Market Pulse

1. Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz long-term has triggered a surge in WTI crude oil prices to $111.54 per barrel, the largest daily gain since 2020.
2. The United States announced significant new tariff policies, including a 100% tariff on patented drug imports and adjustments to tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper derivative products.
3. Fed official Williams reiterated the importance of the 2% inflation target, stating that current monetary policy is "well positioned" to manage rising economic risks, including the impact of higher energy prices.
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1. Geopolitical escalation occurred as Iran conducted drone attacks and is drafting a Hormuz Strait traffic protocol, triggering a 13.4% intraday surge in WTI crude oil prices.
2. The U.S. stock market opened sharply lower (Dow -1.33%, Nasdaq -1.67%), largely triggered by Tesla's disappointing first-quarter delivery report.
3. Fed official Logan highlighted that the Iran war increases uncertainty, inflation has not eased enough, and he supported holding interest rates steady at the last FOMC meeting.
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1. Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US-linked facilities in the Gulf and issued a stern warning, significantly escalating geopolitical tensions.
2. WTI crude oil prices surged by 10% as a direct reaction to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
3. U.S. stock futures plummeted, with the Nasdaq 100 down over 2%, signaling strong risk-off sentiment in the market.
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1. Oil prices jumped over 6%, driven by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, causing US oil company shares to surge in pre-market trading.
2. Major US index futures like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 dropped by more than 1%, signaling strong risk-off sentiment in the market amid global concerns.
3. The crypto market experienced extreme volatility as the STO token plummeted 60% in 15 minutes, while the Kraken exchange also temporarily disabled EFT withdrawals.
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