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U.S. stock futures fell sharply at the market open today after President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, following the collapse of U.S.–Iran peace talks. The escalation raised fears of a prolonged conflict and higher oil prices, with crude jumping nearly 8% as supply risks intensified.
While markets had recently rallied on ceasefire hopes, the renewed tensions highlight ongoing uncertainty, even as investors watch upcoming earnings for direction.
U.S. inflation spiked in March, with CPI rising 0.9% monthly and 3.3% annually, driven mainly by a sharp surge in energy prices due to the Iran war. However, core inflation remained relatively subdued at 0.2% monthly and 2.6% yearly, suggesting underlying price pressures are still contained.
The data gives the Federal Reserve room to stay patient, as markets expect fewer rate cuts, with policymakers likely to look past the energy-driven spike and focus on broader inflation trends.
Asia-Pacific markets declined on Monday as investors reacted to the U.S. naval blockade on Iran’s ports following failed peace talks. Overall, sentiment turned cautious amid rising geopolitical risks and concerns over the economic impact of higher energy prices.
Gold rebounded from recent lows near $4,630, supported by a weaker US dollar as hopes for renewed US–Iran diplomacy emerged. However, upside remains limited due to rising geopolitical risks, which support the dollar.
Additionally, higher oil prices and rising US inflation have strengthened expectations of Fed rate hikes, boosting yields and the USD factors that continue to cap gold’s gains.
The crypto market remains largely stable despite recent market uncertainty. Bitcoin is holding above $70,000, but remains under pressure after recent geopolitical tensions. Market sentiment has weakened, with declining futures open interest signaling reduced risk appetite despite a modest recovery toward $71,000.
Technically, Bitcoin shows early signs of stabilization, but remains in a broader corrective trend unless it breaks above key resistance near $73,000.
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