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ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailOn today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin and ether fall as trade tensions weigh on investors. Plus, GameStop shares tumble after the company announces a convertible note offering that could allow it to buy bitcoin. And, Coinbase’s Jesse Pollak discusses the company’s new partnership with Shopify to bring USDC stablecoin payments to merchants. Source link

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Police and national guards take measures as thousands of anti-ICE protesters are gathered outside of the Federal Building in Los Angeles, California on June 9, 2025 amid protests over immigration raids. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu | Getty ImagesA federal judge late Thursday ruled that the federalization of parts of California’s National Guard by President Donald Trump was “illegal,” and ordered Trump to return control of the Guard to state Gov. Gavin Newsom.But Judge Charles Breyer stayed his own order from taking effect until 3 p.m. ET on Friday to allow the Trump administration to appeal his decision. The administration promptly…

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Beset by near-universal bearish outlooks just a month ago, oil prices could spike to more than $100 a barrel in the event of an Israeli attack on Iran, some analysts are warning. Crude prices spiked as much as 5% overnight — before paring gains — on fears of military escalation between Iran and Israel as President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of some U.S. personnel from embassies and bases across the Middle East. The front-month August contract for global benchmark Brent crude was trading at $69 per barrel at 3:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, while the front-month July U.S. WTI…

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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here’s what CNBC TV’s producers were watching as the three major averages posted modest gains Thursday, and what’s on the radar for the next session. Oracle The stock will kick off Friday after posting its best day in a year. Oracle was up 13% on Thursday. The move came a day after the company posted an earnings beat . Thanks to CNBC data man Nick Wells for…

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The U.S. dollar index on Thursday hit its lowest level since late March 2022 — putting renewed spotlight on what has been one of the biggest stories in financial markets this year: the weakening greenback. As the world’s reserve currency, the U.S. dollar is held in large quantities by global central banks. Key commodities such as gold and oil are priced in dollars. Many foreign transactions, even when American parties aren’t involved, also are conducted in dollars. When something that important reaches multiyear lows, investors and consumers alike are forced to consider the implications of the move for U.S. markets…

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A famous mural that depicts the flag of the United States of America with bombs and skulls and reads “Down with the U.S.A.” in central Tehran, Iran, on March 31, 2025. Alireza | Middle East Images | AFP | Getty ImagesIsrael’s defense minister announced a ‘special situation’ after Israel attacked Iran.Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a special state of emergency in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel, NBC News and the Associated Press reported:”Following the State of Israel’s preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in…

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Aerial view of Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Tower and modern skyscrapers in Tokyo on a sunny day.Yongyuan | E+ | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street following a batch of economic data that pointed toward a solid U.S. economy.Futures for Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 in Chicago were at 38,220 while their counterpart in Osaka last traded at 38,170 compared with the index’s Thursday close of 38,173.09Futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index last traded at 24,178, compared with the HSI’s last close of 24,035.38.Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was also set to start the day…

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