BCGAME - Free 5BTC Daily Bonus!- S&P 500 futures advance following tensions between the US and Iran.
- Bitcoin rises more than 2% and surpasses US$62.
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Global markets began Thursday recovering after the sharp volatility triggered by the latest US attacks against Iran. Investors reacted positively in pre-market trading, boosting Wall Street futures and favoring risk assets such as Bitcoin.
S&P 500 futures, the main benchmark of the American stock market, were up 0,46%, trading at 7.311,75 points. Dow Jones futures were up 0,31%, to 50.147 points, while Nasdaq futures led the gains among the major indices, rising 0,75% to 28.768 points. The Russell 2000, an index that tracks smaller-cap companies, was also up 0,63%, reaching 2.856 points.
The move comes after the US Central Command confirmed new strikes against targets linked to Iran. The operation was described as “a response to Iran’s unjustified and ongoing aggression.” The military actions occurred just hours after the current US president, Donald Trump, stated that negotiations were taking “too long” and that Tehran would be hit “very hard” and “pay the price.”
Despite geopolitical tensions, the market showed signs of stabilization after the sharp drop seen in the previous session. On Wednesday, US stock markets were pressured by the escalating conflict and concerns about inflation in the United States. The S&P 500 fell more than 1%, while the Nasdaq retreated about 2%, amid a flight of investors from technology stocks.
Among the assets closely watched by investors, Bitcoin stood out, rising 2,01% to trade at US$62.537. The performance of the market's largest cryptocurrency contrasted with the increased risk aversion observed in some traditional markets.
Meanwhile, Brent crude oil maintained its upward trajectory, advancing 1,07% to US$94,10 per barrel. This movement remains linked to concerns about the potential impact of the conflict on Middle Eastern energy routes, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz region.
The VIX index, known as Wall Street's "fear gauge," jumped 11,83% to 22,22 points, showing that caution remains high. Gold, meanwhile, fell 0,74% to $4.102,60 per ounce.
In addition to geopolitical news, investors are following the release of the Producer Price Index (PPI), which may offer new clues about US inflation and the Federal Reserve's next steps. The market is also focused on the highly anticipated debut of SpaceX, Elon Musk's company, which is considered a candidate for the largest IPO in history.
