Bitcoin and Oil Surge as Trump Urges Netanyahu to Scale Back Lebanon Strikes

Bitcoin and oil are on the move again as both assets jumped to their recent local peaks of over $72,000 ans $103 per barrel, respectively. This came as US President Trump reportedly urged Israel’s leader to tone down the attacks against Lebanon. Recall that reports suggested after this week’s cease-fire between the US and Iran that Israel was not informed initially about the decision, and halting attacks …