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Stocks rise and oil dips on hopes of 15-point Iran peace plan
Markets in Asia, Europe and US move higher after Iran says it will permit ‘non-hostile’ ships through strait of Hormuz
TL;DR
- Stock markets worldwide increased, and oil prices dipped due to a reported US 15-point peace framework for Iran.
- Iran announced it would permit 'non-hostile' ships through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially easing supply concerns.
- The Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of global supplies normally transit, has experienced severe disruption, affecting oil, gas, and fertilizer shipments.
- More than 30 countries have pledged to safeguard the Hormuz channel.
- A WTO official warned that fertilizer supply disruption threatens global food security.
- Gold prices have fallen, questioning its traditional role as a safe haven asset.
- BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned that prolonged Middle East conflict could drive oil prices to $150 a barrel, triggering a global recession.