Oil prices surge and stocks slump amid Israel-Iran strikes
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An Iranian lawmaker said closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint in the global energy trade, was under serious consideration.
Oil prices rallied over 7% today after Israeli airstrikes on Iran. This elevated geopolitical uncertainty and requires the oil market to price in a larger risk premium for supply disruption.