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Explosions heard near the borders of Iraq and Kuwait, reports suggest

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Reported explosions near the Iraq-Kuwait border and Houthi attacks on tankers have pushed Brent crude up 4.5% to $98/bbl, driving a market shift toward energy sectors and haven assets.

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