Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz
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Oil prices soared by nearly 5%, with Brent crude reaching $79.59 a barrel, following US military strikes against Iran, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. This surge led to significant drops in Asian stock markets, with South Korea’s Kospi plummeting 8%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 and China’s Shanghai Composite falling 2% as well. The situation underscores the global economic vulnerability to geopolitical conflicts, particularly in key shipping lanes, which are vital for global oil supply.
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