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The Goldman Sachs commodities team predicts that oil prices will reach $80 per barrel in the fourth quarter this year, as facilities in the Gulf region and Russia suffer damages, and refinery margins remain elevated. The Federal Reserve has given a hawkish signal, and Goldman Sachs expects this to support the US dollar returning to near its March highs. Most parts of Asia still have controllable inflation, and technology spending continues to be a core driving factor for several economies and markets in the region.

On June 30, the Spanish listed company Vanadi Coffee increased its holdings by 10 Bitcoin, now holding a total of 223 Bitcoin and ranking 84th among Bitcoin's top 100 corporate holders.

```htmlGolden Ten Data June 30｜Bernstein stated in a report that Maersk’s raised expectations are due to rising freight rates driven by Middle East conflicts and fuel surcharges, but strong cargo demand has also played a supporting role. Despite falling fuel prices, freight rates continue to rise. The American brokerage is unsure whether this demand reflects real economic growth, or if companies are bringing orders forward to avoid imminent tariffs and surcharges. Analyst Alex Irving said the Danish shipping group’s revised cargo growth forecast indicates that both scenarios are likely. The long-term threat of oversupply hangs over the entire industry, with some shipping companies continuing to order large new vessels, which could harm future profitability. The stock opened up 3.7%, at 16,470 Danish kroner.```