Strait of Hormuz
Global markets have been rattled after Donald Trump announced a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions following failed peace talks with Iran.
US stock futures dropped sharply in response, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all falling by more than one percent, reflecting investor anxiety over a potential prolonged conflict.
At the same time, gold prices also declined, with futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange slipping below 4,700 dollars an ounce, marking losses of more than two percent at one stage.
Analysts say the breakdown in talks between the US and Iran is fueling concerns that the conflict could drag on, pushing oil prices even higher and adding further strain to an already fragile global economy.
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