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India’s upcoming budget will reveal how the BJP plans to manage its coalition government and possible fiscal shifts after a narrow electoral win.

China ramps up oil reserves, facing a drop in imports and refinery activity, reflecting broader sector challenges.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn, erasing over $170 billion in value in just 24 hours, sparked by fears surrounding the Mt. Gox bitcoin payout. Bitcoin’s value plummeted by more than 6%, reaching a low of $54,237.18, the lowest since late February, according to CoinGecko data. This market shock comes as the trustee of the Mt. Gox bankruptcy estate initiated repayments in bitcoin and bitcoin cash to some creditors, utilizing designated crypto exchanges. The downward trend affected other cryptocurrencies as well, with ether dropping around 9% to $2,872.10. The total market capitalization loss reflects the nervous sentiments prevailing among investors as nearly $9 billion worth…

Amid fears of substantial payouts from Mt. Gox, the cryptocurrency market faced a severe downturn, wiping out over $170 billion in value.

On Monday, benchmark 10-year Treasury yields reached their highest levels since mid-June, starting off a week shortened by the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This period is expected to see subdued trading volumes. The rise in yields, which inversely correlate with bond prices, was influenced by recent political events in France and the United States. Following the initial round of France’s national elections, where Marine Le Pen’s National Rally secured a smaller victory than anticipated, investors reacted cautiously. In the U.S., the market’s response was also shaped by political developments. Analysts suggest that President Joe Biden’s recent debate performance may have altered investor expectations regarding the…

Oil prices are predicted to rise to $90 per barrel as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten supply chains, according to market analysts. Brent crude oil prices approached $86 per barrel on Monday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbing to over $82 per barrel, signaling a possible uptick to $90 as tensions continue to rise. Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates, highlighted the geopolitical concerns driving the market. “The primary fear is the escalating conflict in the Middle East,” Lipow stated. The conflict involves Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia, with potential Iranian involvement threatening global oil supplies. Iran contributes approximately 3…

Treasury yields have risen sharply, influenced by the French election results and U.S. presidential election speculations.

The ongoing geopolitical tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with potential Iranian involvement, could drive oil prices to $90 per barrel.

A ceremony in Luxembourg signals the start of Ukraine and Moldova’s journey towards European Union membership.

Standard Chartered Plc is poised to introduce a trading desk for Bitcoin and Ether, marking its entry into the direct trading of cryptocurrencies, according to sources familiar with the plans. This strategic move positions Standard Chartered among the pioneering major global banks to offer spot cryptocurrency trading services directly to clients. The forthcoming trading desk will be integrated into the bank’s FX trading division and is expected to commence operations soon, with its base in London. While the bank did not provide specific details, sources requested anonymity due to the privacy of the information. Unlike other financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which…