Oil near $100 as US-Iran tensions push markets

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Oil near $100 as US-Iran tensions push markets
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Brent crude sits near $100 as the US-Iran conflict stretches into its third week, with prices up on supply-disruption fears and attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s comments and Iran’s vow to continue fighting add geopolitical risk, even after the IEA released emergency reserves; traders warn of further spikes if the crisis persists and central banks lean hawkish.

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