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Live markets: Bitcoin drops as yen, Iran ceasefire collapse

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July 8, 2026

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Live markets: Bitcoin drops as yen, Iran ceasefire collapse
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Modern Diplomacy

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· 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.

CoinDesk

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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

Al Jazeera English

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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

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· 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

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· Jul 11, 2026

Politics And The Markets 07/11/26

Politics And The Markets 07/11/26

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· 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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Related coverage for "Live markets: Bitcoin drops as yen, Iran ceasefire collapse": Modern Diplomacy — Is the Iran ceasefire collapse shaking global markets?. CoinDesk — Live markets: Bitcoin drops to $62,000, stocks slide, oil soars as Iran ceasefire collapses. Al Jazeera English — Why is the cryptocurrency market slumping? | Counting the Cost. Middle East News 247 — Oil prices and inflation concerns take centre stage as markets reprice geopolitical risk. Seeking Alpha — Politics And The Markets 07/11/26. The Hindu BusinessLine — Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Nifty may lose 200 points at open, as global markets come under pressure