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Why Did Oil Prices Fall Below $74? US-Iran Agreement Triggers Collapse of Geopolitical Premium, Crude Oil Enters Repricing Phase

Why Did Oil Prices Fall Below $74? US-Iran Agreement Triggers Collapse of Geopolitical Premium, Crude Oil Enters Repricing Phase

On June 18, 2026, WTI crude oil fell below $74 per barrel. The peace agreement between the US and Iran led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and exemptions from sanctions on Iran. Combined with concerns over demand and hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve, energy sector ETFs came under broad pressure.

Blog Team06/18/2026

AMD Up Over 130% This Year: With MI450 Set for Mass Release, Will AI Chip Corrections Alter Its Bullish Trajectory?

AMD Up Over 130% This Year: With MI450 Set for Mass Release, Will AI Chip Corrections Alter Its Bullish Trajectory?

AMD’s year-to-date gains exceed 130%, with a forward P/E ratio of 84.4. MI450 shipments will begin in Q3, with volume ramping up in Q4.

Blog Team06/18/2026

Corning Surges Over 100% This Year: A 175-Year-Old Materials Giant Revalued by AI Optical Interconnects

Corning Surges Over 100% This Year: A 175-Year-Old Materials Giant Revalued by AI Optical Interconnects

This article analyzes GLW stock performance, the logic behind AI data center fiber optic demand, and explains how to trade US stocks with USDT on the Gate platform.

Blog Team06/18/2026

Credo Technology Surges Over 70% This Year: Rethinking the Valuation of the "Connectivity Layer" in AI Infrastructure

Credo Technology Surges Over 70% This Year: Rethinking the Valuation of the "Connectivity Layer" in AI Infrastructure

A Comprehensive Guide to CRDO’s Price Surge, Industry Trends, and Gate Stock Trading Strategies

Blog Team06/18/2026

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What Does the Sharp Drop in Crude Oil Mean for the Crypto Market? Macroeconomic Liquidity Implications After WTI Falls Below $74

What Does the Sharp Drop in Crude Oil Mean for the Crypto Market? Macroeconomic Liquidity Implications After WTI Falls Below $74

The US-Iran agreement has eased supply concerns, causing WTI crude oil to plunge more than 15% over the week to $74.10. How does this drop in oil prices impact inflation expectations, Federal Reserve policy, and liquidity in the crypto market?

Blog Team06/18/2026

O1.exchange Hits $200M Volume—Are On-Chain Trading Terminals the Next Trend?

O1.exchange Hits $200M Volume—Are On-Chain Trading Terminals the Next Trend?

o1.exchange has surpassed $200 million in total trading volume, with over 400,000 registered users. As Spot, Perps, and Prediction Market features continue to integrate, on-chain trading platforms are evolving from single DEXs into comprehensive trading hubs. This shift may be signaling the emergence of a new competitive landscape.

AI Spreads to Industrial Semiconductors: How TXN Is Being Revalued by the Market

AI Spreads to Industrial Semiconductors: How TXN Is Being Revalued by the Market

Texas Instruments reported Q1 revenue of $4.83 billion, exceeding expectations by 6.9%. Its data center business surged 90% year-over-year, while industrial revenue grew by more than 30%.

Blog Team06/18/2026

Dow Hits New High as Nasdaq Plunges: What Does the Major Shift from Tech Stocks to Traditional Sectors Mean for US Markets?

Dow Hits New High as Nasdaq Plunges: What Does the Major Shift from Tech Stocks to Traditional Sectors Mean for US Markets?

The Dow Jones surged past 52,000 points, setting another all-time high, while the Nasdaq dropped over 1% amid a steep sell-off in chip stocks. Capital is shifting from the technology sector to traditional industries such as finance and industrials in a major rotation.

Blog Team06/17/2026

QQQ vs SPY vs ARKK: Decoding 2026 Tech ETF Divergence and Capital Flows Ahead of the FOMC

QQQ vs SPY vs ARKK: Decoding 2026 Tech ETF Divergence and Capital Flows Ahead of the FOMC

QQQ has surged over 17% year-to-date but saw $3.4 billion in outflows ahead of the FOMC meeting, while SPY and ARKK diverged in performance.

Blog Team06/17/2026