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Asia mid-session: Geopolitical tensions fuel oil surge, hit stocks, while Silver outperforms Gold

Geopolitical tensions flared as US President Trump threatened Iran with “unconditional surrender,” triggering a risk-off move across US equities. Crude oil spiked 5.3% on fears Iran may close the Strait of Hormuz, while gold slipped amid rotation into silver. The US dollar rallied, led by losses in GBP. Markets now turn to the Fed’s policy decision and updated economic projections for direction.

18-06-2025 06:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia mid-session: Middle East tensions rattle markets, WTI rebound, BoJ slowed down bond tapering

Global markets swing on Middle East tensions as Israel-Iran conflict escalates. Initial hopes of Iran-US talks boosted equities, but sentiment reversed after Trump's abrupt G7 exit and Gulf tanker fires. Oil rebounded from key support, gold steadied, while USD and USD/JPY stayed range-bound. BoJ slows bond tapering to calm JGB volatility.

17-06-2025 06:27 GMT by Kelvin Wong