Finance

Short-dated U.S. Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels since early 2025, with the two-year note rising above 4.22% on Monday. This upward movement follows hawkish remarks from the new Federal Reserve Chairman and growing market expectations for a 75-basis-point interest rate hike by the end of 2026.

Brent crude prices fell below $80 per barrel on Monday following reports of a 60-day roadmap toward a final peace agreement in the Middle East. The potential for normalized energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz has eased some inflationary concerns, though market analysts remain cautious regarding the stability of the ongoing negotiations.

Despite a brief morning recovery toward $65,000, Bitcoin continues to face significant pressure as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest 30-day net outflow on record as of June 22, 2026. Institutional selling remains high, although major holders like Strategy Inc. continue to acquire more of the cryptocurrency through common stock offerings.