to 15 percent in the S&P 500, as the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran continues to disrupt global energy markets. In a note written by executive......

Asian markets fall as oil holds above $100 amid Iran war

Asian financial markets opened lower Monday as investors prepared for another volatile week, with oil prices remaining above 100 dollars per barrel and no clear end to the conflict between the United States and Iran that has effectively disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Futures tied to......

UBS urges investors to favor gold, dollar and TIPS amid US Iran tensions

UBS Global Wealth Management has advised investors to strengthen their portfolios with gold, the US dollar and inflation linked bonds as military tensions between the United States and Iran continue to unsettle global financial markets. The bank said these assets offer important protection against rising......

Canadian dollar rises against European currencies as oil prices surge

The Canadian dollar strengthened against several major European currencies this week as crude oil prices climbed sharply amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The USD/CAD exchange rate traded near 1.3660 on Wednesday, with the Canadian dollar holding firm even as global......

Gold plunges as surging dollar dominates safe haven demand

Gold prices recorded their sharpest one day drop of 2026 on Tuesday, falling more than 4 percent as the US dollar strengthened amid escalating tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran. The move came just one day after gold had surged above $5,390 per ounce on heavy safe haven buying triggered by......

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