The United States will release the key data for December PCE and Q4 GDP tonight.

If the U.S. Military Were to Invade Iran, How Would Bitcoin Fluctuate? Historical Data Reveals Key Patterns

As geopolitical tensions escalate, investors are watching how Bitcoin may perform in a potential Iran war. Historical data shows that market reactions are often limited at the beginning of wars, but Bitcoin typically behaves like a high-risk asset and is susceptible to macroeconomic factors. In the short term, it may fall or stabilize, so investors need to monitor relevant economic indicators and the course of the conflict.

ISO 20022 is quietly reshaping the global payments landscape, and banks are facing compliance pressure

ISO 20022 is changing the global financial payments system, improving payment processing efficiency. In 2025, SWIFT will retire traditional MT messages, and financial institutions will need to fully adopt ISO 20022 to avoid transaction delays and increased costs. This standard is not only a compliance requirement, but also an opportunity to modernize operations—driving organizations to fully upgrade and deeply redesign.

Japanese corporate confidence hits a four-year high, but the Iran conflict could be the biggest wildcard

Despite tense conditions in the Middle East, large Japanese companies’ confidence remained strong in the first quarter of 2026, with the manufacturing confidence index rising to 17. However, the survey results did not adequately reflect geopolitical risks; going forward, firms are likely to face increasing cost pressures and greater uncertainty about the economic outlook. Japan has taken measures to address the impact of rising energy prices.

White House assesses that oil prices could break $150 and prepares extreme contingency plans, or may use emergency powers to smooth out fuel costs

The White House is discussing the possibility that a war with Iran could cause a surge in oil prices, and it is expected that oil prices could exceed $150. The Treasury Department believes that oil prices will remain above $100 in the future, and the government is considering emergency measures to address the impact of high oil prices.

Could the Iran war be nearing an end? U.S. stocks rally broadly, and Bitcoin rebounds to 68K

As investors expected the Iran war might come to an end, the three major U.S. stock indexes surged sharply, and the cryptocurrency market rose across the board as well. Bitcoin rebounded to around 68K. Iran’s president said he is willing to end the fighting, but it must be guaranteed that there will be no more aggression. U.S. economic data showed consumer confidence is improving, but analysts warned that optimism may be premature.

Federal Reserve’s Schmid warns: Don’t take risks to inflation expectations lightly

The Federal Reserve’s Schmid warned that rising energy prices will have a lasting impact on inflation. The inflation rate is already nearing 3%, and progress toward the 2% target has stalled. He emphasized that policy action is needed to address risks to inflation expectations, and market views on future interest rate movements have changed.