Bitcoin dropping after Strategy sold is a reminder that sentiment can change quickly, even in strong long-term trends. For me, the bigger story is oil. If disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz persist and Brent moves toward $100, inflation could reaccelerate and make central banks more cautious. That would have implications for stocks, crypto, and bonds all at once.
Middle East Tensions Ends Market Win Streak: Time to De-Risk?
The Dow posted its worst single session since March as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities ignited risk-off sentiment, pushing oil higher and rekindling rate concerns. Compounding the pressure, AI and software leaders AVGO, CRWD, NOW, and ORCL all sold off sharply post-earnings, snapping a multi-day equity rally. ADP payrolls of just 122,000 added a fresh growth question mark. With geopolitical, rate, and earnings risks converging simultaneously, would you trim exposure here — or is this just a brief pause in the bull run?
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