US Energy Secretary Wright says when the time is right, US Navy will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz
The US Energy Secretary's statement about the Navy escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz signals a potential escalation in geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning energy security.
IDF says rockets were fired from Iran towards Israel and defense systems are intercepting the threat
Iranian semi official SNN reports Iran missiles hit Tel Aviv and that Israeli air defences failed
US Energy Secretary Wright says when the time is right, US Navy will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Sirens sound in Tel Aviv after an Iranian missile attack, while Sky News Arabia reports rockets were intercepted in the sky of Tel Aviv
China is to issue CNY 800bln yuan of new policy financing tools
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Market participants should consider how this may impact oil prices and associated assets, as it indicates a more active military presence amid ongoing regional risks.
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