1. Brent and US crude oil prices surged significantly, rising 1.89% to $97.81/bbl and 2.41% to $96.02/bbl respectively.
2. The Federal Reserve's Beige Book indicates slight to moderate economic growth, stable employment, but higher inflation and increased business uncertainty.
3. Bitcoin dropped below $66,000, while several major company insiders like BrightSpring, Astera Labs, and Boyd Gaming plan to sell millions of dollars worth of their stock.
Oil Surges, Fed Notes Higher Inflation, Bitcoin Dips Amid Insider Sales