Iran Conflict
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financeUS crude stocks plunge 8 million barrels as export demand surges
US crude inventories fell by nearly 8 million barrels, double expectations, driven by record exports and strong refinery activity amid geopolitical shifts.
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financeSouth Korea Inflation Surges to Two-Year High, July Rate Hike Expected
Consumer prices rose 3.1% in May, triggering expectations of a Bank of Korea rate hike at the next meeting in July.
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worldEU Mulls Freezing Russian Oil Price Cap Amid Iran War Chaos
The EU considers a temporary freeze on its Russian oil price cap as the Iran conflict drives up global crude prices, raising pressure on sanctions.
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financeUS Inflation Hits 3.8%, Fed Drops 'Transitory' Tag
U.S. inflation hits 3.8%, highest in three years. Fed shifts stance, no longer sees pressures as transitory.
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worldIran Conflict Sparks Energy Crisis, Threatens Global Oil Supply
Escalating military confrontation at the Strait of Hormuz triggers an energy crisis reminiscent of the 1970s, disrupting global oil and LNG shipping.
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financeUS and UK Firms Surge Currency Hedging Amid Iran Conflict Volatility
MillTechFX survey reveals UK corporate hedge ratios hit 78% as firms rush to protect against FX losses from escalating geopolitical tensions.
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financeJPMorgan: Stock Market Overpricing Rate Hike Risk Amid Iran Conflict Oil Surge
JPMorgan strategists argue equities are too fearful of rate hikes, recommending defensive rotation into consumer staples and utilities.
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financeECB's Schnabel Calls for June Rate Hike Despite Iran Peace Prospects
ECB board member Isabel Schnabel signals a decisive hawkish shift, advocating for a June rate hike even if an Iran peace deal emerges.