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9 PM After-Hours Flash: Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz | Saudi Arabia reportedly launc

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Bitcoin is trading at 80,691, down 1 percent over the past 24 hours and holding near the 80,000 level as traders weigh geopolitical risk and potential shifts in risk appetite. In Asian markets, President Trump says he does not need China's help to end the Iran conflict even as Tehran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Trump heads to China for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping where trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war top the agenda. Multiple outlets are reporting that Saudi Arabia carried out covert strikes on Iran during the West Asia conflict before both sides moved to de-escalate. This combination of Middle East tensions and upcoming US-China talks is keeping volatility elevated. SPX closed the US session at 7,400.96 while the VIX sits at 17.99. Asian markets and European pre-market futures will set the tone for tomorrow's US open. Russell's Morning Outlook is right around the corner — stay with VixShield. I am your VixShield news reporter.

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