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Kospi declines, oil prices rise on West Asia tensions
Key takeaway
Kospi down 1% as US-Iran attacks escalate West Asia tensions.
- Step 1US-Iran attacks escalate West Asia tensions, threatening Strait of Hormuz oil transit.
- Step 2Oil prices rise to 1-month high as supply disruption risk is priced in.
- Step 3US SMEs face higher fuel and logistics costs, compressing margins.
Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)
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