APPROVAL OF U.S. MILITARY STRIKES ON IRAN AT 36%, LITTLE CHANGED FROM EARLY APRIL, POLL FINDS

Approval ratings for U.S. military strikes on Iran remain at 36%, unchanged since early April, according to a recent poll. While sentiment among the U.S. public has not shifted, geopolitical risk premiums in oil markets remain sensitive to potential supply disruptions from heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Energy markets, particularly Brent crude, and regional equity exposure through frontier market ETFs are most vulnerable to escalation risks. The upcoming EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report will be closely watched for inventory changes that could amplify or alleviate supply concerns. Any indication of Iranian naval activity or U.S. military deployment in the Persian Gulf would serve as a near-term catalyst for risk-off moves in global energy and shipping markets.

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