Crypto

Oil prices ease but gasoline inflation lingers; July U.S. CPI seen as turning point for bitcoin

Bitcoin has recovered to around $63,500 on slower U.S. job growth and a weaker dollar, but analysts see gasoline prices as the key variable for further gains. Markets are watching the June U.S. CPI due on July 14. Oil prices have fallen back toward pre-war levels, but gasoline futures and pump prices remain elevated. Fed messaging is mixed, and Citi cut targets while citing ETF outflows.

Finance

Korea FX market goes 24 hours, putting brokerage risk management to test

South Korea’s onshore won-dollar foreign exchange market shifts to 24-hour trading from July 6, allowing exchange rates to adjust overnight to global events and U.S. data. Authorities and the Bank of Korea expect better access for foreign investors as won funding and FX become available in New York and London hours. Brokerages face demands for overnight currency conversion, tighter foreign-currency position management and stronger dealing, systems and staffing.