nvestors are closely watching the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index release, which could influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and risk appetite.
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Bitcoin slips below $69,500 as tanker attacks send oil back above $100
Brent crude surged 10% after attacks on two oil tankers in Iraqi waters, with the prompt spread hitting levels not seen in years and MSCI Asia Pacific stocks falling 1.8%.
Crude Hits $100 Per Barrel Again As Strategic Oil Reserve Release Plan Fails To Calm Iran War Fears
A coordinated global effort to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves worldwide failed to ease fears about supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
Avolta Tests Dynamic Pricing, Hits $15.2 Billion In Annual Revenue
The global travel retailer is on a solid footing as it enters 2026 with multiple concession extensions and wins, a data-led strategy, and now pricing experimentation.
Russian Soldiers Are Surrendering To Ukrainian Drones And Robots
Russian soldiers are increasingly facing Ukrainian machines instead of troops. Ukraine says drone units forced more than 100 soldiers to surrender this winter.
Bonk.fun hacked: Domain hijacked, crypto drainer planted
The operator, known as Tom, said only users who signed a fake terms-of-service message on the compromised site after the breach were affected.