From Abu Musa to Larak, Iran’s “unsinkable carriers” may determine control of the world’s most critical energy chokepoint.
Oil Markets
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Crude climbs above $106 as diplomatic confusion fuels supply fears and inflation risks.
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Israeli media reports potential U.S. plan to seize Kharg Island, raising stakes for global energy markets.
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WTI climbs above $91 as investors balance diplomacy signals against ongoing geopolitical risk.
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Stocks rally as falling crude eases inflation fears, but uncertainty over negotiations keeps volatility high.
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Futures & Commodities
Oil Drops as Iran Signals Limited Access Through Hormuz
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnCrude falls 5% as Tehran allows “non-hostile” ships passage, easing worst-case supply fears.
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MARKETSWorld Markets
Markets Turn Cautious Again as Oil Holds Above $100
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnRelief rally fades as Iran conflict drags on, pushing yields higher and dimming hopes for rate cuts.
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Energy markets brace for prolonged conflict as Hormuz disruptions threaten global supply
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Futures & CommoditiesReviews
Why Oil Keeps Rising Despite a Massive Strategic Reserve Release
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnTraders bet on prolonged war risk as markets doubt emergency oil stocks can offset Hormuz disruption
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Beijing seeks safe passage for energy shipments as global oil supply faces major disruption