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Oil prices surged while global financial markets fell after President Trump warned the US could strike Iran “extremely hard” within weeks, dampening hopes for a quick resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Brent crude jumped 6.6% to nearly $108 per barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, tightening supply.

Asian markets staged a sharp rebound, with stocks posting their biggest gain in a year and bonds extending their rally, as investors grew optimistic that the US–Iran conflict may soon de-escalate. The surge followed comments from President Donald Trump suggesting the war could end within weeks, boosting global risk appetite. Asian equities jumped 4.7% after a prolonged slump...

Global markets swung on reports that President Donald Trump may be willing to end the US military campaign against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Equity-index futures rose in the US and Europe on optimism about a potential de-escalation, while oil prices reversed earlier gains as traders bet tensions could ease.