... thresholds if the news environment worsens. Causes of the Market Decline Geopolitical Tensions Increasing international conflicts and trade barriers are heightening uncertainty in the markets. Inflationary Pressures Publication of CPI and PPI data in the U.S. ... ... market. Many fund managers are reassessing their hedging and diversification strategies. Defensive assets are gaining popularity: gold, high-rated bonds, and cash. Historical Context: Comparison with 1987 The last time a similar crash occurred was in October ...

... and potentially lifting prices. Observers draw parallels to the introduction of gold-backed ETFs in the 2000s, which propelled gold prices by making the commodity easier to own. Similarly, easier access to Bitcoin via familiar financial channels is expected ... ... upward price pressure on the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin’s market liquidity stands to improve as well. ETFs allow investors to trade Bitcoin exposure on regulated stock exchanges. Higher trading volumes on these exchanges mean more efficient price discovery ...

... Influencing Prices Thus, from the aforementioned points, it can be concluded that several factors influence the price of "black gold": Reduction or increase in extraction volumes. The more fuel that is produced, the lower its price. Decrease always ... ... products and, consequently, crude oil, which will guarantee a decrease in fuel prices. The situation is exacerbated by ongoing trade wars and geopolitical factors. Whether expert predictions will be confirmed can be assessed in the coming years. However,...

... — Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) — still serve as a “digital dollar” in the crypto market, reliably maintaining a peg to $1. Their combined market capitalization is estimated at around $110 billion, reflecting high demand for liquidity to trade crypto assets. Top 10 Most Popular Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin (BTC) - the first and largest cryptocurrency (around $115K per BTC). Dominates the market (over 50% of total capitalization) and is perceived as "digital gold" due to its limited supply. Ethereum (ETH) - the second-largest cryptocurrency (around $3,700). The largest smart contracts platform, the foundation of DeFi and NFT ecosystems, serves as the basis for numerous blockchain applications. Tether ...

... in yields on 10-year USTs – investors reduced the odds of another Fed rate hike. European bonds (German and Italian bonds) traded in a narrow range, awaiting the ECB meeting later in the week. British Gilts initially rose in price (yield decreased) ... ... risk appetite in the market (dependent on the outcome of the day in stock markets) also influences oil and industrial metals. Gold, as a safe-haven asset, has seen a slight decline today against rising stocks, but a strong dollar weakness due to Powell ...