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US Military Strike on Oil Tanker Sparks Asian Market Sell-Off and Oil Price Surge

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First reported by Globes · 1 day ago

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Following a US military strike on an oil tanker and President Trump's announcement of renewed sanctions on Iranian shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, Asian stock markets plunged sharply while oil prices surged to a one-month high. The turmoil was intensified by hawkish Federal Reserve comments and ongoing US-Iran tensions disrupting key trade routes.

01US sanctions on Iranian oil shipments trigger sharp Asian stock market declines.
02Taiwan and South Korea stocks fall over 3% and 5% respectively; Japan down 0.8%.
03Brent crude oil hits highest price since mid-June, rising above $85 per barrel.
04Fed Governor warns of possible near-term interest rate hikes amid inflation concerns.
05US stock markets also fall, with S&P 500 down 0.8% and Nasdaq down 1.6%.
06Investors await US CPI data and Fed Chair testimony later Tuesday.

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