Strait of Hormuz
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financeGold Plunges to Four-Month Low Amid Rising Rate Hike Bets and Middle East Escalation
Gold fell over 8% to $4,097.99/oz-the lowest since November-driven by surging oil prices, Iran-Gulf tensions, and shifting Fed expectations toward rate hikes in 2026.
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cryptoOil and Silver Outpace XRP, Solana on Hyperliquid
Commodity perpetuals surge on Hyperliquid amid Middle East tensions, dwarfing crypto trading volumes for XRP and SOL.
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worldHungary Accused of Leaking EU Secrets to Moscow Amid High-Stakes Elections
Explosive reports allege Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó shared confidential EU meeting details with Russia’s Lavrov, as elections loom in Hungary and across Europe.
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financeOil Prices Whipsaw Amid Middle East War and Sanctions Shift
Oil markets swing as U.S.-Iran tensions threaten Gulf energy infrastructure while Iranian exports surge amid temporary sanctions relief.
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financeStrait of Hormuz Crisis Poses Major Threat to Global Economy: IEA Chief
IEA chief Fatih Birol warns that the ongoing energy crisis could have far-reaching economic impacts, similar to those of the 1970s and the 2022 Ukraine conflict.
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cryptoBitcoin Outperforms Stocks Amid Iran Crisis and Oil Shock
As oil nears $100/barrel and U.S. equities slump, Bitcoin holds at $68,000 - down just 6% weekly versus S&P 500’s 4-5% monthly drop - signaling institutional resilience and reduced leverage.
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financeAsian Markets Tumble as Iran Conflict Sparks Oil and Yield Surge
Asian equities plunge amid escalating US-Iran tensions, surging oil prices, and rising bond yields. Global markets brace for prolonged conflict and inflation pressures.
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worldTrump's 48-Hour Ultimatum Sparks Gulf Crisis
Iran threatens retaliation against Gulf energy and water systems if the U.S. attacks its power plants, escalating a three-week conflict that has closed the Strait of Hormuz and sent oil prices soaring.