Crude oil prices edged higher as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut, keeping supply disruption risk elevated amid stalled U.S.-Iran peace efforts. The move reflects continued geopolitical tension and potential upside pressure on global energy markets if shipping remains constrained. Traders are also watching U.S.-China diplomacy for signs of intervention or de-escalation.
Crude oil prices edged higher as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut, keeping supply disruption risk elevated amid stalled U.S.-Iran peace efforts. The move reflects continued geopolitical tension and potential upside pressure on global energy markets if shipping remains constrained. Traders are also watching U.S.-China diplomacy for signs of intervention or de-escalation.
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