BREAKING: Oil prices climb above $97 per barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, fueling inflation concerns and pressuring Asian equity markets. The disruption follows stalled diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran.
Asian stock markets are poised to decline following losses in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, while oil prices have risen above $97 per barrel due to supply concerns stemming from the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Asian stock markets are poised to decline following losses in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, while oil prices have risen above $97 per barrel due to supply concerns stemming from the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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