Markets Open Under a Cloud of Geopolitical Risk Global markets are preparing for potential volatility after reports that the United States struck military targets near Iran’s Kharg Island, a crucial hub responsible for a significant share of Iranian oil exports. Kharg Island isn’t just another facility—it’s the primary artery through which Iran moves crude into global markets. Any disruption to operations in that region immediately raises concerns about global energy supply stability. Compounding the situation, the U.S. has reportedly deployed additional naval and Marine forces into the Persian Gulf, signaling that tensions may escalate beyond isolated strikes. For investors and businesses alike, the immediate concern is simple: energy flows. And the world’s most sensitive energy chokepoint is now directly in…
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