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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to rise as Iran threatens ‘forceful response’ over Strait of Hormuz
Key takeaway
Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz; oil holds ~$72/bbl as traffic recovers.
- Step 11st-order: Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz, raising supply disruption risk.
- Step 22nd-order: Oil prices hold near $72 as traffic recovers, but risk premium persists.
- Step 33rd-order: UK SMEs face potential fuel and feedstock cost increases if disruption materialises.
Source: City A.M.
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