"Washington Calls on Dual U.S.-Iranian Citizens to Leave Iran", Al Arabiya reports

This development highlights increasing tensions between the U.S.

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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says she shared concerns with US Treasury Secretary Bessent over weak JPY

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"EU intends to impose new sanctions on Iran", Sky News Arabia reports

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"Washington Calls on Dual U.S.-Iranian Citizens to Leave Iran", Al Arabiya reports

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Kyiv Mayor says the Russians are attacking the capital with ballistic missiles and that explosions are being heard

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Australian Westpac Consumer Confidence Change (Jan) -1.7% vs. Exp. 2.6% (Prev. -9.0%, Rev. -9%)

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and Iran, which could lead to escalated economic and military actions. Should the situation deteriorate, we may see significant impacts on energy prices, particularly WTI, as fears of supply disruptions or broader conflicts emerge. Traders should keep an eye on commodities and haven assets that typically respond to geopolitical risk.

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