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Rising Oil Prices Spark Market Tensions Amid Middle East Conflict

Oil prices surged as Middle East conflicts and U.S. sanctions on Iran disrupted markets. Brent crude was up 2% to $75.60. The geopolitical tensions raised inflation concerns, impacting bonds and stock rallies. U.S. sanctions heightened market anxieties, while Asian stocks faced instability amid fluctuating currency and equity reactions.