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Oil steadies and Asian stocks are mostly lower on mixed signs on Iran
Oil prices remain steady near $107 a barrel as Asian markets fell, driven by ongoing Iran conflict and maritime disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, analysts said.
- On Tuesday, Asian markets fell and oil prices remained steady as the Iran war entered its fifth week, with ongoing regional attacks causing continued uncertainty.
- Maritime traffic disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz remain a pain point, after Iran was said to have effectively created a "toll booth" there for global energy supplies.
- South Korean Kospi lost 3.4% as regional indexes declined, while Brent crude futures traded near $107.36 a barrel, up more than 40% since the war began.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump has "options available" regarding Tehran, as Gulf allies are urging the White House to continue fighting.
- Shares of Sysco fell 15.3% on Tuesday, after the company announced a $29 billion deal to acquire supplier Jetro Restaurant Depot amid broader market volatility.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left, 45% Center
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- 46% of the sources lean Left, 45% of the sources are Center
46% Left
L 46%
C 45%
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