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US-Iran Tensions Spike Oil Prices and Shake Global Markets
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First reported by Walla · 18 hours ago
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US-Iran military tensions in the Persian Gulf have caused oil prices to jump over 4%, with Brent crude reaching $79.11 per barrel. The conflict led to currency fluctuations, stock market declines in Asia and Europe, and increased expectations for US interest rate hikes. Markets await US inflation data ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's congressional testimony.
- 01US-Iran conflict escalates, Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, spiking Brent oil prices 4.1% to $79.11.
- 02US dollar rises 0.5% against Israeli shekel; euro gains locally but weakens globally versus dollar.
- 03Asian markets fall sharply, with South Korea's index down 5.4%, amid semiconductor sector concerns.
- 04SK Hynix's Nasdaq debut surges nearly 14% despite broader tech sector volatility.
- 05US Treasury yields hit highest since 2025, boosting expectations for Fed rate hikes.
- 06Markets await US June CPI inflation data before Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first congressional testimony.
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