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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…

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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…

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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…

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