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Live markets: Bitcoin drops as yen, Iran ceasefire collapse

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Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 8, 2026
Is the Iran ceasefire collapse shaking global markets?
Global financial markets had been recovering after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire following months of conflict that disrupted oil supplies and rattled investors. However, renewed military exchanges, tighter U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil exports and uncertainty over the future of the agreement have revived concerns about energy security, inflation and [] The post Is the Iran ceasefire collapse shaking global markets? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
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· Jul 8, 2026
Live markets: Bitcoin drops to $62,000, stocks slide, oil soars as Iran ceasefire collapses
Live markets: Bitcoin drops to $62,000, stocks slide, oil soars as Iran ceasefire collapses
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· Jul 10, 2026
Why is the cryptocurrency market slumping? | Counting the Cost
The cryptocurrency market is now worth more than $2.23 trillion. Yet, Bitcoin has lost more than half its value since prices hit their peak in October 2025. Despite repeated boom and bust cycles, institutional investors are pouring billions into the digital assets. Traditional banks are embracing them. Politicians are becoming some of their biggest champions and beneficiaries, and governments are racing to write the rules. But cryptocurrency is also becoming a tool for political interference and for sanctioned states seeking to move money beyond the traditional financial system. As the tokens move further into the mainstream, is regulation keeping pace? #crypto #cryptocurrency #economy #finance #bitcoin #business #markets #aljazeera
Middle East News 247
· Jul 9, 2026
Oil prices and inflation concerns take centre stage as markets reprice geopolitical risk
Global markets are responding to the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire with renewed caution, as investors weigh the implications of rising oil prices and their potential impact on inflation and central bank policy. Commenting on the latest market developments, Lale Akoner, Global Market Analyst at eToro, said:“Markets are reacting to the break in the US-Iran [] The post Oil prices and inflation concerns take centre stage as markets reprice geopolitical risk appeared first on Middle East News 247.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 11, 2026
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 8, 2026
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Nifty may lose 200 points at open, as global markets come under pressure
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Domestic markets are likely to remain under pressure on Wednesday amid renewed escalation in US-Iran tensions. Gift Nifty at 24,225 indicates that Nifty may lose close to 200 points at open. Sentiment from global markets is also negative, tracking overnight weakness in the US stocks.
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