EMEA Morning Briefing : U . S ., Iran Trade Strikes in Fight for Control of Hormuz

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Tensions escalated between the U.S. and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to market volatility. This conflict caused oil prices to surge and intensified selloffs in global bonds and equities. Analysts noted that the renewed escalation raises the risk of prolonged disruptions to energy flows. Meanwhile, European stock futures traded lower, and the dollar inched higher amidst these geopolitical developments.