USA freezes visa processing for several countries including Russia, Iran and Brazil, according to Fox News
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- Visa processing should begin from 21st January and is to continue indefinitely.
decision to freeze visa processing for multiple countries, including Russia and Iran, signals a potential escalation in geopolitical tensions, which could influence energy markets. This move may affect investor sentiment and could lead to volatility in commodities like WTI, particularly if it escalates further or impacts energy supply chains significantly.
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