US EditionHow the Conflict in Iran Is Affecting Global Markets
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How the conflict in Iran is affecting global markets
Escalation of the Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through global markets — driving up oil, fuel, and commodity prices, stoking inflation and recession risks worldwide. We hear from three NPR reporters in Europe, Asia and Russia.
"Digital Gold" Decouples: Bitcoin Tops $72,000 As Middle East Conflict Rattles Global Markets - Tampa Free Press
As the conflict with Iran continues to roil the Middle East and disrupt global energy flows, a surprising narrative is taking hold in the financial world: cryptocurrency is increasingly behaving like a safe-haven asset, even as traditional equities and bonds falter. On Friday, March 13, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) surged more than 3% to briefly top […] “Digital Gold” Decouples: Bitcoin Tops $72,000 As Middle East Conflict Rattles Global Markets
Geopolitical crises have often caused violent shocks in the financial markets. This time, the bitcoin seems to be taking the shock. While international tensions around Iran are fuelling global uncertainty, the first crypt surprises with its resistance. The BTC is over $72,000, a threshold closely monitored by traders. For several analysts, this reaction could mark a key moment. Beyond the simple rebound, the bitcoin's behavior in the face of geo…
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