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Explained - Why the Dow fell 600 points on Wednesday but Nasdaq ended with gains
Key takeaway
Trump ends Iran MoU, US Central Command resumes attacks, threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping.
- Step 11st-order: US ends Iran MoU and resumes attacks, threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping.
- Step 22nd-order: Oil supply disruption fears push crude prices higher; shipping insurance costs rise.
- Step 33rd-order: Higher oil and shipping costs feed into UK SME input costs (fuel, logistics) and consumer inflation expectations.
Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)
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