Bitcoin spikes overnight amid short covering and Amazon (AMZN Stock) speculation [Video]


- Why did Bitcoin spike overnight? (00:00).

- China stocks hit overnight as Beijing tightens regulatory screws (2:51).

- US stocks futures review ahead of a big week for US earnings (3:48).

- UK COVID, Brexit and PM Johnson headlines for GBP (5:25).

- Technical look at WTI crude futures (8:09).

- Fauci talks about booster shots and mask-wearing (9:14).

- US infrastructure talks remain stuck in the mud for now (9:44).

- Main events this week with FOMC meeting & US Q2 GDP in focus (10:41).

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