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US and Iran exchange direct military strikes in Persian Gulf, sending Brent crude oil above $100

⚡ Markets: Direct military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz creates significant supply risk for global oil and LNG. Bullish for crude oil (Brent, WTI), energy stocks, and defense contractors. Negative for global equities and bonds due to inflation fears and risk-off sentiment.BrentWTIXLESPX

The U.S. military struck five Iranian oil tankers, citing prior attacks on a Navy warship. Iran's IRGC retaliated by striking multiple commercial vessels, two U.S. destroyers, and a U.S. base in Jordan. The escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint, pushed Brent crude prices above $100 per barrel for the first time since July, fueling global inflation and financial market concerns.

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RegionalIsrael Hayom — Oil Prices Hit $100 a Barrel as Middle East War Escalates
Financial pressMarketWatch — Oil’s surge back above $100 fuels fresh inflation fears at a crucial time for interest rates
West MSMAP — Oil surges above $100 a barrel as US and Iran launch new attacks, while gasoline prices also jump
Financial pressWall Street Journal — Brent Hits $100 as U.S.-Iran Escalation, Houthi Strikes Deepen Gulf Supply Fears
Financial pressWall Street Journal — Brent Crude Tops $100 A Barrel on Middle East Escalation
West MSMThe Guardian — Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates
RegionalN1 — Cena nafte prešla 100 dolara po barelu posle najnovijeg talasa napada na Bliskom istoku
West MSMAP — Stocks fall on Wall Street as oil prices jump back above $100 a barrel after Iran war escalates
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