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Markets Today: Crude surges 8%, DXY jumps as US naval blockade targets Iranian oil exports

The "Fear Trade" returns as US-Iran peace talks collapse, leading to President Trump ordering a full naval blockade of all Iranian ports. This aggressive escalation sends geopolitical risk soaring, causing Crude prices to surge 7-8% and triggering a widespread "risk-off" sell-off across European equity markets, with the STOXX 600 plunging.

13-04-2026 08:31 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Trump pressures Iran as Islamabad talks aim to secure lasting Middle East truce

President Donald Trump increases pressure on Iran ahead of direct talks in Islamabad, while the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed fighting in Lebanon threaten a fragile Middle East ceasefire.

10-04-2026 18:40 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

Oil just doesn't want to correct with persistent Ceasefire uncertainty – WTI Technical analysis

09-04-2026 14:55 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Reality check hits markets as ceasefire fragility weighs, US PCE data in focus

09-04-2026 09:34 GMT by Zain Vawda

Strait of Hormuz to open in apparent ceasefire, crude prices tumble

08-04-2026 19:15 GMT by Christian Norman

Ceasefire Crash: Oil tumbles 15% as US-Iran deal unwinds global 'fear trade'

08-04-2026 07:18 GMT by Zain Vawda

10 Hours to $150 Oil? The looming deadline threatening the Strait of Hormuz

07-04-2026 14:55 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: Japan’s Nikkei 225 is flashing bearish breakdown conditions below the 50-day MA