Bitcoin fell to its lowest price in a week during early Asia trading, as oil prices surged due to the escalating war with Iran. Risk-off sentiment driven by inflation fears helped push the original cryptocurrency down as much as 2.36% to $65,633 on Monday, coinciding with a spike in Brent crude prices, which touched $118.73 a barrel — the highest since June 2022. Bitcoin was trading above $66,000 ...
Bitcoin fell to its lowest price in a week during early Asia trading, as oil prices surged due to the escalating war with Iran. Risk-off sentiment driven by inflation fears helped push the original cryptocurrency down as much as 2.36% to $65,633 on Monday, coinciding with a spike in Brent crude prices, which touched $118.73 a barrel — the highest since June 2022. Bitcoin was trading above $66,000 at 10:30 a.m. in Singapore. “The geopolitical situation in the Middle East has moved beyond a single military event into sustained economic disruption,” said Hayden Hughes, managing partner at Tokenize Capital. He added that investors are bracing for the latest US Consumer Price Index numbers, scheduled for release this week. “The market is positioning defensively ahead of what is likely a hot print given elevated energy costs,” Hughes said. Asian shares also slumped , with South Korea’s Kospi falling as much as 8.1%. The US dollar, the haven of choice amid inflationary pressure, rose against nearly all its peers. Treasuries sold off, as well, with benchmark US 10-year yields turning higher for the year. Bitcoin’s drop was “surprisingly modest compared to, say, Nasdaq futures or the Kospi, which tells me there are very little leveraged long positions left,” said Damien Loh , chief investment officer at Ericsenz Capital . The overall mood remained bearish as exchange-traded fund flows turned negative again at the end of last week. US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen nearly $6 billion in net outflows since November, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. This indicates that institutional capital continues to exit rather than wait on the sidelines, Hughes said. Hughes said $64,000 is the immediate downside level to watch for Bitcoin, while a break below that would take the next support level to $61,000. On the upside, $68,000 is the next resistance level, he added.
Key Points SoFi stock has sold off considerably throughout 2026. The company's CEO recently bought the dip -- acquiring 56,000 shares. While SoFi stock remains pricey, insider buying generally signals confidence in the company's future. 10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › In early March, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) CEO Anthony Noto purchased 56,000 shares of the company at an av...
Key Points SoFi stock has sold off considerably throughout 2026. The company's CEO recently bought the dip -- acquiring 56,000 shares. While SoFi stock remains pricey, insider buying generally signals confidence in the company's future. 10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › In early March, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) CEO Anthony Noto purchased 56,000 shares of the company at an average price of $17.88 -- equating to slightly more than $1 million in open market purchases. Since SoFi stock has plummeted 28% so far this year and is trading 35% below its prior highs in November, the timing of Noto's buy might appear interesting. In reality, smart investors knew it was coming (more on that later). Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Let's take a look at why Noto's recent purchase underscores consistent personal conviction in SoFi's long-term trajectory, and assess whether investors should double down right now amid unrelenting market volatility. Anthony Noto is buying the SoFi dip With geopolitical tensions, monetary policy outlooks, the midterm elections, and fears over an AI bubble, 2026 has been jam-packed with uncertainty. As a result, investors are rotating capital away from volatile growth stocks in favor of more durable opportunities. Considering how much selling pressure has plagued SoFi stock recently, I think it's safe to say that Noto sees the current moment as an opportunity to buy the dip. Noto kept his word, which shouldn't be surprising In mid-February, Noto was interviewed by a YouTube podcaster called Future Investing. During the discussion, Noto was asked point-blank about whether or not he plans to buy SoFi stock anytime soon. The inspiration behind the question is that Noto has been an aggressive buyer of SoFi stock throughout his tenure leading the comp...
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With the TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 – AMD, the German Linux hardware provider is launching a new high-end notebook that combines powerful hardware with a slim design. The Intel version is now followed by the AMD sister model with the new Ryzen AI processors. The device is aimed at demanding workflows such as software development, content creation or gaming and combines a modern CPU platform with d...
With the TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 – AMD, the German Linux hardware provider is launching a new high-end notebook that combines powerful hardware with a slim design. The Intel version is now followed by the AMD sister model with the new Ryzen AI processors. The device is aimed at demanding workflows such as software development, content creation or gaming and combines a modern CPU platform with dedicated NVIDIA graphics and a high-resolution 16-inch display. AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 to Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with integrated AI engine NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 for high graphics performance 16-inch display with 500 nits, 300 Hz and 100% DCI-P3 color space Up to 128 GB RAM and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 – AMD combines Ryzen AI with powerful RTX graphics The TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 – AMD relies on processors from the new Ryzen AI 300 series. Even the entry-level Ryzen AI 7 350 model offers eight cores and 16 threads and can be operated with a power consumption of between 10 and 90 watts, depending on requirements. The Ryzen AI 9 365 with ten cores and the top-of-the-range Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with twelve cores and 24 threads are also available for more demanding workloads. A key feature of these processors is the integrated Ryzen AI engine, which can execute AI tasks directly on the notebook. Depending on the model, up to 80 TOPS (Trillions of Operations per Second) are available. This means that AI-supported image or text generation and local assistance functions can be used without a cloud connection. For graphics-intensive applications, the notebook is optionally equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 or RTX 5070. According to the manufacturer, these GPUs deliver three to four times the graphics performance of the CPU’s integrated Radeon 890M graphics. This makes the device suitable not only for professional media editing or 3D workflows, but also for current games in high detail levels. Despite this powerful hardware, the notebook remains...
Market Snapshot USD/INR ₹91.75 +0.2% Nifty 50 Index 24,450.45 -1.3% India 10-Year Bond Yield 6.68% +0.04 Spot Gold ($/oz) $5,091.32 -1.6% S&P 500 Futures 6,593.00 -2.2% Market data as of 08:14 AM IST, Mar. 9, 2026, or the previous close for Indian markets. Data is subject to provider delays. Good morning... I’m Ashutosh Joshi, with a quick pulse check as markets kick off the week. The mood is tens...
Market Snapshot USD/INR ₹91.75 +0.2% Nifty 50 Index 24,450.45 -1.3% India 10-Year Bond Yield 6.68% +0.04 Spot Gold ($/oz) $5,091.32 -1.6% S&P 500 Futures 6,593.00 -2.2% Market data as of 08:14 AM IST, Mar. 9, 2026, or the previous close for Indian markets. Data is subject to provider delays. Good morning... I’m Ashutosh Joshi, with a quick pulse check as markets kick off the week. The mood is tense in Asia this Monday morning as the Middle East conflict extends into its second week. Oil has surged above $100 a barrel, Asian stocks are witnessing a sharp selloff, and even gold prices are falling amid a stronger dollar. A slide of more than 2% in Nifty 50 futures points to a weak start for local shares after the benchmark capped its worst weekly loss in a year on Friday. The implications of higher fuel costs are far-reaching for the nation, which imports most of its energy needs. Markets are already concerned about the impact on bank earnings and the interest-rate outlook. Shares of state-owned refiners will be in focus after the government raised cooking gas prices on the weekend for the first time in nearly a year. Traders will also keep an eye on the upcoming CPI inflation data for direction. In today’s newsletter, we cover : Oil’s potential drag on bank earnings Fresh RBI support for the bond market Continued analyst backing for brokerage stocks But first, a look at how oil’s surge is complicating the outlook for borrowing costs. Markets Buzz: Swaps Signal RBI Tightening India’s swap rates — a key indicator of interest-rate expectations — show traders are bracing for rate hikes as oil climbs. The five-year overnight indexed swap rose 23 basis points last week, the biggest jump since February 2023. The move in swaps is pressuring government bonds, with the 10-year yield rising five basis points to 6.69% on Friday. As a result, traders are pricing in 50–75 basis points of tightening. As rising energy prices fuel inflation risks, the RBI is stepping up support for th...
(RTTNews) - Indian shares may witness a sharp sell-off on Monday as investors brace for a potentially prolonged standoff in the Middle East and a global energy crisis. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and Iranian strikes spreading across the Gulf, oil prices surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022. WTI crude futures soared over 25 percent above $113 a barrel in Asian tra...
(RTTNews) - Indian shares may witness a sharp sell-off on Monday as investors brace for a potentially prolonged standoff in the Middle East and a global energy crisis. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and Iranian strikes spreading across the Gulf, oil prices surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022. WTI crude futures soared over 25 percent above $113 a barrel in Asian trade and Brent traded up nearly 23 percent near $114 a barrel, both reaching their highest since early 2022 as producers began curbing output. Goldman Sachs warned in a recent investor note that international oil prices could reach $150 a barrel by the end of the month if crude oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz do not improve. Iran fired its first missiles towards Israel today following the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the Islamic Republic's new supreme leader. On Sunday, Iran pressed attacks on neighboring Gulf states, with Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain all reporting missile and drone strikes. The U.S. reportedly ordered diplomats and embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia after drone attacks hit U.S. embassies in Riyadh. According to U.S. President Donald Trump, attacks on Iran would continue "until they surrender or, more likely, completely collapse." Asian markets were deep in the red this morning, with benchmark indexes in Australia, South Korea and Japan plummeting 4-8 percent. The dollar index gained on safe-haven demand as investors factor in heightened inflation risk and prolonged energy disruption. Gold traded down nearly 2 percent at $5,082 an ounce due to the stronger dollar. U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday, adding to the losses posted in the previous session as U.S. crude oil prices spiked 12 percent to more than &90 a barrel, stirring inflation and interest-rate concerns. Investors also reacted to signs of a weakening U.S. jobs market, with the economy unexpectedly losing 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate edging up to 4.4 percen...
China is maintaining the pressure on its nuclear power giants to deliver more reactors with an ambitious new target, despite a string of misses in recent years. The government last week set a goal of 110 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2030 in its latest five-year plan draft, a 76% jump from the end of last year. The new objective comes after the country fell short of reaching 58 gigawatts by 202...
China is maintaining the pressure on its nuclear power giants to deliver more reactors with an ambitious new target, despite a string of misses in recent years. The government last week set a goal of 110 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2030 in its latest five-year plan draft, a 76% jump from the end of last year. The new objective comes after the country fell short of reaching 58 gigawatts by 2020 and 70 gigawatts by 2025. The lofty target underscores the priority Chinese leaders have placed on the around-the-clock reliability of nuclear’s carbon-free electricity. Wind and solar are helping the country meet growing power needs without lifting emissions, but their intermittent delivery is increasingly straining the grid. China is set to overtake France and the US as the world’s biggest producer of atomic power by the end of the decade, with a pipeline of dozens of new reactors currently under development. The country has largely managed to maintain its construction schedules and keep a lid on costs, even as they’ve spun out of control in the US and Europe. Read more: China Rapidly Adds Nuclear Power as the Rest of the World Stalls Still, the industry’s execution has been hobbled somewhat over the past decade by disruptions following the 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan and snags in the global supply chain after the Covid pandemic. The latest goal will also probably be missed, unless the government counts facilities still under construction, said Francois Morin, China director for the World Nuclear Association. The country’s reactor construction timelines have ranged from five to seven years, which means the target of 110 gigawatts is unlikely to be met until a few years after the 2030 deadline, he said. Longer term, the bigger concern is that the reactor build-out is expanding more slowly than power demand, which has left nuclear’s portion of total generation mostly in decline over the last few years and lower than it was in 2021, Morin said. The share was less than...