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Crude oil prices extend gains and Gold prices fall down since morning

- OPEC+ decided to slightly increase oil supply in their first meet after the exit of the UAE

• ⚠️ Security lapses highlighted — event lacked highest threat-level protection

The US delegation is arriving in Pakistan and will be led by Vice President JD Vance.

Tensions rising… markets watching closely.

Iran has indicated it is willing to suspend uranium enrichment for up to five years, but the Trump administration has rejected the proposal, pushing instead for a 20-year halt, according to officials from both sides.

🚨 Strait of Hormuz Tensions Explode — Iran refuses reopening, Donald Trump warns of full naval blockade → escalation signals a new phase of conflict ⚠️

Its directly challenging Trump's claim of a "complete opening" of the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald J. Trump Sparks Controversy with Explosive Iran Warning in Viral Tweet

⚡ Officials call US proposal “unfair”

US unveils a 15-point plan to end the Iran war as oil prices surge near $100, raising global growth risks. Ceasefire talks, nuclear limits, and Hormuz reopening could reshape gold, oil & forex markets. Stay ahead of market-moving news.

🚨 Energy strikes hit Iran, Hormuz risks rising, and markets bleed 📉 — is this the start of a deeper crash or the volatility traders wait for? 👀

Missiles, drones & long-range strikes hitting Israel, U.S. bases & even deep targets—this conflict is entering a dangerous new phase… 👀

Ras Laffan accounts for ~20% of global LNG supply

Is the “soft landing” dream officially over?

Oil trades globally, but refineries are built for specific crude types (API gravity & sulfur). Because each grade gives different yields, switching crude isn’t simple—even for major importers like China, India, Japan, and South Korea