Bitcoin2026-07-22 12:24:13Bitcoin Breaks $68K Amid Iran Conflict, Stocks Barely BudgeBitcoin surged to $68,600 on Monday, up 2.3%, while U.S. equities only slipped slightly. Gold and crude jumped on Iran war fears, but crypto stocks like Circle surged 12%. ISM manufacturing expanded, dimming rate-cut hopes.520
Trump2026-07-22 12:08:13Trump Says U.S. Will Exit Iran Conflict Soon as Fertilizer Prices Hit FarmersTrump said the U.S. would get out of the Iran conflict soon, linking an end to the fighting with lower fertilizer costs. The conflict has already pushed up fuel and farm input prices across the U.S.480
Arthur Hayes2026-07-22 11:56:13Arthur Hayes' New Thesis: Iran Military Action Could Fuel Massive Bitcoin RallyBitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues in his 'iOS Warfare' essay that U.S. military operations in Iran will force the Fed to print money and cut rates, potentially driving Bitcoin to $500k–$750k. Historical data shows Fed easing during Middle East conflicts.570
Iran conflict2026-07-22 09:26:14Iran Conflict Fuels Massive Bets on Fed Emergency Rate Hike Within WeeksTraders are pricing in a potential Fed emergency rate hike within weeks as Iran tensions intensify, with SOFR options showing bets on a hike before the April FOMC meeting. Probability of a rate hike by December has risen to about 50%.490
Bitcoin2026-07-14 06:55:24Bitcoin Holds Near $62,600 as Iran Tensions, CPI Data Test Crypto MarketsBitcoin traded around $62,600 on Tuesday, down 0.3% over the past 24 hours and little changed for the week, according to CoinDesk data. The muted price action came as the macro picture shifted sharply. President Trump reinstated a U.S. blockade on Iranian ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and demanded a 20% fee on other cargo using the route, reviving a conflict that had seemed contained by a June peace deal. Brent crude rose as much as 2.8% to about $85 a barrel for a second straight day of gains, while traders increased bets that the Federal Reserve may raise rates. CoinDesk said that setup cuts against crypto because higher oil prices can add to inflation pressure, the same force that kept the Fed hawkish through June. Bitcoin had recovered from late-June lows near $58,000 as that pressure eased. Now the market is waiting for June CPI data, which could either relieve or intensify rate-hike expectations ahead of the Fed’s July 28-29 meeting.1690
Wall Street2026-07-13 12:50:18Wall Street’s six biggest banks head into Q2 earnings with investment banking revenue seen up 26%Wall Street’s biggest lenders are set to report second-quarter 2026 earnings this week, with analysts expecting a strong quarter for both investment banking and trading desks. CNBC reported on July 13 that JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs are scheduled to release results before Tuesday’s open, while Morgan Stanley is due on Wednesday. KBW analyst Chris McGratty expects investment banking revenue across Wall Street to rise 26% from a year earlier, with overall trading revenue up 14%. The report pointed to two main drivers: SpaceX’s IPO, described as one of the largest ever, and market volatility linked to the conflict involving Iran, which boosted activity across oil, rates and foreign exchange markets. The story also said AI-related spending on infrastructure and equipment has helped revive commercial loan demand, while low U.S. unemployment has kept consumer delinquencies on mortgages, auto loans and credit cards at relatively low levels. Analysts are also watching management commentary for the second half of 2026 and 2027, especially as questions remain over private credit defaults, deposit competition and pressure on net interest margins.2020
Iran conflict2026-07-10 04:39:13Jiang Xueqin Warns Iran Conflict Could Hit Global Economy and Energy SupplyBeijing-based historian Jiang Xueqin said a conflict involving Iran could turn into a prolonged war of attrition, disrupting energy markets, supply chains, and global economic stability.610
Trump2026-07-10 03:39:13Trump Claims Gas Prices ‘Way Down,’ But AAA Data Shows $4.52 Average on May 10President Trump told reporters gas prices had fallen sharply, yet AAA data reveals the national average for regular unleaded hit $4.52 per gallon on May 10, 2026. The U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted 20% of global oil supply, pushing Brent crude above $100/barrel and sending pump prices to their highest level this year.700
