Global markets faced heightened volatility this week as geopolitical tensions and central bank decisions converged. While equities and Bitcoin initially rallied in the first half of the week, sentiment reversed on concerns over an escalating Middle East conflict and broader geopolitical spillovers. Adding to the caution, the Fed held rates steady, and U.S. retail sales for May fell 0.9% month-on-month (MoM) — the sharpest drop in four months — hinting at early signs of tariff-related strain. In response, investors rotated into defensive assets, particularly the dollar, while oil prices climbed on renewed supply-chain concerns linked to geopolitical instability$BTC