Dollar-won one-month NDF falls 9.15 won to 1,509.10 won in New York trading as U.S.-Iran tensions and rising oil prices pressure the dollar, though gains are pared on news of Iran preparing Strait of Hormuz passage protocol while U.S. jobless claims decline by 9,000 to 202,000.
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NDF at 1,508.90/1,509.30 Won - Down 9.15 Won

Dollar-won one-month NDF falls 9.15 won to 1,509.10 won in New York trading as U.S.-Iran tensions and rising oil prices pressure the dollar, though gains are pared on news of Iran preparing Strait of Hormuz passage protocol while U.S. jobless claims decline by 9,000 to 202,000.

Yonhap Infomax
Dozens of countries sought ways to restart energy shipments through the crucial Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, sending oil prices higher again. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/03/world/hormuz-strait-access-anxiety/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #iran #trade #straitofhormuz #us #donaldtrump #middleeast
World anxious to open Strait of Hormuz while Trump and Iran trade threats

Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, which usually carries about a fifth of the world's oil consumption, in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes.

The Japan Times

Oil Prices Spike, Shares Tumble Amidst Escalating Tensions

Oil prices like Brent crude rose past $140 per barrel after US President Trump threatened more strikes on Iran. This affects global energy costs.

#OilPrices, #IranConflict, #StraitOfHormuz, #GlobalMarkets, #EnergySecurity

https://newsletter.tf/oil-prices-jump-us-threat-iran-hormuz/

Oil prices surged past $140 per barrel, the highest since 2008, due to US threats against Iran. This is much higher than last month's prices.

#OilPrices, #IranConflict, #StraitOfHormuz, #GlobalMarkets, #EnergySecurity
https://newsletter.tf/oil-prices-jump-us-threat-iran-hormuz/

Oil Prices Jump Over $140 After US Threat to Iran

Oil prices like Brent crude rose past $140 per barrel after US President Trump threatened more strikes on Iran. This affects global energy costs.

NewsletterTF
Oil markets are shifting from economics to security as Iran tensions escalate. War-risk insurance for Strait of Hormuz transit spiked 16x, creating an $8-12 geopolitical premium in crude prices. Analysis: https://post.kapualabs.com/29jufzmm #OilMarkets #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity #StraitOfHormuz
Major global financial markets including US, Europe, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia close for Good Friday and Easter holidays, while overnight New York stocks ended mixed as Trump reaffirmed hardline Iran stance and WTI crude surged over 11% to four-year highs on geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. stocks closed mixed as Iran's draft protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz eased geopolitical tensions, with the Dow falling 0.13% while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains of 0.11% and 0.18% respectively, recovering from earlier sharp losses triggered by President Trump's hardline stance on Iran.
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[New York Stock Market - First Report]Hopes for Hormuz Transit Protocol - Mixed Close

U.S. stocks closed mixed as Iran's draft protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz eased geopolitical tensions, with the Dow falling 0.13% while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains of 0.11% and 0.18% respectively, recovering from earlier sharp losses triggered by President Trump's hardline stance on Iran.

Yonhap Infomax

"They expect it to keep going up. Politico said they are not 'ruling out the possibility of prices rising as high as $200 per barrel.' That would put the national average price of gas at around $8 (or diesel at $12). …

So far, the lies have been working. Markets have shown a stunning willingness to believe him when he says the end of the war is around the corner. But the lies may soon stop working."

#Trump #Iran #war #StraitofHormuz #oil #gas #economy #markets #StockMarket
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"Stocks fell and oil prices soared, reaching $110 per barrel, on Trump’s vow 'to escalate attacks on Iran' in the words of the Associated Press. …

On Wednesday, Politico reported that the current price of oil (about $100 per barrel) is 'a baseline' for the White House."

~ John Stoehr

#Trump #Iran #war #StraitofHormuz #oil #gas #economy #markets #StockMarket
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https://www.editorialboard.com/trumps-lies-will-only-work-for-so-long/?ref=the-editorial-board-newsletter

Trump's lies will only work for so long

He will change the subject soon, perhaps with ground troops.

Editorial Board

"Donald Trump last night vowed to bomb Iranians 'back to the Stone Ages, where they belong.'

That’s a phenomenally racist, crude and cruel thing to say.

But it’s also a promise to commit war crimes. It would require the mass destruction of civilian targets. …

Major news organizations are not covering this with the appropriate level of alarm or urgency."

~ Dan Froomkin

#Trump #Iran #war #StraitofHormuz #oil #gas #economy #WarCrimes #media
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https://criticalread.substack.com/p/are-you-ready-for-some-war-crimes

Are you ready for some war crimes?

Trump may be giving unlawful orders imminently. You’ve been warned.

Press Watch