Benzinga
12 Jun 2026, 04:17 UTC · 5h ago
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Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which roughly one-fifth of global energy shipments pass. — The closure of a critical energy chokepoint directly threatens global oil supply, likely triggering a sharp spike in energy prices.
-0.80President Trump claimed that Iran's highest leadership has approved a peace agreement, leading to the cancellation of planned strikes. — A ceasefire or peace deal significantly reduces the geopolitical risk premium and the likelihood of immediate military escalation.
+0.60Iran's Foreign Ministry has pushed back against Trump's claims, stating they have not yet reached a final conclusion on the matter. — Contradictory statements from the adversary suggest a fragile negotiation process and the risk of a sudden return to hostilities.
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U.S. headline inflation rose to 4.2% in May from 3.8% in April, driven in part by elevated energy prices and war costs. — Higher inflation increases the cost of living and may pressure central banks to keep interest rates higher for longer.
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