Global markets showed positive dynamics on Monday, with Bitcoin and major stock indices recording growth. Bitcoin price remained above $81,000, showing a 1.29% increase to approximately $81,433. Ethereum also saw gains, rising nearly 3% over 24 hours to reach $2,663.
Stock markets in Asia and the US followed the upward trend. South Korea’s KOSPI index rose by 1.67%, while the Kosdaq, TAIEX, and Hang Seng indices added 0.99%, 1.10%, and 0.59% respectively. S&P 500 futures grew by 0.43%, and Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 0.61%.
In contrast, oil prices declined amid reports of recovering shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which reached an average of 2.9 million barrels per day compared to 700,000 barrels in August. West Texas Intermediate fell by about 2.2% to near $98 per barrel, and Brent crude dropped roughly 2.1% to $102.
Market participants are focusing on the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington scheduled for September 24. Investors are monitoring potential diplomatic developments regarding the situation in the Gulf, following reports that Saudi Arabia requested Beijing's assistance in addressing Houthi activities.
