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Stocks sink, dollar and oil extend gains as Trump warns Iran

Send a textBrent crude stays above $100 as Iran’s new leader vows to keep Hormuz shut. Hopes of quick end to war fade as Trump makes new threat against Tehran. Stock rout worsens, dollar continues to shine but gold slips. Yen steadier after fresh verbal intervention, US data awai ...  Show more

Oil spikes again despite reserves release as fighting escalates

Send a textUS and IEA release record barrels of oil but Brent crude hits $100 again. Iran continues to strike ships and oil infrastructure in the Gulf. Inflation expectations creep up as markets ignore steady US CPI data. Stocks head lower again, dollar firms, gold rangebound.Ris ...  Show more

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