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⚡ Markets: Direct military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz creates significant supply risk for global oil and LNG markets. Bullish for crude oil (Brent, WTI), LNG prices, and defense stocks. Negative for global equities due to inflation fears and risk-off sentiment.BrentWTILNGdefense stocks
The US and Iran have engaged in naval clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, with reports of US strikes on Iranian vessels and Houthi attacks on commercial tankers, including a Saudi Aramco facility. Iran has threatened to establish a new 'restricted zone' in the strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, causing crude prices to surge to six-week highs.
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