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Bitcoin hits 20-month low of $59,125; silver, gold, crude fall
Bitcoin fell to a session low of $59,125 on 24 June 2026, its weakest level in 20 months, amid a broad risk-asset sell-off in which silver declined 7.4%, gold fell 3%, crude oil dropped 4%, and the US Dollar Index surged.
Apple raises Mac and iPad prices, citing memory shortage
Apple increased prices across all Mac and iPad models on June 25, 2026, with the MacBook Air rising to $1,299 from $1,099, as AI data-centre demand drives DRAM and NAND costs sharply higher.
Micron beats earnings, raises guidance; shares surge 18%
Micron Technology shares rose approximately 18% after the company reported earnings above analyst expectations and raised forward guidance. Intel gained 4.82%, AMD rose 3.83%, and Broadcom added 1.18% on the same session; the Nasdaq advanced 676 points and the S&P 500 gained 64 points.