“Energy prices surge, stocks and gold fall amid escalation Oil prices surged by about 5% after reported attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude futures rose 4.98%, while US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 3.05%, reflecting heightened concerns over global energy flows linked to tensions involving Iran. At the same time, spot gold fell 1.88% and silver dropped 3.05%, while US stock indices declined, pointing to broader market volatility.
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