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USOIL rebounds from pullback as a sizeable release of stockpiles fails to ease supply disruption fears, with the US-Iran conflict continuing.

Seven major central banks announce their rate decisions within days of each other, as stagflation risks stemming from the US-Iran conflict complicate their monetary policy paths.

Lockheed Martin, Northrop and other military contractors can benefit from the conflict, which can enhance spending amid already ballooning security budgets, but supply and macro risks linger.

USOIL jumps to the highest in nearly four years as the military campaign enters its second week, with oil facilities hit and the Straits of Hormuz remaining effectively shut.

XAG/USD heads for a weekly decline as the dollar outshines it as a safe haven and economic risks weigh, but structural demand drivers can lead to new all-time highs.

Strong Australian growth boosts chances of another RBA rate hike but the pair remains under pressure on safe-haven demand for the US dollar.

The US-Iran conflict has sparked a flight to safety, boosting gold and compounding structural demand from broader de-dollarisation and debasement trends

The pair rises as fiscal worries and growth risks from higher oil prices prevent the Yen from benefiting from risk aversion, while the greenback finds demand.

Oil prices spike after military strikes on Iran, raising the prospect of supply disruptions and bringing the $100 mark into sight, while fresh OPEC+ output hikes fail to contain prices for now.

Netflix loses the chance to acquire an entertainment giant and extend its leadership, but the bid came with significant risks and costs, and the stock could benefit from the withdrawal.

Nvidia posted solid results and guidance as hyperscalers continue to invest heavily in AI infrastructure, but rising competition, concentration risks and China remain key challenges.