[MARKET UPDATE] Crude lifts modestly on remarks from Iran's Foreign Ministry, commentary that has supported the USD, hit European and US equity futures and seen fixed falter

The remarks from Iran's Foreign Ministry appear to have created upward pressure on crude prices, which may signal geopolitical tensions affecting supply. This has also supported the USD while negatively impacting European and US equity futures, suggesting a shift in risk sentiment that traders should monitor closely. The interplay between crude prices and equities indicates heightened uncertainty in the markets, potentially affecting overall risk appetite.