WTI Crude Oil
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worldIran Denies Role in South Korean Vessel Incident, Strait of Hormuz Tensions Persist
Iran denies involvement in the South Korean vessel incident, maintaining control of the Strait of Hormuz and signaling ongoing geopolitical instability.
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worldMissile Strike Near Jask Island Rattles Oil Markets, S&P 500 Slides
Two missiles hit a U.S. warship near Iran, sending WTI crude above $105 and sparking a sell-off in equities.
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worldChina Defies US Sanctions on Iran; Geopolitical Tensions Rise
Beijing blocks compliance with US sanctions, escalating tensions over Iran's petrochemical sector and reducing chances of a Trump visit.
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financeRecession Fears and Middle East Conflict Push ECB Toward Rate Cut
ECB's Stournaras signals rate cut as Middle East tensions escalate, market prices 100% chance of 50+bps decrease in April 2026.
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worldIran Proposes 30-Day Roadmap to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, potentially lowering oil prices. WTI crude falls as markets digest a possible détente.
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worldUS Threatens Sanctions on Ships Paying Iran Tolls in Strait of Hormuz
Washington warns shipping companies against paying tolls to Tehran, escalating tension at a vital oil chokepoint.
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worldUS Naval Blockade Pushes Iran's Oil Storage to the Brink
The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has Iran's oil storage nearing capacity, threatening production shutdowns and driving geopolitical risk in oil markets.
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worldIsrael Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon as Withdrawal Odds Plummet
Israel conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon. Prediction markets show low odds of withdrawal by May 31.