Stocks and Bitcoin Face Pressure as Nvidia Earnings and Oil Prices Shake Markets
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Global markets are entering a crucial week as investors closely watch Nvidia and Walmart earnings while rising Treasury yields and soaring oil prices continue shaking both stocks and cryptocurrencies.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq recently reached record highs, but Fridayâs sharp selloff revealed growing concerns beneath the surface. Small-cap stocks suffered heavy losses, Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels since early 2025, and oil prices surged above $105 per barrel amid geopolitical tensions involving Iran.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin continues struggling below its key 200-day moving average near $82,300. Analysts say the next major breakout could depend on three major catalysts: renewed ETF inflows, progress on the CLARITY Act in the U.S. Senate, and falling oil prices that ease inflation fears.
Nvidiaâs earnings this week may become one of the most important events for the AI sector and the broader market, especially as investors look for signs that artificial intelligence demand remains strong despite economic uncertainty.
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