US SENATE TO HOLD VOTE ON IRAN WAR AUTHORITY AT 16:45 ET - PUNCHBOWL

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote at 16:45 ET on a measure concerning war authorization related to Iran, according to Punchbowl News. While the vote is procedural and unlikely to lead to immediate military action, it signals heightened congressional scrutiny of executive power in matters involving potential conflict with Iran. The development is being monitored for its implications on geopolitical risk premium in oil markets and broader Middle East stability, particularly affecting energy prices and safe-haven demand. Assets most exposed include crude oil futures, regional equity markets, and U.S. Treasury yields due to potential spillovers into global risk appetite. Traders will watch the vote outcome and any accompanying statements from defense or state officials for cues on de-escalation or further tension.

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