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Markets18 July 2026

Oil climbs 3% to two-week high on Iran war supply disruption concerns

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Crude prices jumped roughly 3% in volatile trading as Iran conflict threatens oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The rally was tempered by reports of potential US sanctions waivers on Iranian crude. Traders face whipsaw conditions in energy markets; expect continued volatility in WTI and Brent with potential spillover to inflation-sensitive assets.

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