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Kospi declines, oil prices rise on West Asia tensions

US · 2026-07-20

Key takeaway

Kospi down 1% as US-Iran attacks escalate West Asia tensions.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerUS-Iran attacks escalate West Asia tensions, threatening Strait of Hormuz oil transit.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onOil prices rise to 1-month high as supply disruption risk is priced in.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUS SMEs face higher fuel and logistics costs, compressing margins.

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Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)

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