Oil surged the most in four years as the US-Israeli war against Iran triggered turmoil in global crude markets and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. The disruption threatens a major chokepoint for seaborne oil flows, implying a sharp risk premium for crude and broader energy prices. This is a market-wide geopolitical shock with potential spillovers across inflation, transport, and risk assets.
Oil surged the most in four years as the US-Israeli war against Iran triggered turmoil in global crude markets and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. The disruption threatens a major chokepoint for seaborne oil flows, implying a sharp risk premium for crude and broader energy prices. This is a market-wide geopolitical shock with potential spillovers across inflation, transport, and risk assets.
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