11 PM After-Hours Flash: What the media isn’t saying about how the Iran war is hurting Indian livelihoods and economy | Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Oath

Bitcoin breaking above 80 thousand dollars is lifting risk sentiment across crypto markets. Bitcoin is trading at 80,740, up 0.4 percent over the past 24 hours and now within 2 percent of the 80K level, while trending tokens like TROLL, wojak, Billions Network, Internet Computer and Venice Token are drawing heavy attention from traders. In the Asian market, actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay is set to be sworn in as chief minister of India's Tamil Nadu state after his party secured a majority with outside support, a development that could shape regional policy as India's markets look ahead to the new week. On the geopolitical front, Iran's Revolutionary Guards are threatening US sites in the Middle East while Washington sends a proposal via Pakistani mediators to extend the Gulf truce, adding tension that is keeping a risk premium in crude oil prices and pressuring Indian livelihoods through higher energy costs. With SPX last closing at 7398.93 and the VIX steady at 17.19, options traders are watching how any escalation could widen volatility into Monday's open. Russell's Morning Outlook is back Monday — stay with VixShield. I am your VixShield news reporter.