Oil prices surge, markets rattled as US-Iran tensions flare again
Both main oil contracts spiked as much as 4.5%, fanning fresh concerns that inflation could force central banks to raise interest rates
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Both main oil contracts spiked as much as 4.5%, fanning fresh concerns that inflation could force central banks to raise interest rates. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said after the incident that "the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice and until the end of American interventions in this region", according to state news agency IRNA. The renewed hostilities followed last week's exchange of fire and came as negotiators struggled to reach a lasting peace deal to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Furthermore, The renewed fighting followed an Iranian attack early Sunday on a commercial ship in the strait, with the crew forced to abandon it after it went up in flames. The US military launched a new wave of strikes on Sunday after renewed fighting over the waterway saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire. CENTCOM countered on X that the strait was "open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit".
In addition, But for now, traders are forced to assume the worst." But while the resumption of hostilities has led to another spike in crude prices, IG analyst Fabien Yip said they were unlikely to hit the lofty levels seen following the outbreak of war back in March.
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Both main oil contracts spiked as much as 4.5%, fanning fresh concerns that inflation could force central banks to raise interest rates.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesIran's Revolutionary Guards said after the incident that "the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice and until the end of American interventions in this region", according to state news agency IRNA.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe renewed hostilities followed last week's exchange of fire and came as negotiators struggled to reach a lasting peace deal to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe renewed fighting followed an Iranian attack early Sunday on a commercial ship in the strait, with the crew forced to abandon it after it went up in flames.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe US military launched a new wave of strikes on Sunday after renewed fighting over the waterway saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire.
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CENTCOM countered on X that the strait was "open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit".
according to IOL (Independent Online)But for now, traders are forced to assume the worst." But while the resumption of hostilities has led to another spike in crude prices, IG analyst Fabien Yip said they were unlikely to hit the lofty levels seen following the outbreak of war back in March.
according to IOL (Independent Online)United States Central Command, however, said on X that the strait was "open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit".
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