The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire

Iran launched attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit chokepoint, escalating regional tensions despite President Trump's indefinite extension of a ceasefire. The incident risks disrupting maritime trade flows and could trigger a spike in oil prices due to supply disruption fears, particularly affecting Brent crude and shipping insurance rates. Energy markets, Middle East-focused equities, and defense stocks are most exposed, as heightened conflict raises risk premiums and prompts reassessment of regional stability. Geopolitical risk appetite may decline, potentially boosting safe-haven assets like gold and the yen. Traders will watch for the next U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) report on global oil supply and demand balances, along with any new naval deployments in the Persian Gulf.

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