Brent crude reaches $100 per barrel for first time since July; bitcoin near $79,000
Source Summary
Brent crude oil has reached $100 per barrel for the first time since July. Bitcoin is trading around $79,000. The Japanese yen has extended its rally against the U.S. dollar, briefly strengthening past 153 per dollar.
Why it matters
Brent crude's return to $100 per barrel signals renewed pressure on global energy prices and inflation concerns, while currency and cryptocurrency movements reflect broader shifts in market sentiment.
