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WTI Oil rebounds toward $89.00 as US enforces Hormuz blockade

WTI Oil rebounds toward $89.00 as US enforces Hormuz blockade

Oil prices climbed during the Asian session after the US military announced a complete blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. The move tightened supply concerns and cast doubt over the next round of negotiations with Iran. As a result, US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) surged by around

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Asian Stocks Rally on US-Iran Optimism, Nikkei 225 Leads Gains

Asian Stocks Rally on US-Iran Optimism, Nikkei 225 Leads Gains

Asian stock markets posted strong gains on Tuesday, supported by improving sentiment after comments from United States (US) President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance suggested that recent talks with Iran were not entirely unsuccessful. This boosted demand for risk-sensitive assets across the region. At the time of writing,

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EUR/CAD Holds Near 1.6200 as Euro Weakens

EUR/CAD Holds Near 1.6200 as Euro Weakens Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

The EUR/CAD pair is trading close to the 1.6200 level during Monday’s Asian session, recovering slightly from earlier losses. Despite the minor rebound, the pair remains under pressure as the Euro continues to struggle in a risk-averse market environment. Investor sentiment has turned cautious after the latest round of US–Iran

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Pound Sterling Gains as US-Iran Ceasefire Lifts Market Sentiment

Pound Sterling Gains as US-Iran Ceasefire Lifts Market Sentiment

The Pound Sterling continues to strengthen against the US Dollar, with GBP/USD marking its third straight day of gains and trading near the 1.3400 level during Wednesday’s Asian session. The pair is benefiting from a weaker US Dollar, as safe-haven demand declines following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between

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