Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran if it tries to kill him, as Treasury sanctions alleged Iranian financier
Key takeaway
Trump threatens to 'decimate and destroy' Iran over assassination threats.
- Step 1 · The triggerTrump threatens retaliation against Iran, raising geopolitical risk premium in oil markets
- Step 2 · Knock-onBrent crude rises as traders price in potential Strait of Hormuz disruption
- Step 3 · Knock-onUS diesel and jet fuel prices increase, raising input costs for fuel-intensive SMEs
- Step 4 · Reaches youUS SMEs in trucking, logistics, and petrochemical-using sectors see margin compression as fuel costs rise
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Source: CNBC
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