Trump says Israel won't deploy troops to Beirut, trimming oil gains. Bitcoin tops $71K as crypto markets rally on Middle East de-escalation signals.

Oil prices surged over 2% as Israel intensified operations in Lebanon, raising fears of supply disruptions and renewed risks in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says Israel won't deploy troops to Beirut, trimming oil gains. Bitcoin tops $71K as crypto markets rally on Middle East de-escalation signals.

Brent crude slipped 0.6 per cent to $94.45 a barrel, retracing some of Monday's gains