Asia markets brace for Trump's promised assault on Iranian infrastructure - Reuters
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"Trump warned Iran that unless the Strait is opened immediately, Monday will be Obliteration Day, when the US will bomb Iran's electric power plants."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"This week will continue to be dominated by developments in the Middle East, though a heavy slate of data releases — including the FOMC March minutes, February personal income, and March CPI — will compete for attention."
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"Trump warned Iran that unless the Strait is opened immediately, Monday will be Obliteration Day, when the US will bomb Iran’s electric power plants."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Trump warned Iran that unless the Strait is opened immediately, Monday will be Obliteration Day, when the U.S. will bomb Iran's electric power plants."
— Donald Trump , Politician
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Oil prices rose, bonds fell, and stocks were mixed in Asia as President Trump threatened to strike Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened by Tuesday.
President Trump issued a severe ultimatum to Iran, threatening to begin bombing Iranian power plants and bridges starting Tuesday if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices rose, bonds fell, and stocks were mixed in Asia as President Trump threatened to attack Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday.
Oil prices rose, bonds fell, and stocks were mixed in Asia as President Trump vowed 'hell' if Tehran does not meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices rose, bonds fell, and stocks were mixed in Asia as President Trump vowed 'hell' if Tehran does not meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices rose, bonds fell, and stocks were mixed in Asia as President Trump vowed 'hell' if Tehran does not meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices increased 1.4% to $110.58 a barrel following OPEC+ decision to raise output quotas. Stocks showed mixed performance, with S&P 500 e-mini futures down 0.2% and Nikkei 225 up 1.2%. U.S. President Trump threatened retaliation if Iran doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz, provoking trader anxiety.
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