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Citi Turns Bullish on Copper Price for First Time Since 2026, Targets $15,000 Per Ton

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June 1 – Citigroup’s latest report marks the bank’s first bullish stance on copper prices since 2026, projecting copper will hit $14,500 per ton next month and rise further to $15,000 per ton over the coming 12 months – an upside of more than 10% relative to current LME three-month copper prices. Citigroup attributes its optimism to two key factors: uncertainty surrounding U.S. refined copper tariff policy, and expectations for normalized navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The bank anticipates the U.S. will maintain a “strategically ambiguous” tariff framework to incentivize companies to hold high inventory levels. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs has also revised up its copper price forecasts, raising its 2026 year-end target from $12,465 per ton to $13,735 per ton. Demand for copper is being driven by ongoing growth in AI data center construction, grid expansion, electric vehicle development, and the broader new energy sector. Citigroup highlights AI infrastructure, the global electrification shift, and energy system upgrades as critical long-term drivers of copper demand growth. That said, Citigroup warns that downside risks to copper prices remain, including escalating Middle East tensions, slowing global economic expansion, and fluctuations in inventory and demand.
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June 1: Microsoft’s stock price climbed 2.58% to hit a four-month high of $462.06, per Bitget market data.

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Viewpoint: The HYPE technical analysis has pointed to a price target above $100, breaking out of the classic bull flag pattern

On June 1, Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE has rallied more than 30% over the past five days, hitting a new all-time high of over $74. Technical analysts point to a bullish breakout driving the surge: HYPE has broken out of a bull pennant pattern, with a projected upside target of $105—equivalent to an additional ~45% gain from current levels. From a technical perspective, HYPE saw a sharp run-up in late May, forming a flagpole structure before consolidating in a triangular pattern. The token recently broke above the pattern’s upper boundary on high trading volume, confirming a bull flag pattern. This formation points to a theoretical target price of roughly $105.3, with analysts expecting that level could be reached sometime between June and July. Derivatives market data underscores the bullish momentum. Open interest for HYPE futures on Hyperliquid hit a new all-time high of $3.5 billion, a sharp jump from around $1.4 billion at the start of the year. Positive funding rates across

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Iran Pauses Talks, US Bond Yields Drop, Traders Raise Rate Hike Bets

June 1: U.S. Treasury prices fell as signs of a deadlock emerged in U.S.-Iran peace talks. Investors are growing concerned that soaring energy costs will exacerbate inflation, pushing the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Monday’s sell-off lifted yields across the $31 trillion U.S. Treasury market. The 10-year Treasury yield jumped roughly six basis points to nearly 4.5%, while crude oil prices surged more than 7%. The two-year Treasury yield—most sensitive to Fed policy expectations—also rose about six basis points to 4.07%. The move follows Iran’s earlier suspension of talks with the U.S. via intermediaries in protest of Israeli actions. Traders have ramped up bets the Fed will deliver another rate hike: swap markets now fully price in one increase by March 2027, with a 50% chance of that hike arriving as early as October.

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The ruling party in Japan has proposed establishing a cryptocurrency ETF trading framework and promoting the development of a Japanese Yen stablecoin.

June 1 — According to a Reuters report, the blockchain promotion team of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has submitted a policy proposal to Finance Minister Taro Aso, pushing for a dedicated legal framework for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and advocating for wider adoption of yen-backed stablecoins. The proposal notes that crypto ETFs would give investors a more accessible channel to gain exposure to the digital asset market, without requiring them to directly purchase and custody cryptocurrencies. This April, Japan’s cabinet approved a draft bill amendment to reclassify cryptocurrency from its current status as a payment instrument to a financial product — a move that paves the way for future regulatory framework adjustments. Should the relevant policies be implemented, Japan will join major markets including the U.S. and Hong Kong, allowing investors to participate in the crypto market through ETFs. Separately, Japan’s government and industry groups a

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Micron Technology Stock Hits All-Time High, Reaching $1036.8

June 1: Per Bitget market data, Micron Technology’s stock hit an all-time record high, reaching $1,036.8. Arm (ARM.O) extended its early trading gains to over 16%, with its total market capitalization topping $430 billion.

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Iran Pauses Indirect Talks with U.S. and Threatens to Block Strait of Hormuz

June 1. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Iran has decided to suspend all indirect talks and text exchanges with the United States via intermediaries, citing Israel’s recent escalation of military operations in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. The outlet said Tehran is demanding Israel immediately halt its military actions in Gaza and Lebanon and fully withdraw from all occupied Lebanese territory before any negotiations can resume, adding Iran will not restart talks until those conditions are met. Separately, Iran and the so-called “Resistance Front” have reportedly resolved to completely block the Strait of Hormuz, and have warned they could open additional fronts—including the Strait of Mandeb—as retaliatory steps. In the wake of the announcement, global oil prices spiked sharply during trading hours: both West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude rose more than 4% at their peak, the U.S. Dollar Index hit a daily high, and U.S. Treasury prices declined. Irania

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