Markets15 May 2026
Iran conflict disrupts oil flows through Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude higher
via AP News
The US-Israel war with Iran has choked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering the largest oil supply disruption in history. Brent crude spiked above ceasefire levels. Traders should watch for continued volatility in crude, energy equities, and inflation-sensitive instruments as the conflict drags on.
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